RESOURCES

Freebies

Learn Cultures, Not Languages, by Ian Brenner
How to Hire a Grant Writer, by Puget Sound Grant Writers Association by Puget Sound Grant Writer's Association

Regional Chambers of Commerce

African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest
Association of WA Hispanic Chambers of Commerce
Filipino Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest
The Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Korean American Chamber of Commerce, Washington
Greater Seattle Business Association
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Seattle 
Japan American Society of Washington State
U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Special Interest Groups

ALPA: Association of Hispanic Professionals
Tabor 100

Terminology

Primary Aspects of Diversity are age, race, ethnicity, gender, physical abilities and sexual orientation.

Secondary Aspects of Diversity are socio-economic status, class, faith, geographic location and education.
 
Interpersonal Skills are what we use to interact with others properly. In the business domain, the term generally refers to an employee's ability to get along with others while getting the job done.

Interpersonal skills include everything from communication and listening skills to attitude and deportment. Good interpersonal skills are a prerequisite for many positions in an organization.