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PNWER's Annual Economic Leadership Forum 
November 16-19 in Boise, Idaho

The Pacific NorthWest Economic Region had a successful Economic Leadership Forum in Boise, Idaho Nov. 16-19. Presentations and action items are available. . 

The meeting in Boise advanced PNWER working group action items identified at our 2016 Summit. Lead delegates from our member jurisdictions helped clarify the organization's priorities for the upcoming year, and substantial media coverage went a long way to bring attention to the work being done to prevent a regional mussel infestation. 

Idaho Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter welcomes PNWER Delegates to Boise
Meeting Location
The Wednesday evening dinner will be located in the Grove Hotel 2nd Floor, Aspen/Cedar Room. Registration will be located in the Grove Hotel Lobby. All other events starting on Thursday, will be located in the Boise Centre East 4th Floor. 
Grove Hotel: 
245 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702
Boise Centre East: 
850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702
The Boise Host Committee invites PNWER delegates to the 2016 Economic Leadership Forum 

Boise Host Committee:

Sen. Chuck Winder
Rep. Rick Youngblood
Sen. Bert Brackett
Rep. Robert Anderst 
Rep. John Rusche
Rep. Marc Gibbs
Rep. Don Johnson
Rep. Matt Erpelding
Rep. Elaine Smith 
Sen. Lee Heider
Rep. Sage Dixon 
Patrick Kole, Idaho Potato Commission
Brian Oakey, Idaho State Department of Agriculture
Mollie McCarty, Idaho Department of Transportation
Lori Hausegger Boise State University
Gynii Gilliam, Relocate to Idaho 
Carmen Achabal, Idaho Department of Commerce
Lisa Edens, Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau 
Gloria Totoricaguena, Idaho Policy 
Clark Krause, Boise Valley Economic Partnership
Capitol building photo by Colleen Benelli, other photos courtesy of Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau
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