Sunny Kobe Cook, author, speaker and award-winning entrepreneur, will be the featured speaker at the monthly Ballard Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Wednesday, June 10.

The founder and former chief executive officer of Sleep Country USA, will share advice from her book, "Common Things Uncommon Ways." The book is about improving business through employee recognition and motivation. 

Chamber luncheons are held from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Shilshole Bay Beach Club, at 6413 Seaview Dr. N.W.

The cost is $20 for members and $22 for non-members. Reservations are required and can be made through the chamber office at 784-9705 or info@ballardchamber.com. 

More about Sunny Kobe Cook:
Cook began her career as a secretary and gained popularity with the company she founded in 1991, Sleep Country USA. Serving as both chief executive officer and company spokesperson, she was featured in the store’s radio and television advertisements for many years.

During that time, she was named Inc. Magazine's Northwest Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, along with numerous other business and corporate good citizen awards. Cook was featured on the cover of Washington CEO magazine when her company was the first retailer ever to be recognized as "Best Place to Work."

The sale of her 28-store chain in February 2000, gave Cook the opportunity to realize a lifelong dream of writing a book. Her first, "Common Things Uncommon Ways" is now available in stores everywhere.

Well-known for her relationships with many area charities, Cook established the Kobe Foundation. This private, charitable foundation makes grants targeted at expanding the education of our youth beyond the scope of the classroom.

Cook lives in Seattle with husband, John Murphy, author of "Success Without a College Degree.
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