Sammamish Chamber of Commerce

Nazarro Law and KeyBank will be offering valuable insights to help local businesses safeguard their assets, make smart hiring decisions, craft effective service agreements, and optimize their finances with the right business accounts. Don’t miss out on this informative business forum—join us! Thursday, September 19th 5:30 - 6:30pm Key Bank of Sammamish 719 228th Ave Ne, Sammamish, WA 98074 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gBF4y2A3 #sammamishevents #sammamishchamberofcommerce #businessworkshops

**Don’t Miss Out on a Game-Changing Event with Mike Amato!** Join us for an exclusive opportunity to hear from Mike Amato, a seasoned expert with firsthand experience across every level of business—from the front desk to the executive suite. Mike understands the secret to true success: engaged employees who believe in and connect with your company’s purpose. Having witnessed companies lose their way and then guiding them back from the brink, Mike's insights are not just for big corporations but are crucial for businesses of all sizes. He knows that staying true to your purpose—and ensuring your team does the same—is the key to long-term success. This is more than just a talk; it’s a catalyst for growth. Mike will share actionable strategies tailored to our community and local businesses. Walk away inspired, with fresh ideas that will ignite your passion and drive results. Secure your spot now—this is an event you can’t afford to miss! Register at: https://lnkd.in/gcgBtvzw #networkingevents #sammamishwa #sammamishchamberofcommerce Why Not You? by Mike Amato @themikeamato

Did you know that up to 95% of data breaches are easily preventable? How can that be? Well, industry stats vary, but between 60%-95% of data breaches are the result of human error. Training your team to recognize social engineering attempts is a crucial step to preventing your company from suffering a devastating loss of data. Yesterday I had the pleasure of partnering with the Sammamish Chamber of Commerce to share information on the importance of data security. Here are a few other items I shared: 1. There are 4 easy steps you can start doing today to make yourself and your business safer: ?? Implement strong passwords ?? Start using two-factor authentication ?? Use encryption ?? Utilize software updates (bonus if you turn on automatic updates!) 2. Have a data backup and recovery plan. 3. Train your team to recognize social engineering AND not to act on the sense of urgency that social engineering depends on. #datasecurity #cybersecurity #smallbusinesses #smallbiz #nonprofits

Meet Mike Amato, an executive coach, C-suite advisor, keynote speaker, and author of “The Better Way to Win.” With over 35 years of experience in financial services, Mike has held leadership roles overseeing teams of over 30,000 employees across the US, UK, Western Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. His distinguished career includes board memberships at Santander UK and Tandem Bank in London, and chairing the advisory board of the UK digital start-up, Brands with Values. Known for his unwavering focus on employee engagement and customer advocacy, Mike excels in transforming underperforming businesses into best-in-class growth enterprises. He is also a co-owner of Ambassador Wines of Washington, recognized as 'Winery of the Year' and among the 'Top 100 Wineries in The World.' Mike's unique process of Strategic Alignment, where he identifies the organization's strengths and areas for improvement, which creates a case for change. This process not only strengthens the strategic focus of the organization, but also leads to enhancing the working relationships of everyone within the organization, which is the key to improving productivity and business results. Mike's proven methods have been effective for all types of organizations, from global enterprises to smaller business owners with a few employees. Mike is our guest speaker for our September luncheon on September 19th at the Sahalee Country Club from 11-1pm. Join us next month for his talk on "Mindset of a Leader." Register at: https://lnkd.in/gcgBtvzw #sammamishchamberevents #sahaleecountryclub

Join us on August 15th at the Sahalee Country Club for this important topic that all small business owners need to learn about! Registration is open until Monday August 12th at 8:00pm. Register at: https://lnkd.in/gGPgMcfm #sammamishchamber #cybersecurity #networkingevents

What an incredible event! The Sammamish Chamber and the Sammamish library co-hosted the Emerging Entrepreneurs Challenge. A “Shark Tank” style competition that we developed for the youth of Sammamish. We look forward to doing it again!

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Join us September 19th from 11:00 - 1:00pm for a luncheon you don't want to miss! Mike Amato, author of The Better Way to Win, will be giving us valuable tools to increase our business productivity and improve results. The culture of our business is the backbone to the health and success of all businesses regardless of whether you are a large corporation, small business or sole proprietor. Mike will lead us in a compelling interactive presentation where his years of experience guiding businesses to adopt a growth mindset has led to increased profitability. Make note this luncheon starts at 11:00am. You don't need to be a Chamber member to attend! Come see the great things the Sammamish Chamber of Commerce is doing for our community. Register at: https://lnkd.in/gcgBtvzw #chamberluncheons #sammamishwa

Join us August 15th for our monthly Luncheon at Sahalee Country Club! Register at: https://lnkd.in/gGPgMcfm Data security is not just a concern for large corporations but a critical component of success for small businesses. Every interaction and transaction generates data that, if compromised, can threaten your operations, customer trust, and bottom line. Small businesses, often more vulnerable and less resilient to cyber-attacks, need data security to protect against potential breaches that could be catastrophic. There are easy steps you can take to significantly reduce your chances of a cyber-attack and recover if one does occur. Even if you do not have an IT department, there are multiple steps you can take to protect your business. Join Angela Gillis of Sorticulture to start your journey toward simple data security. Whether you're struggling with data chaos or just looking to improve your current practices, this luncheon is your first step towards confidence in your ability to protect your data. With practical strategies and minimal complexity, Angela will guide you through: Boosting Data Security: Implement fundamental security measures such as strong passwords, two-factor authentication, encryption, and regular software updates to safeguard your business against digital threats. Backing up your Data: Backing up and storing data backups securely. Ensuring Data Recovery: Develop a robust plan for data recovery to keep your business resilient in the face of hardware failures, cyberattacks, or natural disasters. Training Your Team: Equip your team with the knowledge to handle data securely and recognize phishing attempts. #networkingevents #sammamishwa #sahaleegolfandcountryclub #sammamishchamberofcommerce Sorticulture Sahalee Country Club