2025 August Business Development Breakfast
August Business Development Meeting Join us for an inspiring session as we spotlight workforce development and the powerful partnerships shaping Renton?s future! Featured Speakers: Kellie Luther ? Worksite Learning Coordinator, Renton School District Discover how local businesses can help build tomorrow?s workforce through job shadows, internships, and employment opportunities. Learn how the Renton Chamber of Commerce and the City of Renton are collaborating to launch paid summer internships for teens in 2026. Gandhinath Swaminathan ? Owner, Minimalist Innovation Hear how Gandhinath opened his doors in the summer of 2025 to teen interns from the Renton School District, creating meaningful hands-on learning experiences. Francesca Vega ? VP of External Affairs, Seattle Children's Hospital Get the latest updates on the new Seattle Children?s Hospital in Renton and learn how they?re partnering with the Renton School District and Renton Technical College to strengthen the workforce development pipeline. Don?t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and help shape the future of Renton?s workforce! Would y
2025 September Business Development Breakfast Meeting
October Business Development Breakfast Join us for a dynamic and inspiring session featuring Lawrence Garrett, founder of 828 Flow Business Consulting. Lawrence is renowned for his transformative approach to leadership, culture, and organizational growth. At this breakfast, Lawrence will share insights on how to cultivate a thriving workplace culture, build stronger teams, and elevate your business strategy through authentic leadership and intentional growth. His expertise in helping leaders ?flow? with purpose and clarity is sure to leave you motivated and ready to take actionable steps in your own organization. Don?t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired!
LEAN COFFEE - A Conversation Group (Business Development)
About Lean Coffee? ? A Conversation Group Lean Coffee? is a structured yet open meeting format that turns traditional meetings on their head. Instead of a preset agenda, participants bring forward the topics that matter most to them, and the group decides what to discuss. Each conversation is time-limited, ensuring energy and focus, while regular check-ins keep everyone engaged. This format creates a safe and inclusive space where questions get answered, expertise is shared, and ideas are explored. Whether you?re seeking feedback, fresh perspectives, or simply want to learn from peers, Lean Coffee? offers an opportunity to tap into the wisdom of colleagues in real time. Why it works: Every voice is heard, even if their topic isn?t chosen. Silent idea generation avoids groupthink. Just-in-time discussions keep things practical and relevant. Your Facilitator: Dave Nave brings decades of business management and coaching experience to the table. A graduate of the Deming Scholars MBA program at Fordham University and member of The Deming Institute?s Advisory Council, Dave has spent 40 years balancing technical, human, and managerial elements to help organizations thrive. His role is to guide the group so that participants leave with clarity, new insights, and actionable takeaways.
