Few names are more "Seattle" than Howard S. Wright and the Wright family.
Howard has been around family business all of his life, starting with the Northwest based construction company founded by his great grandfather that shares his name. Howard and his family own and operate the Space Needle, the Chihuly Garden and Glass Exhibition, and hotels in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere. Howard also founded Seattle Hospitality Group, a platform that owns and operates numerous hospitality businesses in the Pacific Northwest.
In this presentation, Howard shared observations about growing up in family businesses, challenges within the various family businesses, and the lessons he has learned and applied.
Howard has been around family business all of his life, starting with the Northwest based construction company founded by his great grandfather that shares his name. Howard and his family own and operate the Space Needle, the Chihuly Garden and Glass Exhibition, and hotels in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere. Howard also founded Seattle Hospitality Group, a platform that owns and operates numerous hospitality businesses in the Pacific Northwest.
In this presentation, Howard shared observations about growing up in family businesses, challenges within the various family businesses, and the lessons he has learned and applied.
Related Articles
2025
Feature
Financial Services
New Administration Outlook: Helping You Navigate Post-Election Uncertainty in 2025 and Beyond Read More External Link05.25.25
Publications
"NDAs Remain a Potent Business Tool," MedTech Intelligence Read More External Link05.19.25
Presentations
Moderator, “Connecting Offshore Wind to California's Grid - Accelerating Transmission Planning & Interconnection,” Pacific Offshore Wind Summit 2025