Making Downtown Magnetic for Visitors
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025 8am - 10am
Location
Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th St
Details
Downtown Bellevue’s appeal lies in the balance between its inviting places and unforgettable experiences. This program explores how the arts and culture scene, community events, and hospitality industry combine to create a destination that attracts visitors and keeps them coming back.
Local leaders from within Downtown’s cultural, retail, and hospitality sectors will share how investments in public spaces, signature events, and visitor experiences are shaping the growing reputation of Bellevue's city center as a regional hub for connection, creativity, and community.
Panel Lineup:
Moderator: Brad Jones, Executive Director, Visit Bellevue
Putter Bert, President and CEO, KidsQuest Museum
Wade Hashimoto, General Manger, Westin and W Bellevue
Lorie Hoffman, Arts & Creative Economy Manager, City of Bellevue
Edwin Kashiba, Managing Director, Takai by Kashiba
Anthony Mackay, Executive Director, Old Bellevue Merchants Association
Schedule:
Networking: 8:00-9:00 am
Program: 9:00-10:00 am
