Beyond our in-person events, PNWER regularly hosts webinars on a wide variety of topics, and regularly hosts the COVID-19 Recovery Series. You can learn more about PNWER's upcoming webinars below!
A full list of past PNWER and PNWER Partner Webinars here. Information and presentations from PNWER COVID-19 Recovery calls can be found here.
Upcoming Webinars
Rehabilitated: RRIF Express
Monday, September 12, 2022 | 10:00 - 11:30 am Pacific
Register Here!
Since its establishment in 1998, the U.S. DOT’s Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) program has issued 40 loans worth approximately $7 billion to support intermodal and rail improvements across the United States. While this is significant, this is a fraction of the $35 billion authorized for the program, and for a variety of reasons, RRIF has not been used to its full potential.
Under new leadership at U.S. DOT's Build America Bureau, the RRIF program has been updated in several key ways, including through the development of RRIF Express for short line and regional railroads. RRIF Express incentives include no-cost credit risk premiums, expedited processing, up to 35-year terms, and allowing loans up to $150 million to be eligible for rail structure rehabilitation and improvements, rolling stock acquisition, planning, and design.
This webinar will be an honest conversation about the changes made to the RRIF program, the kinds of projects that are now eligible, and a discussion of what current RRIF recipients think of the program!
Agenda
Monday, September 12, 2022 | 10:00 - 11:30 am Pacific
Register Here!
Since its establishment in 1998, the U.S. DOT’s Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) program has issued 40 loans worth approximately $7 billion to support intermodal and rail improvements across the United States. While this is significant, this is a fraction of the $35 billion authorized for the program, and for a variety of reasons, RRIF has not been used to its full potential.
Under new leadership at U.S. DOT's Build America Bureau, the RRIF program has been updated in several key ways, including through the development of RRIF Express for short line and regional railroads. RRIF Express incentives include no-cost credit risk premiums, expedited processing, up to 35-year terms, and allowing loans up to $150 million to be eligible for rail structure rehabilitation and improvements, rolling stock acquisition, planning, and design.
This webinar will be an honest conversation about the changes made to the RRIF program, the kinds of projects that are now eligible, and a discussion of what current RRIF recipients think of the program!
Agenda
- Welcome & PNWER RIA Overview
- Andrew Johnsen, CEO | Columbia Strategic Consulting Group
- Bruce Agnew, Director | PNWER RIA
- RRIF & RRIF Express - Build America Bureau
- Will Resch, Project Development Lead, RRIF | US DOT Build America Bureau
- Process improvements and streamlining
- Program highlights and goals
- RRIF vs. RRIF Express Explained
- Will Resch, Project Development Lead, RRIF | US DOT Build America Bureau
- RRIF Recipient Testimonials
- Moderated by: Daryl Ness, Senior Analyst, Rail Issues | Columbia Strategic Consulting Group
- Eric Russell, Chief Financial Officer | Port of Everett
- Best Practices & Lessons Learned from a non-traditional RRIF recipient
- Tara Ashmore, Director of Corporate Finance, Treasury | Amtrak
- Best Practices & Lessons Learned from the largest RRIF recipient
- Q&A - Open Discussion with Speakers
- Closing Remarks
COVID-19 Recovery Series
PNWER hosts the COVID-19 Recovery series webinar every third Wednesday of the month. Register here!
Upcoming dates include:
You can find the call-in information for the COVID Recovery Series on the PNWER Events Page!
If you have any suggestions for topics or speakers, please contact Betz Mayer at Betz.Mayer@pnwer.org.
PNWER hosts the COVID-19 Recovery series webinar every third Wednesday of the month. Register here!
Upcoming dates include:
- September 21 | 11 am PST | Add to Calendar
- Waste Water & Disease Monitoring
- October 19 | 11 am PST | Add to Calendar
- Utilities Response to the Pandemic
- November 16 | 11 am PST | Add to Calendar
- Period of Acceptance: Life with COVID-19
- December 14 | 11 am PST | Add to Calendar
- The Pandemic Resilience Roadmap
You can find the call-in information for the COVID Recovery Series on the PNWER Events Page!
If you have any suggestions for topics or speakers, please contact Betz Mayer at Betz.Mayer@pnwer.org.
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
Sponsorship information available here
Thank you to our Partners!
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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.