Thank you for registering for TAG's speaker program and luncheon tomorrow, Friday, June 19 featuring 'Waterfront Innovation Zone - a sneak preview'. This is a friendly reminder that the program starts at noon but we encourage you to show up early (11:30AM) to network.
More details such as location are below:
I look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
Anna Ehnmark
TAG, 360-647-4220
June 19 - Innovation and Opportunities on the Waterfront
Join us on June 19 to learn more about the new focal point for innovation in the local economy. A new innovation center on the waterfront is scheduled to open in September. We have invited representatives from the Port of Bellingham, Western Washington University and Bellingham Technical College for an informal panel discussion around this new public-private partnership whose goal is to foster the development of emerging technologies, new companies and jobs.
The Bellingham Waterfront District has been chosen as one of 11 state Innovation Partnership Zones, and was one of just five to receive $1 million to jump-start development activities. The goal of the IPZ is to create lab-to-market economic development programs that will become globally recognized as hubs of expertise, innovation and commercialization. A section of the former Georgia-Pacific tissue warehouse is being turned into a specialized research, development and training area for the IPZ and is expected to be completed in July.
WWU's representative will talk about the Engineering Technology project with Bellingham’s All American Marine, developing a lightweight hydrofoil for future passenger ferry use. And a representative from Bellingham Technical College, another educational partner of the center, is slated to talk about the new electro-mechanical lab and technical trades training.
This will be a popular meeting so please register as soon as possible.
Date and Time: Friday, June 19 from 12:00 - 1:15 pm.
We encourage you to show up early (11:30AM) to network.
Location: DIS building at 1315 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA
Cost: Members $10, Non-Members $15. Lunch by Avenue Bread included.
Register online at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/70177
You can also RSVP and pay at the door.
About Our Speakers:
Lydia Bennett, Director of Real Estate, Port of Bellingham
Rob Fix, Chief Financial Officer, Port of Bellingham
Mark Bussell, Professor, WWU College of Science and Technology, Director of Northwest Consortium for Technology and Development.
We thank our Speaker Series Sponsor Fibercloud.
How Smart Companies are Cutting Costs and Increasing Cash Flow 'Keeping Local Business Strong' Workshop Series
Thursday, June 18, 8-9:30am
Mount Baker Theatre's Walton Room
Cost: Free
Join a panel of business strategists from WWU's Center for Economic Vitality to learn innovative approaches to cutting costs, increasing cash flows and surviving the current economic downturn. Discover what expenses you should review periodically to ensure that your costs have not gone up beyond what allows for the profitable operation of your business.
No matter what the economic situation, a detailed review of your income statement on a regular basis is always a good idea. In addition to teaching you what to look for, this program will also give you actionable strategies to make corrective business decisions.
In this informative panel discussion you will hear success stories of proactive steps local companies have taken to ensure they survive this challenging business climate and how you can do the same.
The series is sponsored by the City of Bellingham, Sustainable Connections, Center for Economic Vitality (formerly SBDC), the Technology Alliance Group for Northwest Washington, Bellingham/Whatcom Economic Development Council and the Downtown Bellingham Partnership
Please RSVP to Tara Sundin, City of Bellingham Planning and Community Development by emailing tsundin@cob.org with "RSVP" in the subject line.
A message from Representative Rick Larsen:
Dear Neighbor,
During these difficult economic times, it is more important than ever that we help our small businesses, the engine of our economy, thrive and create jobs in our community.
On Thursday, June 18th my office will host Small Business Workshops in Bellingham and Everett to help local businesses learn about and connect with resources available to help them succeed.
Small Business Workshop in Bellingham
10:00- 11:30am
Thursday, June 18
Whatcom Community College, Syre Center
237 W. Kellogg Road
Bellingham, WA
Small Business Workshop in Everett
2:00 – 3:30pm
Thursday, June 18
Snohomish County PUD
2320 California Ave.
Everett, WA
My staff will be joined at these two events by officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Internal Revenue Service, Washington state Commerce, Trade and Economic Development and the local Economic Development Council’s Procurement Technical Assistance Centers and other local experts. Congress will be in session next week, so I will be back in Washington, D.C. voting on legislation and unable to be there.
If you are a local small business owner, I hope you will be able to attend one of these events. Please RSVP to rsvp.larsen@mail.house.gov and let us know which workshop you will be attending.
Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future.
Sincerely,
Rick Larsen
U.S. Representative
Washington State - 2nd District
Questions? Contact Rafeeka Gafoor
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