NOTE: There was a fire at Suncadia Lodge early Monday morning that caused damage to the property. As a result, Suncadia is unable to accommodate our conference.
However, we have moved the conference to the Tulalip Resort Casino. Everything with the agenda schedule remains the same, only the location has changed.
Please note the registration price DOES NOT include accommodations at Tulalip.
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Growing Smart, Growing Together
Growth is a natural phase in the lifespan of every great city, and we are at a pivotal time in the Seattle metro area. We have the opportunity today to channel our region’s economic and population growth for positive, lasting impact.
Join us at the Regional Leadership Conference (RLC), the Chamber’s premier event for our top business, government, and community leaders to explore how we can lean into growth as a strength for a sustainable, inclusive future.
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Topics will include:
- Regional Air Service
- Our Economic Pipeline
- Mobility and Housing
- Inclusion: A Region for All of Us
- Education and Workforce Development
- The Local Political Landscape
Conference Goals:
- Inspire business, government, and civic leaders to guide growth in ways that strengthen our economy and our communities.
- Highlight national and international examples of how regions can successfully embrace rapid population growth.
- Provide a unique networking opportunity, while having fun!
Featured speakers include:

Ben Anderstone
Political Consultant
Progressive Strategies NW

Diana Birkett Rakow
Vice President of External Relations
Alaska Airlines

Christina Blocker
Managing Partner
Archway Consulting Group

Ana Mari Cauce
President
University of Washington

Loren Cohen
Managing Director
McBride-Cohen Management Group

The Honorable Dow Constantine
Executive
King County

Sera Day
Partner
CD Strategic

The Honorable Roberto Dondisch
Consul General
Consulate of Mexico

The Honorable Jenny Durkan
Mayor
City of Seattle

Frank Foti
CEO
Vigor

The Honorable Cassie Franklin
Mayor
City of Everett

The Honorable Courtney Gregoire
Commisisoner
Port of Seattle

Hanson Hosein
Director
UW Communication Leadership

Brian McGowan
CEO
Greater Seattle Partners

Solynn McCurdy
CEO
Social Venture Partners

The Honorable Robert O'Driscoll
Consul General
Consulate of Ireland

Gary Pooni
President
Brook Pooni Associates

Andrea Reay
President & CEO
Seattle Southside Chamber
of Commerce

Peter Rogoff
CEO
Sound Transit

Naria Santa Lucia
Executive Director
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship

The Honorable Dave Somers
Executive
Snohomish County

Marilyn Strickland
President & CEO
Seattle Metro Chamber

Kim Sullivan
Vice President & Chief People Officer
Kaiser Permanente

Aaron Terrazas
Senior Economist &
Director of Economic Research
Zillow Group

Jennifer Wieland
Principal & Seattle Office Lead
Nelson\Nygaard

The Honorable Amy Walen
Mayor
City of Kirkland

Tony Williams
Partner & Chairman
Washington 2 Advocates

The Honorable Victoria Woodards
Mayor
City of Tacoma

David Zapolsky
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel & Secretary
Amazon