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Linda Hoffner

The Spring District

GM at Wright Runstad

Josh Davis

Greater Seattle Partners

Chief Economic Development Officer

Senior Director of Market Analytics

CoStar Group / Moderator

Elliott Krivenko

Elliott has two decades of experience in research, data communication, and market analysis. His current role is as CoStar’s Senior Director of Market Analytics in Seattle, covering multifamily and commercial real estate analytics for Alaska, Montana, and Washington State. Before that, he worked for the Downtown Seattle Association, leading research efforts for more than 15 years. Prior to launching his professional career, he earned a master’s degree in community development from Antioch University Seattle. Outside of work, he is an avid hiker and volunteers regularly for The Mountaineers club as a hike leader and instructor for outdoor courses.

Senior Director of Market Analytics

CoStar Group / Moderator

Elliott Krivenko

Joe Fain

Bellevue Chamber

President + CEO

Joe Fain is the President and CEO of the Bellevue Chamber. He previously served two terms in the Washington State Senate where he worked extensively on economic development, transportation, and education issues. He was a leading negotiator of Washington’s 2015 statewide transportation package. He also led the negotiations and prime-sponsored Washington’s Paid Family Leave legislation, which passed in 2017. Joe has also worked managing a boutique law and consulting firm in Seattle specializing in technology and healthcare; at the University of Washington office of technology transfer and commercialization; as a prosecutor for King County; and as Chief of Staff to a member of the King County Council. Joe was selected in 2012 as one of Puget Sound Business Journal’s 40 under 40 and was a 2017 Rodel Fellow with the Aspen Institute. He has a Joint JD/MBA from Seattle University and an undergraduate degree from the University of Washington.

Josh Davis

Greater Seattle Partners

Chief Economic Development Officer

Josh Davis is Chief Economic Development Officer & SVP at Greater Seattle Partners and a certified economic developer (CEcD, 2020) with global experience in trade, foreign direct investment, and international delegations. He holds an MBA from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and serves on the International Economic Development Council’s International Advisory Committee. He has led trade missions across Asia and Europe and previously directed aerospace, aviation, and international trade efforts at the Greater Houston Partnership. Known for strong cross-sector partnerships, he has worked with organizations such as the World Bank and U.S. Export-Import Bank. Josh previously served with Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and collaborates with the U.S. Commercial Service. He launched the Seattle Region SelectUSA Spinoff and founded the Greater Seattle Export Accelerator, while also serving as the World Bank’s Private Sector Liaison Officer for the Pacific Northwest and an IEDC International Ambassador (2025).

Linda Hoffner

The Spring District

GM at Wright Runstad

Linda Hoffner is a General Manager at Wright Runstad & Company overseeing The Spring District development in the Bel-Red corridor of Bellevue. She oversees the operations of over 1.5M SF of completed office and retail space while also managing the condominium association that maintains the shared outdoor park space throughout the 36-acre development site. Linda’s passion lies in community building and working with public/private partnerships that can facilitate effective placemaking in an urban environment. Linda serves as a Board Member for the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Bellevue-based nonprofit Rainier Athletes, Eastrail Partners, and CREW Seattle. She serves on the Development Committees for Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County and The Sophia Way. Linda was named one of Puget Sound Business Journal AND 425 Business Magazine’s ‘40 under 40’ in 2023 and 425 Magazine’s Women to Watch in 2024. Linda is a University of Washington graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and currently resides in Bellevue with her husband and children.

Harrison Laird

Lee & Associates

Principal & Managing Broker

Harrison Laird specializes in the sales and leasing of office properties throughout the South Sound region. Together with his partner, John Bauder, they bring over 50 years of commercial real estate experience, and a distinguished reputation, into each transaction. This has resulted in unrivaled market intelligence, allowing them to deliver exceptional results to each of their clients. Their influence has, and continues to shape the South Sound office market, ushering new companies and investors into the region; John and Harrison regularly transact the largest, and most complex office leases and sales in the South Sound, year after year.

Agenda

AGENDA

Q + A | Networking

6:00PM ONWARD

Panel Discussion Moderator Elliott Krivenko - CoStar Group Panelists Joe Fain, President and CEO at Bellevue Chamber Josh Davis, Chief Economic Development Officer of Greater Seattle Partners Harrison Laird, Principal and Managing Broker at Lee & Associates Linda Hoffner, Vice President, and General Manager at Wright Runstad

5:00PM-6:00PM

We will be gathering in the conferencing space to the right of the lobby when you walk in. Grab a drink and a snack, unwind and prepare for an inspiring evening with our industry leaders.

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Networking | Registration

4:00PM - 5:00PM

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MAY 19, 2026