The Bellevue Entrepreneur Alliance

Entrepreneurs to the Rescue Part 2: Economic crisis-related February BEM Meetup

From:	Sean McClinton
Sent on:	Saturday, January 31, 2009 11:40 PM

We will be having another meetup this February at the Bellevue library. Please RSVP if you can attend. We are having it in room #1, the largest room, on the left as you walk in. It should hopefully be a good turnout. We will discuss such topics as looking for oppotunities in a down economy, how to reassure your customers, and how to find funding.

Please post to the chat board if you would like to discuss any of these topics before the meeting. Also, if you have experience with these topics, please come prepared to share.

Again, it always help to have visual aids or stories to share with the group.

All Entrepreneurs welcome, and I look forward to seeing everyone there.

Sincerely,

Sean McClinton
Organizer
Bellevue Entrepreneur Meetup

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**Update for The Bellevue Entrepreneur Network in 2010**

Hi Everyone, thank you for being patient while this group was under redesign in the last half of 2009. As you'll notice, Bellevue Entrepreneur Meetup is now Bellevue Entrepreneur Network. The new name more accurately reflects the purpose of the group. While we still meet in person, networking online through meetup, social networking sites, etc. is a big part of what we do.

Mission Statement:

1) To help local founder-owned businesses grow and become more profitable.

2) To provide a supportive environment for entrepreneurs to get together.

3) To serve as a connector to resources that will help your business grow, including other business networks, government organizations, free help and more.

4) To be a place where you can learn, be inspired, and teach.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1) Q: Why should I join the Bellevue Entrepreneur Network?
A: Bellevue is a hot bed of entrepreneurship. You might think that the reason behind this is because Bellevue is a wealthy community. While this is part of the story, the visionary thinking (think Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, etc.) work ethic (RABANCO, COSTCO, etc.) and drive to achieve (Boeing, Nordstrom, etc.) have been major reasons why the individuals in this area have created businesses of lasting value. What's more, Bellevue was just voted the best place to live and start a business according to CNN:

http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/fsb/0803/gallery.best...

2) Q: What do we do at BEN?
A: We do a combination of events and online interaction all designed to help our businesses grow. Regular in person meetups and events plus social networking are two excellent tools to use in growing your small business.

3) Q: What kind of resources does BEN provide?
A: BEN can direct you to the right organization or individual to take your business to the next level. Often times, a member of BEN may have just what you've been looking for in the form of a partner, information, or capital. Here is a list of resources to get you started:

http://www.meetup.com/bellevueentrepreneur/messages/board...

4) Q: What kinds of businesses and people belong to BEN?
A: BEN encompasses and promotes diversity of business and people. Click below to see some of our member businesses:

http://www.juststartbellevue.com

5) Q: Does BEN do social media?
A: Yes, here are links to Bellevue Entrepreneur Meetup's social networking sites:

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=...

Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/bventrepreneurs

6) Q: Does it cost money to be a part of BEN?
A: Right now, membership in BEN is free. Occasionally we will charge for events to cover our costs. We guarantee you will see a return in the value you receive from attending these events.

7) Q: How often does BEN meet?
A: In 2010, we will aim for monthly meetings.

Here's to business success,

Sean McClinton
Organizer, The Bellevue Entrepreneur Meetup