Ski museum opens next month | Business briefs

Franchise opportunity event on Sept. 30; Smart women, savvy money workshop on Sept. 26.

By Reporter Staff • September 22, 2015 4:31 pm
An idea to bring a ski and snowboard museum to Washington state is finally coming to fruition. The museum will open in October at Snoqualmie Pass.
An idea to bring a ski and snowboard museum to Washington state is finally coming to fruition. The museum will open in October at Snoqualmie Pass.

Ski museum opens next month

The Washington State Ski & Snowboard Museum (WSSSM) will celebrate its grand opening at Snoqualmie Pass at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10.

The museum intends to showcase and honor Washington’s ski and snowboard legends, preserve the state’s ski and snowboard history and educate visitors about this rich sports story.

Washington state is home to 39 ski and snowboard Olympians. Through 12 exhibits featuring videos, artifacts and photographs, the museum tells the story of Washington’s history on the slopes.

Led by Islander Dave Moffett, whose family owned the four ski areas on  Snoqualmie Pass until 1997, and Dollie and Hugh Armstrong, parents of 1984 Olympics gold medalist Debbie Armstrong, along with contributions from the across the state, the WSSSM is designed to inspire continued ski and snowboard participation across all of Washington’s mountains.

 

Franchise opportunity event set

Many franchises are looking to open in King County. Local FranNet consultant Charlie Magee will hold an event on franchise opportunities for baby boomers from 12:30-3:30 p.m. on Sept. 30 at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.

Baby boomers are worried about securing their financial futures and in order to ease the career transition into retirement, many are looking into franchise opportunities. In King County, over 45 percent of the population is over the age of 45 and because of this statistic, many franchises are looking at developing in the area, such as Hand & Stone and Workout Anytime.

 

Smart women, savvy money

Bellevue business owner Steve Juetten just wrapped up research about what women business owners worry about, and will lead a “Smart Women Savvy Money” workshop from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Sept. 26 at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.

Juetten surveyed hundreds of women this summer to find out their biggest money challenge, their greatest money fear and their number one financial goal. Uncertainty about the best use of money was the biggest money challenge. The greatest fear was not having enough money for retirement. The number one business money goal was to achieve financial security.

“These are very emotionally charged issues that demand conversation, options and answers,” Juetten said.

The Early Bird registration fee is $75. To claim one of 11 spaces for this group workshop, send an email to CRMosley@finpath.com or call 425-373-9393.