We are thrilled to host an exciting happy hour event with a panel of local young professionals who are doing some amazing things! Get inspired by your peers and hear from business owners, non-profit leaders and more. We hope you’ll join us for a fun evening of good food, drinks and forming meaningful connections!

Guests are encouraged -- Register below!

WHEN: Wednesday, June 28th

TIME: 6pm-8pm

LOCATION: Steam Plant Restaurant & Pub | The Game Room

ADDRESS: 159 S Lincoln St. Spokane, WA 99201

*Tickets include food and drinks 

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MEET OUR PANELISTS:

Jessica Atkinson – CEO, Sweet Frostings Bakery

Sally Winfrey opened up Sweet Frostings in 2011 and Jessica (her youngest daughter) started working alongside her at 14 years old. After working for many years while going to school, college and graduating the emerging leaders program, Atkinson worked her way up from sales & office assistant to become a valued Operations Manager and CEO of the Company over the last 12 years. Jessica currently serves on the board for the business improvement district (BID) for the Spokane Downtown Partnership. Atkinson was Honored by the Spokane CDA magazine in 2022 for the Women in leadership Award, the Journal of business' 2022 rising star, and the Small business administration's young entrepreneur of the year 2022. Jessica is married and lives in Spokane Valley. 

Drew Henry – Founder & CEO, Revival Tea Co.

Drew Henry is the CEO and Founder of Revival Tea Company. Started in 2018, Revival Tea has grown into the fastest growing tea company in the entire country. Their business is made up of online d2c through their website, wholesale b2b with over 2500 partners coast to coast , and their brick and mortar stores where they have plans to open over 50 locations in the next 10 years.

Heather Hamlin – Executive Director, Women Helping Women Fund

Heather Hamlin jokingly describes herself as "a wife, mom, nonprofit executive and community volunteer... on an unending quest for Spokane's best mac and cheese...and holding it all together with one bobby pin". She is known for her amazing heart and her propensity for servant leadership. This farm girl attributes much of her success to her rural experiences centered around 4-H and FFA. With most of her career spent in the nonprofit sector, Heather is involved in community conversations, committees, task forces and boards addressing a wide variety of local and regional issues.

Jonathan Bingle – Councilmember, District 1

A lifelong resident of Northeast Spokane, Council Member Bingle is uniquely suited to understand the historic challenges and current needs of District 1. He graduated from Rogers High School and studied at Spokane Falls Community College before launching his first small business 11 years ago.  Jonathan is committed to making Spokane the best place to live, work, and raise a family, just as he is doing with his wife Christina and their young son, Samuel.

MEET OUR MODERATOR:

Chris Corry – Director, Center for Government Reform

Chris Corry is the Director of the Center for Government Reform at Washington Policy Center and is based in Yakima. He has served as State Representative for the 14^th Legislative District since 2019. He is the Ranking Member on the House Consumer Protection and Business Committee and Assistant Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Committee.