2018 NW Business Conference + Expo
Wednesday, October 24 | Four Points by Sheraton, Bellingham
Whatcom County’s premier business event featuring top business leaders sharing their secrets to success. The Expo provides a venue for local businesses to showcase their products and services. At the end of the day, connect with Whatcom County business leaders at the Presidents Club Reception—the largest networking event of its kind north of Seattle—with great food, local brews and wines and prize drawings.
Sponsorship inquiries contact office@whatcombusinessalliance.com
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Last Year’s (2017) Conference speaker line up:
Forging the ‘Helm’ & Steering Sustainable Growth Matt Mullet, President & CEO, All 
American Marine, has built an exciting company on Bellingham’s waterfront. Prior to his tenure at AAM, he has strategically grown and led the turn-around of other notable local companies. Matt will share what it takes to build a company, drive growth and create a sustainable future.
Succession Insight: Protecting the Past by Structuring for the Future
Tyler Kimberley, President of IMCO Construction will share lessons learned from Harvard’s Family Business programs which have facilitated growth, created greater stability and insight, and prepared the company for future generations. IMCO has realized nearly 30 percent growth over the past three years. Of note: These lessons are NOT just for family businesses!
Triple Bottom Line: Embracing Employee Engagement & Company Culture John 
Rauvola, President & CEO of Superfeet Worldwide, has created a culture in which employees know they matter. With 80% market share and product distribution in 35 countries plus the US, Superfeet is poised for continued growth. John will share how culture matters – – and how to achieve it.
MOD SQUAD: Lessons from the Counter-Culture of fast food
Chris Schultz, SVP International MOD Pizza, will share the story of MOD Pizza’s growth, from early days to becoming the fastest growing fast casual restaurant in the country. Chris will break MOD’s experience down into bite-sized learnings in a dynamic and engaging story.
Business Framework for Expansion, Scale & Profitability Debbie Ahl, Founder & 
Managing Partner, Edgewater Advising, Former President & CEO, Sterling Life Insurance Company will depict how strengthening organizational performance & results for corporations, businesses and organizations results in an improved quality of life for all of us. Debbie will give examples of how great leadership and optimal results create energized teams which contribute even more as individuals to their communities and how to tap into the platform foundation of companies and organizations with great leadership ultimately will change our world.