The BDG team at their Annual Retreat in Leavenworth, Wa!
May was packed with events that deepened partnerships, highlighted our work, and strengthened our community.
Into the Woods – Beacon’s Annual Retreat
This spring, the Beacon team gathered at Sleeping Lady Resort in Leavenworth, Washington, for a three-day retreat focused on connection, growth, and rejuvenation. Surrounded by nature, we launched our seven-week Positive Intelligence program, set goals for the year ahead, and received updates on the state of the business. Evening activities, like s’mores by the fire and karaoke, fueled camaraderie and lifted spirits. The team left feeling energized, aligned, and ready for the year ahead.
Connections in California
We welcomed the HumanGood Affordable Housing East Development team to California with a kickoff dinner at Fog Harbor Fish House in San Francisco. Throughout the week, Beacon and HumanGood teams toured projects across Northern and Southern California—including Rotary Terrace, Rotary Plaza, Frederick Douglas Haynes Gardens, and Morgan Hill Senior Housing—highlighting the design and materials behind West Coast affordable housing.
On May 15, 2025, Beacon Development Group attended the 2025 NorCal Affordable Housing Supplier Diversity Summit in San Francisco, CA. This event included multiple affordable housing industry partners and provided an exciting, educational networking experience focused on Assembly Bill 2873, which promotes diversity within affordable housing suppliers. Our team was able to connect with a talented pool of diverse suppliers, including minority, women, LGBTQIA+, and disabled veteran business enterprises as well as other affordable housing developers. Through these connections, our team gained valuable insight on how our industry partners have begun to implement AB 2873 reporting and compliance requirements.
Connections in Washington
Back in Seattle, SMR Architects hosted a casual happy hour at Zeitgeist Coffee, where project partners connected over art walks and upcoming travel plans. Walsh Construction followed with a Lunch and Learn, where engaging conversations over lunch strengthened bonds and sparked ideas for future projects.
Celebrating Community
During Affordable Housing Week, Beacon joined festivities at Filipino Community Village, complete with games, food, and community spirit. We also attended Housing Hope’s annual Stone Soup Gala in Tulalip, a powerful evening supporting their mission through stories, conversations, and shared commitment.
Investing in Emerging Leaders
We proudly supported intern Ethan Cano as he presented his thesis on the link between office space development and gentrification in Seattle. Beacon staff attended and were impressed by his thoughtful research and insight.
At Beacon, building strong communities and connections is at the heart of our work and culture. May’s events reminded us of our impact and reinvigorated our shared mission.
