Past Speaker

Lora Unger, Executive Director, Pace (July 25th) – Building the Performing Art on the Eastside

Lora Unger is deeply passionate about stewarding PACE’s role as a connecting force for good in the community. As an arts leader, Unger has been recognized for her passion for providing young people with access to music education and innovative arts experiences, building community partnerships and ensuring that the [...]

By |2023-07-26T13:50:27-07:00July 25, 2023|Past Speaker, Speaker|Comments Off on Lora Unger, Executive Director, Pace (July 25th) – Building the Performing Art on the Eastside

Everett Fitzhugh, Seattle Kraken, Play-by-Play Broadcaster (July 18th) – Growing the Game and the Growth of Hockey within our Community

Everett Fitzugh has made a history with the Seattle Kraken as the first full-time black play-by-play broadcaster in the NHL history. Fitzhugh debuted for the expansion franchise as their radio broadcaster and also does a host of promotional appearances and events. He is a native of Detroit and went [...]

By |2023-07-24T10:10:52-07:00July 18, 2023|Past Speaker, Speaker|Comments Off on Everett Fitzhugh, Seattle Kraken, Play-by-Play Broadcaster (July 18th) – Growing the Game and the Growth of Hockey within our Community

Daniel Rosen, PhD (July 11th), Angel Extraordinaire and World-Renowned Photographer – Demystifying Angel Investing

About This Presentation Our world needs angels – now, more than ever. Angel investors leverage their success and expertise to invest in local startup businesses, making dreams come true for entrepreneurs and kick-starting economic growth in their regions. Learn how angels can shape the future of a region though [...]

By |2023-07-13T10:29:14-07:00July 11, 2023|Past Speaker, Speaker|Comments Off on Daniel Rosen, PhD (July 11th), Angel Extraordinaire and World-Renowned Photographer – Demystifying Angel Investing

Jeff Eckenrode, COO, Hashtag Cannabis & Supply Co. (June 20th) – Washington’s Quirky Cannabis Retail Market: Uncommon Answers to Very Common Questions

Jeff Eckenrode, COO of Hashtag Cannabis & Supply Co., is a driven team leader, educator and business coach. For the last 7 years, he has led company-wide initiatives to increase sales, eliminate sources of waste and develop high-functioning leaders in a fast-paced, constantly changing retail environment. Previously, Jeff perfected [...]

By |2023-06-25T10:35:52-07:00June 20, 2023|Past Speaker, Speaker|Comments Off on Jeff Eckenrode, COO, Hashtag Cannabis & Supply Co. (June 20th) – Washington’s Quirky Cannabis Retail Market: Uncommon Answers to Very Common Questions

Bill Marler, Partner, Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm (June 20) – Foodborne Illness Litigation

An accomplished attorney and national expert in food safety, William (Bill) Marler has become the most prominent foodborne illness lawyer in America and a major force in food policy in the U.S. and around the world.  Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm, has represented thousands of individuals in claims against food [...]

By |2023-07-28T08:44:32-07:00June 20, 2023|Past Speaker, Speaker|Comments Off on Bill Marler, Partner, Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm (June 20) – Foodborne Illness Litigation

Devin Malone (June 13th) – How the New Washington Clean Buildings Act Improves Energy Efficiency and Reduces Carbon Emissions in Washington’s Buildings

Sr. Project Developer/Partner, Millig Design Build Devin Malone is part of the owner-operator team at Millig Design Build, an engineer-led general contractor specializing in existing building renovations, progressive design build, and energy service performance contracting. He has worked with school districts across Washington State to solve their toughest facility [...]

By |2023-06-19T09:33:03-07:00June 13, 2023|Past Speaker, Speaker|Comments Off on Devin Malone (June 13th) – How the New Washington Clean Buildings Act Improves Energy Efficiency and Reduces Carbon Emissions in Washington’s Buildings

Sandy Bendixen, Captain and Ship’s Pilot (June 6th) – Piloting Ships in Puget Sound

Captain Sandy Bendixen first saw a ship come into port when she was four years old and knew then she wanted to be a Captain someday. Captain Bendixen attended Maine Maritime Academy, completing a B.S. in Marine Transportation Operations and earning a United States Coast Guard Third Mate’s Unlimited [...]

By |2023-06-12T09:02:18-07:00June 6, 2023|Past Speaker, Speaker|Comments Off on Sandy Bendixen, Captain and Ship’s Pilot (June 6th) – Piloting Ships in Puget Sound

Tim Cruickshank, Founder & CEO, Bonefrog Coffee Company (May 30th) – A Navy SEAL’s Mission to Give Back and Honor the Fallen

Tim Cruickshank is the Founder and CEO of Bonefrog Coffee Company. A Veteran-owned and operated premium, small batch coffee roastery in the Pacific Northwest.Tim is a native of Seattle, Washington. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1990 and graduated from Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL school BUD/S class 182 [...]

By |2023-06-05T10:25:05-07:00May 30, 2023|Past Speaker, Speaker|Comments Off on Tim Cruickshank, Founder & CEO, Bonefrog Coffee Company (May 30th) – A Navy SEAL’s Mission to Give Back and Honor the Fallen

Susan Pappalardo, President & Co-founder, SPLASHForward (May 23rd) – A Place for All, the new Bellevue Aquatic Center

This in-person only meeting will be at Bellevue Botanical Garden Details here. About Our Speaker Susan is the co-founder and president of the nonprofit SPLASHForward founded in 2018 when the city of Bellevue reawakened their efforts to explore a new comprehensive regional public aquatic center. Susan has 15 years of [...]

By |2023-05-29T10:21:23-07:00May 23, 2023|Past Speaker, Speaker|Comments Off on Susan Pappalardo, President & Co-founder, SPLASHForward (May 23rd) – A Place for All, the new Bellevue Aquatic Center

Bob Berntson, Managing Director, CBIZ Berntson Porter (May 16th) – Berntson Porter, From Founding to Sale: Reflections and Lessons Learned

Bob Berntson is one of the Managing Directors at CBIZ Berntson Porter. Bob has been serving clients in the CPA business since 1981. His focus is on estate planning, family wealth planning and mergers and acquisition services. Bob co-founded Berntson Porter with Greg Porter in 1985. In May of [...]

By |2023-05-22T08:54:00-07:00May 16, 2023|Past Speaker, Speaker|Comments Off on Bob Berntson, Managing Director, CBIZ Berntson Porter (May 16th) – Berntson Porter, From Founding to Sale: Reflections and Lessons Learned
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