Top Stories:
1. New Seafair leadership
2. Mayor wants fewer cars in Pike Place
PSBJ article (more local visitors)
3. Potential legislation for night clubs
4. Are corporations actually helping non-profits?
PSBJ article (opinion piece)
About guest co-host Emily Cantrell - President & CEO, Seafair
Prior to being the President & CEO of Seafair, she was the COO and then interim CEO of PROVAIL, a multi-million dollar non-profit serving those with disabilities. She was the VP of Operations and Strategy at Greater Seattle Partners which is a public-private partnership to improve the region’s economic development. Then a host of hospitality/tourism jobs and if you scroll back far enough, a news producer for KOMO TV!
Emily was a Foundation Board Member for the Alliance for Gun Responsibility, she is currently on the board of the World Trade Center and on the board of the Washington State Chapter of International Women’s Forum known as IWF – where you have to be the highest ranking woman in your organization to even be a part of.
About host Rachel Horgan:
Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego.
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