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SUMMARY:2026 38th Annual State of the Region
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT!\n\nThank you for the incredible response to our 38th Annual State of the Region! We have officially reached capacity and registration is now closed.\n\nWe are grateful to our members\, partners\, sponsors\, and regional leaders for the tremendous support of this event and look forward to welcoming a full house.\n\nAlready registered? Your seat is confirmed!\n\nMissed your chance to register? Stay connected with the Seattle Southside Chamber for upcoming events and opportunities to engage with the leaders shaping our region.\n\nThank you for making the 38th Annual State of the Region a SOLD OUT event!\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n38th Annual State of the Region\n\nOne evening. Regional leaders. One conversation about the future of South King County.\n\nThe Seattle Southside region is growing faster than ever. New developments are reshaping our communities\, major transportation investments are underway\, businesses are navigating an evolving economy\, and decisions being made today will define our future for years to come.\n\nThis is your opportunity to hear directly from the leaders making those decisions.\n\nJoin us for the 38th Annual State of the Region\, where the mayors of Burien\, Des Moines\, Normandy Park\, SeaTac\, and Tukwila will come together alongside regional\, state\, and federal leaders to share the latest updates on economic development\, infrastructure\, public safety\, housing\, transportation\, workforce initiatives\, legislative priorities\, and the opportunities ahead for our communities.\n\nUnlike a traditional keynote event\, State of the Region brings every level of leadership together on one stage giving attendees an unparalleled opportunity to understand how local\, regional\, state\, and federal priorities intersect and what they mean for businesses\, organizations\, and residents.\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n	Hear firsthand updates from the leaders shaping the future of our region.\n	Learn about major projects\, investments\, and initiatives before they make headlines.\n	Understand the legislative priorities and policy decisions that will impact our businesses and communities.\n	Participate in a live audience Q&A\, giving you the opportunity to ask questions directly to regional leaders.\n	Connect with business executives\, elected officials\, nonprofit leaders\, and community partners from across South King County.\n\n\nWhether you're a business owner\, civic leader\, nonprofit professional\, government partner\, or engaged resident\, this event offers a rare opportunity to gain insight\, build relationships\, and be part of the conversations shaping our region's future.\n\nIf you care about where Seattle Southside is headed\, this is the room you need to be in.\n\n\nConfirmed Speakers\n\n\n	City of Burien: Mayor Sarah Moore\n	City of Des Moines: See Statement Below.\n	City of SeaTac: Mayor Mohamed Egal \n	City of Tukwila: Mayor Thomas McLeod \n	City of Normandy Park: Deputy Mayor Sue Ann Hohimer \n	Port of Seattle: Commission President Ryan Calkins\n	Highline Public School District: Superintendent Dr. Ivan Duran \n	Tukwila Public School District: Director Andra Maughan\n	King County: Councilmember Steffanie Fain\n	33rd Legislative District: Representative Mia Gregerson\n	11th Legislative District: Representative David Hackney\n\n\nPlus a moderated live audience Q&A with all participating speakers.\n\n\n\n\nThe City of Des Moines will be unable to participate in this year's State of the Region due to a scheduling conflict with its regularly scheduled City Council meeting. October is also a critical period in the City's 2027 2028 budget development process\, requiring the participation of City leadership and senior staff.\n\nWe value the City of Des Moines as an important regional partner and appreciate its continued engagement and partnership throughout the year.\n\n\n\n\nBUSINESS INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:  \n\nSponsorship opportunities are still available\, for more information please download our Seattle Southside Chamber Event Sponsorship Form.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div>\n<h2 style="text-align: center\;"><span style="color: rgb(255\, 0\, 0)\;">SOLD OUT!</span></h2>\n\n<p class="isSelectedEnd" style="text-align: center\;"><span style="color: rgb(255\, 0\, 0)\;">Thank you for the incredible response to our<strong>&nbsp\;38th Annual State of the Region</strong>! We have officially reached capacity and <strong>registration is now closed</strong>.</span></p>\n\n<p class="isSelectedEnd" style="text-align: center\;"><span style="color: rgb(255\, 0\, 0)\;">We are grateful to our members\, partners\, sponsors\, and regional leaders for the tremendous support of this event and look forward to welcoming a full house.</span></p>\n\n<p class="isSelectedEnd" style="text-align: center\;"><span style="color: rgb(255\, 0\, 0)\;"><strong>Already registered?</strong> Your seat is confirmed!</span></p>\n\n<p class="isSelectedEnd" style="text-align: center\;"><span style="color: rgb(255\, 0\, 0)\;">Missed your chance to register? Stay connected with the Seattle Southside Chamber for upcoming events and opportunities to engage with the leaders shaping our region.</span></p>\n\n<p style="text-align: center\;"><span style="color: rgb(255\, 0\, 0)\;"><strong>Thank you for making the 38th Annual State of the Region&nbsp\;a SOLD OUT event!</strong></span></p>\n\n<p data-end="128" data-start="88">&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<h2 data-end="401" data-section-id="7wpp4k" data-start="363"><br />\n<br />\n<img alt="" height="625" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/2591/Image/SocialMediaVersion.png" style="height: 625px\; width: 500px\;" width="500" /><br />\n<br />\n38th Annual State of the Region</h2>\n\n<p data-end="498" data-start="403">One evening. Regional leaders. One conversation about the future of South King County.</p>\n\n<p data-end="772" data-start="500">The Seattle Southside region is growing faster than ever. New developments are reshaping our communities\, major transportation investments are underway\, businesses are navigating an evolving economy\, and decisions being made today will define our future for years to come.</p>\n\n<p data-end="860" data-start="774">This is your opportunity to hear directly from the leaders making those decisions.</p>\n\n<p data-end="1260" data-start="862">Join us for the 38th Annual State of the Region\, where the mayors of Burien\, Des Moines\, Normandy Park\, SeaTac\, and Tukwila will come together alongside regional\, state\, and federal leaders to share the latest updates on economic development\, infrastructure\, public safety\, housing\, transportation\, workforce initiatives\, legislative priorities\, and the opportunities ahead for our communities.</p>\n\n<p data-end="1561" data-start="1262">Unlike a traditional keynote event\, State of the Region brings every level of leadership together on one stage&mdash\;giving attendees an unparalleled opportunity to understand how local\, regional\, state\, and federal priorities intersect and what they mean for businesses\, organizations\, and residents.</p>\n\n<h3 data-end="1583" data-section-id="1kevb1l" data-start="1563">What You&#39\;ll Gain</h3>\n\n<ul data-end="2100" data-start="1584">\n	<li data-end="1659" data-section-id="1roftcb" data-start="1584">Hear firsthand updates from the leaders shaping the future of our region.</li>\n	<li data-end="1746" data-section-id="6htqd6" data-start="1660">Learn about major projects\, investments\, and initiatives before they make headlines.</li>\n	<li data-end="1856" data-section-id="v6r5mr" data-start="1747">Understand the legislative priorities and policy decisions that will impact our businesses and communities.</li>\n	<li data-end="1972" data-section-id="s8tb7a" data-start="1857">Participate in a live audience Q&amp\;A\, giving you the opportunity to ask questions directly to regional leaders.</li>\n	<li data-end="2100" data-section-id="o5eivm" data-start="1973">Connect with business executives\, elected officials\, nonprofit leaders\, and community partners from across South King County.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p data-end="2350" data-start="2102">Whether you&#39\;re a business owner\, civic leader\, nonprofit professional\, government partner\, or engaged resident\, this event offers a rare opportunity to gain insight\, build relationships\, and be part of the conversations shaping our region&#39\;s future.</p>\n\n<p data-end="2444" data-start="2352">If you care about where Seattle Southside is headed\, this is the room you need to be in.</p>\n\n<hr data-end="2449" data-start="2446" />\n<h2 data-end="2476" data-section-id="1yhnx4u" data-start="2451">Confirmed Speakers</h2>\n\n<ul data-end="2895" data-start="2478">\n	<li data-end="2517" data-section-id="88j8kg" data-start="2478">City of Burien: Mayor Sarah Moore</li>\n	<li data-end="2561" data-section-id="14rmu1i" data-start="2518">City of Des Moines: See Statement Below.</li>\n	<li data-end="2601" data-section-id="1gytomu" data-start="2562">City of SeaTac: Mayor Mohamed Egal&nbsp\;</li>\n	<li data-end="2642" data-section-id="1mwlvta" data-start="2602">City of Tukwila:&nbsp\;Mayor Thomas McLeod&nbsp\;</li>\n	<li data-end="2689" data-section-id="1gzaepf" data-start="2643">City of Normandy Park: Deputy Mayor Sue Ann Hohimer&nbsp\;</li>\n	<li data-end="2730" data-section-id="9tr5fb" data-start="2690">Port of Seattle: Commission President Ryan Calkins</li>\n	<li data-end="2730" data-section-id="9tr5fb" data-start="2690">Highline Public School District:&nbsp\;Superintendent Dr. Ivan Duran&nbsp\;</li>\n	<li data-end="2730" data-section-id="9tr5fb" data-start="2690">Tukwila Public School District: Director Andra Maughan</li>\n	<li data-end="2730" data-section-id="9tr5fb" data-start="2690">King County:&nbsp\;Councilmember Steffanie Fain</li>\n	<li data-end="2781" data-section-id="pk1u7y" data-start="2731">33rd Legislative District:&nbsp\;Representative Mia Gregerson</li>\n	<li data-end="2843" data-section-id="1g3wfi9" data-start="2782">11th Legislative District: Representative David Hackney</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p data-end="2968" data-start="2897">Plus a moderated live audience Q&amp\;A with all participating speakers.</p>\n</div>\n\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>The City of Des Moines will be unable to participate in this year&rsquo\;s State of the Region due to a scheduling conflict with its regularly scheduled City Council meeting. October is also a critical period in the City&rsquo\;s 2027&ndash\;2028 budget development process\, requiring the participation of City leadership and senior staff.</p>\n\n<p>We value the City of Des Moines as an important regional partner and appreciate its continued engagement and partnership throughout the year.</p>\n</div>\n\n<hr noshade="noshade" size="2" /></div>\n\n<div>BUSINESS INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<br />\nSponsorship opportunities are still available\, for more information please download our&nbsp\;<a href="https://www.seattlesouthsidechamber.com/sponsorship">Seattle Southside Chamber Event Sponsorship Form.</a></div>\n\n<div>&nbsp\;</div>\n
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