Entrepreneurs to the Rescue! Economic crisis-related January BEM Meetup

Jan '09 27 Tue 5:00 PM
Location
Bellevue Regional Library

1111 110th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
425-214-6016

How to find us
"Room #3 - If you can't find it just ask the information desk inside the library."

Attendance
 16  people attended.
4.00 4.006 (6 ratings)

Who organized?
Sean McClinton

Basic Agenda:

5:00-5:30 - Introductions: 2 minutes or so per person
5:30-6:30 - Discussion: Topics
a) Startup funding in this economy
b) Our role as entrepreneurs in recovery
c) Working for ourselves vs. somebody else
d) Managing Cash flow
6:30-7:00 - Networking


This room holds a maximum of 16 people, so RSVP soon before space fills up! Also, I won't be allowing any maybe RSVP's, so please only RSVP if you are SURE you can and will attend!

This meetup will be centered around the current economic crisis and what we can do as entrepreneurs to help get America back on track to recovery and prosperity. Small business is often called the "engine of American business," so don't underestimate the impact you can have if you are a budding or aspiring entrepreneur.

Please be prepared to share your business or idea, and if you'd like, bring an NDA for people to sign. There is always a wide variety of business and a diverse group of people, so your guaranteed to learn and be entertained by some highly energetic people.

If you are a returning attendee and member, please be prepared to share updates on your business and idea, so we can help others get their businesses off the ground.

The Bellevue Entrepreneur Meetup is a place where you can feel comfortable sharing the realities of your business, as well as make progress growing your business. Give attending a shot, it's always worth it and library is a great venue for discussion.

Thanks for being a valued member and for considering attending the January Bellevue Entrepreneur Meetup.

Carpe Diem,

Sean McClinton
Organizer, The Bellevue Entrepreneur Meetup

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  • Sean McClinton
    Posted Jan 28, 2009 9:34 AM
    Sean McClinton
    Organizer
    I think this was a good start on the way to economic recovery. Talking about bad news is never fun, but I think we came up with a general game plan for how to get out there and make a difference. One of the keys to the meetup was figuring out how to balance social responsibility with the bottom line. Everybody there already had something they were working on, so hopefully this meeting will help increase their contribution to the business community during the next month in these tough times.

Who attended?

  • 16 attendees
    • “ My first but certainly not my last with this group... the banter was motivated by doses of euphoria tempered by reality. I gave as good as I got and hopefully we all benefited. ”
    • Organizer
      “ We had about 11 people out of 16 attend, which turned out to be a pretty good number. The 16 person room in the Bellevue library is a good place to have a meetup like that. We had some spirited discussion, which was good to get people motivated. Negativity was tempered by enthusiasm, and vice versa, which created a good balance. We kind of game planned how we were going to approach this current recession with our businesses. Clearly, now was not the time for no-holds-barred growth, but it also isn't the time to hide in a cave. Collaboration and "making something out of nothing" were two themes that emerged as something we as a business community needed to improve one. Despite the downturn, we are all still and business and relatively optimistic about the future. Stay tuned for future meetups as we hash out a plan to grow our businesses, create job, and help America get on track for economic recovery. ”
    • “ I have to say that I was disappointed in this meetup. I was expecting a bit more structure and that discussion topics would remain focused on the topic. I was also expecting to hear more from each person, not just about their business or business idea, but what is challenging them right now with respect to the economic slump. I was interested to hear what others are experiencing, then brainstorming, as a group, as to possible solutions. I expected more specifics relating directly to the economic climate. This was my first business related meetup, so maybe my expectations need an adjustment. Personal introductions were almost nonexistent, so immediately, I felt no connection to anyone, which might have contributed to the disappointment. I appreciate the effort to organize a business group. I hope my comments are constructive in shaping future meetings. ”
    • PJ
    • 5 former members

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