Kent International Festival - June 27

This Saturday marks a cool new tradition - the Kent International Festival!

We are told that there are 120 languages spoken by Kent residents. Did you have any idea?

So they're planning a family-style celebration of this diversity that brings together different cultures, and with a partner like Kent4Health we expect a nod to the local farmers from the farmers market as well as other health-related exhibits and activities. There will be performances going on all day long--20 in all.

Read about it on the ColorsNW blog.
Visit the official event site.

Recruit Diversity through ColorsNW

I really believe in ColorsNW and everything they've been doing over the past 6+ years to promote diversity in our workplace and our community. If you don't know them, take a look and sign up for their e-newsletter.

Through the end of April, they're offering special discounts on their recruiting services:

• 50% OFF of all job postings, job packs, upgrades, banner ads, employer profile & diversity statements, and featured employer positions. (Excludes premium sponsorship packages and extended listings.)
• 25% OFF of all May 7, 2009 Jobtini Sponsorship packages. (Excludes tickets.)

Click here to see more on these opportunities to hire the best AND create a more diverse workplace.

Ad Club Diversity Luncheon - next Tuesday!

Come to the Annual Ad Club Seattle Diversity Luncheon

Barack Obama set many new standards during his historic campaign, and diversity played a key role in almost all of them: A minority candidate, reaching out through new and varied channels to a broadly diverse population.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 11:30am - 12:00pm
WHERE: The WAC, 1325 6th Avenue Seattle, WA 98101

Eric Baumgartner, Chief Creative Officer of VML will explain how social media and digital marketing played a huge role in the outcome of the '08 presidential election and in Ad Age's decision to name Barack Obama Marketer of the Year. Through the examination of an in-depth social media case study, Eric will show us how a presidential candidate mastered the new media and social channels to out-organize, fundraise and control the chatterstream to get elected. Also, Janet Farness of The Seattle Times will present the latest demographic overview of the Seattle market, how it is changing and what's ahead. And Robert L. Jeffrey Jr, Publisher & CEO of ColorsNW will discuss strategies for engaging diverse audiences. Moderator: Luis Antezana IT Manager, Methodologie & Diversity Chair, Ad Club Seattle

Guest Speakers:

• Eric Baumgartner Chief Creative Officer, VML
• Janet Farness Strategic Research Director, The Seattle Times Company
• Robert L. Jeffrey Jr. Publisher & CEO ColorsNW

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From ink 'n' paper to online = Colors NW

Happy Monday, all. ColorsNW, the local multicultural magazine that ran for years, is no longer a hard-copy rag, but has stepped up its website for more complete, up-to-date coverage of multicultural stories in Seattle and beyond. Check out their site; this link in particular is for a story regarding Alcatraz Mexican Restaurant in Rainier Valley, whose owner is a 23-year-old! http://colorsnw.com/colors/2008/09/19/taste-buds-alcatraz-neighborhood-mexican/

I've always enjoyed the articles in ColorsNW and was really sad to hear this summer that they were discontinuing their quality printed magazine, so I'll be watching this site and its content. Please comment on it, too, anytime!