2014 PNWER ANNUAL SUMMIT
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PRESS COVERAGE OF THE SUMMIT

Major economic summit to be held in Whistler next week: Pique News Magazine

Border Policy Research Institute to report on research at Pacific Northwest Economic Region summit: Western Today

Political summit hears B.C. liquefied natural gas cleans air, wipes out debt: Vancouver Sun, MySask

Canada's U.S. ambassador says Keystone pipeline makes economic, environmental sense: News1130

Minister Ritz Highlights Importance of Canada-U.S. Agricultural Trade at Major Economic Summit: Digital Journal

Arctic growth hot topic at Whistler, B.C., economic summit: CFRA

N.W.T. ready to host unwelcome pipelines: CBC

Alaskans attend Canadian international arctic summit: Juneau Empire

Re-focusing on the American Market: Pique News Magazine

Business leaders and Politicians Meet in Whistler B.C. for Economic Summit: Alaska Public Media 

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THANK YOU TO OUR SUMMIT PREMIERE SPONSORS:









THANK YOU TO OUR ADDITIONAL SPONSORS:

Aboriginal Tourism BC
Marathon
Microsoft
Nunhems USA, Inc.
SSA Marine
We Work for Health
Canpotex
Capital Power
CAPP
Cenovus Energy
CN
Devon Canada
FortisBC
Idaho National Lab
Idaho Dairymen's Association
Idaho Water Users Association
Imperial
Booz Allen Hamilton
CAODC
CBI Canada
Eiguren Fisher Public Policy
Agrium
Altalink
Westshore Terminals
The Butchart Gardens
TransAlta
Prince Rupert Port Authority
Spectra
Interfor
Pacific Northwest LNG
Fasken Martineau
Chevron
APEGBC
APEGS
ASTTBC
Nike
Stantec
Talgo

We are very grateful to all of our generous sponsors!

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Thank you for participating in the 2014 PNWER Annual Summit in Whistler, B.C. We were pleased to have ~600 delegates in attendance and shared valuable discussions about shared solutions to regional issues.

See below for some post-Summit information that may be of value to you.

Presentations


Action Items

The action items resulting from the working group sessions can be viewed in here. We'll keep these updated as we collect more information.
Thank you to our wonderful policy tour hosts!
Delegates enjoyed a tour of a family owned craft distillery in nearby Pemberton. The behind-the-scenes in-depth tour showcased the locally grown, organic raw materials and traditional copper-pot distilling process. 
Delegates Explore Vancouver!
Delegates enjoyed a packed day visiting innovative Vancouver-area businesses. The day started with a harbour cruise hosted by Port Metro Vancouver.
The visit to North America's largest export port by tonnage and leader in environmental stewardship complemented the Summit's Market Access and Transportation sessions. Delegates viewed both the South Shore Terminals and North Shore Terminals before listening to a presentation from the Chamber of Shipping. 

After the port, delegates saw first-hand the energy efficiency improvements discussed in the Energy and Environment Session incorporated in The Belmont Building. RDH Building Engineering Ltd renovated the aging residential building by incorporating energy conservation measures (ECMs) such as triple glazed windows, insulation for the exterior of the walls, and the installation of Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV). 
 
Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada hosted the delegates on a tour of their Yaletown studio. Sony Pictures Imageworks is the Academy AwardŽ-winning visual effects and animation unit of Sony Pictures Digital Productions known for live-action visual effects, dynamic creature and character animation and all-CG animation. The company, headquartered in Vancouver, B.C., recently completed work on Disney/Marvel's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY.

The delegates finished the tour with a stop at Wavefront, a technology accelerator
that is focused on improving the success of Canadian companies in the wireless and mobile space. 
 
PNWER would especially like to thank Westport Innovations, a natural gas transportation leader in incorporating natural gas technologies into applications such as a Volvo bi-fuel taxi off the line, a city trash hauler, or a customized Ford utility truck. We look forward to visiting them during our next trip to British Columbia. 
Fitzsimmons Creek Renewable Energy Project


 
Many thanks to
Innergex for hosting the group at the Fitzsimmons Creek Renewable Energy Project. The delegates were able to see the run-of-river plant harness energy to power the ski resort's summer and winter operations.

Agriculture Tour

PNWER would like to thank the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture for organizing an informative tour of key, cutting edge agriculture operations.

Participants enjoyed an overview of the agriculture industry in B.C. by touring an innovative tomato producer at Houwellings Greenhouses, followed by a trip to the beautiful Krause Berry Farm for lunch. The tour finished with a visit to an anaerobic digestion facility and nutrient recovery system at Seabreeze Farm. 
Green Whistler Walking Tour
 
After the Summit, delegates were able to learn more about Whistler by exploring the sustainability efforts of the Resort Municipality of Whistler. Many thanks to Her Worship Nancy Wilhelm-Morden for providing a great start to our tour of the energy efficient library, Austrian Olympic Passive House, and Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre. 
 
Britannia Mining Museum  
 
Attendees enjoyed traveling to nearby Squamish to visit the gold mine that was once the largest in the British Empire. The group traveled in the underground train system while a trip to the water remediation facility was an educational finish for the day. 

Want to host a policy tour to showcase your organization during the Economic Leadership Forum or Annual Summit? Contact PNWER for more details.   


Join us in Seattle in November! 
PNWER Economic Leadership Forum Nov. 19 - 22
Photo by tdlucas5000 
The  Economic Leadership Forum provides an opportunity for local, state, and provincial leaders in both the public and private sectors to carry out in-depth, focused discussions on key subjects effecting our regional economy. Join us for these special events:
  • Converge@Seattle Innovation Summit, November 19 - 20: A gathering focused on trends, threats, opportunities and strategies impacting the Pacific Northwest Region in four critical areas: Higher education, digital economy, manufacturing, and women in innovation.
  • Building a Regional Defense against Quagga and Zebra Mussels, November 21: quagga and zebra mussels are the most economically damaging aquatic organisms to invade the United States.