January seems to have flown by and it looks like February will be a fun month with some great networking events coming up! Grab your business cards and come join me!

Wednesday, February 8^th

Geekwire Game Night

I’m a big fan of Settlers of Catan thanks to some friends introducing us to it this summer. So for $5 I get to hangout with friends and play in public? Heck yes! I’ll probably also bring Uno for anyone who wants something more casual.

 

Friday, February 10^th

NWEN Breakfast Buzz

NWEN is one of my favorite organizations, and they have a snazzy new website that just seems to have quietly launched…

The breakfast buzz is a great opportunity to network with entrepreneurs and service providers around the Puget Sound. Plus, the breakfast rotates between Seattle & Bellevue – this month it’s in Bellevue, hope to see you there!

 

Thursday, February 16^th

eWomen Network

This month it’s a little longer and a few bucks more, BUT you get to hear Sandra Yancey, the founder of eWomen network speak. She’s incredibly inspirational (not something you hear often from me) and good for that kick in the ass you’ve needed.

 

eWomen SBI’s – Strategic Business Introductions are a great way to get introduced to eWomen Network with a small group of people instead of 100 like at a luncheon. I understand it can be overwhelming for folks, so an SBI is a great way to check out eWomen. There are two SBI’s in the February (2/7 & 2/28)- let me know if you want to go to one and I’ll join you!

NWEN eIQ’s – these are a great opportunity to learn first hand from experts on those specific questions and issues your startup is facing. Check out schedule for February and start planning ahead for March, these fill up!

Many of you who know me or have met me, met me at a networking event. When I was at the Puget Sound Business Journal, I was actually paid to network. Sweet gig, until I realized I had a husband and a dog I wanted to hangout with, and I’m not a morning person. So, I’ve paired down how many events I go to now. But, I wanted to share with you a few events I’ll be attending this month, and a couple I can’t make but think you should check out if you can!

January 18^th, 5:30

NWEN Pub Night

It should be no surprise to you that not only am I an active member of NWEN (Northwest Entrepreneur Network) but also chair of the pub night committee. A committee about drinking and entrepreneurs? It’s my two favorite things! Pub Night is a great chance to network with very cool entrepreneurs who have great ideas – come hear a few brave souls pitch their idea to a loving (and imbibed) audience.

January 19^th, 11:15 AM

eWomen Network Luncheon

This is NOT the giant Mary Kay convention you’re imagining – this is smart female (and some smart e-males) entrepreneurs who know how to network effectively and give back to our peers. If you prefer a “speed dating” style to your networking, this is not the place for you. I hope to see you there!

 

And here are a few upcoming events I can’t make but think you should check out:

 January 13^th – NWEN’s Breakfast Buzz

These breakfasts are great, and this one is at the ZOO, I’m ticked I can’t make it!

eWomen SBI’s

There are three in the next month (1/10, 1/25, 2/7). Strategic Business Introductions are a great way to get introduced to eWomen Network with just 10 people (ish) instead of 100. I understand it can be overwhelming for folks, so an SBI is a great way to check it out – let me know if you want to go to one and I’ll join you!

As I’ve always said, I’m always happy to give you my totally biased opinion on events in the region, don’t hesitate to ask!