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NSHMBA Startup Stories: Entrepreneurs Find Business In a Down Economy
Jun 17 2009, 3:17 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 17 2009, 3:17 PM EDT
Date: Wednesday June 24th
Time: Panel discussion from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Join us at a nearby restaurant for appetizers and beverages from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Place:
The Westin Bellevue
Flathead Lake Room
600 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
Parking: Hotel parking (garage levels P4 and P5) is located at NE 7th Street and Bellevue Way for a cost. Free parking is available across the street at Bellevue Square Mall.


Join us for a special speaker series featuring Christine Chen, owner of Chen Communications and Marcelo Garces co-owner of Luxtom Homes.
For the entrepreneur, or entrepreneur waiting to emerge, a challenging economy can reveal a great business opportunity. Recent trends show more people are starting their own business in today’s tough economic times. If you are coping with a layoff, or seeking a career change, you don’t want to miss this valuable event to hear from two successful entrepreneurs “who’ve been there, done that”, and discover what’s right for you!

Guest speakers will discuss:
• How a layoff led to a startup that is growing in a down economy
• How a small business that started in an “up” economy evolved to survive
• How a small business started in a “down” economy and found a niche
• What they wished they’d known “then”
• Honest, sincere advice for anyone thinking about going out on their own
• Benefits and drawbacks of being an entrepreneur right now

Cost of the event:
Members: Free
Non-Members: $20. Become a NSHMBA member at the event and you can apply the cost of the event to your membership dues.
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