Dec 5, 2008

PMC welcomes “Banking safe, Banking smart” seminar

(SEATTLE) – Pacific Market Center, the leading permanent wholesale market on the west coast, is proud to announce William Wen, owner of The Papery in Edmonds, Wash. and banker for US Bank, to the exceptional line-up of speakers at the 2009 Seattle Market Week: Winter Gift & Home Accessories Show.

On Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 9 a.m. William Wen will discuss key banking strategies in his seminar “Banking Safe, Banking Smart.” Wen’s seminar will focus on current financial products and loans available to small businesses and retailers. Wen will also address ways to make your dollars work harder for you in today’s economy, cash flow strategies and provide tips on how to improve credit scores.

“The addition of William Wen to our line-up of featured guest speakers is beneficial to both business retailers as well as buyers,” said Lisa Goodman, marketing director of Pacific Market Center. “The wealth of knowledge that he brings will provide a better understanding of the economy to attendees who will be able to use the information gained

William Wen opened his first retail business, The Weed Patch, in 1997 at Bothell’s Country Village. Since taking over The Papery in Edmonds in 2000, Wen has gained a variety of skills and has substantially broadened his business expertise. Most recently, Wen accepted a job as a banker for US Bank. Through his work with an experienced bank, Wen has garnered the knowledge of business trends during an economic crisis, and how to improve stability in an unstable economy.

William Wen’s seminar will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Pacific Market Center on the second floor in the Learning Forum from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., with coffee, pastries and networking opportunities taking place beforehand from8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. To register for this free seminar, email info@pacmarket.com or call 800-433-1014. Seattle Market Week and the Winter Gift & Home Accessories Show will take place at Pacific Market Centerbetween Wednesday January 21 and Tuesday January 27, 2009. For more information about the show please visitwww.pacificmarketcenter.com or call (800) 433-1014.

About Pacific Market Center
Pacific Market Center is the leading permanent wholesale market on the west coast, featuring the latest in home furnishings, accessories and gift products. The industry destination for buyers in the Western United States, Canada and beyond, Pacific Market Center offers permanent showrooms on five floors featuring thousands of product lines for a wide selection of merchandise to help buyers keep up with every trend affecting their consumers. Pacific Market Center draws thousands of buyers from more than 30 channels of distribution including high-end department stores, corporate, specialty retailers, home furnishings, kitchenware, events, gourmet food, hospitality, garden/outdoor living, salons & spas, wineries, Internet, and regional chain outlets. Located in Seattle’s Design District, Pacific Market Center is open to the trade only. For more information, visit www.pacificmarketcenter.com. Pacific Market Center is owned and managed by The Benaroya Companies.