PNAnw

10/09/2026

… aww right’ members, it’s either go-time or not, but i’ve been SERIOUSLY pushing around the idea of a PNAconnect business tradeshow.

Potential Timeline - March 2027
Location - Lynnwood area

Purpose:
To create an affordable, professionally organized, one-day business expo exclusively featuring PNAnw members as exhibitors, while welcoming the general public, other business owners, entrepreneurs, and even prospective PNAnw members as attendees.

Goal:
To give members an opportunity to showcase their businesses, generate leads, establish new relationships, and build awareness of PNAnw throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Value:
Unlike traditional trade shows, which can cost exhibitors hundreds or thousands of dollars, this would be a member-focused, low-cost event designed to deliver business opportunities and exposure to the public.

there’s a ton of information coming soon, but I need to hear from you, the members, is interest level.

Please feel free to drop me a comment, especially if you have a resounding YES feeling, or even a no. I also like to hear any thoughts you might have regarding expectations.

I realize I’m casting a wide net at the moment, I have a lot of bold ideas, & not a very big budget to work off of. There would be a cost associated with this, but this is all built off of the premise of registered members making this possible , and I’m simply determining what is the best way to offer this level of exposure to members as this could also grow each year.

thoughts?

10/01/2026

... Oops, she did it again! and by again i mean Marcelle Allen just releasd her newest issue to the public to check out! it also happens to have my FAVORITE caricature artist, Steve Hartley, the talent behind Muggshotz Caricatures, who's also a Snohomish PNAnw member!

Boy that was a mouthful! Check out Marcelle's latest issue, read the amazing story behind Steve's success, and come up with some questions about the Revenue Ringlet Program that Marcelle has!! Not only is it an incredible visual journey, but there's incentives for you too!

It's the 1st of October and we're releasing Issue #23 for . Steve Hartley is a remarkable human, talented Caricature artist, and he's living his childhood dream by building model Space Ships!

Be inspired by his creativity and join us for Drawtober.
https://issuu.com/dreamosity/docs/dreamosity_magazine_with_steve_hartley_

09/30/2026

... PNAnw doesn't have an "exit interview" process in place for when a member leaves the organization.

There also isn't an official procedure in place when a member announces their retirement from their career - hence they're ready to put PNAnw in their rearview mirror and go enjoy life!

Well, this exact sort of announcement recently happened at our North Creek PNAnw chapter, and PNAnw decided to capture some sweet moments as members shared WHY they'll miss the amazing Karen Anderson and what an impact she had on the chapter and its members.

Give it a listen, and know if you are thinking about retiring any time soon - you'll get a send off like this too.

BEST wishes to you, Karen. We know you're not leaving the community as a whole, but your presence, energy, positivity and laughter will be missed and impossible to replace.

09/24/2026

... hey all, if you can't make it to your next PNAnw meeting, we've got a new member who's recently submitted her availabilty on our PNAnw Subsitution list online!

Charlie Hoffman is one of many now willing to attend in your place if you can't make a meeting, IF you give her enough time to schedule it and make sure you give her a commercial to read about YOUR business!

She's fairly flexible with her availability, which sure is appreciated!

Monday through Friday!

AM's / 7:30-8:30am
AM's / 8-9am
AM's / 9-10am
PM's / 12-1pm

Thank you, Charlie!!

Friend her today, and also check out other PNAnw Members also who are willing to help at https://pnanw.com/substitution-list/

09/21/2026

… looking for a number of questions you want me to discuss openly about re: PNAnw from members or folks that are curious about the format, the company history, terms & conditions of membership, cool stuff, or whatever you choose to toss at me.

this sort of thing will likely be interwoven as “shorts” in between PNAnw member interviews on the podcast, whether actually part of the show or separate ones.

i’d love your input.
keep it civil *snerk*

09/20/2026

... happy to share that my first Podcast, DNA of PNA - Episode 1, has just been launched on (link in comments)

i've been working on this for a darned long time. built out our fledgling podcast studio, and only recently interviewed my first PNAnw member, Kevin Barrett. he's a superb member of my organization, has an amazing business called Success-Minded Leader, and is publishing a book this fall, 2026!

This one, and all future Podcasts will also be recorded on video, and simultaneously released on the PNAnw YouTube channel for your viewing pleasure.

So go watch it too once I drop that video link below in the comments also!

09/10/2026

... anyone recognize the person on the top/right? did you know that a huge % of your networking and marketing will come from OTHER organizations other than PNAnw?

you have to get out there, experience other groups, communities, Chambers and more - because they're ultimately all different, AND you may just make connections you never even thought of!

at PNAnw, we know that there are other resources in this great big ecosystem of connections. STRIVE to make as many of those as possible!

*grrrrreat job, Marcelle Allen, owner of DREAMOSITY for snagging some publicity!!!

September Issue is 🔥🔥🔥