Shownotes
We're on the hockey rink with the SVP of Social Impact & Civic Affairs for Seattle Kraken and Executive Director of the Kraken's nonprofit One Roof Foundation Mari Horita. This episode covers the behind-the-scenes of the Memorial Stadium renovation project, how one meeting changed her career from President of ArtsFund to her current position, and what conversations are being had in the boardroom of Seattle Credit Union. Lastly, we discuss her top takeaways from working in the arts industry.
All this and your weekly business news roundup!
Top Stories
1. Memorial Stadium update
2. Starbucks layoffs and store closures
GeekWire article
3. Heritage Bank to acquire Kitsap Bank
PSBJ article
4. Mariners leaving ROOT Sports
GeekWire article
5. The role of Bellevue's creative
PSBJ article
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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