Economic Development Forum: Biking and the Bottom Line

Thank you Zoe Dixon for sending this in!

Source: Downtown Seattle

Join the Downtown Seattle Association and Commute Seattle to learn how growing bike travel to and through Downtown is good for Downtown and good for business.

 

You already know traveling by bike is great for your health and pocket-book, but did you know it’s good for business, too? Join DSA and Commute Seattle to learn how high-quality bike infrastructure strengthens Downtown’s ability to attract business and stay economically competitive by connecting employees, residents and visitors to opportunities to live, work, shop and play.

Biking and the Bottom LineThursday, March 29th
Noon – 1 pm
Columbia Center, 40th floor conference room
Register at: info@commuteseattle.com

The discussion will prepare businesses for the unique opportunity to dramatically improve Downtown’s bicycle infrastructure network through projects prioritized in the city’s Bicycle Master Plan update.

Speakers:

Erin O’Melinn, executive director of Vancouver Cycling Coalition, sharing Vancouver, BC’s recent experience and success leveraging new bike infrastructure to benefit local businesses.

Panelists:

Greg Johnson, CEO of Wright Runstad, describing how the growing demand for bike amenities impacts his Downtown business.

Kate Joncas, President & CEO of the Downtown Seattle Association, shares how high-quality bike infrastructure gives Downtown Seattle a competitive edge to attract jobs.

Additional panelists to be added in coming weeks!