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YOUR WINTER MEETING CHECKLIST
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With the Economic Leadership Forum only two weeks away, we've developed a checklist for you to get those last-minute details out of the way. We look forward to seeing you soon! Any questions about the schedule?
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Online registration closes on Sunday, November 16, so be sure to register before then. On-site registration is available, but more expensive. When you register, don't forget to pick the sessions you want to attend! We have pre-meeting sessions and a policy tour on Wednesday; sessions on Thursday and Friday; and another policy tour on Saturday. Don't miss out on these opportunities!
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Our online form for the Hyatt at Olive 8 has expired, but you can call the hotel ( +1 206-695-1234) to see if there are rooms still available.
Here is a list of alternative places to stay in Seattle. |
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Sign up for a pre-meeting session or a policy tour
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 NEW! Policy Tour: Building a Biotech Cluster
Wednesday, Nov. 19 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
In conjunction with We Work for Health, we will tour Nanostring Technologies, BioMed Realty Research Center Phase 2, and Kineta Pharmaceuticals. The tour will provide participants with the opportunity to visit existing and future life sciences facilities in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood. Learn more about what creates and sustains a vibrant life sciences ecosystem that is supported through biotech, global health and health informatics. There is no fee to attend but registration is required. Tour attendees, please meet in the Ballroom Foyer at 12:30 pm on the second floor of the Hyatt.
If you are unable to attend the tour, please join us for a panel at 3:30 at the Hyatt in the Colbat room. Panel participants include Egils Milbergs, Founder, Center for Accelerating Innovation; Dr. Brad Popavich, Ph.D, Chief Scientific Officer, Genome BC; Mike Ruhl
Senior Director, Leasing and Development, BioMed Realty; and Michael Woody, Partner, East End Group.
Following the tour, you are invited to a light reception hosted by We Work for Health at 4:30 p.m. in the Cyan Room of the Hyatt at Olive 8.
Pre-Meeting Session: Safeco Summit: Cooperate Regionally to Compete Globally
Wednesday, Nov. 19
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Canada is building more freight infrastructure faster and cheaper than we are here on the U.S. side of the border. Join us at Seattle's iconic Safeco Field to learn how they do it and how we can catch up. Hosted by the Seattle Mariners. Featuring: Coalition for America's Gateways and Trade Corridors; Washington State Railroad Caucus; Maritime Manufacturing Task Force; Seattle Freight Master Plan; Tacoma-Seattle Seaport Alliance and BNSF. Summit includes a tour, presentations and reception. There is no fee to attend, but registration is required.
 Policy Tour: Tour of Puget Sound Energy's Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Project
Saturday, Nov. 22
12:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Our Snoqualmie Falls policy tour is the perfect way to see a famous local attraction and learn about hydropower at the same time! Built in the late 1890s and about 30 miles east of Seattle, the Hydroelectric Project is one of the Pacific Northwest's oldest hydropower facilities and home to the world's first hydroelectric plant built completely underground. The operational facility still produces clean, renewable electricity for PSE customers while remaining a top tourist destination in the region. Enjoy a trip down the newly renovated Boardwalk to view amazing views of the famous 270 foot waterfall before venturing to a closed-to-the public museum showcasing the incredible engineering feat of the the Hydroelectric Project. Attendees will enjoy a light reception at the historic Salish Lodge before traveling back to Seattle. Space is limited; register online. We are grateful to Puget Sound Energy for hosting the policy tour.
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Seattle in November is all about rain! Be sure to pack an umbrella and warm clothes. On Friday morning, we will enjoy a harbor tour of Elliot Bay. Though there is a small indoor area of the boat, expect to spend some time in the rain. Waterproof jackets and shoes will come in very handy!
On Saturday, the Snoqualmie Falls policy tour will also require warm clothes.
The bottom line is: prepare for rain!
(Left: the view from our office is mostly rainy in October and November. Photo credit: Megan Levy)
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Dinner on Friday is up to you! For most downtown restaurants, reservations are recommended. There are plenty of excellent restaurants and other sights to explore during your free evening. Need ideas? Visit our website.
(Pike Place Market, right, is a local attraction famous for its fresh seafood. It is also home to several great restaurants, including the Pink Door, Steelhead Diner, and Maximilen Restaurant). |
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Our Economic Leadership Forum will take place Nov. 19 - 22 in Seattle, Wash. This meeting 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. Leaders from throughout the U.S. states of Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, and the Canadian provinces/territories of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Yukon and Northwest Territories will be in attendance tackling the policy matters that drive the economic strength of the region.
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PNWER will host the Winter Meeting in conjunction with two other conferences, including the Converge@Seattle Innovation Summit and an Invasive Species Workshop. Several of our working groups will also meet, including Ocean & Energy, Transportation & Market Access, Workforce, and Energy & Environment. A special session, Disaster Resilience for Legislators, will also be held during the Winter Meeting.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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Increase the visibility of your organization throughout the region, and help with the development of PNWER meetings, by becoming a sponsor of the 2014 PNWER Winter Meeting! Read more here.
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2200 Alaskan Way Ste. 460 | Seattle, WA 98121 | (206) 443-7723
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