Networking Opportunity

* No real agenda - just come on over and let's hang out! * Bring a craft to work on if you want to (not required!) * Bring a product sample for show and tell (not required!) * Please plan on purchasing something to support the coffeehouse and show our thanks * Most importantly, bring a great attitude and let's let the conversation unfold :) Where: Wayward Coffeehouse, 8570 Greenwood Ave N. Time: 7 pm - 9 pm-ish (closes at 11pm) Parking: Street parking only (free after 6pm) - please read the street signs.
 

Bring a craft to work on, but not necessary. Bring some of your work for show-and-tell - also not necessary, but really so much fun! Come prepared to have a great time chatting with your fellow etsyRAIN team members and have some yummy FOOD while you're there! The menu looks AMAzing! :)
 
Event organizer: Anh Tran
 
EtsyRAIN team members, please RSVP on the meetup event page:
http://www.meetup.com/EtsyRAIN/calendar/13664098/

The Crafty Tour of Belltown will meet at Reconstructed Clothing on 1st Ave (time TBD). We'll mill about and shop until the majority of folks arrive and then we'll ask owner, Kristen Anderson to tell us a little bit about her shop, what she accepts in the way of crafty goodness and how to submit your items. We'll also do a brief Q&A.

Then, it's off to Schmancy on 2nd where Kristen Rask will tell us about the joys of plush and owning a gallery space -- as well as how to submit your items to her shop. And another Q&A. Kristen mentioned something about CUPCAKES.

Have you been CRAVEing a blog as part of your business' online strategy?

We've got two of Seattle's best and brightest bloggesses at our June Biz Chat. These blog intelligentsia will show you what it takes to get a dynamic blog up and running. Learn how they've turned blogging into an important part of their business strategy, expanding their network and opening the door for new opportunities. Explore options between WordPress, Blogger, Tumblr, Posterous and more. Discover how you can create new customer opportunities for your blog readers.

Come celebrate the launch of Red Slice's (red-slice.com) new book that helps solopreneurs, small businesses and even non-profits build a strong brand that connects with customers.

Join us as we celebrate the launch of Branding Basics for Small Business: How to Create an Irresistible Brand on Any Budget (2010, Norlights Press) by Seattle brand and marketing strategist and CRAVE gal Maria Ross. This fresh, sassy and practical guide will show entrepreneurs everywhere how to build a strong brand inside and out so they can attract rabid fans and grow their businesses.