Pacific NorthWest Economic Region

Recent progress on the PNWER Summit!


We would like to thank everybody who attended the Whistler Host Committee planning meeting last week in Vancouver. The group discussed many new ideas on how best to showcase B.C. this July.  Meeting proceedings and important documents are attached below. 

Please join us April 11th and May 30th in Vancouver from 12:30pm - 2:00pm for further planning sessions. 
Meeting Proceedings 
Click here to view notes from the meeting. 

Summit Overview
An overview of the Summit process, subcommittee structure and timeline was provided in the Host Committee Manual. The document is available here.

We would like to co-host a special meal or session with an interested association, chamber etc. so their members can attend a portion of the Summit. Please provide any input. 
Meeting Packet with Status Updates
A packet with status updates on the agenda, speakers, policy tours, and working group development was provided before the meeting. It is available here.
 

Suggestions
If you have any recommendations keynote speakers, themed events, working group topics, and policy tours, please submit them online here or send an email to Jennifer at jennifer@pnwer.org. 
 

Quick Links
  

Summit Agenda
The Summit agenda is available online and updated regularly. 
Working Groups
A forestry session and a Columbia River Treaty Symposium have been added to the schedule. 

The action items from the 2013 Summit for each working group are available. If you would like a brief overview document of any working group, please contact Jennifer.
Sponsorship
 
Share the great opportunities available at the Summit for B.C. businesses to promote their innovative practices. If you know a potential sponsor, please pass along your perspective on the Summit. Email Jennifer (jennifer.grosman@pnwer.org) for more information. 
Policy Tours
Information on the current policy tours is available in the meeting packet. We are looking for agricultural or forestry focused activities to add.  
Subcommittees
We rely on subcommittees to provide guidance and local expertise on various aspects of the summit. The Sponsorship and Business Outreach, Speakers and Volunteers, and Policy Tour subcommittees will hold calls shortly.  If you would like to join, please let us know. 
Contact Information
Matt Morrison, PNWER CEO, matt@pnwer.org
 
Jennifer Grosman, Event Planner, Jennifer@pnwer.org
 
(206) 443-7723
 
Energy, Agriculture, Cross-border Livestock Health:  Brandon Hardenbrook, Brandon@pnwer.org
 
Arctic Caucus, Innovation, Workforce Development: Steve Myers, Steve@pnwer.org
 
Ocean Policy, Water Policy, Invasive Species: Megan Levy, Megan@pnwer.org
 
Border Issues, Natural Gas Transportation, Trade and Economic Development: Joe Larsen, Joe@pnwer.org
 
Energy and Environment:  Jennifer Grosman
 
Tourism, Mining: Kelsey Larson, Kelsey@pnwer.org 
 
Disaster Resilience, Market Access, Transportation: Eric Holdman, eric@pnwer.org

THANK YOU!
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