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Come learn about Biznik's exciting new ClubVIP.

If you're ready to make an impact AND take your business to the next level, then the new ClubVIP progam is for you. ClubVIP includes a series of dynamic, interactive business classes; small facilitated support groups; and access to a toolbox of resources; - all designed to help you become a stronger business person and develop a sustainable, viable business that will honor the triple bottom line of people, planet and profits.

The first ClubVIP offering is the facilitated 12-week incubation phase of the Biznik Hives. Biznik Hives are intimate business groups of like-minded peers for serious entrepreneurs, who meet regularly to support one another in reaching their goals. Limited in number of participants, a Hive is self-lead and collaboratively provides intensive feedback, inspiration and accountability. Facilitation is offered during the first 12 weeks. Hives will start meeting on Wednesday, September 30. (Attendance at this Information Night is required for assignment to a Hive.)

Tonight's Information Night will:
• Introduction and discussion of ClubVIP.

• Provide an overview of the Biz Basics series.

• Include a taste of the Hive group dynamic.

• Install ProVIP members into a Hive that will start meeting on 9/30.

ClubVIP is is free and an exclusive benefit of Biznik ProVIP Membership. This information session is open to ALL. Learn more about Biznik Pro and ProVIP Membership.


Parking on Capitol Hill

Parking near Office Nomads is easier than you'd think. The Seattle Central Community College has a parking garage across the street from Office Nomads. Parking is $7/night. Entrance is one block East on Harvard Ave. Take the stairs at the back of the garage to get onto Boylston to avoid having to walk around the block. If you'd rather not pay, streeet parking is free after 6pm.

About the venue

Are you the latest freelancer, off-site worker or independent pro who's realized working at home by yourself isn't all it's cracked up to be?

Everyone thinks working from home is going to be perfect...that is, until they actually have to do it...

Now there's another choice - you can experience all the comfort, the community, and the other benefits that come with having your own office, with none of the bad. Founders, Jacob Sayles and Susan Evans are long time members of and contributors to the Biznik community.

45 Bizniks attended this event

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  • Kathleen Whalen MS AOM
    Posted by Kathleen Whalen MS AOM, Seattle and Lake Forest Park, Washington | Sep 02, 2009

    I look forward to learning more about these workshops. Thank you for this support in taking my/our businesses to another level while creating a positive impact on the community and the planet.

  • Lori Richardson
    Posted by Lori Richardson, Bellingham, Washington | Sep 02, 2009

    This sounds fabulous - can't wait to attend.

  • Shannon Renner
    Posted by Shannon Renner, Seattle, Washington | Sep 02, 2009

    Can't wait to attend another forward-thinking event!

  • Nancy LaMont
    Posted by Nancy LaMont, Marysville, Washington | Sep 02, 2009

    I'm so excited, I can hardly wait.

  • Lara Feltin
    Posted by Lara Feltin, Seattle, Washington | Sep 03, 2009

    Just out: first six-week Let's Get Real About Business series starts 9/30 and will continue every Wednesday evening through 11/4.

  • Edward Beneville
    Posted by Edward Beneville, Joshua Tree, California | Sep 03, 2009

    I signed up for this event assuming that it is/will be an online presentation via GoTo Meeting, Webex or something similar. Have I done the Assume=ass+u+me thing? If so, please accept my apology and regrets.

    Jung Ed

  • Lara Feltin
    Posted by Lara Feltin, Seattle, Washington | Sep 03, 2009

    @Edward. Yes, I'm afraid this is a live, in-person event. The pilot ClubVIP program will be in Seattle, but assuming it goes well, we will be exploring ways to offer it in other cities after the new year. Thank you for your interest!

  • PJ Harris
    Posted by PJ Harris, Seattle, Washington | Sep 08, 2009

    I can't make this afterall. If you put it on another night, I will sign up again. Thanks for the service. ~PJ

  • Rachel Whalley
    Posted by Rachel Whalley, Seattle, Washington | Sep 11, 2009

    This is two days before my big workshop, and I'm too scheduled up to make it.

    I am excited, though, to see all the cool stuff Biznik keeps adding to its already jam-packed value!

  • Janis Flagg
    Posted by Janis Flagg, Kent, Washington | Sep 12, 2009

    I have a meeting once a month that falls on the same Wednesday. Great idea! I'll look for your schedule after the first of the year!

  • Joyce Lynn Elder
    Posted by Joyce Lynn Elder, Enumclaw, Washington | Sep 19, 2009

    I'm signed up for so many events these next few weeks I might as well move to Seattle, but in the meantime, if anyone would like to carpool from the south end, let me know.

  • Rebecca Ross
    Posted by Rebecca Ross, Shoreline, Washington | Sep 19, 2009

    Sorry to have to un-rsvp - I realized that Wednesday nights are not good this next month... hopefully more opportunities will arise! Rebecca

  • Leif Hansen
    Posted by Leif Hansen, Port Townsend, Washington | Sep 21, 2009

    Sorry, off to Romeo & Juliet with my honey instead. Have a good one guys, and I look forward to hearing some more about ClubVIP later. -Leif

  • Sandra  Jones
    Posted by Sandra Jones, Bellevue, Washington | Sep 21, 2009

    Lisa,

    Is there a way to look at the six-week Let's Get Real About Business content before Wednesday night? And, will there be other intro events before the series begins. I have two important events I would like to attend this Wednesday evening.

    Thanks, ~Sandra J.

  • Ruth Hartmann
    Posted by Ruth Hartmann, Seattle, Washington | Sep 21, 2009

    Sorry to have to miss this event - I also want to know more about ClubVIP.

  • Patricia Taran
    Posted by Patricia Taran, Shoreline, Washington | Sep 21, 2009

    Perhaps there will be an opening and I can attend. Have fun all

  • Lara Feltin
    Posted by Lara Feltin, Seattle, Washington | Sep 22, 2009

    @Sandra, This is a pilot program under development. There are no plans for an additional Information Night at this time. The plans for the 6-week "Let's Get Real About Business" have changed and is morphing into an ongoing "Biz Basics" series. Please stay tuned.

  • Page Temple, CPCC
    Posted by Page Temple, CPCC, Bellevue, Washington | Sep 22, 2009

    Hi Lara, I regret I now can't attend this event, and hope that by cancelling someone else can! Best, Page

    What are you tolerating?
  • Lara Feltin
    Posted by Lara Feltin, Seattle, Washington | Sep 23, 2009

    Last minute notes on tomorrow's agenda and parking.

    It's so exciting to see the amount of interest this event has drawn. There's still a substantial wait list for this event, so this is another reminder, that if you feel you may not be able to make it, or if you can only attend part of the event, please open your spot for someone else who would like to attend.

    Biznik rockstar, Karrie Kohlhaas is going to be joining me in facilitating the evening and this is also going to be full of content. I'll allow about 5 minutes for stragglers who are running late, then we'll jump right in. We have planned a full agenda until 9pm.

    Parking near Office Nomads is easier than you'd think. The Seattle Central Community College has a parking garage across the street from Office Nomads. When there's no attendant, parking is open and free. When an attendant is in the booth, parking is $4/night. Entrance is one block East on Harvard Ave. Take the stairs at the back of the garage to get onto Boylston to avoid having to walk around the block.

  • Teresa Schmidt
    Posted by Teresa Schmidt, Bellingham, Washington | Sep 23, 2009

    I have to cancel--I hope my spot is filled quickly!

  • Jessie Upp, M.S.
    Posted by Jessie Upp, M.S., Edmonds, Washington | Sep 23, 2009

    Caught it, Teresa! :) Thanks.

    I'm looking fwd to learning more about this new Hive concept .

    ~ Jessie

  • David Kuhns
    Posted by David Kuhns, Kirkland, Washington | Sep 23, 2009

    Speaking of saving the planet: Anyone want to carpool from the Eastside? I'll be leaving north Kirkland at about 5:30, hopefully hitting the South Kirkland Park & Ride at 5:45, which if we get enough people for the carpool lane, puts us there in lots of time. CALL ME if you want to carpool! (206) 605-2022 and leave a message. I'm coaching soccer until 5pm Dave Kuhns, writer, SEO/Local Search and marketing consultant, and trainer.

    http://www.cyranowriter.com

  • Nancy LaMont
    Posted by Nancy LaMont, Marysville, Washington | Sep 24, 2009

    I was in Seattle earlier for Bob's event and stopped by the Seattle Central Community College parking garage across the street from Office Nomads.

    Things have changed there. I spoke with the attendant and he informed me that as of about a year ago there is no longer free parking at any time.

    When there's no attendant, there is a pay box to pay for parking, which is $7.

    I also have to cancel out. I will be recovering from another knee surgery throughout the months of October and November, maybe into December. Therefor I cannot commit to sessions until later in the year.

    I do want to know as much as I can about the Club VIP, it sounds awesome and very beneficial. I hope to jump in when I am able.

    My apologies Lara and Karrie, I was so looking forward to seeing you both again.

    Nancy

  • Lara Feltin
    Posted by Lara Feltin, Seattle, Washington | Sep 24, 2009

    @Nancy, thank you for the update on parking. I've amended the description above.

    The SCCC parking garage is $7/night. Street parking is free after 6pm.

  • Colin Christianson
    Posted by Colin Christianson, Seattle, Washington | Sep 24, 2009

    To check out the LIVE video stream of the event go to http://ow.ly/qNpy

    There after the event the recorded stream will be available there as well.

  • Robert Wogrin
    Posted by Robert Wogrin, Bainbridge Island, Washington | Sep 24, 2009

    so bummed. Got tied up with a client and couldn't make this.

  • Nancy LaMont
    Posted by Nancy LaMont, Marysville, Washington | Sep 24, 2009

    @Colin, thanks for posting the link to the videos. They were great to watch. This new "Hive" idea sounds fantastic.

    @Lara / @Karrie: What is the next step now that the first orientation session is over? How does one form or join a Hive if they did not attend the event last night?

    What about the other areas of help needed, how does one get information to get involved in that area?

    If I heard correctly, the hives will meet for 12 weeks, what happens next? Do they reform with all new people/all the same people/or a mixture of both?

    I did not attend due to my upcoming knee surgery but I do want to join a hive, one further North. It may not be until the next 12 week session but it is high on my list of things to do.

    Sorry for so many questions but this is of real interest to me.

    Thanks for your creativeness in "Hives."

  • Wesley LeFebvre
    Posted by Wesley LeFebvre, Seattle, Washington | Sep 24, 2009

    Thanks so much Lara and Karrie. You did a great job putting this together.

    I am very excited about my hive. This type of "support system" is exactly what I needed. I'm looking forward to the weeks to come!

  • Lara Feltin
    Posted by Lara Feltin, Seattle, Washington | Sep 24, 2009

    @Colin, thank you for video recording part of the event. It's fantastic to have that!

    And thank you to the 45 who attended. Twenty-six people in Seattle formed into five Hives, and they'll begin meeting next week. If you are in a Hive, your private Biznik group is being created now. A message with instructions and more information will be sent shortly.

    I'm afraid attendance at last night's event was required for participation in this first incubation cycle. If all goes well (and there's no indication that it won't) a second cycle will begin in January.

    I will be posting more information about the process in the ClubVIP group. If you're a ProVIP and you haven't joined the ClubVIP group yet - do so today! (It's a free benefit of ProVIP membership.)

    If you would like to help out with this program, I am very interested in speaking with you. There are a range of duties, as well as projects that I could use assistance on. Please drop a message to lara(at)biznik.com and we can talk more about it.

  • Patricia Taran
    Posted by Patricia Taran, Shoreline, Washington | Sep 24, 2009

    What an exciting presentation from both Lara and Karrie. Lara, you are so dynamic I was already dreaming of my hive furnishings and how nurtured I'd feel with other hive members around me.

    Unfortunately I cannot committ at this particular time but I will be eager and excited to know how they're going for all involved.

    I am grateful for all the wonderful things Biznik has offered me.

Event Location

Office Nomads

1617 Boylston Avenue
Ste. 200
Seattle, Washington 98122
Wed Sep 23, 2009 6:30 PM

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