In this message:
- NAFTA Update
- 2018 Annual Summit
- Registration
- Speaker highlights
- Receptions/Policy Tours
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- Center For Regional Disaster Resilience Update
- March Highlight Reel
- News from Around the Region
- Annual Report
- Partner Events
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Latest News:
Past PNWER Articles:
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The Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Annual Summit is a chance for regional leaders to examine opportunities and challenges to growth, trade, and environmental stewardship across 10 jurisdictions in the U.S. Pacific Northwest and Western Canada.
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Early Bird Registration ends April 30th!
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When:
July 22-26, 2018
Where:
Spokane, Washington
Who:
Join us, along with 550+ legislators, business leaders, non-profits, academics, and /federal local government representatives to Spokane, Washington, to develop collaborative solutions to key regional issues, covering a spectrum of fields including agriculture, transportation, tourism, (health) innovation, and energy.
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Delegates
Typical guest lists include:
60+ state, provincial and territorial legislators
50 corporate CEOs or VPs
60 NGO executive directors
Several federal legislators
15 University Presidents
90+ governmental officials
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Early Bird Registration ends April 30th!
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Just Added: New Session Speakers
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Ana Mari Cauce
President, University of Washington
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John D. Scott, MD, MSc
Harborview Medical Center
Medical Director
, Telehealth
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Dr. Christine Johnson
Chancellor
, Community Colleges of Spokane
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Amgad Shehata
Senior Vice President, United Parcel Service (UPS)
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Celia Gould
Director, Idaho Department of Agriculture
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Ben Thomas
Director, Montana Department of Agriculture
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Columbia River Treaty Session
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The CRT session will be a full day event, featuring Canada and US lead negotiators, a legislative panel, and Tribal/First Nation insights.
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Speaker: Sylvain Fabi
Executive Director, U.S. Transboundary Affairs, Global Affairs Canada
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The Water Policy Working Group provides an important dialogue to address water policy issues throughout the Pacific Northwest region. By connecting with legislators, private-sector and universities, we work to identify best practices to improve water security, adaptation of climate change, and storage options. We also provide updates to the region on the Columbia River Treaty and explore linkages with other working groups, including Invasive Species.
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WSU Spokane Health Sciences Building
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Join us as we enjoy seasonal, locally sourced, and sustainably produced appetizers and beverages that will highlight the flavors of Washington State.
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Attendees will have the opportunity to visit a research lab featuring projects that are being conducted in partnership with many sectors in the greater Spokane area.
Hosted by WSU
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Policy Tour registration will be part of the main Summit registration:
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Fairchild Air Force Base Tour
When: Wednesday, July 25
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Fairchild AFB is home to a wide variety of units and missions. Over 5,200 active duty Air Force, Air National Guard, and tenant organization military and civilian employees work on Fairchild, making the base the largest employer in Eastern Washington.
Attendees will be given a tour of the base's facilities and learn more about the important role the vase plays in the local economy.
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Upcoming Events
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When: April 26, 2018
Where: St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center (Boise, ID)
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Op-Ed Piece:
Olympia's indifference to earthquake prep could kill us all,
Crosscut
here
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Past Event Materials:
2017 Cybersecurity Workshop
Blue Cascades VII
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PNWER Highlight Reel for March
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PNWER has had a very successful month with a string of wins in advocating for our region, including:
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Washington State has much to lose in trade war,
Seattle Times
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here.
Amid trade war threat, Daines pushes Trump to rejoin Trans-Pacific Partnership,
Billings Gazette
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here.
This is What Happens When Bitcoin Miners Take Over Your Town,
Politico Magazine,
here.
1-hour seaplane service to connect downtown Vancouver, Seattle, Global News Canada,
here.
Coastal Counties Put Heads Together to Avoid Future Tsunami Alert Glitches,
KUOW,
here.
Canada- U.S. Border Transportation Innovation in the Age of America First: Moving Beyond Pre-Clearance,
Woodrow Wilson Canada Institute,
here.
Senator Lisa Murkowski's Newsletter, mentioning PNWER's North American Arctic Leaders Roundtable and other initiatives,
here.
CWD, Madison River recreation plan on commission's agenda,
here
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To Counter Invasive Mussels, State Closes Some Tiber Reservoir Boat Launches,
here.
U.S. Publishers worry about pricier newsprint with new tariffs, NBC News,
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Ensuring prosperity: A new Canadian trade agenda, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy,
here.
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Download the PDF File
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Click for Brief Updates on:
See our Highlights of 2017
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Thank You to Our Early Sponsors
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Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
The Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) is the premier nonpartisan organization bringing together policy makers, non-profits, and business leaders to support the development of our regional economy. PNWER is recognized by both the United States and Canada as a model for regional and bi-national cooperation because of its proven success.
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ABOUT PNWER
The Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) was created in 1991 by the states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Washington, and the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the Yukon and Northwest Territories.
It is a statutory public/private non-profit dedicated to increasing the economic well-being and quality of life for all citizens of the region, while maintaining and enhancing our natural environment.
Our overarching goals are to:
- Coordinate provincial and state policies throughout the region
- Identify and promote "models of success"
- Serve as a conduit to exchange information.
- Promote greater regional collaboration
- Enhance the competitiveness of the region in both domestic and international markets
- Leverage regional influence in Ottawa and Washington D.C.
- Achieve continued economic growth while maintaining the region's natural environment
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Keep up to date on the latest PNWER activities and news around the Region.
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2018 Northwest Aerospace Defense Luncheon
Hear directly from federal agencies and prime contractors at this executive level briefing. Attendees will gain valuable insight and the forecasting knowledge required to take advantage of increased spending in the booming aerospace industry!
FEATURING:
- What's Next in Military Spending
- J.J. Gertler, Military Aviation Analyst, Congressional Research Service, Washington D.C.
- Boeing Defense Update & Facility Tour
DATE: Wednesday, May 30, 2018
TIME: 10:30am- 2:00pm
LOCATION: DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport – Southcenter
16500 Southcenter Parkway, Seattle, WA 98188
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Ready4Nuclear: Western U.S. and Canada Nuclear Supplier Workshop
The Ready4Nuclear series provides a platform to facilitate suppliers expanding or establishing supply chain networks in areas where advanced nuclear deployment is projected and advanced manufacturing capabilities are available.
Co-sponsors include NuScale Power, Curtiss-Wright, Canada Nuclear Laboratories and the Consulate General of Canada/Seattle.
WHEN:
May 15-16, 2018
WHERE:
Idaho Falls, home to the Idaho National Laboratory and the planned NuScale Power advanced nuclear Small Modular Reactor (SMR)
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When: September 26-28, 2018
Where: Vancouver, British Columbia
High level talks on:
- North American Trade Agreements
- Border Management & Transportation
- Automation & Productivity in Business
- Mexico: Post 2018 Presidential Election
The NASCO Continental Reunion brings together North American industry and government leaders in a unique way and features ideas and solutions regarding our continent’s borders, trade and transportation network.
The common thread at each year's reunion is how to strengthen North American cooperation at the grassroots level. A strong agenda focused on supply chain networks, transportation efficiency, border management, and workforce development make for a busy two days.
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