Business Readiness Summit
Is Your Business World Cup Ready?
How to Leverage the Economic Impact of Major Events
We’re warming up to welcome international soccer fans to the PNW this summer. Don’t miss this business summit for game changing tips & tactics when preparing for major events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle.Keynote Luncheon
Preparing to Welcome the World - Dylan Ordoñez, SVP External Affairs, SEAFWC26
Prepping for Destination Events
Practical Tips - Becca Martin, CEO, Greater FedWay Chamber
How to Leverage Social Media for Your Business - Chris Watkins, Senior Project Leader, Team Watkins
How to Leverage Social Media for Your Business - Chris Watkins, Senior Project Leader, Team Watkins
Getting Your Frontline Ready
Customer Service - Danielle Whitaker, General Manager, Courtyard Marriott, Seattle-Federal Way
Cultural Sensitivity - Dr. Ahmed Fahad, Highline College
Are You Ready for an Emergency? - David Michaels, Assistant Chief of Operations, and Eric Kiphart, Community Affairs Officer, South King Fire
Cultural Sensitivity - Dr. Ahmed Fahad, Highline College
Are You Ready for an Emergency? - David Michaels, Assistant Chief of Operations, and Eric Kiphart, Community Affairs Officer, South King Fire
Taking the Light Rail with Sound Transit
Taking the Light Rail - Marie Olson, Executive Director, Strategic Performance & Operations, Sound Transit
Keeping You and Your Business Safe
FIFA Safety for the Region and FedWay - Deputy Chief Kyle Sumpter, Federal Way Police Department
Risk Awareness: Tips to Keep Your Business Safe - Tyler McCoy, Director of Marketing and Business Development, F-Dub Services
Risk Awareness: Tips to Keep Your Business Safe - Tyler McCoy, Director of Marketing and Business Development, F-Dub Services
Kickin’ It Federal Way
June 19-21, A 3-Day Festival & Watch Parties in Federal Way - Meredith Neal, Economic Development Director, Autumn Gressett, Community Relations Liaison, and Kevin Hutchinson, Recreation Manager, City of Federal Way; Stacia Winters, General Manager, and Brett Lowrie, Partnership Manager, PAEC
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Date and Time
Monday Apr 20, 2026
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM PDT
Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
Program begins at Noon
Location
Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center
Fees/Admission
Open to members and non-members with pre-registration
Registration includes a plated lunch
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