commercial banking, downtown office leases, and small business loans with Mary Knell - Vice Chair, Wells Fargo

This week we're talking all about the banking industry with former CEO and current Vice Chair of Wells Fargo Commercial Banking. Mary Knell shares a jaw-dropping fraud story that cost a local company millions mid-deal, gives her honest take on what small businesses are up against right now, and her opinion on the what the Sonics returning could do for our economy. All of this and your top news stories!Top Stories:1. Inside commercial banking: fraud, cybersecurity, and what banks wish you understood2. Downtown Seattle office values decline3. Blazing Bagels closes all five locations after nearly 25 years in business4. NBA owners expected to vote on Seattle Sonics expansionAbout Mary Knell - Vice Chair, Wells Fargo Commercial Banking: Mary Knell has over 40 years of financial services experience and is a lifelong Seattle native. She serves on the Washington CEO Roundtable Board, the Greater Seattle Partners Executive Board, and is co-president of the International Women's Forum. She also sits on the board of the Museum of Flight and is a University of Washington alumna.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego.Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com