Washington on the Go! has “give value first” mindset and offers an expert resource center. - A dozen highly talented expert consultants at Washington on the Go!, with over 300 years in total experience with starting, running and improving businesses, are launching a new program with a combined effort to help small- to mid-size business leaders tune up and grow their businesses, even in the current economy.

Eckmann to Share Expert Tips on ‘Owning Your Own Business'.   The Springboard Academy, a Seattle-based professional development company that helps companies achieve a competitive edge, today announced that author and serial entrepreneur Tom Eckmann is headlining its upcoming November 8 PowerTalk, “Is Owning Your Own Business Your Next Career Step?” Eckmann, the author of An Intrepreneur’s Journey: The Birth of a ‘New Economy’ Business, brings his 35 years of entrepreneurial experience creating successful start-up companies to share the essentials of starting a business, and tips for ensuring its success.  Full article>

Jessica Markowitz, Founder of Richards Rwanda IMPUHWE, is a recent recipient of a scholarship from Jean Hamilton, Founder and Principle of Speaking Results, the scholarship helped prepare Jessica for a presentation at the Women In Innovation Summit in Seattle, WA.  - Speaking Results has recently awarded Jessica Markowitz, Founder of Richards Rwanda IMPUHWE, a scholarship to support the organization's cause. Richards Rwanda IMPUHWE is a non-profit organization founded in 2006 by Jessica Markowitz when she was just 11 years old. A youth run organization, IMPUHWE raises money for 40 girls' education in a rural village of Rwanda. Jessica named the organization after Richard when he came to stay with her family back in 2006. After hearing stories about the genocide she decided to act. IMPUHWE means compassion in the native language of Rwanda and stands for inspire, motivate, powerful, undiscovered, hopeful, women, (with), education.  Full Article>

Speaking Results offers those doing public speaking simple methods to conquer their fear.- Jean Hamilton, founder of Speaking Results, today released a new whitepaper: "Six Steps to Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking". Jean Hamilton says "I has discovered that many successful business leaders harbor a well-kept secret: They routinely tremble—though usually unnoticed by their audience—during the first five minutes of a public presentation. Even after their fear subsides, the notion of it can linger in the back of their minds as a niggling worry that dampens the delivery of their entire address."  Full Article>

The Ignite-U Main Event on October 6th offers world renowned speakers, shopping, networking and is paid 100% by the sponsors. - The Ignite-U Main Event promises to be more than just a trade show. Companies such as Rainer Connect, Rainier Dental, 3GEES Media, Adam’s DJ Service and P2K (David & Alisa Muller) committed to sponsoring the event which expects well over 1,000 attendees who will hear five inspirational speakers.

Springboard Academy uses PowerTalk to help people with career transitions related to the corporate career ladder or changing industries. - The Springboard Academy, a Seattle-based professional development company that gives people a competitive edge in the workplace, is pleased to announce a new free PowerTalk event series with the first to be focused on “Successful Career Transitions”.

The Springboard Academy is pleased to announce a new honor for faculty member Lorraine Howell. Howell has been accepted into the University of Washington ‘Department of Communication Hall of Fame.’ - The Springboard Academy, a Seattle-based professional development company that gives people a competitive edge in the workplace, is pleased to announce a new honor for faculty member Lorraine Howell. Howell has been accepted into the University of Washington ‘Department of Communication Hall of Fame.’ She is being recognized for her outstanding contribution to the communications field as a successful business owner and author.

Local event included local talent Folsom Prism, a Johnny Cash tribute band, great food from the Emerald Queen Casino catering department and nearly 100 vendors.  On September 13th those who attended the Ignite-U event at the event in North Tacoma couldn’t help but be HOOPLA-ized when they walked into the Showroom at the Emerald Queen Casino. Nearly 100 local businesses were in attendance showcasing their wares. The attendees raved about the entertainment from a local Johnny Cash tribute band 'Folsom Prism' as fantastic and the Emerald Queen Casino catering department served a spread for all to enjoy.. Over 1100 people were in attendance to enjoy the music, food and do a little shopping.  Full article.

The Women in Innovation Summit 2012 is ready to happen in Seattle on September.  A compelling question led to the founding of an all-day conference, Women in Innovation Summit 2012 (WINS) which is part of the Next 50 celebration at Seattle Center, taking place 8am-8pm, Saturday, Sept. 22, in Intiman Playhouse. Full article.

Margo Myers and Elizabeth Harris up for Puget Sound Business Journal Award.  The Springboard Academy, a Seattle-based professional development company that helps companies achieve a competitive edge, today announced that two of its leaders are nominated for the Puget Sound Business Journal’s ‘Women of Influence’ award. Margo Myers, Springboard’s Executive Director, and Elizabeth Harris, Chief Marketing Officer, are both active in the business community and each have major achievements to their credit. Full article.