Hosted by Lori Richardson in Bellingham, Washington
When: Thursday, December 11 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Fee: Free
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Join us at Nicki's for a great get-together with happy hour prices, to meet other members of Biznik locally in Bellingham. Come in from out of town - you'll be welcome, too!
Bring one "nugget" of wisdom in building your business, or an idea you plan to implement in 2009. Let's toast to being entrepreneurs.
Create a business "haiku" or other poetry or prose for this event. It will be a great "un-office party"
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Yes, Lori, I will be there! It is funny, when I was in corporate, doing the happy hours was the life we did. Since I have been a indie most of my last 20 or so years, and raised a family - there hasn't been much of it; so this is a new idea for me.
Am looking forward to it...for having a "business happy hour in December" sounds like alot of fun! I'll be there!
Miss a party? Never! You are right on the ball organizing this early, Lori - great! Things get busy as December goes along. What a fun idea. I look forward to celebrating this magical time of year with my new Biznik friends and colleagues.
Warm regards, Meredith
I look forward to it, too! Let's make sure we spread the word!
All right, count me in! I'm filling in my December schedule and I want to make sure I have plenty of networking in there. :) Plus, a party... can't beat that!
Naomi - it will be great to see you again and learn more about how we all can help refer business each others' way. Plus, it will be fun!
Yay a Holiday event I am actually looking forward to AND I get to try out a new restuarant. bliss
Hey Everyone! I am new to Biznik and so excited to be playing here. I look forward to meeting you on the 11th and finding about your businesses.
Warmly, Kelli Tolf
Bliss - yes, it is a new restaurant for me too - that is a great side benefit of Biznik - supporting local eating and dining establishments.
Kelli - great to have you in Biznik. This is shaping up to be a wonderful event!
I was at an event at Nicki's last month and they had some good food. I am looking forward to another fun event. Hey Everyone don't forget the Art Walk this Fri Downtown! Support your local Businesses.
Yea - just like the Corporate office parties of old but without your boss watching you. Anyone else want to dress up?
Scott, thanks for the reminder about the Art Walk. I also want to make a "shout out" for the Allied Arts sale going on as well as all the other art and craft sales (two others that I know of) in Bellingham /Fairhaven.
Sarah - I'll be in festive attire - wear as dressy or as "biz casual" as you like! (I like to get some of this shiny stuff on once in a while, though!
I think I'll try out the bejeweled dress I was saving for the Biznik non-office party next week. Time to celebrate who we are!!!
Thanks for setting this up, Lori.
WooHoo! A party to break up the week. Thanks Lori for getting this organized...but I must be the only one that has never heard of Nikki's...where is it?...I don't want to miss it!
Hi Lori, I RSVP'ed for the event and will try my best to make it but might be a little late (another meeting right before the Par-Tay!).
Cheers, Liam
So sad I'll miss the festivities, gals and guys. Have a blast!
Jeanne, you might recognize Nikki's Bella Marina as the former Lucci's restaurant. It sits right on the water next to the Bellingham Yacht Club.
From downtown Bellingham, you access the restaurant by following Roeder Avenue toward the harbor, past Bellwether Way and the Port of Bellingham.
Turn left on Harbor Loop and follow the road until you are forced to turn right or left. By this time, you will see the sign for the restaurant, which will be essentially right in front of you.
Park anywhere and have fun!
Glitz at 3 not 6? An afternoon Dress Up business party? Wow- that is truly a trip! I actually do not think I have ever heard of such a thing...
I will see what I can do...Joy
Looking forward to seeing everyone there! I could use a good party about now. The best part is it's Biznik. Really enjoying being part of the Biznik group here. It's great to meet so many great people.
Lori, I am driving my hubby (now a biznik) James to a doctors appt. up there, so he'll also be attending, as well I invited a former biznik I am trying to lure back to the fold: a wonderful national magazine owner, Judith of Cities Go Green.
Hopefully they are both welcome! I'm leaving my sparkles outift for the Seattle biznink gig, but will be cheery non the less. Drive safe everyone! Snow is holding off, thankfully.
blessings, the rev.
Just wanted to say how excited I am that you BellinghamBizniks are sparking so much life out there -way to go!!!
thanks, Leif for those kind words. We have a fantastic Biznik community here in Bellingham - growing every week.
Rev. Elke - we won't turn anyone away!!
Oh no.. One of my family members got sick and I have to stay home rest of the day. Hope you all have a great time. Looking forward to seeing the photos (anyone taking photos today?)...
I've had an appointment come up that I need to take this afternoon, so I'll probably be a bit late, but I'll be there!
Aloha.....Am looking forward to my very first Biznik event. What a great idea. Intend to meet many wonderful folks.
Len-Erna, I look forward to meeting you as well! Bring business cards if you like, and a thought or inspiration, or idea to share with the group. Thanks!
I am so BUMMED that I didn't make it!! Hope everyone had a fantastic time. Looking forward to pictures!
Yahoo! I get to be the first to post a comment after the event. All I can say is thank you Lori and what a group of enthusiastic people!
After introductions which took up a good part of the first hour everybody launched into what appeared to be the most enthusiastic group of entrepreneurs interacting that I've seen in the last two years. Considering the economy we are in right now that is incredible!
I think Bellingham is on the cutting edge of this new way of doing business. What do you think?
Tony,
I think Bellingham will show itself to be a strong Biznik community as a melting pot of great people, great ideas and great effort. In ways, we have already done that. Thank you for your efforts in this collective, collaborative community.
It was nice to meet you and I'm looking forward to your next event on Joomla.
Wow - what a fun time, everyone! Thanks for all of your "gifts" of inspirational quotes and even Haiku (thanks, Bliss!)
I said I'd post access to my e-book called, "Winning Teammates" - about a system to put in place to keep track of your referral relationships. Either send me an email at lori@scoremoresales.com and I'll email the PDF to you, or for quicker service, go to www.winningteammates.com and just put in your name and email and you'll get immediate access to it. Will post photos soon - who would have thought we'd have such a great sunset at our event!
Lori asked that we post the quotes or whatnot from our introductions. I have been collecting pithy saying on my personal site [http://tomransom.com] and the two I shared were:
In prosperity, our friends know us; In adversity, we know our friends.
and my other quote -
Starting a blog solely to make money is like learning ventriloquism to meet women.
Great event and a delight to meet so many local entrepreneurs.
Thank you everyone for welcoming me to Biznik! It was great fun last night!
My quote I shared:
We may not have it all together, but together we have it all!
Cheers!
Kelli
What a great re-energizing event!! One of the best things about Biznik events is the great enery that I get out of each event. So here is my Haiku that I wrote:
Biznik is real great
Meet many contacts online
Soon to become friends
Enjoyed meeting new folks....the room was like a very busy bee hive. Beautiful location with the sunset and the water. Mahalo Lori for hosting a fine event...
It is a real testimony to the people that I never saw the sunset and I was sitting looking right out towards it. I was soo busy listening to people and hearing their openhearted communications that I missed it completely. Incredible. I usually am very aware of what nature is doing...and I missed it because the human nature inside the room was just alive!
My quote is my own:
"Freedom is the ultimate response-ability."
I have learned that it is only when we accept absolute responsibility for ourselves, our minds and our lives that we are free. And when we are truely free we can accept the responsiblity to be responsible for our actions and ripple effects on the people and the world around us. And when we are being responsible...it means we are fully response-enabled.
It is a rather paradoxical thing. For as soon as you abdicate responsibility to someone else in whatever way...we lose our own freedom.
Joy
To Lori and everyone attending.
Thanks so much for sharing all of your uplifting words as we all find ways to make our businesses successful during these uneasy times.
My words of wisdom were:
When you get up each morning, say Thank You as you put each foot on the floor. Being thankful for all we have each day starts you off with a positive mindset and gratitude for all that you will be given that day.
Have a wonderful holiday everyone.
Happy Holidays to everyone that was there last night! I hope the excitement and energy in the room last night is a catapault that carries us all into 2009 with great success. Thanks to all for being part of a great way to celebrate 2008.
My Quote: You can have anything you want as soon as you decide to let go of the belief that you can't have it.
~ Trina
Hi Everyone. It was great to meet you all and it was a great location. I offered a Christmas Present to everyone that attended, it's an annual end-of-year offering called "taste of success" which I would like to offer anyone that attended last night a 45 minute complimentary coaching session. We can talk about where you might feel stuck in business and possible solutions, strategies for thriving in this economy, and more. Anyone interested please email me at: Liam@ceoadvisor.ca or drop me a message through Biznik.
I shared two quotes:
If you want to fly with Eagles don't run with Turkeys
Definition of Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over but expecting different results
Cheers, Liam
quote from my forthcoming book: Energy Soup: (this is from an elder character forty years in the futurespoken to us in our now):
There were and are people who transcend racial, economic, spiritual, cultural, and status quo limitations. They see each person as a divine spirit expressing him or herself as a human. These are people who are able to envision a future without the superficial boundaries we have imposed on each other.
These people are the DreamChangers.
DreamChangers are visionaries, since they have visions of what dreams are possible. They then act from their visions and set about creating the world they envision.
....the main reason DreamChangers had (and have) such a profound effect on the world is this: they tapped into principles of truth which were accessible to ordinary people on the planet if one would but follow their lead. There were principles of love and care for one another; there was a way to access God or Source, and there were principals of compassion, morality, justice, and peace—how could other humans not desire such things in their seemingly meaningless lives?
oh my.... so my quote was a little on the wordy side...but I truly felt the enrgy of the room as hosting such Dreamchngers!
Happy holy-days everyone! Happy Solstice, Hannukah, Christmas, and all manner of sacred and de-light-full times!
bright belssings, the Rev
Since I missed the poetry part of the evening, here's my Haiku:
Despite the downturn Working with my Biznik friends Business is thriving
Thanks for another Haiku, Sarah! Here was my Biznik Haiku, which I could not find last night:
Wonderous Biznik
Energetic indie biz
Minds come together.
Here's my Haiku...i came after everyone had shared theirs.
Oh, what fun to have
With folks in the Biz Biz world
In the Nik of time!
I can tell I missed a really superb event! Such great energy in this group. Here's the quote I was going to share:
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." - Gandhi
Have a Happy and Harmonious Holiday!
It really was a wonderful event, Lori. Thanks so much for putting it together!
I enjoyed meeting many of you for the first time and some of you again--I've never made so many great connections in such a short time! There's nothing like the energy of positive, like-minded, truly caring peers to convince you that the world is good and just getting better.
I shared:
"Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you." a Maori proverb
Enjoy the season everyone. I look forward to meeting you again!
Kelly
I am SO PROUD of all of you.
My spirit is happy.
May you hold onto that energy into the New Year, as each of you create great things together.
Namaste.
we all missed you, Tshombe! Please tell us all when we can expect to see you in Bellingham!
No Haiku but my two quotes from my father were
"If you're going to New York, Don't get off in Chicago"
and
"you can't steer a ship in port"
and lastly, one I didn't share was
"get you hands out of your pockets, you can't make any money that way"
I probably didn't share that one because I can't seem to break the habit yet. Maybe one day........Scott
Scott,
Your Dad must have been one really terrific guy.
Joy
He was special for sure and I miss him greatly.....:-)
This was such an terrific event. I made so many quality contacts and I hope new friends. The diversity and tips given were really useable and supportive to my business and will definately benefit my clients! Lori, thanks again, for doing such a great job at these events. Every event you've hosted has been a productive fun event. I'll be following your lead. Thanks!
Very cool. Amazing sunset, great atmosphere and warm welcome to my first Biznik event. More more!!
Thank you, Lori, for a fun and creative event. I so enjoyed meeting NEW local Biznikers and greeting folks I have met at other events. I loved the quote idea and appreciate everyone sharing their inspiration. Mine was the Serenity Prayer which I learned in 8 years in Al-Anon, a terrific 12-Step program (there are many!)
"God, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, to change the things I can, and the Wisdom to know the difference." And it's made all the difference....
Blessings, all, for a joyous 2009! I look forward to building our Biznik community here.
Meredith
2615 S. Harbor Loop Drive
Bellingham, Washington 98225
Thu Dec 11, 2008 3:00 PM
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