September 24, 2003

Design Detailings: Port hosts master plan talk

The Port of Olympia on Thursday will host a discussion about developing a master plan for its East Bay property in Olympia. Bounded by State Avenue and Marine Drive, the property is zoned urban waterfront, a designation that allows mixed commercial/retail, residential, limited light industrial, open space and park in a waterfront environment. The area is centrally located, connecting the Port’s mixed-use Swantown and Market District properties, Olympia’s urban downtown, and the residential neighborhoods of East Bay and Bigelow.

The core of the planning process involves four public workshops scheduled for Sept. 25, Nov. 13, Dec. 11, and Jan. 29. All workshops will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Multipurpose Room A of the Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St. NW, Olympia.

The first workshop will focus on history of the site, community values and possible land uses for this property. Information will also be presented concerning zoning and environmental considerations to be taken into account during the process.

The port selected NBBJ and Civic Partners to help with the discussion process. For information about the workshops or planning process, contact the port at (360) 528-8000, email inquiries@portolympia.com or go to the Port’s Web site at www.portolympia.com.

SMPS hosts kick-off party

The Society for Marketing Professional Services, Seattle Chapter’s kick-off party will be 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25. The event, which will feature Karen Johnston of Johnston Training Group, will be held at the Woodmark Hotel, 1200 Carillon Point in Kirkland.

The seminar will be "How to Really Win an Interview." A cocktail reception will follow from 5 to 8 p.m. Johnston is a member of the Seattle Chapter and author of "Relationship Selling: Building Trust to Sell Your Services."

The cost is $30 for SMPS members, $35 for member firms and $40 for non-members. To register, contact Grace Vigil at Parametrix, (425) 822-8880 or visit www.smpsseattle.org.

Predicting A/E's future

ACEC Washington hosts a Business Practice Breakfast 7 to 9 a.m. Oct. 1, titled "How to Predict and Impact the Future of Your Firm." Management consultant Ed Edelsteino will speak at the event, at University Plaza Hotel, 400 N.E. 45th St.

Edelstein works extensively with engineers, architects, attorneys and construction companies and is a contributor to ACEC and its member firms. He has taught leadership and personal development and strategic business planning in ACEC Washington’s Core Competencies for Principals Program since its inception. Register online at www.cecw.org.