For many years, local investors have been joining together to support local businesses in several rural communities in Washington state. This panel discussion will bring together new and established Local Investment Networks (LINs) and statewide partners to raise awareness about how the power of local investment in entrepreneurship can improve the economic vitality of their region.
Our presenters and speakers include:
Andy Meyer, AICP, Association of WA Cities
Julie Tate Libby, Program Director, TwispWorks and MIN Methow Investment Network
Earll Murman, Local Investment on the North Olympic Peninsula (LION)
BJ Stewart, COO, Urban Impact Seattle
Aslan Meade, Director of Strategic Alliances, Thurston Investment Network (ThINk)
Trevor Lane, Ed.D. State Specialist in Community & Economic Development for Washington State University (WSU) Extension
Lisa Smith, Executive Director, Washington State Microenterprise Association
