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April 2017
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Save Up to $100 if You Register by April 30!
Earlybird registration for the PNWER Annual Summit ends on April 30. Register now to take advantage of the reduced rate. With an annual attendance of more than 550 legislators, business leaders, academics and local government representatives, the PNWER Summit in Portland, Oregon, will produce collaborative solutions to key regional issues ... read more

View the Preliminary Detailed Agenda for the PNWER Summit
The preliminary detailed agenda for this summer's PNWER Annual Summit has just gone live. View the agenda now to see the current speakers, working group session agendas, and exciting events happening during the Summit... click here

Be A Sponsor of PNWER!
Partner with more than 550 policy makers and industry leaders from the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada at the premier event for regional economic development. An investment in PNWER offers....read more

Featured Policy Tour at the PNWER Summit: OTRADI Health and Bioscience Innovations Incubator
Find out more about our featured tour exploring local Portland-based OTRADI, Oregon's first and only bioscience incubator... read more

Governor Brown Welcomes PNWER to Oregon
On behalf of the State of Oregon, welcome to Portland for the Pacific Northwest Economic Region's 27th Annual Summit, taking place July 23rd through the 27th. We are honored and excited to be hosting the 2017 Summit and cannot wait to continue the great work and fruitful discussions happening across the region... read more


New speakers are being added daily!
When: July 23-27
Where: Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, Portland, Oregon

Earlybird registration for the PNWER Annual Summit ends on April 30! Register now to take advantage of the reduced rate! 

With an annual attendance of more than 550 legislators, business leaders, academics and local government representatives, the PNWER Summit in Portland, Oregon will produce collaborative solutions to key regional issues. 

The PNWER Annual Summit addresses challenges to growth, trade and environmental stewardship across 10 jurisdictions in the U.S. Pacific Northwest and Western Canada.
Network with leaders from the Northwest states, provinces and territories and explore the beauty and innovative practices of Oregon on guided policy tours.

Make a lasting impact in your area of focus and drive policy solutions year-round with key leaders in the field by joining one of PNWER's Working Groups.

Email [email protected], call 206-443-7723 or visit pnwer.org to learn more or get involved. 
CSponsorship Opportunities








Last Chance to Receive Visibility at Portland Annual Summit!

Pa rtner with a vast network of policy makers and industry leaders from the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada at the premier event for regional economic development. 

Click here for more information on sponsorship opportunities, or contact Jennifer Grosman at [email protected]
DPolicy Tours at the PNWER Summit in Portland
Featured Tour: OTRADI Health and Bioscience Innovations Incubator
From university-driven basic research, through grant-awarded funding, to proof-of-concept and industry partnerships, the Oregon Translational Research & Development Institute (OTRADI) provides assistance at all stages to help move medical discoveries through the journey to market or commercialization. 

Join fellow Summit attendees in touring Oregon's first and only bioscience-specific incubator on Wednesday, July 26. OTRADI fills the gap between research and commercialization by providing resources and expertise found nowhere else in Oregon.

Participants will have the opportunity to tour the 13,000 sq. foot facility and meet key growth bioscience organizations from the Northwest. The tour will include discussion on key policy objectives the state has put forward to grow this sector. Cost: $10


Join us for a full day tour on Thursday, July 27 to experience the natural beauty of the Columbia River Gorge and visit Bonneville Dam and Insitu. Get an insider's look at the role of Bonneville Dam in meeting the region's energy demands. Tour Insitu, a pioneer in the design, development, production, and operation of high-performance, cost-effective unmanned aircraft systems.This tour has strict security requirements and requires advance registration. There are no exceptions so please be sure to sign up early if you would like to attend. Lunch will be included. Cost: $25

Explore energy efficiency and sustainability in Oregon's Willamette Valley on Sunday, July 23 from 1pm - 6pm. This tour will visit green office campuses as well as a leading Oregon winery incorporating sustainability. A wine tasting will be included on the tour. Cost: $25

On Wednesday, July 26, get some fresh air and experience Portland by foot during the Sustainable and Resilient Portland Walking tour. This tour will visit cutting-edge buildings incorporating the latest building materials, seismic upgrades, and energy efficient techniques. Cost: $10

Sign up for policy tours when you 
register. If you've already registered, you can still go back and edit your registration. Register early as each tour has a limited number of available slots.
See the current list of policy tours hereMore tours highlighting Oregon industries will be added over the next month. 
Partner Events
14th Annual Energy Conference
When: June 7-8, 2017
Where: Skamania Lodge, Stevenson, WA

Attend the 14th Annual Energy Conference hosted by the Northwest Gas Association, Northwest Industrial Gas Users, and Industrial Customers of Northwest Utilities, at Skamania Lodge located in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge.
Presentations cover a wide range of topics related to the pressing energy issues of the region. Networking activities are available. 

For more information and to register, click here
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fABOUT 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
PNWER's 19 working groups develop yearly action items at our Summits to continually advance policy initiatives with public and private stakeholders. 

Learn more at PNWER.org
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