The FIFA World Cup is coming to the Seattle region—and the economic impact will extend far beyond the stadium. Join Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) for From Fans to Foot Traffic: FIFA’s Impact on Tourism and Local Business, part of our Coffee Chats series presented by Welcome Magazine and the Port of Everett, on Tuesday, June 9 from 8:30–9:30 a.m. via Zoom. The event is free to attend and registration required to receive Zoom link: REGISTER HERE.
As global attention turns toward our region, local businesses, tourism partners, employers, and community leaders have a unique opportunity to prepare for increased visitor activity, economic momentum, and regional visibility.
This timely conversation will explore how FIFA’s presence may influence:
- Tourism and hospitality demand
- Small business activity and visitor spending
- Regional readiness and capacity planning
- Long-term economic opportunity across Snohomish County and the greater Seattle region
Moderated by Tammy Dunn, Executive Director of the Snohomish County Sports Commission and Treasurer for EASC’s Ambassador Program, this discussion will focus on practical insights and regional collaboration—not sports operations or event logistics.
Hear from regional leaders actively working at the intersection of tourism, economic development, and visitor engagement:
Panelists will include:
- Grace Yoo, Snohomish County Economic Development
- Julio Cortes, Manager of Economic Development & Marketing, City of Everett
- Kate Anderson, Marina Manager, Port of Everett
- Jorge Gotuzzo, World Cup Activation Lead, Visit Seattle
Panelists will share insights on regional tourism readiness, economic opportunity, and how collaboration across business, government, and destination partners can help communities prepare for increased visitor activity tied to major global events. Rather than focusing on sports operations or event logistics, the discussion will center on practical strategies related to tourism, small business engagement, infrastructure planning, and long-term regional benefit. Join us for a timely conversation on how Snohomish County and the greater Seattle region can position themselves to maximize opportunity before, during, and after FIFA’s arrival.
Whether you’re a small business owner, tourism professional, employer, civic leader, or community partner, this session will help you better understand how our region can turn global attention into meaningful local economic benefit.
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
