Regional Economic Forecast and Innovation Expo

November 20, 2014 – The Thurston Economic Development Council is pleased to announce the 2014 Regional Economic Forecast and Innovation Expo, This event is brought to you by the Thurston Economic Development Council, Lewis Economic Development Council, Pacific County Economic Development Council, Economic Development Council of Mason County, and Greater Grays Harbor, Inc.

Presented by TwinStar Credit Union, the conference draws approximately 350 – 400 decision makers and community leaders from all sectors of business and industry in our region. Dr. Bill Conerly, Conerly Consulting LLC, who will provide the keynote address. Jeff Rounce, Publisher and CEO of Business Examiner will roll out the 2014 Economic Vitality Index, with economic trend updates from Thurston, Pacific, Mason, Lewis, and Grays Harbor Counties.

Several high-quality breakout sessions have been scheduled for the day, including:

• Wages and Economy: A Family-Feud style interactive session
• Leadership – with guest speaker Jim Sorensen
• Entrepreneurship in action – real practitioners of entrepreneurial development
• Multigenerational workforce dynamics – addresses the challenges and opportunities of a broad, multigenerational workforce

To register for the 2014 Regional Economic Forecast and Innovation Expo, or to become a sponsor or exhibitor at the event, please visit http://www.regionalinnovationexpo.com  .