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Meet Business-Focused City Officials

Join the next City Business Casual event: What’s Next for Green Business? Climate, Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Development.

When: Thursday, May 10, 5 pm to 7 pm

Where: Mayflower Park Hotel (405 Olive Way)

Event guests include:

Mike O’Brien, Seattle City Councilmember

Kevin Burrell, Executive Director, ECOSS

Kevin J. Dingle, President/Founder, Sustaining Structures

Ray Hoffman, Director, Seattle Public Utilities

Dave Low, Director of Sustainability Practices, Kidder Matthews / 2030 District

Rico Quirindongo, Principal, DKA Architecture / AIA

Jill Simmons, Director, Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment

Yale Wong, CEO/Founder, General BioDiesel

The Office of Economic Development and the City of Seattle City Business Casual series are informal gatherings that provide the Seattle business community with regular, direct access to business-focused city officials, including influential city leaders and key department heads and representatives.

No pre-registration for is necessary. The sessions do not include a formal program, but Office of Economic Development staff will actively make introductions and connections. Business owners and advocates will also have a chance to ask questions, suggest ideas, and troubleshoot specific issues in an informal and relaxed setting.