Wednesday, November 20, 2013

6th Annual SLU Chamber Awards Breakfast




The South Lake Union Chamber of Commerce hosted its 6th Annual SLU Chamber Awards Breakfast, at the Pan Pacific Hotel on Tuesday, November 19, with nearly 100 in attendance.  The awards serve to recognize excellence in local business and service in South Lake Union, and are determined by popular vote of the community. 

The winners are as follows:

Volunteer of the Year: John Carrico, Excellence Health & Fitness

Excellence in Business – Large: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center


Excellence in Business – Small: Athletic Awards


Excellence in Sustainability: Sellen Construction


Retailer of the Year: Shine



Non-Profit of the Year: Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

 
Special keynote speaker Kate Joncas, President and CEO of the Downtown Seattle Association, delivered the “State of South Lake Union” address, discussing the progress of Seattle in growth and development, specifically praising South Lake Union in its consistent standard-setting.

Kate Joncas, Downtown Seattle Association

The South Lake Union Chamber of Commerce is enjoying its seventh year of playing a key role in shaping the neighborhood’s business and culture, and is currently led by new Board President Michelle Sievers from PEMCO.  

Our next event is a Holiday Celebration on Wednesday, December 4 at the South Lake Union Discovery Center. This event is free, and we ask that guests bring a donation for YouthCare, as part of Athletic Awards' Fill The Cup drive. Their wish list for items is on our event page. Register here.

Friday, November 1, 2013

400 Fairview Breaks Ground

Earlier this month Skanska held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the media at the site and announced the first tenant for 400 Fairview, Tommy Bahama. The tropical event featured sand, beach chairs, and sun umbrellas!

Tommy Bahama, the island-inspired lifestyle retailer, has leased 120,000 sq. ft. and will bring 350 employees to 400 Fairview when it opens in 2015.



Pictured here for the shovel strike are, from right to left: Sarah Lewontin, Bellweather Housing Executive Director; Lauren Smith, King County Policy Advisor; Lisa Picard, Skanska Executive Vice President and Regional Manager; Terry Pillow, Tommy Bahama CEO; Doug Wood, Tommy Bahama President and COO; and Chris Toher, Skanska USA Building Executive Vice President.