(Originally printed in the official festival program guide distributed on July 6, 2010.)

Look for big changes at this year's Mill Creek Festival. We have moved our location and will be on Mill Creek Boulevard this year. Shuttle vans are still available and recommended, but will be running from the much closer Jackson High School parking lot instead of the McCollum park and ride. All the components of the festival our visitors have come to know are still in place. You will see some new entertainment in the Pet Plaza, which will be larger this year. We also have increased the number of food vendors.

As always, the efforts of our committee chairs and their volunteers, along with the support and sponsorship from the City of Mill Creek, a myriad of local businesses, and the members of the Mill Creek Business Association, are the gears that make this festival run so smoothly each year. The planning started last fall and has really heated up in these last few weeks prior to the event.

We especially want to thank our presenting sponsor, Providence Hospital and Medical Center, as well as the Providence Physician Group, for sponsoring the Pet Plaza. The Providence support was substantial and speaks to the organization's commitment to the community. We also owe our gratitude to North Creek Roofing, owned by Dan and Sue McNeely. They have stepped up to the plate each year, not only with a generous monetary donation, but as vendors at the Street Fair and as volunteers. As you explore this program you will learn about a number of sponsors who make the festival possible. Be sure to thank them and to support their business whenever you can.

The festival is produced by the Mill Creek Business Association. You can visit them at MillCreekBiz.com. The members of the association hope everyone who attends has a great time, and further that the Festival acts as a showcase to reveal what a wonderful, safe and welcoming community we have in Mill Creek.

- Kevin Giboney, Festival Chair

The Mill Creek Business Association (http://www.millcreekbiz.com) will hold its next monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, May 18th at the Mill Creek City Council Chambers, 15728 Main Street, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m.

The featured speaker for the luncheon is NBA All-Star James Donaldson, who will present a motivational program for members.

Lunch is being provided by Azul restaurant in Mill Creek.

In addition to Mr. Donaldson’s presentation, annual scholarships will be awarded to Mill Creek Business Association winners. Please join us in congratulating the following winners:

Andrew Mak
Jackson H.S.
Active there in swimming, playing piano, finished 2-yr degree at community college while still in H.S.
Volunteered for food drives, public speaking, piano, ecology projects.
Started an internet marketing business while in H.S.
Going to UW to major in Business at Foster's School of Business for a career in international business.

Kaitlyn Kelly
Archbishop Murphy H.S.
Active there in campus ministry, track, student gov't.
Volunteered for mentoring, recycling, disabled kids through Providence Hosp., food drives
Going to WSU or Gonzaga (accepted at both) in business and communication

Joseph Eichinger
Archbishop Murphy H.S.
Active there in football, student gov't., swimming, rowing, Boy Scouts
Volunteered as counselor for Camp Providence, Food Bank, Special Olympics
Won Boy Scouts Nat'l Medal of Merit for heroic act saving 3 lives in a boating accident in summer of 2008
Going to UW Foster School of Business

Thursday May 13th, 2010
7:30-9:00am
Would you like to expand your business network?
Join us for a FREE cup of what gets you going!

Don’t miss our MCBA Morning Networking – others have found their next biggest customer and lifelong networking partners!

Join us at the Spotted Cow in Mill Creek Town Center.

WHEN: Thursday, May 13th, 7:30a - 9:00a – for you early birds
WHAT: Great coffee and networking.
•    Who is your ideal client?
•    Who are your networking partners?
•    Share what you do – get others excited about your business!

Please bring plenty of business cards for this fun event.  Bring a friend as well!
Let us know your coming so we can best plan for space –

Sign up at the website: RSVP
Or shout out to Hillary Czarnecki (PH: 425-357-6937, E/M: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )


Here is a sneak peak at the upcoming Networking Events through MCBA:

-June 22nd After Hours Networking @ Budget Blinds, also featuring Send Out Cards 5:30-7:00pm
-July 8th Morning Networking and Coffee, location TBD 7:30-9:00am
-August 24th After Hours Networking @ Heidi’s Place, also featuring Acclaimed Photography 5:30-7:00pm

MCBA APRIL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
APRIL 20TH, 2010

11:30 NETWORKING
Networking 101
Would you like to learn more about Networking? What are the benefits? What is the best way to network? Why do some people just love to network? Bring your questions and ideas to the next networking session of the MCBA meeting on April 20th from 11:30-Noon

NOON: LUNCH & MEETING
Kafe Neo will be providing lunch
$5.00/PP FOR LUNCH - Please Bring Change
LOCATION: Mill Creek City Hall

SPEAKER:
Ila Barlean
The Mind-Body Connection
Managing Stress to be More Productive at Work

FESTIVAL MEETING DIRECTLY AFTER MEMBERSHIP MEETING
MILL CREEK CITY HALL