December Venture Breakfast and Partner Fair

December 11, 2009

When: Friday, December 11, 2009
Partner Fair 6:30am - 8am
Breakfast 8 - 9 am

Where: Bellevue Harbor Club, Bellevue, WA

Who: Let’s talk about cash. What are you worth? What’s it worth to you? Money isn’t everything, but when whether you’re running a business, hiring staff, looking for a job, or contemplating business partners, it’s important to know what’s “market.” Don’t miss this talk from Seattle’s own Mike Metzger, the CEO of Payscale . He’ll give you an insider’s look on what’s happening with salaries in today’s economy, and will also share his experience in working with business partners to scale his company: when, where, and how should you decide to part with cold, hard cash? After Mike’s talk, he’ll open it up to the audience for Q&A, so bring those burning questions and get the scoop from an expert.

We are reprising the popular "Partner Fair" we piloted in June. We surveyed our members for their pain points in scaling their companies, and as a result, will feature exhibitors in the following three areas: Legal, Financial Services, and "Setting Up Shop"-technology infrastructure. Join us for some high-powered networking with executives from these industries, and stay to hear from keynoter Mike Metzger of Payscale.

Exhibitors:

Legal
Davis Wright Tremaine
Perkins Coie 
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich Rosati
Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness
Stanislaw Ashbaugh
Foster Pepper
Legal Adjunct PLLC
Alex Modelski, Business & Technology Law
Rosen Lewis LLC

Finance
SVB Financial Group
Moss Adams
CFO2GO
AXA Advisors LLC
Woodbury Financial

Setting Up Shop
InfoAdvantage
X-BAR
Internap

Partner Fair Exhibitors: The Partner Fair will you give an opportunities to showcase your business during the networking portion of our breakfast from 6:30am - 8:00am. You will have the chance to make one on one contact with people who may be in need of your service or who just may have some questions. Either way, it is a great way for your to expand your network.

We will have a reserved number of tables available in 3 specific categories; Legal, Financial Services, and "Setting Up Shop"-technology infrastructure. The tables will sell out soon so we recommend putting your name on the list early. To explore the options for exhibiting at the Fair, please email kbailey@nwen.org.

Price for tables: $150 includes half table and breakfast for 1 person, $300 includes a full table and breakfast for 2

*Please note you must be a NWEN member to sign up for Partner Fair.

Parking: Please park at the Bellevue Corporate Plaza Garage for parking validation. This is the free standing garage located at NE 6th St on 110th Ave. From NE 8th St turn south on 110th Ave NE. Garage entrance will be on your right hand side. Please note that parking is NOT validated in the Harbor Club building garage.

Breakfast Cost:
Regular Registration: $25 for members, $40 for non-members.
After December 7: $30 for members, $45 for non-members
Walk-in/At Door: $35 for members, $50 for non-members
Members, bring a bring a first time attendee guest at the member rate!

Join us on December 11th for what is sure to be an engaging breakfast. Register today to ensure a seat.