GSBA Annual LGBT Candidate Forum on Friday September 23rd

Friday September 23rd you have the opportunity to participate in the GSBA Annual LGBT Candidate Forum.  It will be held at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel from 11:30am - 1:30pm.  You can register at: www.thegsba.org with the cost: 
$34.00 - Members
$39.00 - Non Members
$34.00 - Students
Sheraton Seattle Hotel,
1400 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 363-9188

It’s time for GSBA's Annual LGBT Candidate Forum, the only LGBT candidate forum in our region. Come early to meet the candidates and to hear first hand how these candidates respond to issues of concern to our community. This is our time to have our voices heard around LGBT and business issues.

This year's featured races will include some of the most contested and important races for our community. In addition to the races being covered, there will be a number of other candidates present who you can meet during registration. Initiative representatives will be present to answer your questions as well.

Anne Levinson, will be our moderator for the Candidate Forum. She is a former Deputy Mayor, Retired Judge, founding owner of Force 10 Hoops, Seattle Storm; a 2007 GSBA Collaboration for Social Change Awardee Chair of Approve R71 and the current Independent Auditor, SPD Office of Professional Accountability.

Our races this year will be:

King County Council, District 6 Jane Hague & Richard Mitchell
   

Seattle City Council, Position 1 Jean Godden & Bobby Forch
   

Seattle City Council, Position 3 Bruce Harrell & Brad Meacham
   

Initiative 1183 Pro & Con
   

Registration is at: www.thegsba.org

GSBA Stoli TASTEful Cocktail Contest and Kick Off Event September 15th

The GSBA has a number of different events in our community to support our businesses.  There are having a party on Wednesday that will be an affair that those that enjoy a bit of the cocktail will enjoy!  You have the opportunity to vote on cocktail, bartender and decor among 12 contenders listed in the body of this post.  Ms T.

Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) presents:
GSBA Stoli TASTEful Cocktail Contest
Wednesday, September 15, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Seattle

MORE INFO: http://thegsba.org

Kick off the beginning of TASTE by attending this year's GSBA TASTEful Stoli Cocktail Contest! Come vote for the best cocktail, bartender and decor - the winning cocktail will be the signature drink at the TASTE of GSBA - Come Fly With Us on November 13.

This year's contenders are:
BARRIO Capitol Hill
Broadway Grill
The Chapel
The Lobby Bar
Pan Pacific Hotel
Poppy
Rosebud Restaurant & Bar
Sazerac
Sorrento Hotel
The Space Needle
Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria
Urbane

Admission is a bottle of fine wine valued at $50 or more (to be auctioned at the 2010 TASTE of GSBA - Come Fly With Us).

To register, please call the GSBA office at 206-363-9188 or email event@thegsba.org.

DATE/TIME:
Wednesday, September 15
5:30pm-7:30pm

LOCATION:
Columbia Tower Club
701 5th Ave
Seattle, WA, 98104
206-363-9188
http://www.clubcorp.com/club/scripts/section/section.asp?NS=PCH&MFCODE=TOWCB

COST/REGISTRATION:
Admission is a bottle of fine wine ($50.00 or more) which will be auctioned to benefit the GSBA Scholarship Fund.

MORE INFO:
Website: http://thegsba.org
Email: office@thegsba.org
Phone: 206-363-9188
Contact: April Thanos

About Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA):
The Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) is the largest LGBT Chamber of Commerce in the US and the 2nd largest chamber in Washington state. GSBA combines business development, leadership, social action and philanthropy to expand economic opportunity for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community and those who support equality for all.

Send to Outlook: http://www.fullcalendar.com/vc.cfm?i=500331
701 5th Ave, 98104

Socialize on the Eastside with GSBA members on Tuesday May 4th

This is one of the few no cost events that the GSBA puts on.  It is a great way to connect with others in our community.  This is a professional chamber of commerce for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and allies in the Puget Sound area.  For information on the GSBA, see http://www.thegsba.org/.

2010 April Prime Time East     

Grand Cru is a wonderful place for GSBA members to gather regularly on the Eastside. Join us every month on the first Tuesday for this complimentary event. You don't sign up - just show up and mingle.

Tuesday, May 04, 2010    
5:30 - 7:30 am
Grand Cru Wine Bar & Shop,
1020 108th Ave NE Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98004
(206) 363-9188

Free street parking and in parking lot below building.


On Seattle Announcements Calendar.

GSBA April 21st Prime Time Mixer Cruise, New Member and Volunteer Appreciation

Join the 2010 April Prime Time Mixer, New Member and Volunteer Appreciation Cruise on April 21st at 5:30pm.  Cruise aboard the “Spirit of Seattle” and meet the newest members of the GSBA family! Great food and fun, plus the views are fabulous. This is one of our most fun Prime Times of the year - Don't miss it!

**This is a special welcoming event and all new GSBA members and Event Volunteers are free!  If you are a new GSBA member this year or an event volunteer, and would like to attend, please call or email the office to register.
office@thegsba.org
Office line: 206-363-9188

Wednesday, April 21, 2010    

5:30 - 7:30 pm

Argosy Cruises - Spirit of Seattle, Map This Location

Pier 55

1201 Alaskan Way

Seattle, WA 98101

(206) 363-9188

$10.00 - Members

$15.00 - Non Members

$10.00 - Students

Argosy Cruises, a family-owned and locally operated Seattle company for 60 years, is Washington’s premier cruise company, offering guests public and private cruises on the waters of Puget Sound, Lake Washington and Lake Union. Argosy Cruises operates a fleet of 10 vessels as well as the land-based venue Tillicum Village, that can accommodate from 10 to 700 people. Launch your next morale event or celebration with Argosy Cruises for a truly memorable experience, unique settings and stunning views. From a casual reception to elegant dining, we have it all. Leave the details to us, with one phone call or email your event is on its way to completion.

Register Online Now, or call (206) 363-9188.

Parking is available at meters and in paid lots nearby. Go to the link below for more info:
http://www.argosycruises.com/general/maps.cfm#map55

Women at the Top GSBA Event Seattle Women's Chorus April 15, 2010

Please join us for GSBA's Womena at the Top's April's Meeting, on Thursday April 15th at 5:30pm hosted by Columbia Tower Club with the wonderful Seattle Women's Chorus is the highlighted non-profit this quarter. 

The Seattle Women's Chorus concerts have wowed audiences and the Sensible Shoes ensemble is immensely entertaining. They perform in Seattle and also brings its concerts to other parts of the state and country as part of its activism to promote LGBT equality and touch hearts and minds through music. Come learn more about the Seattle Women’s Chorus and meet some of the women who share their voices with the community.


Thursday, April 15, 2010    
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Columbia Tower Club,
701 5th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
EVENT CONTACT #:     (206) 363-9188
Individual Registration:
$10.00 - Members
$15.00 - Non Members
$10.00 - Students

To celebrate the amazing leadership of our women members, we hold a quarterly Women at the Top cocktail hours. Each Women at the Top Cocktail Hour we invite a community leader from a nonprofit that serves women to give a overview of what they do and how we can participate.

Register Online Now, or call (206) 363-9188.

Sign Language Interpreters Available at ALL GSBA Events!
Interpreter Services for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available at all GSBA events, beginning April 1. To request a Sign Language Interpreter or other accommodations, please register for the event and request interpreter services no later than two weeks prior to the event. Registration can be completed online at http://www.thegsba.org, or by contacting the GSBA office at (206) 363-9188. GSBA members can communicate with deaf or hard of hearing individuals by using the relay service. To access the relay service simply dial 711 and an operator will come on the line and explain to you how to use the relay service and will place your call for you.

On Seattle Announcements Calendar.

GSBA Women at the Top

One of our fabulous members brought this event to my attention.  I think GSBA has picked a great way to introduce us to some wonderful women in leadership positions in our community and highlight great work our non-profits are doing.  On SeaAnnCal Ms T

GSBA Women at the Top

2010 starts another GSBA Program Year introducing our 2010 Women at the Top Mixers.  To celebrate the amazing leadership of our women members, we will hold a quarterly Women at the Top cocktail party. This event will be held at a fun venue and at each Women at the Top Cocktail Hour we will invite a community leader from a nonprofit that serves women to give a overview of what they do and how we can participate.

To kickoff 2010, our first Women at the Top will be on January 28th at the top of the Renaissance Hotel in their Visions Room. Our guest will be Barbara bg Nabors-Glass from Seattle Goodwill. bg is a dynamic leader in our community and we are thrilled she is starting off our series. And, the Visions Room is gorgeous with a 180 degree view. Join us and bring friends to our first Women at the Top.

Please bring books to donate to Seattle Goodwill if you would like.

Thursday, January 28, 2010    

5:30 - 7:30 pm

Renaissance Hotel

515 Madison St

Seattle, WA 98104

(206) 363-9188

Individual Registration:

$10.00 - Members

$15.00 - Non Members

$10.00 - Students

Register Online Now, or call (206) 363-9188.

Parking available in the hotel garage.