COVID-19 Updates
The COVID-19 crisis has presented unparalleled challenges to communities across the Pacific Northwest region. As an organization representing states, provinces & territories, PNWER's top priority is to foster safe and mutually-beneficial collaboration across our 10 jurisdictions in the U.S. and Canada.
After careful deliberation with our PNWER Officers, Executive Committee, Montana Host Committee, and legislative members, the 30th Annual Summit will now be held in Big Sky, Montana, August 15-19, 2021.
PNWER will instead be hosting a series of virtual sessions examining a sector-by-sector approach to safe recovery in each of our working group focus areas. These virtual sessions will be happening over the course of the next six months and will enable us to reach additional legislators who were not able to travel to the Summits in the past.
Given the current public health crisis and corresponding economic challenges, our mission is more important than ever. As we navigate these challenges, PNWER is focused on the safe recovery of our regional economy and sharing the best practices between the essential services and non-essential service sectors as each jurisdiction begins their phased re-opening of the economy. The role of PNWER networks and the strength of our bi-national relationships can play a key role in economic recovery around the region.
While the decision was a difficult one, the most important consideration was the safety and well-being of our government and business leaders, our academic and non-profit partners, and stakeholders throughout the region. We remain committed to our mission of promoting regional collaboration, serving as a conduit to exchange information and sharing best practices. We will work to continue to provide opportunities to collaborate and share important information over the coming months.
PNWER is fully committed to providing services and resources to our legislative and business leadership throughout this pandemic. We have put together a catalogue of COVID-19 resources for you that we encourage you to check out. We also ask for your input, suggestions, and ideas on how PNWER can serve you and your communities during this time of change and upheaval.
Sincerely,
Senator Mike Cuffe Matt Morrison
PNWER President 2019-2020 Chief Executive Officer
Montana State Legislature PNWER
After careful deliberation with our PNWER Officers, Executive Committee, Montana Host Committee, and legislative members, the 30th Annual Summit will now be held in Big Sky, Montana, August 15-19, 2021.
PNWER will instead be hosting a series of virtual sessions examining a sector-by-sector approach to safe recovery in each of our working group focus areas. These virtual sessions will be happening over the course of the next six months and will enable us to reach additional legislators who were not able to travel to the Summits in the past.
Given the current public health crisis and corresponding economic challenges, our mission is more important than ever. As we navigate these challenges, PNWER is focused on the safe recovery of our regional economy and sharing the best practices between the essential services and non-essential service sectors as each jurisdiction begins their phased re-opening of the economy. The role of PNWER networks and the strength of our bi-national relationships can play a key role in economic recovery around the region.
While the decision was a difficult one, the most important consideration was the safety and well-being of our government and business leaders, our academic and non-profit partners, and stakeholders throughout the region. We remain committed to our mission of promoting regional collaboration, serving as a conduit to exchange information and sharing best practices. We will work to continue to provide opportunities to collaborate and share important information over the coming months.
PNWER is fully committed to providing services and resources to our legislative and business leadership throughout this pandemic. We have put together a catalogue of COVID-19 resources for you that we encourage you to check out. We also ask for your input, suggestions, and ideas on how PNWER can serve you and your communities during this time of change and upheaval.
Sincerely,
Senator Mike Cuffe Matt Morrison
PNWER President 2019-2020 Chief Executive Officer
Montana State Legislature PNWER
Join PNWER in Big Sky, Montana for our 30th Annual Summit, August 15-19, 2021
The PNWER Annual Summit is the leading forum where people in the policy world and the business world come together to figure out solutions to regional challenges. Over 500 regional legislators, business leaders, and key decision makers will come together in Big Sky, Montana on August 15-19, 2021 to explore shared challenges in the region, discuss best practices, strengthen regional relationships, and develop action plans for addressing these challenges in the future.
PNWER is recognized as the model for regional and bi-national cooperation, providing a platform for collaboration among public, private, academic, and non-profit stakeholders to work together as a region in pursuit of common goals.
PNWER is recognized as the model for regional and bi-national cooperation, providing a platform for collaboration among public, private, academic, and non-profit stakeholders to work together as a region in pursuit of common goals.
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For more information on what to expect at an Annual PNWER Summit, visit our 2018 Annual Summit homepage.
Here in the Pacific Northwest we are stronger by working closely together, and our relationships are intact because of the ongoing partnerships in every major sector of the economy, and in state, provincial, territorial, and tribal governments.
- Senator Arnie Roblan, OR
PNWER Past President 2017 - 2018
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Code of Conduct
It is the policy of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) that all participants, including attendees, staff, volunteers, and all other stakeholders at PNWER meetings will conduct themselves in a professional manner that is welcoming to all participants and free from any form of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. To make it possible for true collaboration, creativity, innovation, and idea exchange to thrive we are committed to facilitating a welcoming, respectful, and professional community for all.
Participants will avoid any inappropriate actions or statements based on individual characteristics such as age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, nationality, political affiliation, ability status, educational background, or any other characteristic protected by law. Disruptive or harassing behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. Harassment includes but is not limited to inappropriate or intimidating behavior and language, unwelcome jokes or comments, and unwanted touching or attention.
Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. PNWER reserves the right to refuse entry to or remove any party from the event at any time. Sanctions may range from verbal warning, to ejection from the meeting without refund, to notifying appropriate authorities. If you witness or are subjected to inappropriate behavior or have any other concerns, notify a PNWER staff member as soon as possible.
It is the policy of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) that all participants, including attendees, staff, volunteers, and all other stakeholders at PNWER meetings will conduct themselves in a professional manner that is welcoming to all participants and free from any form of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. To make it possible for true collaboration, creativity, innovation, and idea exchange to thrive we are committed to facilitating a welcoming, respectful, and professional community for all.
Participants will avoid any inappropriate actions or statements based on individual characteristics such as age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, nationality, political affiliation, ability status, educational background, or any other characteristic protected by law. Disruptive or harassing behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. Harassment includes but is not limited to inappropriate or intimidating behavior and language, unwelcome jokes or comments, and unwanted touching or attention.
Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. PNWER reserves the right to refuse entry to or remove any party from the event at any time. Sanctions may range from verbal warning, to ejection from the meeting without refund, to notifying appropriate authorities. If you witness or are subjected to inappropriate behavior or have any other concerns, notify a PNWER staff member as soon as possible.