Marilyn Watkins, EOI Policy Director, and Bill Gates, Sr., Recipient of the Aubrey Davis Award for Progressive Leadership
Ten years ago, John Burbank and a group of committed local leaders set out tackle issues threatening the economic security of Washington families by founding the Economic Opportunity Institute.
Thank you to all of our supporters, board members, event sponsors and staff for a great event launching EOI into the next decade. Your continued support will help advance new public policies to make Washington a better place to live, work and do business.
What:
Cocktails, program, dinner, and inspiration
Held:
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Where:
SODO Park, 3200 1st Avenue South, Seattle
Emcee:
Yoram Bauman, The World’s First and Only Stand-up Economist
Keynote:
Lisa Brown, Senate Majority Leader
Honorees:
Aubrey Davis and Bill Gates, Sr.
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