Conferences in the 1980s
1989 – “Human Resources and Economic Development”
Corvallis, Oregon
Featured Speakers:
- Bob Buchannan
Oregon Dept. of Economic Development
- W. Lee Bawden
Human Resource Policy Center, The Urban Institute
- Senator Mark Hatfield
U.S. Senator, State of Oregon
- R. Scott Fosler
Committee for Economic Development
- Dr. Nathan Rosenberg
Stanford University
- Jerry Godshaw
Wharton Econometric Forecasting Association
1988 – “The Location and Timing of Economic Development”
Boise, Idaho
Featured Speakers:
- Charles Trabandt
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- Chris Caton
Data Resources, Inc.
- Hon. Robert E. Smylie
Former Governor, State of Idaho
- Peter Johnson
Former Administrator, Bonneville Power Administration
- Jack Beebe
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
- Glen Pulver
University of Wisconsin
- Hon. Bob Andrew
Minister of Trade and Investment, Province of Saskatchewan
- Jerry Jordan
First Interstate Bancorp
1987 – “Restructuring the Pacific Northwest Economy”
Seattle, Washington
Featured Speakers:
- Ronald E. Kutscher
Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Glenn Pascall
Columbia Group
- C. Fred Bergsten
Institute for International Economics
- Nancy Rutledge
National Council on Public Works
- Benjamin Chinitz
University of Lowell
- Bruce R. Lippke
Wharton Econometric Forecasting Associates
1986
Missoula, Montana
Featured Speakers:
- George Turman
Lt. Governor, Montana
- Edwin Coleman
U.S. Dept. of Commerce
- Jerry Jordan
First Interstate Bank
1985
Portland, Oregon
Featured Speakers:
- Jack Triplett
Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Christopher Caton
Data Resources, Inc.
- Alan Rowe
Canadian Consul, Seattle
- Lawrence Krause
Bookings Institution
- Verle Johnston
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
1984
Olympia, Washington
Featured Speakers:
- Roger Brinner
Data Resources, Inc.
1983
Bellingham, Washington
Featured Speakers:
- Charles Cicchetti
Madison Consulting Group
- Bruce Yandle
Federal Trade Commission
- John R. Sharpe
Consul General of Canada in Seattle
1981
Boise, Idaho
Featured Speakers:
- Ed Moscovitch
Data Resources, Inc.
- Marion Clawson
Resources for the Future
- Sherwood Fawcett
Battelle Pacific NW Laboratories
- Larry Meyer
Washington University, St. Louis
- John Meyer
Harvard University
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2023 PNREC Program NOW AVAILABLE
PNREC 2023 features four keynote speakers, 17 panel sessions, and the regional economic outlook session.
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Walla Walla regional economy bus tour
Would you like to learn more about the regional economy in Walla Walla? This year, we are pleased to offer an optional regional economy bus tour on May 8. The tour features a catered lunch at Pepper Bridge Winery, a guided tour of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s Chinook Hatchery, and a guided tour of College Cellars of Walla Walla. It is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues and learn more about the region during a beautiful time of the year!
The bus departs from the Marcus Whitman Hotel at 11:00am and returns at 5:30pm.
Secure your seat when registering for the conference. If you’ve already registered, or wish to buy a ticket for a friend, no problem! We have a “bus tour only” option open as well. The cost per person is $125. Participants must be 21 or older.
Register at wwu.eventsair.com/pnrec-23/registration/Site/Register
2023 PNREC Keynote Speakers Announced:
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