Harness the Nighttime Economy

Wednesday, July 15, 2009
9:00 am Registration and Check-in
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10:00 am Welcome and Keynote Presentation
Tim Ceis, Deputy Mayor, City of Seattle


Jim Peters, President, Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI) will present on the latest research, trends and strategies key to successful hospitality zones.

  • Primary Trends Driving the Nighttime Economy

  • Core Elements of a Hospitality Zone

  • Stakeholders for a Transformation Team

  • Successful Tools for Implementation of Best Practices

11:45 am Luncheon and the Hollywood Story
  A great opportunity to network and discuss situations in your district you want to present for discussion in the afternoon. A keynote presentation by Elizabeth Peterson will showcase how the integration of policy, policing, practices and promotion can enhance the nighttime economy.

Elizabeth Peterson, President, EPG, Inc. provides insights as an co-owner of three venues in Los Angeles and consultant to more than 600 nightlife businesses opening and operating in Hollywood and the Los Angeles area.

1:30 pm The Seattle Story - Dancing, Singing and Sleeping
 
A panel of Seattle's leaders will share insights and strategies on the evolution of policy, education and organizational strategies to enhance the city's nighttime economy.

James Keblas, Executive Director, City of Seattle Mayor's Office of Film and Music will guide the discussion.

Jason Lajeunesse, Co-Owner, Neumos

Bob Peth, Joint Enforcement Team, Seattle Police Department

3:00 pm Roundtable Discussion
 

Using case studies developed during lunch you can ask the panel or consult with peers from surrounding cities to compare strategies and tools for planning, managing and policing hospitality zones. Learn about the challenges other cities face and how they overcame them, or discover untapped opportunities to enhance the quality and economic potential of your nighttime economy..

4:00 pm Conclusion
  Enjoy Seattle's fine dining and nightlife.
 

Wednesday, July 15







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