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Industry Leaders Bring Their Expertise to You at Chamber's Regional Business Summit

Writer: Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce
Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce
Mar 8, 2021
1 min read

Engage with industry leaders during the Regional Business Summit’s CEO panel discussion. Learn from the experts as they answer the audience’s questions, discuss our region’s recovery, and share ways we can move forward together to build a resilient economy for the future.


The Greater Issaquah Chamber, in cooperation with the SnoValley, Sammamish, Newcastle and Mercer Island Chambers will host this eastside event on April 29, 2021. This virtual program is open to all business professionals.


Morning CEO Panel includes:

  • Gov. Gary Locke, Interim President, Bellevue College

  • Senator Mark Mullet, 5th District, Washington State

  • Suzanne Dale Estey, Executive Director, Washington Economic Development Association

  • Moderated by: Bob Green, CEO, Washington Chamber of Commerce

Afternoon CEO Panel includes:

  • Kemper Freeman, Chairman & CEO, Kemper Development Company

  • Renee Sunde, President & CEO, WA Retail Association

  • Alan Stephens, Director of Operations, Columbia Hospitality

  • Moderated by: Dru Garson, Director of Strategic Engagement, AWB




 
 
 

9 Comments


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Jul 23

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Alan Muller
Alan Muller
Jun 25

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Nicka Marzzz
Nicka Marzzz
Jun 23

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May 07

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Nov 04, 2025

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