Its breathtaking natural beauty, strong sense of community, and vibrant, innovative business scene make this an unmatched place to live, work and play.
THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST IS A GIFT
Howard Wright, a Seattle entrepreneur and community leader, founded Seattle Hospitality Group (SHG) in 2002 to support the continued prosperity of this magnificent region by enabling its best talent, workplaces and experiences to reach their full potential. We do this by investing in iconic Pacific Northwest brands led by visionary leaders committed to creating signature experiences and positive workplaces in tourism, hospitality and beyond.
We hold interests in best-in-class hospitality, tourism and transportation companies across the Pacific Northwest, including Kenmore Air, Ethan Stowell Restaurants, Fremont Brewing, Pike Brewing Company and MTRWESTERN. SHG oversees 1,000+ employees across companies with revenues totaling $100 million.
We are also affiliated with several iconic attractions in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California: the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass, the Sheraton Grand Seattle, Cedarbrook Lodge, Semiahmoo Resort and the Monterey Marriott in Monterey, CA.
When considering an investment, we look at the company’s current financial performance to understand what makes it truly special. Passionate people, strong values-based cultures, and iconic experiences that put our region on the map are what we look for in potential partners.
We take a holistic human-centered approach to our partnership investments that includes financial contributions, knowledge and expertise, partnerships and resources.
This is who we are, and we’re pleased to meet you.
OUR STORY
To support the continued prosperity of our region by unleashing the best talent, workplaces, and experiences.
OUR VISION
OUR MISSION
Investing in visionary leaders and passionate teams who create and scale memorable experiences, which enrich the lives of people and communities in the PNW.
OUR VALUES
Put OUR PEOPLE first
When we take care of and remain in service to our employees, they will take care of our partners and customers, who will take care of the bottom line.
Build a culture
of BELONGING
We welcome our partners into an inclusive and collaborative network of talent, resources, and expertise, fostering an environment where diversity of thought is honored in service of a collective vision.
Be ACCOUNTABLE to
ourselves and our partners
We hold ourselves to high standards of integrity, ethics, and excellence, embracing and celebrating opportunities to learn and improve.
Lead with EMPATHY
We listen and engage with compassion and respect, knowing that the strongest and most productive partnerships are built on mutual trust and transparency.
Center COMMUNITY needs
We partner with organizations who listen to, understand, and empathize with the needs of our communities to help them shine.
Make our
impact ENDURING
We ensure our decisions create long-lasting change by investing in those who are improving our region for future generations.
