Join PNWER online for a series of webinars exploring the future of economic recovery in a post-COVID-19 world
Upcoming WebinarsCutting the Red Tape: State and Federal Permitting Reform Wednesday, July 15 | 10 am - 11 am PDT Lessons for Leadership: The Ever-Changing Role of the CISO & the Future of Cybersecurity Thursday, July 16 | 11 am - 12 pm PDT Decarbonization, Resilience, and the Future of the Western Power Grid Monday, July 20 | 12 pm - 1:30 pm PDT Food for the Future: The Long-Term Implications of COVID-19 on Food Supply Thursday, July 23 | 1 pm - 2 pm PDT Construction & COVID: BC's Model for Collaboration and Continuity Tuesday, July 28 | 10 - 11:30 am PDT Securing the Virtual Workforce: Cyber Best Practices from the COVID-19 Pandemic TBD The Connected Worker: Working from the Home Office TBD |
Past WebinarsCOVID-19 & Invasive Species Watch the webinar here Road & Rail: Safety in Separation Watch the webinar here Presentation Slides here Guest Webinar: Pathways to Canada/US Border Recovery The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILTNA) Speaker: Gerry Bruno, Future Borders Coalition and Vancouver Airport Authority Watch the webinar and view presentation slides here Innovating our way out of a Crisis: The Four Phases of Response Watch the webinar here Public Health and the Response to the Pandemic Speaker: Eric Holdeman, Director of PNWER's Center for Regional Disaster Resilience Watch the interview here |
Webinar Registration and Descriptions
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Cutting the Red Tape: State and Federal Permitting Reform
Wednesday, July 15 | 10 am - 11:30 am PDT The permitting process, while an essential part of infrastructure development, can be complex, expensive, redundant, and difficult to navigate. The 2014 FAST Act sought to address these issues through the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (FPISC), which seeks to “oversee the cross-agency federal environmental review and authorization process” without changing the substance of environmental laws. FPISC includes members from 13 federal agencies, the Council of Environmental Quality, and the Office of Management and Budget, which work together to hold projects accountable to permitting timelines through an online dashboard and other 21st century tools. Join PNWER and FPISC Executive Director Alex Herrgott to explore the successes and shortcomings of the FPISC model, and how a state-level permit improvement steering council could benefit local infrastructure projects. Speakers:
Legislative Panel
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Lessons for Leadership: The Ever-Changing Role of the CISO & the Future of Cybersecurity
Thursday, July 16 | 11 am - 12 pm PDT Join us on July 16 for a virtual panel discussion with regional leaders on "The Ever-Changing Role of the CISO and the Future of Cybersecurity". The role of Chief Information Security Officer is ever changing, as the position itself evolves and organizations understand the importance of organization-wide IT security strategies. We will host a panel of expert CISOs from the public and private sector to discuss the changing role of the position and the future of our organizations and virtual world. What have we learned and where are we headed? What has been the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on how organizations are assessing cyber risks, security, and workforce challenges? How is the role of CISO evolving? What does leadership need to know about communicating and positioning organizations to succeed? How do we create more resilient organizations, manage risk, and foster a culture of cyber resilience? Speakers:
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Decarbonization, Resilience, and the Future of the Western Power Grid
Monday, July 20 | 12 pm - 1:30 pm PDT
Join us for an dialogue with regional utility CEOs on the market demand and move towards decarbonization, the future of our energy infrastructure, and the need for energy resilience.
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Monday, July 20 | 12 pm - 1:30 pm PDT
Join us for an dialogue with regional utility CEOs on the market demand and move towards decarbonization, the future of our energy infrastructure, and the need for energy resilience.
- How will the western region address the rapidly changing energy landscape (i.e. 1,000MWs reduction in the region’s power resources due to the closing on fossil fuel power plants, etc.)
- How can the region work together to develop viable solutions?
- How do you see the need for large-scale energy storage?
- What is the future of stored renewable hydrogen to support the region’s power to gas opportunity?
Speakers:
- Moderator: Bob Rowe, President and CEO, NorthWestern Energy
- Paul Browning, President and CEO, Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Americas, Inc.
- Lisa Grow, President and CEO, IDACORP, Inc. and Idaho Power
- Maria Pope, President and CEO, Portland General Electric
- Jason Thackston, Senior VP, Avista
- David Bennett, Director of Communications, FortisBC
Food for the Future: The Long-Term Implications of COVID-19 on Food Supply
Thursday, July 23 | 1 pm - 2 pm PDT
Over the past few months we have witnessed many unforeseen impacts of COVID19 on food production, processing and supply chains. Many of these short term impacts will continue to have cascading effects across our agriculture sectors for many months and years to come.
Moderated by Patrick Kole, Idaho Potato Commission
Speakers include:
Thursday, July 23 | 1 pm - 2 pm PDT
Over the past few months we have witnessed many unforeseen impacts of COVID19 on food production, processing and supply chains. Many of these short term impacts will continue to have cascading effects across our agriculture sectors for many months and years to come.
- What are the long term implications of COVID19 on our food supply?
- What steps are being taken to ensure we have high levels of food safety during the crisis and beyond?
- How will COVID19 impact trade and exports?
- What are success stories and best practices that have taken place in your jurisdiction?
Moderated by Patrick Kole, Idaho Potato Commission
Speakers include:
- Hon. David Marit, Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture
- Dr. Tahnee Szymanski, Assistant State Veterinarian, Montana
- Ryder Lee, CEO, Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association
- Representative Mary Dye, Washington State Legislature
Construction & COVID: BC's Model for Collaboration and Continuity
Tuesday, July 28 | 10 - 11:30 am PDT
While the rest of the world was shut down, construction workers in British Columbia were able to stay on the job with few COVID cases and no related hospitalizations. Join PNWER for a webinar exploring how close coordination between WorkSafeBC and the BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) resulted in clear, effective guidelines for construction work continuity during this pandemic. This webinar will explore how the public and private sector can work together to guarantee the safety of their workers, effective timelines for collaboration, and the best practices that can be carried forward as we move towards a possible second wave of COVID-19 in the fall.
Tuesday, July 28 | 10 - 11:30 am PDT
While the rest of the world was shut down, construction workers in British Columbia were able to stay on the job with few COVID cases and no related hospitalizations. Join PNWER for a webinar exploring how close coordination between WorkSafeBC and the BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) resulted in clear, effective guidelines for construction work continuity during this pandemic. This webinar will explore how the public and private sector can work together to guarantee the safety of their workers, effective timelines for collaboration, and the best practices that can be carried forward as we move towards a possible second wave of COVID-19 in the fall.
Securing the Virtual Workforce: Cyber Best Practices from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Date TBD
The onset of COVID-19 has changed the very fabric of the workforce, with many employees now working almost entirely from home. There is a need for comprehensive operational security education. What are cybersecurity best practices from case studies that can be applied during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Date TBD
The onset of COVID-19 has changed the very fabric of the workforce, with many employees now working almost entirely from home. There is a need for comprehensive operational security education. What are cybersecurity best practices from case studies that can be applied during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The Connected Worker: Working from the Home Office
Date TBD
Today’s workforce is more connected than ever before. While this presents many opportunities, it also allows for greater vulnerabilities. Many businesses are utilizing a larger online presence for the first time. Cyber criminals are taking advantage of this with ever evolving attacks. Hear about the latest threats and updates on online fraud and available resources. How do you set up a VPN? What are businesses doing to communicate IT concerns to employees? What are basic hygiene efforts that businesses can take to protect themselves?
Date TBD
Today’s workforce is more connected than ever before. While this presents many opportunities, it also allows for greater vulnerabilities. Many businesses are utilizing a larger online presence for the first time. Cyber criminals are taking advantage of this with ever evolving attacks. Hear about the latest threats and updates on online fraud and available resources. How do you set up a VPN? What are businesses doing to communicate IT concerns to employees? What are basic hygiene efforts that businesses can take to protect themselves?
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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.