BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:Pacific Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:Pacific Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T103000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:From The Bottom Up: Founder Chats with Michi Suzuki DESCRIPTION:From The Bottom Up: Founder Chats with Michi SuzukiThursday\, July 23\, 2026 | 9:00 10:30 AMEvery business starts somewhere.What does it really take to build a business that lasts?Join GSBA President & CEO Ilona Lohrey for From The Bottom Up: Founder Chats\, a conversation series that brings members face-to-face with the founders and leaders behind some of our region's most impactful businesses.For this conversation\, Ilona sits down with Michi Suzuki\, founder of Michi M. Suzuki PR\, to discuss her journey building a successful communications and marketing business rooted in storytelling\, relationships\, and community impact. With more than two decades of experience spanning public relations\, marketing\, events\, influencer engagement\, and brand strategy\, Michi has helped organizations across a wide range of industries elevate their visibility and achieve meaningful results.The program will conclude with audience questions and opportunities for networking and connection.Event DetailsDate: Thursday\, July 23\, 2026Time: 9:00 AM 10:30 AMLocation: GSBA OfficeAddress: 400 E. Pine St.\, Suite 322\, Seattle\, WA 98122Cost: Free for GSBA Members\; $10 for non-membersAdvance registration is required. Attendance is limited to 35 participants and space is expected to fill quickly.About the Conversation\n\nThrough an honest and candid conversation\, Michi will share stories from the early days of launching her business\, lessons learned while navigating entrepreneurship\, the importance of building authentic relationships\, and how strategic storytelling can help organizations grow and thrive. Attendees will gain insight into her approach to leadership\, brand building\, and creating meaningful connections that drive long-term success.About Michi SuzukiMichi Suzuki is a Seattle-based public relations and marketing professional with more than 20 years of experience in media relations\, strategic planning\, brand development\, campaign execution\, and experiential events. She is the founder of Michi M. Suzuki PR\, a consulting practice serving clients across hospitality\, travel\, food and beverage\, consumer goods\, real estate\, arts\, and nonprofit sectors.Through integrated public relations\, social media\, influencer engagement\, and event strategy\, Michi helps organizations tell compelling stories\, build meaningful brands\, and create lasting impact. She is also a co-founder of the PR+ Collective\, a nationwide network of communications and marketing professionals dedicated to collaboration and innovation within the industry. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
From The Bottom Up: Founder Chats with Michi Suzuki

From The Bottom Up: Founder Chats with Michi Suzuki

Thursday\, July 23\, 2026  \;|  \;9:00&ndash\;10:30 AM

Every business starts somewhere.

What does it really take to build a business that lasts?

Join GSBA President &\; CEO Ilona Lohrey for From The Bottom Up: Founder Chats\, a conversation series that brings members face-to-face with the founders and leaders behind some of our region&rsquo\;s most impactful businesses.

For this conversation\, Ilona sits down with Michi Suzuki\, founder of Michi M. Suzuki PR\, to discuss her journey building a successful communications and marketing business rooted in storytelling\, relationships\, and community impact. With more than two decades of experience spanning public relations\, marketing\, events\, influencer engagement\, and brand strategy\, Michi has helped organizations across a wide range of industries elevate their visibility and achieve meaningful results.

The program will conclude with audience questions and opportunities for networking and connection.

Event Details

Date: Thursday\, July 23\, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM&ndash\;10:30 AM

Location: GSBA Office

Address: 400 E. Pine St.\, Suite 322\, Seattle\, WA 98122

Cost: Free for GSBA Members\; $10 for non-members

Advance registration is required. Attendance is limited to 35 participants and space is expected to fill quickly.

About the Conversation

Through an honest and candid conversation\, Michi will share stories from the early days of launching her business\, lessons learned while navigating entrepreneurship\, the importance of building authentic relationships\, and how strategic storytelling can help organizations grow and thrive. Attendees will gain insight into her approach to leadership\, brand building\, and creating meaningful connections that drive long-term success.

About Michi Suzuki

Michi Suzuki is a Seattle-based public relations and marketing professional with more than 20 years of experience in media relations\, strategic planning\, brand development\, campaign execution\, and experiential events. She is the founder of Michi M. Suzuki PR\, a consulting practice serving clients across hospitality\, travel\, food and beverage\, consumer goods\, real estate\, arts\, and nonprofit sectors.

Through integrated public relations\, social media\, influencer engagement\, and event strategy\, Michi helps organizations tell compelling stories\, build meaningful brands\, and create lasting impact. She is also a co-founder of the PR+ Collective\, a nationwide network of communications and marketing professionals dedicated to collaboration and innovation within the industry.

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