Major overhauls of a business take time, buy-in, and frankly, they can be a little frightening. Not so of these mini tweaks. These seven things can help you move the meter in your business in less time than it takes to wolf down a sandwich and check your voice mails. Find Out What They Like Your customers are more valuable to your business than from just a revenue perspective. Knowing what they respond to can help you shape services and products, create more meaningful conten

Builders sharing technology and solving construction problems, while providing attractive, affordable communities and homes for the families of the Puget Sound region. At the Master Builders Association, it is our promise to keep the Puget Sound among the best places in the world to live. We strive to ensure that all people can secure housing they can afford. We pledge to make positive impacts through our advocacy, community, and charitable outreach efforts. We will continue

It's been a busy week for the Keep Film in WA Campaign. We are pleased to announce Senate Bill 5502 (SB 5502) has been introduced in the Senate. SB 5502 mirrors the bill that was introduced in the House earlier this week. Prime sponsored by Senator Randi Becker (2, R), the bill maintains the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program at its current level of $3.5 million per calendar year with a sunset date of July 1, 2027. The bill also allows for a one-time allocation of up t

What does your bedtime routine have to do with the success of your business? Plenty. Every time you use everything you have on a given day and you’re exhausted beyond belief, and then you short yourself essential sleep, you’re borrowing from tomorrow’s success. It’s impossible to give tomorrow your all when you’re exhausted, so establishing a healthy bedtime routine is essential to the health of your business. Here’s how you can do it: Know Yourself I’m going to go against to

A little bit about Chamber Member, Thomas Wittington Bergan Studebaker: Gary Bergan has been a member of the Washington State Bar since 1977. He was an Assistant Felony Prosecuting Attorney before joining Thomas Whittington Bergan Studebaker PLLC and currently practices in the areas of Personal Injury; Real Estate: Purchase and Sale, Title, Easements; Business/Corporate, Estate Planning: Probate, Wills, Durable Power of Attorney. Family Law and General Civil Litigation. He

Imagine... A mortgage lender created by industry experts who understand the challenges of today's home financing market. Everyone at Caliber Home Loans, Inc. is part of a customer-centric culture that concentrates on you. We all work together to expand your lending options, close loans ahead of schedule, and create innovative new loan solutions. Let Us Guide You Home. Unlike many banking institutions, mortgages are our only business. What's in it for you? More loan choices, m

If you own a business or work for one, I’m hoping it’s a social one. I’m hoping you’ve embraced at least one social media platform and are working hard to engage and connect on it. If not, go do that. If you already are, you should appreciate this list of the worst advice out there for social businesses. Try it All Some businesses are so excited about every social platform that they get out there every time a new shiny object shows up. Vine, My Space, Eons, and Orkut apprecia

This week's Chamber Spotlight features Quest Physical Therapy, located in Issaquah WA

The day is your chance to be heard in Olympia. This event brings together business leaders, legislators and special guests with one message – to keep businesses’ priorities top-of-mind with elected officials. In addition to a full day of content, the Hill Climb gives attendees the opportunity to take their issues and concerns directly to their legislators on the Capitol Campus. Check-in opens at 7 a.m. and the day’s panels discussing everything from education to budget kick o

Home of some of the best car shows in the country, Triple XXX Drive-In has released their lineup for 2017! Already the home of Fenders on Front Street, the Northwest Muscle Show, Camero Show, and the electric car show, this year’s lineup continues the tradition of great new and vintage automobiles and family-friendly atmosphere. Triple XXX hosts five of the biggest car shows in the United States, with their Tri-5 show being the largest one-day event in the country! With the