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who are we?
NW Next Leaders Council (NW Next) is the exclusive network of Puget Sound Business Journal “40 Under Forty” honorees, representing a broad range of successful, visionary and diverse leaders in the Greater Seattle area. NW Next is a dynamic group of risk takers and innovators who demonstrate entrepreneurial acumen and social responsibility across all types of industries, companies and personal backgrounds. Membership delivers priority access to fellow honorees with opportunities to cultivate deeper connections, build businesses and advance careers.
the "40 Under Forty" award
Each year, the Puget Sound Business Journal awards the next generation of business leaders with a premier distinction, the “40 Under Forty” award. The newspaper publisher, Emory Thomas, and his team seek “people under the age of 40 who work hard to drive the business community’s future and demonstrate dynamic leadership and social responsibility,” according to the program Web site. Since the award launched in 1999, the publication has recognized 400 local leaders. To learn more about the award, visit www.40under40seattle.com.
founding members
NW Next was founded in 2003. Below is a list of Founding Members.
Kari Cassidy-Diercks Anita Degen Kyle Diercks Michael Flynn Kirsten Gagnaire Paul Goldberg Heather Johnston Bill Kapfer, PhD |
John Chen Roger Reynolds Erika Schmidt Kip Spencer Michele Weingeist Kobi Yamada Bill Youngsman Bill Kapfer, PhD |