Seattle Business Networking Blog

Long time Exec David Eames of Pittman Automotive kept it short and to the point when speaking recently about his auto repair business. During his talk, David drove home the importance of always getting a second opinion for auto repairs. Several Execs offered testimonials about his expert advice and great service.

Dr. Catherine Darley of The Institute for Naturopathic Sleep Medicine recently spoke about her practice that provides natural remedies for a wide spectrum of sleep problems. Lack of sleep can lead to myriad of problems at home and at work. Sleep deprived employees can severely impact productivity, healthcare costs, and especially worker safety. If you would like to host a Lunch and Learn about Sleep and Productivity for your employees please contact Dr. Darley.

Janet Pluntze of Payroll Solutions spoke about her nationwide payroll processing company. Payroll Solutions serves clients that have 1 - 1,000+ employees and quickly can answer your payroll questions in just minutes.

Keith Anderson of Classic Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning gave his Classification Talk on 9/11. Luckily, he spared the Execs lunch crowd from 33 years worth of photos of dirty water in toilet bowls :) Instead he spoke passionately about the importance of customer trust and referrals in his work.

Big thanks again to Jill Hashimoto of the Seattle Mariners for hosting yesterday's lunch at Safeco Field. We had almost 150 in attendance! Both members and guests were thrilled by the experience of being right down on the infield and truly enjoyed the tasty food.

We also will remember the stirring rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner" sung by Don Roberts of http://www.donrobertsassociates.com/">Don Roberts Associates.

Host your next special event, meeting or celebration at Safeco Field. The home of the Seattle Mariners can accommodate groups ranging in size from 2 to 47,000. Experience gourmet catering, state-of-the-art meeting spaces, unique banquet facilities and private tours by putting Safeco Field in your line-up

Execs Members Tom Hill of Rainier Specialty Services and Dr. Daniel Frank recently gave their Classification Talks.

Dr. Frank spoke about his concierge style primary care internal medicine practice that offers state-of-the-art, scientifically-based medical care in a setting which offers superior personal service and attention.

Tom spoke about his hard surface power washing company. Rainier Specialty Services can clean any hard surface: natural stone; travertine; brick; concrete and stucco. They also can apply a protective anti-bacterial treatment to heavily trafficked surfaces so you won't have to see Dr. Frank as often.

Congratulations to our Golf Tournament Winners!

1st place – Copiers NW - Greg McNabb team

2nd place – Pure Water Technologies/Graham Rehabilitation & Wellness Center - Andrew Didier/Dr. Kris Royal team

3rd place – The Cartridge Family/WCI - Kelly Cudworth/Kris McKelvey team

Seattle Executives Association had its annual Golf Tournament on Friday, July 26. It was a gorgeous day at Legion Memorial in Everett. Execs enjoyed the company and competition.

Congratulations to Jill Hashimoto of the Seattle Mariners. She received her membership plaque at our July 17 luncheon. Her mentor was Cheryl Thompson of Complete Office Furniture.

Jill is your contact for baseball facility services -make major league memories at your next event!

Seattle Executives Association wishes you a fun and safe 4th of July.

Here are some fun facts about the Holiday!

*The Second Continental Congress made a decree for freedom on July 2, 1776. It did not adopt the Declaration of Independence until July 4, 1776.

* The Declaration of Independence did not become official until August 2, 1776, when most delegates signed it.

*Three U.S. Presidents died on July 4th - Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and James Monroe

* Calvin Coolidge is the only U.S. president born on the 4th of July, in 1872.

*More than 74 million Americans will BBQ on July 4th.

* More than an estimated 150 million hot dogs will be consumed on July 4th. That's roughly one hot dog for every two people in the United States.