The time is now to strengthen our relationship and prepare for the
demands of the 21st century economy.
demands of the 21st century economy.
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Alaska Lt. Governor Byron Mallott to Keynote Opening Reception
Other Confirmed Speakers Include: US Senator Lisa Murkowski Commerce Commissioner Chris Hladick US Senator Dan Sullivan Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz Congressman Don Young and Others... Click here for full Agenda REGISTER TODAY - Space is Limited This fall, the Alaska Chamber, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber’s Alaska Business Forum, Tacoma-Pierce Chamber of Commerce and the Washington Department of Commerce will be hosting a select delegation of business and government leaders from Alaska and the Puget Sound region for three days of meetings in Anchorage and Kenai, AK. The intent of this summit is to examine the dynamic economic connections between Alaska and the Puget Sound and shared economic development opportunities shaping the future of this unique and important relationship. Goals of the October trip will include:
Key issues identified during the successful advanced trip last November have shaped the agenda for the more comprehensive summit in October 2016. We will now focus on developing a common agenda for economic diversity and prosperity. Topics include:
According to the recently published Ties That Bind report, our economic relationship in these sectors accounts for more than 113,000 jobs across the region – generating $6.2 billion in earnings. It has been more than a decade since Puget Sound business leaders and elected officials have visited Alaska to reaffirm and build on this shared connection. Thank you for joining us for this important initiative. CLICK HERE for the AGENDA and SPEAKERS |
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Washington Department of Commerce
Washington Maritime Federation Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Tacoma – Pierce Co. Chamber of Commerce Manufacturing Industrial Council Port of Tacoma Port of Seattle Port of Everett Transportation Institute American Waterways Operators Freezer Longline Coalition Groundfish Forum |
Alaska Airlines
TOTE Maritime Lynden, Inc Vigor Industrial Foss Maritime Saltchuk Iquique US Banner Bank US Bank Seattle Children’s Hospital Swedish Hospital |
Alaska Department of Commerce
Alaska Chamber of Commerce Anchorage Chamber Port of Anchorage Alaska Oil and Gas Association Alaska Native Regional Corp. CEO’s Teamsters Resource Development Council At-Sea Processors Association McDowell Group Alaska Miners Association Alaska Cruise Association - CLIA Alaska |
