This is one of the 12 finalists for the Herald Business Journal’s annual Emerging Leaders awards for 2025. The winner will be named at an event on April 8.
Scott Hulme, 35
Scott Hulme may be one of the top advocates for downtown Everett.
He is the business and development director for Everett’s Downtown Association and also co-owns two businesses downtown.
He co-owns Petrikor’s home and garden store, which was converted from an online-only business to a brick-and-mortar in 2022.
In November, he and his business partner opened Marcel, a bar featuring wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks.
His goal was to use leadership skills to create a community hub, a place where people downtown could hang out.
“Our goal was to create more than just a bar. We wanted to build a space where people would gather, connect, and feel a sense of belonging,” he said.
Hulme said Marcel has become a place for local artists, musicians and entrepreneurs to create a community. Part of that connection has been a unique angle — offering Italian disco music.
In his role with the downtown association, Hulme said he has successfully established relationships with property owners, helping them connect with potential tenants to fill vacancies.
Hulme has also worked on dealing with the realities of crime, organizing and facilitating a community forum on public safety that includes business owners, residents and city leaders.
At the association, he developed a comprehensive tracking system for the downtown association to monitor property vacancies, new businesses and economic trends.
“My professional vision is to create a thriving, dynamic downtown with economic vitality, cultural diversity and engagement, and opportunities for all,” he said. “I envision a neighborhood where small businesses flourish, and people of all backgrounds feel welcomed and valued.”
Randy Diamond: 425-339-3097; randy.diamond@heraldnet.com.
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