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| Montana Policy Tours and Arctic Dialogue |
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The Pacific NorthWest Economic Region discusses arctic innovation with the Finnish delegation, sponsors the Alaskan Business Forum in Seattle and opens registration for new tours at the 2015 Summit.
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| Arctic lessons from Finland |
| Delegation shares insights on innovation, green energy and more |
The Pacific NorthWest Economic Region recently hosted Finnish Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Ritva Koukku-Ronde, and the Finnish delegation at our headquarters in Seattle to discuss green energy, innovation, development and partnerships in the arctic region.
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From left, Val Arthur Kratzman, Honorary Consul in Seattle Matti Suokko, Consul General Juha P. Markkanen, Consulate General of Finland in Los Angeles, Finnish Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Ritva Koukku-Ronde, PNWER CEO Matt Morrison, Kristiina Huikka, Honorary Vice Consul of Finland and Steve Myers, PNWER senior program manager.
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Finnish representatives showcased their country's leadership in infrastructure and innovation in the arctic, including transportation, green energy, education, economic development and new business opportunities.
PNWER CEO Matt Morrison and Senior Program Manager Steve Myers shared PNWER's experience in addressing cross-border arctic issues.
"International collaboration has led to success in transportation infrastructure in their region," said Myers. "They see a need to develop green technology to be more self-sufficient and are meeting that need. These are both lessons learned we could leverage in our region."
One example of innovation in business development is Startup Sauna, a twice-yearly program held in Helsinki that connects promising Northern European and Russian startups with resources, technical experts and investors to accelerate their growth.
We shared PNWER's efforts within its Arctic Caucus to address issues affecting Canada's Yukon and Northwest Territories and Alaska. Long-range arctic issues were discussed as well, for good reason. Canada is poised to hand off leadership of the eight-nation Arctic Council to the U.S. in April. Finland will gain leadership of the council in 2017. We thank the Finnish delegation for their visit and look forward to sharing insights with our arctic partners.
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Alaska Business Forum shows strong economic ties with Washington
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8 to 9:30 a.m., April 2 - Seattle, Washington
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Industry sector leaders from Alaska will give insightful overviews of their commerce and business partnerships in Washington. Presentations will showcase the broad range of industry sectors in Alaska.
The event is hosted by the chamber and sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Economic Region.
Alaska's economic relationship with the Puget Sound accounted for 113,000 jobs in the Puget Sound region and $6.2 billion in labor earnings in 2013, according to a study recently released by the chamber. The event will be a great opportunity to network with business people from the great state of Alaska.
Speakers include:
Mark Gleason, Executive Committee Member, United Fishermen of Alaska
Bill Pedlar, Executive Committee Member, Alaska Travel Industry Association
Deantha Crockett, Executive Director, Alaska Miners Association
Kara Moriarty, President & CEO, AOGA
Kim Reitmeier, President, ANCSA Regional Association
Rachael Petro, President & CEO, Alaska Chamber of Commerce
Date: Thu, April 2, 2015
Time: 8:00 am - 9:30 am (breakfast provided)
Location: Seattle Chamber, Microsoft Event Center
1301 5th Ave., Suite 1500
Chamber Members: $25 pre-paid ($35 as of 3/31)
Non-Members: $40 pre-paid ($70 as of 3/31)
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2015 Summit Policy Tours Announced
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See Montana's craft brewing industry, Bozeman's high-tech cluster, manufacturing sectors, tourism, evolving agriculture and more
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We've just confirmed an exciting range of policy tours featured at the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region's 25th Annual Summit, July 12-16 in Big Sky, Montana.
Register now for your preferred tour. Selections are first-come, first-served and space is limited. All attendees can join tours that will give in-depth looks into local industries and innovation on Tuesday afternoon before meeting up at the Museum of the Rockies for a fun reception!
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The Museum of the Rockies, site of our Tuesday reception, features a world-renowned collection of fossils.
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There will be no working group sessions on Tuesday so please join us on one of these great tours. Tuesday tours are complimentary but registration is required.
We have just confirmed a fantastic post-summit tour of Yellowstone National Park for Thursday, July 16. Details are listed below. Don't forget to check out special offers on outdoor activities planned for Wednesday afternoon.
Tuesday, July 14 tours, 2-5:30 p.m.
Developing Agriculture from Seed to Table:
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| | Learn about new developments in Montana agriculture during the Seed to Table tour. |
Agriculture is an economic mainstay in Montana that has perhaps the most widespread impact of all Montana industries. Understanding how to bring the best product to market begins in the field and the calving shed and ends at the dinner table. Explore MSU's "BART" Farm, dedicated to the service and support of research, teaching and extension activities relating to livestock, then visit the Wheat Montana farms, a model agriculture operation of the Northern Plains. Craft Brewing, Distilling and Malting:
Craft brewing has exploded in Montana and the state is second in the nation for breweries per capita. Craft distillers and cider houses are grabbing their share of the libation market and Montana's downtowns have found a new attraction for locals and tourists alike. The upstream end of the industry is also developing as craft malting is expanding here by the ton. Bozeman's Hi-tech Industry Cluster and Bobcats Tour and MSU's Research and Commercialization Success:
Bozeman's economy is thriving due to a surge in hi-tech industries such as IT, optics, photonics and more. Startups are choosing to locate in the Gallatin Valley due to a high quality of life offered there, as well as a tech talent pool provided by Montana State University and business environment with favorable tax policies and friendly people. The Gallatin Valley is rapidly earning the nickname "The Silicon Prairie."
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| Explore high-tech industries in Bozeman and
leading research at Montana State University |
See cutting-edge research at Montana State University, renowned for its science and engineering. From NASA rover applications to fuel-producing fungus, MSU not only produces top-notch talent, but commercialization and patent programs that have brought essential products and applications to the market. We will also stop at the Museum of the Rockies, home to one of the largest and most important dinosaur collections in the world.
Economics of National Park Tourism:
Most visitors to Montana come to see our two magnificent national parks; Yellowstone and Glacier. Travel on this tour to West Yellowstone to learn about the impact of national park tourism on Montana's economy from national park leaders, tourism advocates and local business owners.
Recreation Manufacturing - Building Upon What You Love:
Separating business from pleasure doesn't always prove to be good advice.
Many of the state's top entrepreneurs came to Montana because they loved the lifestyle and created businesses that supported their passions. Today, Montana is home to some of the top brands in recreational manufacturing. We will visit local businesses that manufacture a lifestyle.
Museum of the Rockies Reception:
6-9 p.m., Tuesday, July 14
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| | Witness a stunning view of the cosmos at the Museum of the Rockies' Taylor Planetarium. |
Join us Tuesday evening for food, drinks and wonder at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman. Known for its extensive collection of dinosaur fossils and permanent regional history exhibits, the Museum of the Rockies also thrills visitors with rotating exhibits from around the globe, the Martin Children's Discovery Center, the Living History Farm and the Taylor Planetarium, which features one of the world's most advanced digital projection systems.
Wednesday, July 15 tours: 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Beehive Basin Hike: Resort Clusters and Expanded Economies:
Recreation in some of the most beautiful locations in the Pacific Northwest is treasured by all outdoorsmen. Many of these areas contain resort clusters with their own micro economies. Join Montana Director of Commerce Meg O'Leary on a moderate hike into the Beehive Basin just outside Big Sky to discuss how these clusters have developed and how future operations can benefit local communities.
Whitewater Rafting
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Experience whitewater rafting on one of Montana's most celebrated rivers; the Gallatin. Geyser Whitewater Expeditions will guide you down under the fantastic rock walls of the Gallatin Canyon, plunging through Screaming Left, around House Rock and down the Mad Mile. Rafters of all experience levels can't get enough of this incredible ride. Fun fact: This river is the site of the filming of "A River Runs Through It".
Availability limited.
Cost: $55.00
Open Space Fishing - Conservation:
Experience Montana's blue-ribbon trout fishing first hand. Learn about Montana's vibrant land trust community, how open space protection increases economic development and why the maintaining significant open space and agriculture land is so important to the region.
Availability limited
Cost: $75.00
Yellowstone Tour
Thursday, July 16
Journey through the heart of one of the world's largest volcanic calderas! Showcasing the largest concentration of hydro-thermal features in the world, Yellowstone National Park boasts over 10,000 individual attractions, including colorful hot springs, fumaroles, mud pots and over half of the world's geysers, including the most famous geyser of all - Old Faithful!
Cross the Continental Divide to see the largest alpine lake in the contiguous U.S. then spend some time in Hayden Valley, a favorite spot of wildlife watchers and a summer range for many of Yellowstone's bison. The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone will take your breath away as you complete the Lower Loop Tour with a sense of awe and amazement.
Time: We will leave Big Sky at 8:00 am on Thursday, travel two hours into the Park, tour the park for about 6 hours, and travel back to Big Sky Resort, arriving around 7:00pm.
Cost: $75.00. Registration fee includes transportation from Big Sky Resort to the Park, park passes, and boxed lunches.
See our other exciting pre- and post-summit tours.
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Thank you to our major sponsors for 2015:
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