Startup Weekend Olympia

 

October 15 - 17
@ Saint Martin's University, Lacey, Washington

Have you ever thought, “Man, someone should … ?”  You know, those crazy brainstorms you have about starting a company that produces some sort of widget or a green and sustainable product, or maybe some cool idea popped in and you need a developer to program a website or iphone app.

Well, now’s your chance to bring all those wacky concepts to life! Startup Weekend Olympia’s theme is:  “Bring Your Ideas!”

It’s called Startup Weekend and it’s coming to the Olympia area October 15-17 at Saint Martin’s University.

Imagine something like 100 people coming together on Friday afternoon and out of those 100 people, 30 of them have an intriguing thought that won’t leave them alone... (Get the info and sign up as a participant or  a sponsor)

Blue Collar Social Marketing

At the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce meeting this morning, I gave the example of a pool guy who does a phenomenal job with his social marketing.   Several people asked for more details.

Watch this video interview with the pool guy himself.

It's 28 minutes and  I guarantee you will be both ready and inspired to do it yourself after you watch it.

Castroller podcast

If you just want to see his blog, here it is:
poolschool.us/blog 


Photo:
Stick Your Tongue Out
Originally uploaded by Adam NFK Smith

What's the Word for Wishing You Hadn't Asked a Store Clerk for Help?

Want to invent a new word?

I need a word to describe that feeling of  regret you get when you go into a store looking for something, ask the clerk for help, then realize, not only are they not going to help you find it, they are going to slow you down or try to prevent you from finding it yourself.  Got a noun or adjective for that?

Retail regret?   Storensnarement?  _____________

You have one?

Transparent Window Marketing

AG orders Tacoma window seller to be transparent in its marketing

The Washington Attorney General's Office continued its efforts to clear up alleged deceptive marketing practices among window sellers by reaching a settlement this week with Energy Exteriors of Tacoma.

The office has reached similar settlements with West Coast Vinyl, Harley Exteriors, Penguin Windows and Evans Glass in recent months.

The latest case accuses Energy Exteriors of ... Read on in the Business Examiner

Olympia Brewery's Future Is Up To You

Brewery may hit auction again

By: CHRISTIAN HILL; Staff writer

The former Olympia Brewery property might be put on the auction block for a second time.
The uncertainty surrounding the historic property’s ownership occurs as the city prepares to ask residents to help shape the future use of the property through a $90,000 “visioning” project.

Read more: http://www.theolympian.com/2010/07/05/v-mobile/1294774/brewery-may-hit-auction-again.html#none#ixzz0spgw0XV4

Pricing Your Monthly Service

$10 is the 'magic' digital-media figure

By Brier Dudley
Seattle Times technology columnist
The digital-media business has a new mascot: Alexander Hamilton, the treasury secretary on the $10 bill.
Hamilton sorted out the nation's financial policies during its chaotic early days.

Entertainment companies are doing the same thing now that the digital revolution has happened — they're finding their footing and figuring out standard ways to make money. Their solution appears to be charging $10 a month for access to the most desirable content.

This crystallized last week when Hulu announced a $10 per month premium service. Hulu Plus offers full collections of current TV shows in high definition, making them available through some phones, game consoles and TVs with Internet connections... Read on in the Seattle Times

Creative Logo Design Samples

Web Urbanist put together a collection of interesting logos that you have to see.  Check it out at  Hidden Logos: 12 Creative Designs with Secret Symbols.