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A panel discussion aimed at helping small business owners survive during difficult economic times is being held at the Heathman Hotel on March 31, 2009 from 7:30 am to 10:30 am. The discussion is called, Weathering the Storm: Small Business Survival Tools and it will include speakers and panelists from area businesses and local government.

Nancy Porzio, Seattle District SBA Director will provide information about the stimulus package and opportunities for small businesses.

Ellen Miller-Wolfe, Economic Development Manager, City of Kirkland, will talk about what the City is doing to support and grow businesses.

TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:

  • Can We Borrow $ Yet?  Learn about accessing credit in these tough economic times from a panel of lenders.
  • Staying Afloat!  A panel of small business owners will provide tips and inspiration to navigate these troubled economic waters.
  • Learn more about the federal stimulus package and the City of Kirkland’s small business development initiatives.

GUEST SPEAKERS:

Carole Butkus, Director, WBC at Community Capital Development; Welcome by Kirkland Mayor Jim Lauinger; Nancy Porzio of the Seattle SBA to talk about stimulus package; Ellen Miller-Wolfe to talk about City of Kirkland initiatives to help small business.

GUEST PANELISTS:

(Financial Panelists)

  • Elizabeth Rusnak, VP and Senior Business Development Officer,
  • Northwest Business Development Association, Kirkland
  • Shawn Carlson, Branch Manager, Kirkland Branch, US Bank
  • Tom Essig, SVP/Business Market Manager, Kirkland Branch, People’s Bank
  • Maggi Ji, Loan Development Manager, Community Capital Development, Seattle

(Business Panelists)

  • Diana Kohn, Diana Kohn LLC, Kirkland
  • John James, Instant Imprints, Redmond
  • “A” Suraphong, Simplicity Décor, Kirkland
  • Arnold Shain, Restaurant Group, Inc., Seattle

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS EVENT CONTACT: (206) 324-4330 EXT:100

Weathering the Storm: Small Business Survival ToolsMARCH 31, 2009 · 7:30 – 10:30 AM · HEATHMAN HOTEL 220 KIRKLAND AVE., KIRKLAND, WA



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