Seattle Business Networking Blog

Alan Sidel of Don's Group Attire recently gave his classification talk. Don’s Group Attire has been a member of Seattle Execs since 1970.

Don’s Group Attire is a 3rd generation clothing business that has seen a lot of Seattle’s history. Alan’s Grandfather and Great Uncle provided the uniforms for the 1909 Alaska Yukon Pacific Expo. His father, Don and his Uncle Archie provided the uniforms for the 1962 World’s Fair. Today, Alan, his brother and employees can uniform you and your employees.

Lisa Woodstock of Woodstock Media Group recently gave her classification talk. Lisa has been a member of Seattle Execs since 2003 and is the President of the International Executives Association.

Woodstock Media Group provides on-hold music and adverting as well as business music services. On-hold advertising is an important marketing tool because 70% of all business calls go on hold. On-hold advertising can be powerful, educational and entertaining. Your company’s image is on the line. Don’t let your customers hold in silence wondering if they are even still on the line

Woodstock Media Group will celebrate their 25th year in business in February 2015.

Janet Pluntze of Payroll Solutions gave her Classification Talk at a recent luncheon. Payroll Solutions has been a member of Seattle Execs since 2009.

Payroll Solutions loves payroll. They can take as much burden off your shoulders as possible around all things payroll. They can enter your company’s payroll, file all taxes, answer questions quickly, resolve issues and event remind you to process payroll.

Congratulations Kim Frost, Managing Director of Frost Recruiting. She also finished her "Fast Track" and received her membership plaque at our October 8 luncheon. Her mentor was George Vestal of McDonald Employment Services and Beth Harwood of the http://www.cphotelseattle.com/">Crowne Plaza Hotel was her sponsor.

Kim is our contact for executive retained recruiting.

Congratulations Cheryl Patterson, Senior VP of Business Development with Advance Capital, Inc. She finished her Fast Track and received her membership plaque at our October 8 luncheon. Her mentor was Ed Shinbo of Acacia Florist and Lynell Smith of AmericanWest Bank was her sponsor.

Cheryl is Seattle Exec's commercial finance contact - when the bank so "no", they are a go!

At yesterday's luncheon, we officially welcomed two new members to Seattle Execs by presenting them each with a yellow badge.

Frank Palino is the new main member for KING TV/KONG TV/NWCN/Gannett. Frank is the KING 5 Sales Manager and is the Association's contact for Television Media.

Alden Graebner is the new alternate member for Accutint Bellevue - our contact for Automotive Protective Film and Detailing. Alden is their Marketing and Admin Manager