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How Transportation Will Shape Our Economy For a Generation

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

7:00 am-9:30 am

Vancouver Hilton Convention Center
301 W. Sixth St.

How Transportation Will Shape Our Economy For a Generation

The Columbian’s 37th Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast, presented by Riverview Bank, is the premier regional forecast for Southwest Washington business and civic leaders. The 2023 Breakfast will offer an enhanced opportunity for networking with peers and decision makers prior to an engaging interactive discussion with industry leaders.

This year’s theme is the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project and its significant impact on the local and regional economy. William Seekamp, our Transportation Reporter will lead a panel discussion with local and regional leaders who will share how this bridge will shape our future. Washington State Economist, Scott Bailey, will provide a 6 month review and 6 month forecast of our labor outlook followed by a special keynote address from a nationally renowned expert in infrustructure and its impact on local economies.

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Riverview Bank

Keynote Speaker

Lynn Peterson: Nationally recognized transportation expert and author of Roadways for People: Rethinking Transportation Planning and Engineering.

Lynn Peterson

Nationally recognized transportation expert and author of Roadways for People: Rethinking Transportation Planning and Engineering.

Lynn Peterson will share how her career has led her on a journey from building projects to building communities that work for everyone.

Panelist

Greg Johnson: Panelist, Regional Economist at Washington State Employment Security Department

Greg Johnson

Panelist, Regional Economist at Washington State Employment Security Department

Eric Holmes: City Manager, City of Vancouver

Eric Holmes

City Manager, City of Vancouver

John Rudi: President, Thompson Metal Fab

John Rudi

President, Thompson Metal Fab

Mike Bomar: Director of Economic Development for Port of Vancouver

Mike Bomar

Director of Economic Development for Port of Vancouver

Sheri Call: President/CEO, Washington Trucking Associations

Sheri Call

President/CEO, Washington Trucking Associations

Regional Economic Outlook

Scott Bailey: Panelist, Regional Economist at Washington State Employment Security Department

Scott Bailey

Panelist, Regional Economist at Washington State Employment Security Department

Host and Moderator

Will Campbell: Editor, The Columbian

Will Campbell

Editor, The Columbian

Sponsored By

Biggs
WSP
TMG
PeaceHealth
MacKaySposito

Additional Support By

GreaterVancouverChamber
ICC
CREDC