PNWER is proud of our exciting and successful virtual 2020 Economic Leadership Forum from November 16-20!
We want to thank everyone who participated and encourage everyone to watch and share recordings of any of the sessions that you may have missed! Find links for the recordings below.
Thank you also to Greater Victoria's South Island Prosperity Partnership for co-hosting our sessions during their Rising Economy Week 2020!
Lastly, thank you to all of our dedicated PNWER sponsors for supporting this event and for your continued support of our efforts toward regional economic recovery.
Thank you also to Greater Victoria's South Island Prosperity Partnership for co-hosting our sessions during their Rising Economy Week 2020!
Lastly, thank you to all of our dedicated PNWER sponsors for supporting this event and for your continued support of our efforts toward regional economic recovery.
Please click on the drop-down menu below to view recordings and see descriptions and speakers for our sessions.
Monday, November 16 | 10am-11am PT
Cascadia's Next Economy: The Future of Sustainable Mega-Regions
Cascadia's Next Economy: The Future of Sustainable Mega-Regions
As population growth, trade patterns and economic and cultural links strengthen between cities in the Pacific Northwest, there is a growing recognition of the importance of the Cascadia megaregion on the world stage. Our panel explores the rise of mega-regions and the challenges and opportunities for people living on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border.
Speakers:
Speakers:
- Christine Gregoire, CEO, Challenge Seattle, and former WA State Governor
- Dr. Gerri Sinclair, Innovation Commissioner, Government of BC
- Emilie De Rosenroll, CEO, SIPP
- Greg D'Avignon, President and CEO, Business Council of British Columbia
- Minh Le, Market Manager, Silicon Valley Bank
Tuesday, November 17 | 10am-11am PT
Ambassador Roundtable Listening Session with Canada's Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman and U.S. Acting Ambassador to Canada, Chargé D'Affaires Katherine Brucker
Ambassador Roundtable Listening Session with Canada's Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman and U.S. Acting Ambassador to Canada, Chargé D'Affaires Katherine Brucker
*Please note this session was under Chatham House Rule.
Public and private stakeholders will make comments during a moderated listening session with Ambassador Kirsten Hillman and U.S. Acting Ambassador, Chargé d'Affaires Katherine Brucker. This session will feature discussion on topics related to border issues, supply chains, trade, USMCA/CUSMA implementation and bilateral collaboration during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public and private stakeholders will make comments during a moderated listening session with Ambassador Kirsten Hillman and U.S. Acting Ambassador, Chargé d'Affaires Katherine Brucker. This session will feature discussion on topics related to border issues, supply chains, trade, USMCA/CUSMA implementation and bilateral collaboration during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Supported by the Canadian Consulate in Seattle
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Tuesday, November 17 | 2:30pm-4pm PT
The Impact of the U.S. Election on the Canada-U.S. Relationship w/ Christopher Sands, Director of the Wilson Center's Canada Institute
The Impact of the U.S. Election on the Canada-U.S. Relationship w/ Christopher Sands, Director of the Wilson Center's Canada Institute
The past four years have been a challenging time for the Canada-U.S. relationship, with the recent border closures further impacting our strong economic and cultural ties. Hear from leading Canada-U.S. expert Christopher Sands, Director of the Canada Institute with the Woodrow Wilson Center, on how the outcome of the U.S. election on November 3 will impact the Canada-U.S. relationship. Dr. Sands will explore how the results of the election could affect the future of bi-lateral cooperation, policy priorities, and trade.
Wednesday, November 18 | 10am-11am PT
Health, Safety, and Innovation for Smart Borders
Health, Safety, and Innovation for Smart Borders
This session will feature the ‘Future Borders Coalition’ and efforts to apply technology to increase health safety, efficiency, and security of the Canada–U.S. Border on land, sea, and air. Experts will discuss the cutting edge pilots being done at YVR, SeaTac, and other airports, as well as the latest on cruise ship health safety protocols, and supply chain resilience. The session will focus on how COVID has impacted international travel and trade, and what is being done to re-think all travel processes for ensuring the safety of the traveling public, and working to promote public confidence to ease restrictions on the Canada – U.S. border.
Speakers:
Speakers:
- Gerry Bruno, Vice President, Federal Government Affairs, Vancouver Airport Authority
- Solomon Wong, President & CEO, Intervistas
- Laurie Trautman, Director, Border Policy Research Institute
Wednesday, November 18 | 2:30pm-4:00pm PT
The Future of Flight: A Post-COVID Reimagining of Sustainable Air Travel
The Future of Flight: A Post-COVID Reimagining of Sustainable Air Travel
Airlines and airports have struggled immensely during the COVID-19 pandemic as passengers stayed home and air travel slowed. Essential air service airports and small regional airlines across the rural U.S. and Canada have cut staff, flights, and are facing enormous economic shortfalls. With major infrastructure funding soon to be available in Canada and the U.S., how can electrification of regional airports and small airfleets for passengers and cargo boost the industry and save this vital industry? Between low-cost, green energy fuels and cutting edge electric technology, the Pacific Northwest has the talent and expertise to lead the world in electric aviation. Hear from policy experts, airline CEOs, and electric plane manufacturers on the role that decarbonization can play in saving and reviving small airports across the region, maintaining vital links between communities. Resources from the session can be found here.
Speakers:
Co-moderated by:
Speakers:
- Roei Ganzarski, CEO, MagniX
- Greg McDougall, Founder & CEO, Harbour Air
- Joe Sparling, President, Air North
- JR Hammond, Executive Director, Canadian Advanced Air Mobility Consortium
- Adrienne Lindgren, Urban Air Mobility Division, Hyundai
Co-moderated by:
- Representative Vandana Slatter, Washington State Legislature
- Yolanka Wuff, Co-Executive Director, Community Air Mobility Initiative (CAMI)
- Bruce Agnew, Director, Cascadia Center, and ACES NW Network
Thursday, November 19 | 10am-11am PT
The Zoom Boom: The Future of Where We Live and How We Work
The Zoom Boom: The Future of Where We Live and How We Work
With the rise of virtual platforms like Zoom, many knowledge workers are flocking to new frontiers known as “Zoom Towns,” where they can live more inexpensively and achieve a work/life balance which many never dreamed of achieving. Our panel explores how this workforce migration is changing both the cities they are leaving — and the towns they are choosing on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border.
Speakers:
Speakers:
- Representative Mary Dye, Washington State Legislature
- Luke Mari, Principal, Development Leader, Aryze Development
- Nirav Desai, CEO, Moonbeam, PNWER Innovation Co-Chair
- Rory Capern, Founder, Rory Capern Advisory Services, formerly of The Weather Network, Twitter Canada, Google, Microsoft
Friday, November 20 | 10am-11am PT
Restarting Tourism: A Roadmap to Rebuilding a Safe, Resilient, and Sustainable Visitor Economy
Restarting Tourism: A Roadmap to Rebuilding a Safe, Resilient, and Sustainable Visitor Economy
Tourism is a key economic driver for the PNWER region, averaging $71.4 billion per year in visitor spending. The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly disrupted this vital industry and highlighted the value of cross-border travel and tourism to our local jurisdictions and to the region as a whole. A bi-national panel of tourism professionals will identify the impact of COVID-19 on the region’s tourism industry and discuss a roadmap to recovery for the Pacific Northwest. Panelists will address what needs to be done now to support this crucial sustainable and green industry, encourage public confidence in the safety of tourism and travel, and build resilience for the future of tourism in the PNW.
Speakers:
Speakers:
- Peter Armstrong, Founder & CEO, Rocky Mountaineer
- Sarah Leonard, President & CEO, Alaska Travel Industry Association
- Paul Nursey, CEO, Destination Greater Victoria
- Sen. Michelle Stennett, Idaho State Legislature
While PNWER had been planning to hold our 2020 Economic Leadership Forum in Victoria, BC this winter--like many others--those plans were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We are excited instead to be hosting the 2020 Economic Leadership Forum virtually with Greater Victoria's South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP) as part of their Rising Economy Week.
The South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP) is an alliance of over 60 public and private-sector partners in Greater Victoria, including 11 local governments, nine First Nations, three post-secondary institutions, nine industry associations and nonprofits, and more than 30 major employers. SIPP works to bolster our region’s economic and social prosperity. This will happen by catalyzing the creation of high-quality, household-sustaining jobs, so that more families can afford to live, work and build a life here. Visit southislandprosperity.ca for more information on SIPP. MEDIA
U.S.-Canada border closure likely to be 'with us for a while' -Tom Banse, KUOW--November 17, 2020
As border uncertainty grows, Canada’s U.S. ambassador urges patience -Seattle Times--November 20, 2020 Migration to booming 'Zoom towns' in Pacific Northwest sends home prices into overdrive- Tom Banse, NW News Network--December 3, 2020 |
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Thank you to all our PNWER Sponsors!
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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.