Calendar of Events - Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce
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Events available for Registration...

5 Chamber Speed Networking Breakfast
12/5/2025
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Events in the month of April 2025
DateEvent
4/5/2025
Community Sustainabiltiy Fair with activities for all ages! Summer Camp Fiar, Food Trucks, Educational Vendors, Entertainment, Sustainability Workshops. Visit our webpage to pre-register for the workshops (free!) 

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4/10/2025
Join us for another Mercer Island Connect Networking Luncheon at Allister, for food and connection.

We will learn about each attendees business and what you are looking for in connections.
We will also enjoy delicious food from Mercer Island's newer restaurants. 

Thursday, April 10th
11:30am-1:00pm

Mercer Island Connect is the chambers networking event series. Finding time in your schedule while trying to work can be hard, so we have options each quarter for you to connect with others when it is best for you.From early mornings, afternoons, evenings, and even industry specific opportunities, there is sure to be something for you! 

Disclaimer: 

Space is limited. 
Each attendee is expected to purchase their own lunch. 
Event opportunities are reserved for members, and first time guests. Guests who are not chamber members are limited to 2 chamber events a year.
Registration is required. More than 2 no notice/no shows may result in being unable to attend future opportunities. 




 

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4/17/2025

Umpqua Bank is proud to be the Business Bank of Choice. This year, your local Mercer Island branch is excited to host our first event to celebrate our local business owners at a ‘Community Networking Mixer Event’ on 4/17 at 6pm.

 

The Mercer Island Team would like you to join us at our beautiful branch on the Island. This event is a great opportunity for business owners to socialize, celebrate, share stories & make connections.

 

It is an open event to ALL business owners. If you know any other business owners or managers who may benefit from this networking night, we would love to have them join as well!


Please reach out if you have any questions, and we look forward to seeing you next month on 4/17 at 6pm!


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4/18/2025
Healthy Aging Summit presented by Swedish Health
Featuring:
➢ Brain Health Lecture Series: Our experts from the Swedish Center for Healthy Aging & Women’s Brain Health will share evidence-based tips and tricks to help you keep your brain healthy at any age.
➢ Interactive Breakout Sessions:
o Seated Dance Class (no dance experience necessary)
o Music Therapy o Brain Games
➢ Community Resource Fair: Our dedicated community partners will share essential information and resources to better support you and your loved ones.

This event is FREE and open to all ages.

Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided.

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4/23/2025
Mark your calnedars to join us in celebrating the grand opening of Miriam's Bakeshop.
Originally from Queens, NY, Elisabeth, owner of Miriam's Bakeshop, has been baking professionally for over 15 years.
Taking traditional recipes and bringing the taste of old-world Jewish and Italian baking to the Seattle area. Each treat is crafted with care, embodying the nostalgia of your grandma's kitchen. Taste and experience the rich flavors and comforting aromas that have been passed down through generations.
We invite you to be apart of this exciting event as we cut the ribbon and offically welcome Miriam's Bakeshop to the neighborhood. 

Wednesday, April 23rd
10:00am 
Miriam's Bakeshop
2711 76th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040


Registration is not required, but appreciated to let us know how many to expect. 

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4/27/2025

Mark your calendars to join us in celebrating the opening of Mercer Head Spa, a luxurious new addition to the business community dedicated to wellness and relaxation. We invite you to be apart of this exciting event as we cut the ribbon and officially welcome them to the neighborhood. 

Sunday, April 27th
1:00pm
Mercer Head Spa
7650 SE 27th St, Suite 130
Mercer Island, WA 98040

This special occasion will feature a ceremonial ribbon cutting, and you will meet the team behind Mercer Head Spa, learn about the variety of services they offer, and more. 


Registration is not required, but appreciated to let us know how many to expect. 

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4/30/2025
Business Workshop: AI for Small Business: Unlocking Efficiency and Growth

Can AI be your business’s secret weapon? From automating tedious tasks to driving smarter decisions, AI is reshaping the way businesses operate. But how can small businesses harness its power effectively?

Join faculty experts from the University of Washington Bothell School of Business as they share their insights into AI’s transformative role in Marketing, Accounting, Operations Management, and Information Systems. Discover how AI can personalize marketing, streamline workflows, optimize inventory, automate financial reporting, detect fraud, and enhance data security.

Our panelists will unpack practical applications, ethical considerations, and the future of AI—helping small businesses leverage these technologies for a competitive edge and thrive in an AI-driven world.

You don't want to miss this special opportunity to engage with your business questions.

Wednesday, April 30th
6:00-7:30pm
Coldwell Banker Bain

Members $10
Guests $20

About our panelist:

Murgie Krishnan
Visiting Associate Professor, Accounting
Murugappa Krishnan - School of Business

Murgie Krishnan is a visiting professor in accounting. His Phd is from the University of Pennsylvania, and he has taught at various schools including Purdue, Minnesota, Carnegie-Mellon and Rutgers.
His research interests are in accounting and information economics, asset pricing with private information, industrial organization, and Indian financial markets. His work has been published in accounting, finance and economics journals, and includes work in Econometrica, the RAND Journal, Journal of Financial Markets and the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis.

Anurag Tewari
Assistant Professor, Operations Management and Information Systems
Anurag Tewari - School of Business

Anurag Tewari is an Assistant Professor of Information Systems at the University of Washington Bothell School of Business. With a strong academic foundation, Dr. Tewari holds a Ph.D. in Complex System Networks from Cranfield University, United Kingdom. His educational journey also includes a double Master’s in Management, an MSc in Supply Chain, and a Master’s in Research from Cranfield University.
Dr. Tewari’s research focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence, data analytics, and machine learning to model, analyze, and optimize large-scale systems and networks. His expertise lies in understanding the generation, consumption, propagation, management, and governance of information and information flows within these complex systems.
 


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