SnoValley Innovation Center

Juneteenth National Independence Day - No Meeting Today!
2026-06-19 12:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | SnoValley Innovation Center, 132 West Second, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
What is June 19th or “Juneteenth” and why is it so important?
June 19th or “Juneteenth” is a very important day in African American history. Juneteenth, or “Freedom Day” is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
Learn more about this Federal Holiday by visiting this link.

Innovation Friday Meeting
2026-06-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 | SnoValley Innovation Center, 132 West Second, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
Innovation Friday
Join us for “Innovation Fridays”—a FREE weekly gathering designed to connect entrepreneurs, spark new ideas, and fuel business growth. It’s a dynamic hour of networking, learning, and inspiration. Whether you’re launching a startup or scaling an established business, everyone is welcome! No reservation is required.
The meetings take place from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, and are FREE to attend.

Innovation Friday Meeting / "Supercharge Your Business with Google NotebookLM"
2026-06-05 12:00 - 13:00 | SnoValley Innovation Center, 132 West Second, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
Supercharge Your Business with Google NotebookLM
Join us this week for Innovation Friday; a FREE gathering designed to connect entrepreneurs, spark new ideas, and fuel business growth!
This week, SnoValley Innovation’s Entrepreneur in Residence Marc Krejci will be diving into one of the most exciting and user-friendly AI tools available today: Google NotebookLM. If you are a local business owner or a member of the SnoValley Regional Chamber of Commerce and feel overwhelmed by technology, this session is for you.
We will walk through multiple live demonstrations showing exactly how you can use NotebookLM as your personal, private AI research assistant to summarize long documents, brainstorm marketing ideas, and organize your business operations. Bring your questions and your curiosity! Whether you’re launching a startup or scaling an established business, everyone is welcome.

EIR Office Hours with Marc Krejci
2026-06-01 08:00 - 17:00 | SnoValley Innovation Center, 132 West Second, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
EIR Office Hours with Marc Krejci 1st and 3rd Monday of each month | 10:00–11:00 AM | SnoValley Innovation Center
Got a startup idea you can’t stop thinking about? Working through a product decision and need a sounding board? Office Hours are your chance to sit down one-on-one with Marc Krejci, SVIC’s Entrepreneur in Residence, for focused, practical guidance tailored to where you are right now.
Marc brings deep experience in software product development and early-stage venture building. Whether you’re pre-idea, pre-revenue, or somewhere in between, these sessions are open to any founder or aspiring entrepreneur in the Snoqualmie Valley community.
Sessions are 30 minutes. Sign-up is required; space is limited.
Sign Up Here: https://pfndr.co/office-hours

Innovation Friday Meeting / "Marketing on a Shoestring"
2026-05-29 12:00 - 13:00 | SnoValley Innovation Center, 132 West Second, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
Marketing on a Shoestring
Discover creative, low-cost marketing strategies that help small businesses, startups, nonprofits, and creators grow their reach without overspending. Whether you’re launching something new or looking to strengthen your visibility, you’ll leave with practical ideas you can apply right away.
What to expect:

Networking with local entrepreneurs and innovators
Practical marketing insights
Community collaboration and conversation
A welcoming environment for new and established businesses alike

The meetings take place from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, and are FREE to attend.

Innovation Friday Meeting / "Financial Viability"
2026-05-22 12:00 - 13:00 | SnoValley Innovation Center, 132 West Second, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
Innovation Friday
MORE INFO TO COME SOON
Join us for “Innovation Fridays”—a FREE weekly gathering designed to connect entrepreneurs, spark new ideas, and fuel business growth. It’s a dynamic hour of networking, learning, and inspiration. Whether you’re launching a startup or scaling an established business, everyone is welcome! No reservation is required.
The meetings take place from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, and are FREE to attend.

Innovation Friday Meeting / "Mind the Gap"
2026-05-15 12:00 - 13:00 | SnoValley Innovation Center, 132 West Second, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
Innovation Friday
MORE INFO COMING SOON
Join us for “Innovation Fridays”—a FREE weekly gathering designed to connect entrepreneurs, spark new ideas, and fuel business growth. It’s a dynamic hour of networking, learning, and inspiration. Whether you’re launching a startup or scaling an established business, everyone is welcome! No reservation is required.
The meetings take place from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, and are FREE to attend.

Founders Session
2026-05-12 10:00 - 11:00 | SnoValley Innovation Center, 132 West Second, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States

Innovation Friday Meeting / AI for Your Business: Practical Tools, Real Privacy
2026-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 | SnoValley Innovation Center, 132 West Second, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
AI for Your Business: Practical Tools, Real Privacy
Hosted by: Marc Krejci, Entrepreneur in Residence, SnoValley Innovation Center Format:
60-minute workshop (presentation + live demo)

What This Session Is
A practical, no-jargon workshop on using AI tools that already exist to do real work in your business, without giving up your data or your sanity.
We’ll skip the hype and the headlines. Instead, you’ll see how the major AI assistants (Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini) all let you build reusable, customized helpers for the work you do every day. Then we’ll go deep on one, Claude, and walk through a hands-on example you can take back to your own business that afternoon.
We’ll use the SnoValley Innovation Center itself as our example “company,” planning the rest of the year, drafting board-ready artifacts, and sketching a marketing schedule together in real time.
This session is the first in a series. A future Innovation Friday will cover offline AI tools (Ollama, Gemma, MSTY) for those who want AI capability without sending anything to the cloud. Come to this one first; it sets the foundation.

What You’ll Learn

How AI tools actually handle your data. What’s stored, what isn’t, and which fears are
warranted (vs. which are myths)
How the major AI assistants compare. Claude Skills, ChatGPT Custom GPTs,
Microsoft Copilot Studio Agents, and Google Gemini Gems all do similar things; we’ll
show you which fits which business
How to build a custom skill for your own work. Live walkthrough in Claude, with the
same patterns applying to whichever tool you choose
A real example planning work for SVIC, so you see exactly how to apply this to your
own business
How AI connectors work. Linking your email, calendar, project tools, and CRM directly
to your AI assistant.

Who This Is For
Small business owners, operators, and staff in the Snoqualmie Valley who want to put AI to
work in their business. Not learn to code, not build the next ChatGPT, just get more done
with less friction.
No technical background required.

Agenda (60 minutes)
Time Segment
0:00 to 0:08 Welcome, introductions, what you hope to walk away with
0:08 to 0:14 The privacy conversation: how AI tools actually use your data
0:14 to 0:22 The four major tools: what each one does well
0:22 to 0:42 Deep dive in Claude: building a custom skill + the SVIC example
0:42 to 0:50 Connectors preview: linking AI to your real business tools
0:50 to 1:00 Open Q&A and demos by request

After the Session
You’ll leave with:

A working understanding of how Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini compare for
business use
A clear picture of what a custom skill looks like and how to build one
A reusable approach you can adapt from the SVIC example
A clear-eyed view of what to trust, what to verify, and what’s coming next

Want to actually build this for your own business? Sign up for Office Hours. That’s where
we go one-on-one, work with your real tools and your real data, and get something running
you can use the next day.

Coming Next
Future Innovation Friday (date TBD): AI Without the Cloud, Running Capable AI Tools
Entirely on Your Own Computer. For privacy-sensitive work, regulated industries, or anyone
who wants to know they own every byte. We’ll cover Ollama, Google’s Gemma model, and
MSTY desktop.
Questions? Email Marc at marc@pfndr.co or come to the next Office Hours.

Innovation Friday Meeting / "AI + SEO for Small Businesses"
2026-05-01 12:00 - 13:00 | SnoValley Innovation Center, 132 West Second, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
Join us for Innovation Friday at SnoValley Innovation Center on May 1st, where we feature a lineup of speakers exploring practical topics in AI, digital tools, and business growth. This session includes Tammy Myers of Lora Bloom Consulting, presenting on Presentation AI and SEO for small businesses.
In this practical, insight driven workshop, Tammy will walk you through how to use AI tools to create compelling presentations and improve your online visibility without needing a marketing team or technical background. You will learn how to turn your ideas, services, or products into clear, engaging content that attracts and converts your ideal customers.
Tammy will guide the group through real world examples, showing how AI can help streamline content creation, refine messaging, and boost search rankings. From crafting persuasive slide decks to optimizing your website for discoverability, you will see how to apply these tools immediately to your own business.
Clear, actionable, and designed for busy business owners, this session focuses on helping you stand out online while saving time and effort.
What We Will Do Together

Using AI tools to quickly build polished, professional presentations
Crafting clear, customer focused messaging that resonates
Applying SEO fundamentals to improve your website’s visibility
Generating and refining content including headlines, copy, and structure with AI
Identifying quick wins to improve your digital presence right away

Who This Is For
Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone responsible for marketing or communicating their offerings, especially those looking for practical ways to use AI without feeling overwhelmed.
No setup required. Bring your questions, your ideas, and your current challenges. You will leave with tools, strategies, and confidence to elevate your presentations and get found online.

Innovation Friday Meeting / "Business Setup 101: Structures & Filings"
2026-04-24 12:00 - 13:00 | SnoValley Innovation Center, 132 West Second, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
“Business Setup 101: Structures & Filings” with Miya Nazzaro

Starting a business is exciting—but choosing the right structure and navigating the required filings can quickly become overwhelming. In this informative session, Miya Nazzaro will break down the essentials of setting up your business the right way from the start.
Designed for new and aspiring entrepreneurs, this presentation will walk you through the most common business structures, what they mean for your liability and taxes, and how to decide which is the best fit for your goals. You’ll also gain a clear understanding of the key filings and registrations required to legally establish your business in Washington State.
Whether you’re just getting started or still in the planning phase, this session will help you avoid common pitfalls, make confident decisions, and set a strong legal foundation for your business.
This session will take place from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, and is FREE to attend.

Innovation Friday Meeting / "Who Are You?"
2026-03-27 12:00 - 13:00 | SnoValley Innovation Center, 132 West Second, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
Innovation Friday – “Who Are You?”
We don’t use AI to define us.
We use it — and each other — to spot patterns we might miss.
This Friday, Innovation Friday is focused on “Who Are You?”
Not as branding.
Not as a pitch.
But as a coherent story that earns trust.
The room will include:
Business owners sharpening their competitive edge
IT professionals with years of depth navigating transition
Serial entrepreneurs sensing their next chapter
Different paths. Shared questions.
If you’re rebuilding, refining, or re‑launching —
you don’t need a polished answer.
You need clarity and community.
➡️ Join us. Bring your experience. Leave with a story you can use.
Join us for “Innovation Fridays”—a FREE weekly gathering designed to connect entrepreneurs, spark new ideas, and fuel business growth. It’s a dynamic hour of networking, learning, and inspiration. Whether you’re launching a startup or scaling an established business, everyone is welcome! No reservation is required.
The meetings take place from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, and are FREE to attend.

Innovation Friday Meeting / "World Cup Watch Tips"
2026-03-20 12:00 - 13:00 | SnoValley Innovation Center, 132 West Second, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
Innovation Friday
Join us for a topic on “World Cup Watch Tips”
Planning to show the world’s biggest matches at your restaurant or brewery?
Before you hang the banners and fire up the big screens, make sure your event follows FIFA’s official public‑viewing rules. This week’s meeting breaks down what’s allowed, when you need a license, and how to promote your watch party without violating broadcast rights.
Clear, simple, and built to keep your venue protected while delivering an unforgettable match‑day experience.
The meetings take place from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, and are FREE to attend.

Innovation Friday Meeting / "Know What You're Worth"
2026-03-13 12:00 - 13:00 | SnoValley Innovation Center, 132 West Second, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
Innovation Friday
Join us for a topic this Friday, “Know What Your’re Worth”, from a banker’s perspective!
Advice for consultants to charge what they are really worth (to cover taxes, health coverage and other expenses).
Share. Connect. Lean In. Together we’re building a resilient group of do-ers.

The meetings take place from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, and are FREE to attend.

Innovation Friday Meeting / "From Free Agent to Consultancy"
2026-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 | SnoValley Innovation Center, 132 West Second, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
Innovation Friday
“From Free Agent to Consultancy”
In addition to an engaging 60-minute deep dive into the possibilities of starting a Consultancy business, participants will walk away with a valuable 40-page Industry Insight report courtesy of Columbia Bank in one of these specializations:

Environmental Consulting
HR Consulting
Management Consulting
Marketing Consulting
Process, Distribution, and Logistics Consulting

If you have expertise in any of these areas – have been recently displaced or are considering a career change – the Innovation Center was created to help support your independence!
These reports cover industry trends, challenges, important financial considerations, and potential strategies.
The meetings take place from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, and are FREE to attend.

Innovation Friday Meeting / "Free Agency"
2026-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 | SnoValley Innovation Center, 132 West Second, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
Innovation Friday
Join us for a topic on “Free Agency”
You’ve started a business — or you’re thinking about it.Or maybe you’ve stepped into something that already existed. Now what?
This week’s Innovation Friday is a 60-minute interactive session exploring the founder mindset required to build, adapt, or take real ownership of a business.

Not motivation.
Not branding theory.
Not “follow your passion.”
Not step-by-step playbooks.

Instead, we’ll explore a founder-style way of thinking about:

Taking responsibility for outcomes — even without perfect clarity
Navigating the gap when others don’t share your urgency or vision
Working within constraints while building momentum through action
Identifying the one missing capability slowing your growth
Choosing a clear next move that restores agency

This session is for builders, buyers, and re-builders ready to move from intention to execution — and to operate as the true owner of their business’s future.

Innovation Friday Meeting / "From Idea to Visibility: How New Businesses Get Found in the AI Era"
2026-02-20 12:00 - 13:00 | SnoValley Innovation Center, 132 West Second, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
Innovation Friday
“From Idea to Visibility: How New Businesses Get Found in the AI Era”
Many SnoValley entrepreneurs are launching new ventures or rethinking their careers, but in today’s world, being great at what you do isn’t enough. People have to be able to find you.
In this practical, interactive session, Fractional CMO and AI Consultant Nancee Johnson will show entrepreneurs and early-stage business owners how to start building visibility from the ground up even without a website or a large marketing budget. You’ll learn how AI-driven search is changing the way customers discover businesses, where to focus first, and the simple, strategic steps you can take now to help the right people find you.
Whether you’re just getting started or refining a new idea, this talk will help you understand how to position your business early for long-term growth and discoverability.
This session will take place from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, and is FREE to attend.

Innovation Friday Meeting / "From Despair to Hope"
2026-02-13 12:00 - 13:00 | SnoValley Innovation Center, 132 West Second, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
Join us for a special topic “From Despair to Hope”
Your life was just up‑ended. The company closed its doors — or announced a sudden layoff. Then what’s next?
This week’s Innovation Friday is a 60‑minute focus group / work‑study exploring what comes after the shock.
Not resumes.
Not LinkedIn hacks.
Not job boards.
Not forced optimism.
Instead, we’ll explore a founder‑style way of thinking about:

Regaining agency when systems fail
Identifying real, portable value you already have
Creating small, ethical options while everything feels uncertain

This session is designed to test an expanded series for those wanting or needing a career change.
If you’ve ever wondered “What do I do now?” — this conversation is for you.

Innovation Friday - Topic: Carbon Footprint Disclosures
2026-01-09 12:00 - 13:00 | SnoValley Innovation Center, 132 West Second, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
Join us for “Innovation Fridays”—a FREE weekly gathering designed to connect entrepreneurs, spark new ideas, and fuel business growth. It’s a dynamic hour of networking, learning, and inspiration. Whether you’re launching a startup or scaling an established business, everyone is welcome! No reservation is required.
The meetings take place from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, and are FREE to attend.
Topic: Carbon Footprint Disclosures
Date: Jan 9, 2025
Speaker: Rebecca MacQuigg
About Rebecca:
Rebeccah MacQuigg is a seasoned CPA with over 15 years of experience in financial strategy, compliance, and small business advisory. As a founding partner of MacQuigg Financial, she has guided entrepreneurs and organizations through complex financial landscapes, offering expertise in tax planning, audit readiness, and sustainable growth.
Rebeccah brings a sharp analytical mindset and a collaborative spirit to the board, drawing on her deep understanding of fiscal responsibility and ethical governance. She is currently working remotely while traveling full-time with her husband and four giant suitcases.

SnoValley - 2025 WC Official Draw Party Experience
2025-12-05 09:00 - 13:00 | WA
The 2025 WC Official Draw Party Experience

December 5, 2025
9am-1pm
Snoqualmie Valley
Download Flyer

Watch the Live Official Draw — See the Matchups in Real Time!
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Activities:
Soccer Match Draw Party
Learn to Play Foosball
Snacks
Prizes
Family Fun!
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Participating Live Draw Locations:
Snoqualmie
India Belly
8406 Railroad Pl SE
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Snoqualmie Falls Brewery
8032 Falls Ave SE
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
fallsbrew.com
Rio Bravito
7802 Center Blvd SE
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
riobravomex.com
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North Bend
The Iron Duck Public House
101 W North Bend Way
North Bend, WA 98045
theironduckpublichouse.com
Volition Brewing Co.
112 W North Bend Way
North Bend, WA 98045
volitionbrewing.com
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Fall City
Fall City Bar & Grill
33723 Redmond-Fall City Rd SE
Fall City, WA 98024
fallcitygrill.com
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Carnation
Remlinger Farms
32610 NE 32nd St
Carnation, WA 98014
remlingerfarms.com

Innovation Friday
2025-11-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 | SnoValley Innovation Center, 132 West Second, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
Join us for “Innovation Fridays”—a FREE weekly gathering designed to connect entrepreneurs, spark new ideas, and fuel business growth. It’s a dynamic hour of networking, learning, and inspiration. Whether you’re launching a startup or scaling an established business, everyone is welcome! No reservation is required.
The meetings take place from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, and are FREE to attend.

Innovation Friday - Topic: Trademark First Steps
2025-10-31 12:00 - 13:00 | SnoValley Innovation Center, 132 West Second, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
Join us for “Innovation Fridays”—a FREE weekly gathering designed to connect entrepreneurs, spark new ideas, and fuel business growth. It’s a dynamic hour of networking, learning, and inspiration. Whether you’re launching a startup or scaling an established business, everyone is welcome! No reservation is required.
The meetings take place from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, and are FREE to attend.
Topic: Trademark First Steps
Speaker: David Bosland
Topic:

What makes a trademark strong?
What is “trademark use?”
What is trademark clearance and why is it important?

About David:
David is an attorney who focuses on helping new, smaller, and growing business with intellectual property support such as trademark, copyright, licensing, etc. He also helps with personal documents such as wills and trusts. Prior to that he spent a couple decades in the tech management industry with a variety of Pacific Northwest companies.
He is very involved with the Alpental Ski Patrol as a Hill Patroller and teaches emergency medical first aid, technical rescue techniques such as chair lift evacuations and toboggan transport of injured persons. He enjoys spending time with his daughters, traveling, and learning new things.
