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Flying Heritage Collection’s Summer Fly Days

Some of the world’s most iconic and legendary planes from World War II will return to the sky this summer. On various Saturdays, the Flying Heritage Collection will host free Summer Fly Day events at Paine Field in Everett. The events provide a great, free forum for the public to learn about aviation, see these rare planes in flight, and enjoy the beautiful summer weather.

The free Summer Fly Days series kicks off on May 15 with General Aviation Day, a full-day event with a Firefighters’ Fly Day 5k Run, free Young Eagles introductory flights for kids ages 8 – 17, aircraft displays and flight shows. The Taste of Mukilteo, as well as Kiwanis BBQ will open at 11:30 a.m., with great tastes, available from familiar venues in and around Mukilteo.

Dates for the other Fly Days include May 22, June 5, 19, July 10, 24, August 7, 28, September 11 and 25. On Memorial Day May 31, the Flying Heritage Collection will unveil two fully-operational tanks as the newest additions to the collection. Throughout the day, collection visitors will have an opportunity to see the tanks in action and speak with WWII veterans about their personal experiences during the war. More information is available at www.flyingheritage.com.

May 12: Snohomish County Chamber Spring Business After Hours

Make new connections and give your business exposure at the Spring Business After Hours May 12, from 5 to 7p.m. The community is encouraged to attend for an opportunity to network with co-workers, friends, and potential business clients. Vendors at the mini-trade show will provide a variety of food, beverages and an array of local products and services. Registration includes hors d’oeuvres and two drink tickets for an opportunity to sample local spirits and beer.

The location for the event is Holiday Inn Express Hotel &Suites in Lynnwood at 2519 196th Street Southwest. For more information call 425-774-0507 x0 WA 98036

May 12: Holiday Inn Express

Make new connections and give your business exposure at the South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce’s Spring Business After Hours from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at the new Holiday Inn Express in Lynnwood. Mix and mingle in an enjoyable venue, complete with a mini-trade show. Register at 425-774-0507 x0, or e-mail info@s2c3.com.

May 13: John Koster’s Roundtable on Impact of 2010 legislation

Snohomish County Councilman John Koster will hold a legislative forum that is open to the public and community and business leaders. The focus will be a presentation from state legislators on the outcomes of the 2010 session and how new legislation will affect the economy, businesses, communities and government in Snohomish County.

The session is set for the Everett Holiday Inn. The registration and networking breakfast is from 6:45-7:30 a.m., with the forum 7:30-8:30 a.m. Cost to attend the event, including a breakfast buffet, is $25. Register by May 6 by calling Cindy Brengman, 425-397-7799, or sending e-mail to kosterbrt@comcast.net.

May 14: Deadline for Snohomish County Tourism Bureau quarterly tourism forum

Register by Friday for the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau’s quarterly forum on mobile marketing, set for 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 18.

Mobile marketing is not just another buzz word in the world of social marketing. Incorporating new and emerging marketing channels are essential for your success and will help your customer find you. In the rapidly changing world of technology, the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau is committed to continuously explore and implement effective measures to promote our destination brand, and as a result, enhance your presence in the minds of your customer and create new sales opportunities for you.

The Official Snohomish County Mobile Visitors Guide is one of these new and important channels: it provides for immediate communication with travelers, targeted messaging is a “green practice” of content distribution and provides tracking to measure your ROI. The mobile campaign raises brand awareness and brand attachment for Snohomish County as destination, increases website traffic of the Snohomish County Tourism website, and attracts new travelers to Snohomish while strengthening and maintaining a relationship between travelers and Snohomish County as a destination.

Come learn more about mobile marketing and how you can enhance your business presence on the Official Snohomish County Mobile Visitors Guide.

The forum will be held at Staybridge Suites, 9600 Harbour Place, Mukilteo. For directions, visit www.staymukilteo.com/maps.php.

Registration begins at 11:45 a.m. with lunch at noon.The program runs from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Cost is $30 per person, lunch included.

For more information call 425-348-5802 or e-mail vivian@snohomish.org.

May 14: International Business Roundtable: A Window into a Changing World

Sam Kaplan, Vice President, Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle, will present “A Window into a Changing World: Our Region’s International Competitors and Customers” at 7:30 a.m. May 14 at Everett Community College. This program is part of the International Business Roundtable speaker’s series at Everett Community College, co-sponsored by the Everett Area Chamber of Commerce. The event is in Whitehorse Hall, Room 105 at Everett Community Collge, 2000 Tower Street. It will run from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and is free to attend. An RSVP is requested as seating is limited.

May 15: IRS open house could help solve your tax problems

The Internal Revenue Service will host a special nationwide open house on Saturday to help small businesses and individuals solve tax problems.

Locally, IRS offices at 3020 Rucker Ave., Everett, and 915 Second Ave., Seattle, will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. IRS staff will be available on site or by telephone to help taxpayers work through their problems and walk out with solutions.

“Our goal is to resolve issues on the spot so small businesses and individuals can put any issues they have with the IRS behind them,” IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman said. “If you have a problem filing or paying your taxes or resolving a tough tax issue, we encourage you to come in and work with us.”

IRS locations will be equipped to handle issues involving notices and payments, return preparation, audits and a variety of other issues. At a previous IRS open house on March 27, approximately two-thirds of taxpayers requested and received assistance with payments and notices.

So, for example, a taxpayer who cannot pay a tax balance due can discuss with an IRS professional whether an installment agreement is appropriate and, if so, fill out the paperwork then and there. Assistance with offers-in-compromise will also be available. Likewise, a taxpayer struggling to complete a certain IRS form or schedule can work directly with IRS staff to get the job done.

At the March 27 open house, 88 percent of the taxpayers who came in for help had their issues resolved the same day.

Saturday’s open house is the first of three events scheduled through the end of June. The next two are planned for June 5 and June 26. Details regarding those events will be available soon.

May 18: Sign up for Everett’s Hands on Diversity workshop

Hands on Diversity 2010 is a series of free cultural trainings brought to you by the Everett Diversity Advisory Board in partnership with the City of Everett, Snohomish County Medical Reserve Corps, Everett Public Schools, Puget Sound Energy, Everett Community College, Everett Performing Arts Center and Providence Regional Medical Center Everett.

Each training has two sessions located at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett.

Session 1: 9 a.m. to noon

Session 2: 1 to 4 p.m.

May 18: Latin American

June 15: Asian Pacific

July 20: African Refugee

RSVP at: kreardon@ci.everett.wa.us and indicate which training and session you would like to attend. Seating is limited to 500 people per session.

May 19: Grand opening and ribbon cutting for Moonlight Piano Services LLC

The Everett Area Chamber of Commerce invites members to a Member Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Moonlight Piano Services, LLC on May 19 from 12 to 1 p.m.

The event will be held at the Chamber Office, 2000 Hewitt Avenue, Suite 205, Everett, WA. Chamber members and staff will join with Everett Area Chamber Ambassadors and guests for the official ribbon cutting and commemorative photo at 12:00 p.m.

Members of the Chamber, community, media and government officials are invited to attend this event. Following the official ribbon cutting and photos, guests are invited to stay for luncheon refreshments and learn more about Moonlight Piano Services, LLC from business owner Wilson Charles and his wife Sarah.

Please RSVP by May 14 to wcharles@moonlightpianoservices.com or call Moonlight Piano Services at 425-224-4319.

May 25: RSVP for Business After Hours with the Everett AquaSox

All Everett Area Chamber of Commerce members and guests are invited to join the Everett AquaSox from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 1 for a free pre-season baseball barbecue. Meet at Everett Memorial Stadium in the Picnic Pavilion. There will be raffle prizes.

Get ready for the 2010 AquaSox season. We will have information about the AquaSox Power Pack and Group Outing Opportunities for the 2010 season.

Network with other business leaders and baseball fans from all over Snohomish County. Bring the family to the ballpark, enjoy hot dogs, chips and soda compliments of the AquaSox.

To RSVP, call the Everett AquaSox at 425-258-3673.

May 26 and 27: Rep. Barbara Bailey plans “coffee talks”

State Rep. Barbara Bailey, R-Oak Harbor, will hold six “coffee talks” throughout the 10th District on Wednesday, May 26, and Thursday, May 27. The state lawmaker believes the informal events are a great way to reach out to constituents and get their views on issues impacting their communities.

“Discussing issues over a cup of coffee is an American tradition,” said Bailey, R-Oak Harbor. “The ‘coffee talk’ format is comfortable and informal, which leads to meaningful discussions on the things important to folks. I encourage everyone to stop by, listen in and share their views.”

Bailey will meet constituents on May 26 from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Calico Cupboard, 720 S. First St., La Conner, and 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Scandia Coffeehouse, 9808 Highway 532, Stanwood.

May 27, she’ll have meetings from 8 to 9 a.m. at Angelo’s Caffe, 670 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor ; 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Miriam’s Espresso Café, 200 S. Main S., Coupeville; 1 to 2 p.m. at 1504 Coffee Bar, 18205 Highway 525 No. 7, Freeland; and 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Useless Bay Coffee Company, 121 Second St., Langley.

Questions or comments can be provided to Bailey at bailey.barbara@leg.wa.gov or 360-786-7914.

May 28: Incorporate social media into a marketing plan

Come and learn how your small business can incorporate social media into its marketing plan without breaking the bank or consuming all your time.

Entrepreneur Brian Dennis from Small Business Pioneers, Inc.will present social media’s impact on today’s small business environment and how to harness that power. Brian’s talk is high level and introduces concepts in non-technical terms. The talk wraps up with a Q &A session.

When: noon to 1:30 p.m. May 28

Where: Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce, 8825 34th Ave. NE, Suite C, Marysville.

Cost: $10 pre-registered (pre-registration ends 1 p.m. the day prior to event), $15 at the door (space permitting)

Info: infonwwbc@seattleccd.com or 425-423-9090.

July 16:12th annual EACC and Banner Bank Golf Tournament Golf Foursomes

Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 12th Annual EACC / Banner Bank Golf Tournament Golf Foursomes on July 16.

Call now for more information about how to highlight your business at this popular local event.

Call Sarai Fulton at 425-257-3222 x 203 for more information and prices. The July 16 event will have a 1 p.m. Shot Gun Start at Legion Memorial Golf Course, 144 West Marine View Drive in Everett.