Tag: Ascend Hospitality Group

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Fab Philanthropists

Whether it be advocating for women, children and families experiencing homelessness, prioritizing access to education for underserved populations and people of color or aiding those in the restaurant and hospitality industry facing financial and emotional crisis, this philanthropy-minded group is showing up for Washington and its communities in a big way.

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Fabulous People: Shelby Elmore

Shelby Elmore is the director of marketing and brand design of Ascend Hospitality Group, a Black- and female-led locally owned restaurant group based in Bellevue. “My job is to be the North Star of each of AHG’s 8 concepts to ensure that everything — from marketing, and advertising, to design and innovation — fits the different immersive guest experiences.”

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Cliff Has Your Back Program

Just in time for the new school year, Bellevue-based Ascend Hospitality Group partnered with former Seahawk and Super Bowl champion Cliff Avril and the Cliff Avril Family Foundation to launch the Cliff Has Your Back program. This collab provides underprivileged children with a custom-designed backpack, filled with supplies.

Elaina Herber

Fabulous People: Elaina Herber

Elaina Herber is the president and CEO of Ascend Hospitality Group, a Black-owned, female-run independent restaurant group based in Bellevue. It has a collection of concepts ranging from the fine-dining flagship of Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi in Bellevue to fast-casual with seven locations of Famous Dave’s BBQ.