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Many of the states and provinces are each others’ largest trading partners. PNWER’s Economic Development Working Group collaborates with member states, provinces and territories to determine the best practices for economic development and inter-jurisdictional trade, as well as international trade between the region and international trading partners.

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Action Items & Findings
2019 Action Items
Look for solutions for First Nations financing, examining possible solutions / best practices for enabling easier finance opportunities for Indigenous communities and businesses
Continue to invite Indigenous speakers from both sides of the border to participate at PWNER. Engage with national and international groups to discuss economic development. Potentially invite banking organizations to address financing opportunities.
Promote the World Indigenous Business Forum in October in Vancouver, BC. ​
2019 Findings
​International standards on Indigenous people should be compiled and shared with PNWER membership in the region. ​
Archive
Summer 2018
Action Items
Proceedings
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Summer 2017
Agenda
2017 Action Items
Continue to utilize PNWER as a forum for the sharing of Best Practices from economic development organizations from around the region, states, and provinces. Hold a roundtable of economic development directors at 2018 Summit. ​
Develop a panel of legislators at future PNWER meeting on breaking down political barriers to economic growth ​
Develop a list/resource hub to display on PNWER website sharing financing and lending opportunities for small businesses and rural communities ​
Expand on the topic of financing, funding mechanisms, and access to capital in the PNWER region. Include crowd sourcing (internet fundraising), VCs, angel investors, and community development corporations in future meetings 
​Collaborate with Workforce Development working group to identify potential subject matter experts for Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center (OMIC) and Scappoose region. 
Summer 2015
Action Items
Proceedings
Agenda 
Presentations

Summer 2014
Trade & Economic Development Proceedings
Trade & Economic Development Action Items

Documents
2012 Trade and Economic Development Action Items
2011 Trade and Economic Development Action Items
Presentations
News
New Commerce Report Illustrates Economic Benefits for U.S. Firms Doing Business with Trans-Pacific Countries​
​See how the TPP impacts your state - US Department of Commerce
Agenda
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Leadership
Gynii Gilliam
President
​Coeur d"Alene Area Economic Development
Co-chair
Richard Gotfried
MLA, Calgary-Fish Creek
Alberta Legislature
Co-chair

PNWER Staff
Nate Weigel
Program Coordinator, PNWER​
nate.weigel@pnwer.org
p: 206-443-7723
f: 206-443-7703
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