Game on Everett: Everett Chamber Lunch & Learn Member Meeting
Schedule
Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am
UTC-07:00Location
APEX Everett | Everett, WA
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Game On EverettEverett’s Game Plan for the FIFA World Cup Fan Zone
The world’s biggest sporting event is coming to our region, and Everett is stepping onto the field.
Everett has been selected as a Fan Zone community for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing watch parties, waterfront celebrations, and visitors from across the region to our city.
This special Greater Everett Chamber Lunch & Learn will give local businesses a first look at what’s planned and how they can participate. From neighborhood watch parties to major waterfront activations, this session will walk through the strategy, partnerships, and opportunities that will help Everett make the most of this global moment.
You’ll hear directly from the partners working together to bring the Fan Zone to life and learn practical ideas your business can use to get involved.
What We’ll Cover
+Why Everett is leaning into the World Cup moment
+How this global event creates new opportunities for Everett businesses, tourism, and community energy.
+Game On Everett: the campaign
+An overview of the city’s destination marketing effort and how it connects to the Fan Zone experience.
+The World Cup Playbook for Businesses
+Ideas and tools local businesses can use to participate, attract visitors, and create memorable experiences.
+Neighborhood Watch Parties
+How restaurants, breweries, shops, and community spaces can host their own micro-activations during the tournament.
+Waterfront Watch Parties at Boxcar Park
+A look at the official Fan Zone events hosted by the Port of Everett and what visitors can expect.
+Regional Sponsorship Opportunities
+Ways businesses and partners can plug into the broader World Cup programming.
Featured Speakers
Tyler Chism
Economic Development and Marketing Manager, City of Everett
Tammy Dunn
Executive Director, Snohomish County Sports Commission
Cat Soper
Port of Everett
Wendy Poischbeg
CEO, Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce
Together, these partners are working to position Everett as a welcoming destination for residents and visitors throughout the World Cup.
$35 Members | $45 Non-Members
Lunch included
One-Minute Mic + Raffle
Bring a raffle prize and get one minute on the mic to share what your business does. It’s a simple, fun way to get visibility in the room.
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Where is it happening?
APEX Everett, 1611 Everett Avenue,Everett, Washington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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