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.

An Open Letter to the Ellensburg, WA Community:To Valued Downtown Businesses, Community Partners, Donors and VolunteersThe 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.

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 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

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.