february 22nd, 2023 | 12pm - 2pm

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12:00p.m – 12:15p.m, Introduction & Welcome

Jimmy Matta, LCA Vice Chair, CEO Ahora Construction 

Vicky Schiantarelli, Principal, Schiantarelli & Associates (NWMBA)

12:15p.m. Proposed Legislation Report - 1 Hour

Upcoming and proposed legislation impacting our business community, sponsored and presented by incorporators and founders of Northwest Minority Builders Alliance (NWMBA) and Latino Civic Alliance (LCA) and LCA Premiro Business Technical Assistance Program.

Presenters:

• Honorable Jimmy Matta (Burien City Council), President, Ahora Construction LLC (LCA & NWMBA)
• Vicky Schiantarelli, Principal, Schiantarelli & Associates (NWMBA)

Interactive Business Forecast - 1 Hour

Three interactive breakouts lead by Latino Business Organization Leaders to discuss future and anticipated business opportunities and challenges.  Each breakout session will discuss a specific question.  The notes from each session will be collected, shared and incorporated for future policy and legislative action.

Facilitator: Vicky Schiantarelli, Principal, Schiantarelli & Associates

Session Facilitators -

• Marcos Wanless | Seattle Latino Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
• Brisa Guajardo | Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Celina Sanchez |  Associated General Contractors of Washington