Networking Night comes to White Center Wednesday May 4. StartZone members Michael and Elizabeth Gordon, owners of Uncle Mike's BBQ are hosting the neighborhood event from 6-7:30pm at 9640A 16th Ave s.w.

Gordon completed the Small Business Entrepreneurship Certificate of Completion Program, at Highline Community College. He and his wife, Elizabeth, then joined the StartZone program and received help in finalizing a business plan and worked out the details for the launch of their BBQ restaurant.

Uncle Mike's BBQ opened in August 2010. It offers a family friendly environment, with a menu of mouthwatering, down home cooking, and a range of smoked meats including beef, pork and chicken for meat-eaters, plus real options for vegetarians and vegans. www.unclemikesbbq.com

Those attending will have the opportunity to hear the Gordon's story, try some BBQ food, and meet, mix and mingle with StartZone members who are starting or growing small businesses in Southwest King County and others in the local business community. This event is open to the public and is a FREE event.

To sign up please call (206) 878-3710 X3388 or email: startzone@highline.edu .