Brenda DeVore
Executive Director at Ellensburg Downtown Association- Claim this Profile
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Monika Laud-Claassen
I first met Brenda when we both ran retail shops in the historic Gilman Village, Issaquah. I was able to see Brenda in action and have become a believer. She is spectacular. Just a few of the many boxes she is checking: Passion and drive. Check. Trustworthy. Check. Excellent leadership and people skills. Check. Always delivers results with the company’s best interest in mind. Check. Skilled and creative marketing maven. (Not the same old, same old). Check. Exceptional retail developer. Check. A true and respected community champion and unifier. Check. Energy, positive attitude and good sass. Check. Brenda is the ultimate pro, clearly comfortable with stepping into any organization and quickly grasp what needs to get done. She always delivers way beyond expectations. She is a tremendous asset to any company. (On top of that she is fun to hang with!). 5 stars all around.
Christy Garrard
Brenda is a pleasure to work with! She has great energy, creative ideas, and always follows through. Brenda knows what it means to "build community" through positive collaboration with community partners in support of the greater-good.
Monika Laud-Claassen
I first met Brenda when we both ran retail shops in the historic Gilman Village, Issaquah. I was able to see Brenda in action and have become a believer. She is spectacular. Just a few of the many boxes she is checking: Passion and drive. Check. Trustworthy. Check. Excellent leadership and people skills. Check. Always delivers results with the company’s best interest in mind. Check. Skilled and creative marketing maven. (Not the same old, same old). Check. Exceptional retail developer. Check. A true and respected community champion and unifier. Check. Energy, positive attitude and good sass. Check. Brenda is the ultimate pro, clearly comfortable with stepping into any organization and quickly grasp what needs to get done. She always delivers way beyond expectations. She is a tremendous asset to any company. (On top of that she is fun to hang with!). 5 stars all around.
Christy Garrard
Brenda is a pleasure to work with! She has great energy, creative ideas, and always follows through. Brenda knows what it means to "build community" through positive collaboration with community partners in support of the greater-good.
Monika Laud-Claassen
I first met Brenda when we both ran retail shops in the historic Gilman Village, Issaquah. I was able to see Brenda in action and have become a believer. She is spectacular. Just a few of the many boxes she is checking: Passion and drive. Check. Trustworthy. Check. Excellent leadership and people skills. Check. Always delivers results with the company’s best interest in mind. Check. Skilled and creative marketing maven. (Not the same old, same old). Check. Exceptional retail developer. Check. A true and respected community champion and unifier. Check. Energy, positive attitude and good sass. Check. Brenda is the ultimate pro, clearly comfortable with stepping into any organization and quickly grasp what needs to get done. She always delivers way beyond expectations. She is a tremendous asset to any company. (On top of that she is fun to hang with!). 5 stars all around.
Christy Garrard
Brenda is a pleasure to work with! She has great energy, creative ideas, and always follows through. Brenda knows what it means to "build community" through positive collaboration with community partners in support of the greater-good.
Monika Laud-Claassen
I first met Brenda when we both ran retail shops in the historic Gilman Village, Issaquah. I was able to see Brenda in action and have become a believer. She is spectacular. Just a few of the many boxes she is checking: Passion and drive. Check. Trustworthy. Check. Excellent leadership and people skills. Check. Always delivers results with the company’s best interest in mind. Check. Skilled and creative marketing maven. (Not the same old, same old). Check. Exceptional retail developer. Check. A true and respected community champion and unifier. Check. Energy, positive attitude and good sass. Check. Brenda is the ultimate pro, clearly comfortable with stepping into any organization and quickly grasp what needs to get done. She always delivers way beyond expectations. She is a tremendous asset to any company. (On top of that she is fun to hang with!). 5 stars all around.
Christy Garrard
Brenda is a pleasure to work with! She has great energy, creative ideas, and always follows through. Brenda knows what it means to "build community" through positive collaboration with community partners in support of the greater-good.
Experience
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Ellensburg Downtown Association
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Oct 2021 - Present
An Open Letter to the Ellensburg, WA Community: To Valued Downtown Businesses, Community Partners, Donors and Volunteers The Ellensburg Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Brenda DeVore accepted the position of Executive Director. Brenda DeVore’s involvement in the Ellensburg community goes back over 15 years when she was the Aveda Sales Representative for Salon Fenix. Her son Chase is a third year student at CWU studying Law Enforcement. The Wildcat college experience has provided opportunities for the DeVore family to explore Ellensburg and connect with local business and residents. With both Main Street America and Chamber of Commerce experience, Brenda has a unique combination of community engagement, economic development, and event management. Joining us on September 27th, she hit the ground running and has already attending two conferences, a board meeting, committee meetings, and will begin her downtown outreach this next week. Please give her an Ellensburg welcome as she comes by to say "hi" or feel free to stop by the EDA offices and introduce yourself. We have hired for the now and for the future of the Ellensburg Downtown and community and we cannot wait to build the future together.
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She Connects
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Greater Seattle Area
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Community Events and Business Development Consultant
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Jan 2010 - Present
Brenda DeVore, has been an active Issaquah community member and resident for 27 years. Brenda has built her career around networking, retail development consulting, event planning, sales, fundraising, marketing, community engagement and customer service. Currently she is working for She Connects providing event and business development services to local communities. Brenda has been interviewed on Evening Magazine, featured in the Issaquah Reporter, Issaquah Sammamish Magazine, Macaroni Kids e-news and has written monthly articles for the Issaquah Highlands Connections newspaper Green Living section. Clients and projects include business development and event coordination for The Downtown Issaquah Association, Recology, The Shops at Swedish, Seattle Homes and Lifestyles magazine, Fern Life Center, First American Title, Aveda Corporation and Issaquah Sammamish Magazine. Ms. DeVore has a passion for actively supporting her community, building community relationships and the environment. She, her husband and two boys are active community volunteers serving the Issaquah and North Bend Food Banks. Brenda is an outdoor adventure seeker who loves cycling, mountain biking, rowing, camping, hiking, gardening, and entertaining.
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Greater Issaquah Chamber Of Commerce
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Relations and Program Manager
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May 2018 - Sep 2021
Responsible for member and sponsor recruitment, implementing member benefits and supporting the CEO. Part of the leadership team that creates the award winning Issaquah Salmon Days Festival; the largest 2 day festival in Washington State. Supporting the chamber's mission and strategic plan through engagement with the business community and non-profit partners. Responsible for member and sponsor recruitment, implementing member benefits and supporting the CEO. Part of the leadership team that creates the award winning Issaquah Salmon Days Festival; the largest 2 day festival in Washington State. Supporting the chamber's mission and strategic plan through engagement with the business community and non-profit partners.
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Executive Director
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Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
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Cultural Events Director
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Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
Responsible for assisting the Executive Director, planning and executing the annual event calendar for the Downtown Issaquah AssociationLead the Marketing Committee and develop new events and projects to create vitality in Issaquah Establish relationships with local merchants and residents, share information regarding the downtown area Contributing content to the Merchant Newsletter Work with artists, merchants and vendors on event production and logistics Recruit volunteers for events and community service projects engaging residents in DIA’s mission Attend local meetings to keep up to date on important community topics Technical support for events including Word Press, Constant Contact, Eventbrite, Pay PalSocial Media posting on Facebook and Next Door
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Recology
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United States
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Environmental Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Retail Development Manager
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Sep 2012 - Jan 2016
Recology is a local waste hauler who had a vision to be the first company in the industry to create a walk-in customer service center with retail, recycling and waste reduction services promoting their waste zero mission. I was given the challenge of developing the flagship store located in Issaquah, WA. This store has come a valuable resource to the city and community. In 2015 we opened two additional locations to serve the Burien and Bothell communities. Local residents now have a place to bring hard to recycle items including bikes, computers and accessories, batteries, Styrofoam, CFL light bulbs and more. The store staff educates customers on waste reduction tips and provides a wide range of eco-friendly products and gifts. The Issaquah store was nominated for best gift store in Issaquah and has been featured on Evening Magazine and KOMO News.
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Education
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Bellevue College
Bachelor’s Degree, Interior Design, Business
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