The Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce is hosting programs to bolster local businesses and provide insight on economic development.
Sept. 4: Membership Luncheon, Economic Resiliency
Economic resiliency refers to the ability of an economy to withstand, adapt to, and recover from various adverse events while maintaining its core functions and structures.
The Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce welcomes national economic development firm Executive Pulse to our monthly membership meeting for a presentation of findings from their Economic Resiliency Assessment. Founder and President Laith Wardi will present findings from focus groups as well as an assessment on economic risks, strategy development with resiliency goals, and recommendations, especially as it may relate to economic and/or workforce development initiatives.
• Details: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center, 31510 Pete Von Reichbauer Way, Federal Way, WA 98003.
• Admission: $35. Must pre-register by noon Sept. 3. $5 walk-in fee, depending on availability.
• Info: www.fedwaychamber.com
Sept. 10: Maximize Your Membership
Get the most out of your Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce membership at this free “How-To” session from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sept. 10 at 31919 1st Ave. S., Suite 202, Federal Way. Bring your laptop or tablet or just follow along as our membership director walks you through the tools you need to move your membership forward. To register or learn more, email Zander Spain Greene at zspaingreene@federalwaychamber.com.
Sept. 18: Innovation Economy and Placemaking Luncheon
How can Federal Way capitalize the opportunities in our food scene, environmental technology and the creative arts? A strong innovation economy acts as an engine for sustainable business growth, driving creativity, encouraging entrepreneurship and embracing cutting-edge technologies.
Nick Smoot, Executive Director of Innovation Collective, will present findings from their Innovation Economy and Placemaking Report. Smoot will share the results of focus groups and their analysis of the area, identifying start-up and high-growth industry sectors, as well as optimizing space utilization.
• Details: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 18 at Staybridge Suites Federal Way, 32124 25th Ave. S., Building 1.
• Admission: $30 through Sept. 15, $35 after Sept. 15 or at the door. The event is open to the business community with registration.
• Contact: Rebecca Martin, CEO, at rmartin@federalwaychamber.com or 253-838-2605. Also visit fedwaychamber.com.
