Within Volunteer Park there is the Seattle Asian Art Museum. It was the site of a business networking event for the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce members. If you're an entrepreneur, you will want to be part of a chamber of commerce. Instead of networking for a job, you're networking to get your business known in the community. At this event, there were Capitol Hill community business owners - Edward Jones, EBits, ZipCar, and of course, the Seattle Asian Art Museum to name just a few.
Now in speaking with the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Jack Hilovsky, "its members are dedicated to increasing the vitality of Capitol Hill." They perform activities like street clean up and ensure the community works with its residents to make it a great community. In addition, Jack works with the city on issues that affect the businesses of the community. For example, Sound Transit is expanding into the neighborhood to bring Light Rail to Capitol Hill. More at the Capitol Hill Blog.
Business networking, just like individual networking, is still a skill. Just have a purpose, be professional and outgoing. You'll soon find out that there are other successful entrepreneurs just like you.
One last note and that's to give a special thanks to Cara and Nicole from the Seattle Asian Arts Museum. They graciously provided the venue and wine for the event.
Gil Gido
NAAAP Seattle
President
Links
- Seattle Asian Arts Museum (Free admission on the first thursday of every month) http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/visit/visitSAAM.asp?val=locationSAAMheader
- Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce http://caphillchamber.org/
- Capitol Hill Blog http://www.capitolhillseattle.com/
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