What if the world doesn’t end and you didn’t plan your company holiday party? Let us take care of the details, you just have to send out the invites and show up! Choose one of our exclusive themed dinner experiences:

A White Christmas includes a 4 course dinner buffet, music provided by local DJ with dance floor, traditional holiday décor, and complimentary banquet space for $69.00 per person (minimum 50 guests).

Roaring 20’s includes a 4 course dinner buffet, dueling pianos, themed décor, and complimentary banquet room for $79.00 per person (minimum 100 guests).

Casino Royale includes a 4 course dinner buffet with appetizers, 8 casino games, themed décor and complimentary banquet space for $89.00 per person (minimum 100 guests).

Package includes $10.00 credit per guest room booked. Package Pricing does not include alcohol, taxes, or gratuity.

Availability is limited so please contact the Semiahmoo Resort sales office at 800-770-7992 or email sales@semiahmoo.com to book today.

Pilates (pronounced: puh-LAH-teez) is a physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates in Germany. Pilates called his method Contrology because he believed his method uses the mind to control the muscles. The exercises teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and aim to strengthen the deep core muscles. The system focuses on doing one precise and perfect movement, rather than many halfhearted ones. The goal is for this precision to eventually become second nature, and carry over into everyday life as grace and economy of movement.

Nicole Adams at Intimate Pilates provides a personalized and affordable physical training in Pilates.  Aware of the fact that so many of her clients are fellow daily grinders, Nicole has created an atmosphere at Intimate Pilates that will help reduce stress and provide an invigorating training experience for persons at all different fitness levels. Don’t miss out on this great offer of $90 for 3 Private Pilates Sessions at Intimate Pilates ($180 Value)!!

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You plus 3. No waiting in lines, a private table, premium cocktails, and un-beatable service. Sound good so far? Useadeal has worked magic once again. For only $25 you can treat yourself and three friends to a VIP experience at Twlight Martini Lounge in Seattle!

When you arrive at Twilight you can forget about lines because you will be on “the list.” A hostess will then escort you to your reserved table or booth, where you and your partners in crime will be served 4 premium cocktails of your choice. All of this for just $25 ($100 Value!).

Twilight Martini Lounge is nestled in an intimate spot on Western Avenue in a sultry triangle hi-rise complex and has breathtaking sunset panoramic views overlooking the waterfront. Twilight provides an impromptu euro-chic ambience, fashionably trendy! Your VIP experience at this trendy lounge awaits you so buy now!

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Kick off 2012 with a new sales perspective by during Sandler Training for a nontraditional, not pushy, yet effective sales process.

Does any of the following describe you or your salespeople:

- Spending too much time with poorly qualified prospects?
- Wasting presentations and/or proposals on prospects who turn out not to have the resources to buy?
- Having trouble getting in front of decision makers and/or getting timely decisions?
- Consistently getting proposals shopped around town and losing the business to competitors?
- Unable to close business on a steady basis?
- Getting too many “I’ll think it over” responses after showing everything you have?
- Having true anxiety about picking up the phone to make cold calls?
- Are you truly aware of the behavioral traits of your salespeople that are contributing to their success — or worse yet, holding them back?

Why do salespeople fail?

How can take your results to the next level in 2012 and beyond? Find out about the changes that can be made to put your company on the proper growth curve again (or significantly improve the one you’re on).

For Presidents, CEOs, Business Owners, and Sales Managers

Investment: $50
Chamber of Commerce or BNI Members: $25

Participants will leave with an understanding of how to break free from traditional sales approaches that reinforce negative behavior patterns on their sales calls. Participants are also given a “2-Minute Drill” of key points that can be used as a daily reminder of the techniques covered during the workshop.

The workshop takes place at Sandler Training on 2815 Eastlake Ave E Suite 150, Seattle, WA 98102 on Friday, January 6 from 8 – 10 a.m. Networking and breakfast beginning at 7:30 a.m.

To register or for further questions, please visit www.toptier.sandler.com or call (206) 805-8848. Register for the sales workshop, Executive Briefing: Break the Rules and Close More Sales today.

Useadeal is offering the perfect way to brighten your loved ones’ homes for the holidays! Mai Ka Lani brings the rich and luscious smells of Hawai’i straight into your house. This set of delightfully aromatic candles will tantalize your senses, allowing you to experience the wonderful native smells of a tropical paradise during the cold of winter.

Mai Ka Lani, which translates as Heavenly Scent, creates handcrafted candles from a vegetable based palm wax that is totally biodegradable. The scents are 100% naturally derived from essential oils and real Hawaiian flowers, and burn free of parabens and alcohol. Some of the oils are actually therapeutic and can kill bacteria such as e-coli, as well as help with allergies.

Makes a Excellent Christmas Gift!!

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Have no fear! You no longer have to travel 3000 miles to Mazatlan, Mexico for fresh authentic Mexican food and tasty margaritas. Casa Guerrero is one of the best places to fulfill your cravings for delicious enchiladas refreshing cervezas (beer). Take a break from the fast, preservative filled Mexican food joints and grab this great offer while it lasts. This deal is $5 for $10 worth of food and drink at Casa Guerrero in Lynnwood.

Start with their famous margaritas and transition into one of their well portioned entrees. Casa Guerrero has an intimate and cozy environment that is perfect for anything from date nights to Friday night beers with friends.

The owners of Casa Guerrero take great pride in their cooking and establishment. You will get nothing but the best service. Asada tacos, Mexico style quesadillas, fresh guac and killer margaritas are just a taste of what they’ve got. This deal is $5 for $10 worth of food and drink at Casa Guerrero Mexican Restaurant in Lynnwood.

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Ladies this one is for you! We all know it’s all in the eyes. While mascara is great, it can be a hassle and will only go so far. Eyelash extensions from Myriam Alladen at Serendipity Skin Care will provide you with beautiful full lashes!

Take those gorgeous eyes to the next level with this great deal for eyelash extensions from Serendipity Skin Care. Serendipity Skin Care’s eyelash extensions are meticulously applied lash by lash and bonded with medical-grade adhesives by professional aesthetician Myriam Alladen.  Lashes can last up to 3 months! The eyelashes will look natural and feel comfortable 24 hours a day during daily activities and sports! Get those big, bold, beautiful, long, luscious lashes you’ve always wanted at Serendipity Skin Care! This week’s deal is $75 for a full set of eyelash extensions from Serendipity Skin Care ($150 Value)!

It’s the holiday season and you know it’s time to look your best for holiday parties! Magazines give you the inspiration to try a new hair style or hair cut and it takes a trusted stylist to transform your hair into a fresh and exciting look.

Look no further than Nate Alvarado and Gabe Walton at Obadiah Salon for your new look or touchup. When you are looking for consistent and reliable hair services, either of the two stylists will meet your expectations every time.

Nathan has been a stylist since 1992. He was a stylist for Vidal Sassoon in 1994 and part of the Sebastian artistic team in 1996. He has also worked on photo shoots for British Vogue, Prada and Gucci. He received the Creative Cutting at the Long Beach Hair Show.

Gabe is Amazing! He has been designing hair and loving it since 1997. Gabe trained and designed at Gene Juarez for three years and was a member of their Junior Artistic Team. In 2000 he joined Obadiah Salon. He created a portion of the extensive Apprenticeship Program there and has been educating his fellow artists and students in the art of hair since 2004.

This deal is for a partial foil and haircut from either Gabe Walton or Nathan Alvarado at Obadiah Salon for only $125! This deal makes a great Christmas gift so hurry and get it before it’s gone!

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Donate by Dec. 2!

The Chamber has teamed up with KING 5 this year to help raise money for their annual Home Team Harvest holiday food drive.

This year, we’ve set a goal to raise at least $1 for each of the Chamber’s 2,200 member companies. So pull out your (proverbial) pocket change and help us meet our goal by clicking here!

About Home Team Harvest
Home Team Harvest launched in December 2001, just a few short months after the September 11 attacks.  The goal was to develop a project that would tap into the community’s desire to reach out while having a meaningful impact at home.  A poll of nonprofit partners made it clear the greatest help would come from addressing the basic need of hunger.

On a cold December morning, KING 5 anchors, staff, and local celebrities set up on the street outside the KING 5 building in Seattle to collect food and money.  The name for the campaign comes from KING 5’s decades-long commitment to community under The Home Team brand.  That first effort raised 90,000 pounds of food and $31,000 dollars, the equivalent of 254,812 meals.  It was considered a great success and an annual campaign was born.

From 2002-2009, Home Team Harvest grew from a small street-corner event to the community-wide campaign it is today. The first Saturday of every December, KING 5 and Northwest Harvest set up at locations throughout Puget Sound.  In addition the KING 5 Weekend Morning News broadcast is filled with live inserts from each location where KING 5 news anchors and on-air personalities in their yellow jackets collect food and financial donations.  With the help of our long-standing partner, U.S. Bank, Home Team Harvest has expanded beyond one day as U.S. Bank branches accept food and cash the entire month of December.

In 2010, Home Team Harvest set an audacious goal to double any previous year’s collection in an attempt to reach the 10 million-meal mark!  It was a phenomenal success that exceeded the goal with a final tally of more than 2.7 million meals collected.

Dear Chamber members:

A policy advocate. A marketing consultant. A professional trainer. A civic leader. A community partner. These are just a few of
the many hats worn by your Chamber.

To better reflect the various roles we play and the dynamic region we represent, we are changing our name. Starting today, we are the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, or Seattle Metro Chamber, the largest and most diverse network of businesses in the Puget Sound region.

What will not change is our absolute commitment to helping you grow your business. This is your Chamber. We’re here to help you connect, to get more business, and to create a more prosperous community.

Over the course of the next 12 months, I invite you to get to know your Chamber better than ever before. For some of you, this might mean attending a professional development workshop. Joining a committee or task force. Taking advantage of our small business resources. Using our social media channels. Involving your employees in our Young Professionals Network. Traveling with us. Whatever you choose, know there is something happening every day at your Chamber that awaits your involvement. Remember, this is your Chamber. Use it!

Thank you for being a member of the Chamber. I look forward to seeing you soon.

Regards,

Phil Bussey
President & CEO
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce