Annika's Biztalk posts

The Coexist? Comedy Tour in Seattle

Here's an upcoming local event that Seattle-area Biznikers might be interested in. My friend Tissa Hami (a Biznik member, though not yet an active one, in San Francisco) is a member of this comedy tour, which will be in Seattle on Thursday, November 6. Tissa is an Iranian-American comedian who started performing in the wake of the post-September 11 backlash against Muslims. She's been interviewed on ABC's "The View" and has been featured in a documentary on Muslim American comedians that recently aired nationwide on PBS. She's joined on this tour by Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, and atheist comedians. For more on the show, visit: www.coexistcomedy.com.

Unfortunately, I can't attend because I'll be out of town, but I hope many of you will check it out (and show Tissa what Biznik is all about!).

Need suggestions for good Seattle happy hour venues

Hello Seattle Biznikers!

I'd like to host a happy hour networking event for media people, but I have a problem: I'm not familiar with very many local happy hours. Can any of you suggest good venues for this sort of event? The ideal location would have a separate space of some sort to make this event conducive to Biznik-style mingling. Any suggestions are welcome!

Thanks, Annika

Dentist in Ballard?

Hi Bizniks!

Someone recently posted a request for recommendations for a dentist in downtown, Belltown, or Queen Anne. I thought that was a great idea, so now that I too am looking for a dentist I am writing to see if anyone can recommend someone in or near Ballard. Any suggestions are welcome!

Thanks, Annika

Puget Sound Community Card

Hi everyone,

Some of you may already have heard of the Interra Project's new Puget Sound Community Change Program, an initiative that aims to promote consumer spending at locally owned businesses and funnel money to local nonprofit organizations. The program was launched as part of last month's Green October events, and I wrote about it in the October issue of Conscious Choice magazine. Basically, consumers show a free card when making a purchase at any member business. The merchant issues a rebate that is split between the customer and one or several nonprofit organizations. The benefit to the merchant is the increased business from customers in the program; purchases must also be above a certain amount before a rebate is issued.

It occurred to me that this might be something of interest to Biznik member who own retail stores or other businesses suitable for the program. It's also a great way for any consumer to support local businesses. The list of participating merchants is still pretty small, but it's growing every day.

Here's the address for my original article in Conscious Choice: http://seattle.consciouschoice.com/2007/10/onourradar_a1007.html

And here is the program's website: http://www.pugetsound.cc/about

-Annika

New member introduction

Hi everyone, I just found Biznik on iloveseattle.org and hurried to join! I'm a freelance writer and editor who has worked on a wide range of editorial projects for publications, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and academic institutions. I'm always looking for new clients and referrals, as well as opportunities to connect with other independent professionals. Particular areas of interest include travel, the environment, and international development. I look forward to meeting many of you at Biznik events or online!