A Conversation with Alumni Entrepreneurs of WWU

Name: A Conversation with Alumni Entrepreneurs of WWU
Start: 2026-04-22
End: 2026-04-22
Location: Chuckanut Bay Distillery’s Ballroom Event Space

Western Washington University’s College of Business and Economics (CBE) is proud to celebrate 50 years of educating future business leaders and engaged community members. To mark this milestone, CBE is hosting a free community event featuring two distinguished alumni: Stephan Aarstol (’96, Bachelor of Arts in Finance, Marketing and Decision Sciences), founder of Tower Paddle Boards and author of “The Five-Hour Workday,” and Kelly Andrews (’94, Bachelor of Science in Biology), founder of Fairhaven Health and majority owner of Chuckanut Bay Distillery.

Local industry professionals, community members, alumni, and friends of the college are invited to join an engaging discussion on entrepreneurship, innovation, and community impact.

Starts: April 22, 2026

Time: 5 - 7 p.m.

Admission: Free!

Location: Chuckanut Bay Distillery’s Ballroom Event Space
1311 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225

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Produced By: WWU's College of Business and Economics

Contact Person: Alona Christman

Phone: 360-659-6166

Email: alona.christman@wwu.edu

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