General Meeting

We invite professionals and business owners to attend our General Meeting event to grow your network of local connections, meet new members and hear about their businesses, and discover collaboration opportunities.  Typical attendance is 70-100 people. Free to attend. Light breakfast is served. No RSVP is needed - just come as you are.  Doors open at 7:15am for socializing and checking in.

Guest Presenter:  Gary W. Hauff, Director of Business Development and Small Business Programs
Economic Alliance Snohomish County
Topic:  Paine Field Airport and Snohomish County Economics

Snohomish County has a new airport! Commercial air service began at Paine Field (PAE) in Everett last month and it will be the 3rd largest airport in the state. In addition to convenience, Paine Field has potential for real economic benefit to Snohomish County including Bothell. Join us to learn more about this great new airport and the Snohomish County economy.

Gary Hauff is currently the Director of Business Development & Small Business Programs for Economic Alliance Snohomish County. He works with over 450 local private and public companies, providing them with local resoures to help them attain their personal, professional, and business goals.  Having over 25 years of sales and account managment experience, Gary has served as Director of Philanthropy & CRM Manager at Future of Flight; Regional Director for Junior Achievement of Washington; and General manager of the Snohomish County Business Journal. He is deeply involved with communities throughout Snohomish County – both personally and professionally. Gary has been involved with business and financial education for many years. He was involved with Washington Business Week for 13 years, has served DECA at the State level for 15 years, and recently stepped down as an educator at Everett Community College, working with at-risk youth, for nearly 12-years.

You will also hear city updates from Bothell and Kenmore city officials.

Table and Refreshment sponsorships may be available. Contact Maurita Colburn, Member & Community Relations Manager for details and to reserve.