2022 Economic Summit

by | Sep 14, 2022 | Area Economics, Events

WE ARE BACK! JOIN US OCT. 3 FOR OUR ECONOMIC SUMMIT!

REGISTRATION IS EASY ON OUR WEBSITE HERE. We are ecstatic to be back after three years. This year’s theme is “Creating our path forward” and this year is significant on many levels, from understanding the current economic landscape to coming together and reconnecting.

2022 DETAILS:

  • LOCATION: Shore Lodge Pavilion, McCall
  • DATE: October3rd, 2022 from 10:00am MST to 4:30pm MST with concluding cocktail hour
  • GOALS FOR THE DAY:
    • Obtain bigger picture context of the current economic challenges we face nationally, regionally, locally
    • Empower our local businesses to make decisions that are best for them
    • Leave with some positivity, hope, and optimism for our future

    AGENDA & GUEST SPEAKERS:

  • 9:30-10am: Check-In & Networking
  • 10-10:10am: Welcome
  • 10:10-11am: Presentation of the newly adopted McCall Area Local Housing Action Plan + Highlight of Regional Housing Projects Currently Underway
  • 11-Noon: “Cybersecurity – How to Protect You and Your Business” by Frank Johnson, SecuLore Solutions LLC
  • Noon-1pm: Lunch with Live Music and Networking
  • 1-1:40pm: “Understanding the Current Market to Better Your Business” Keynote speaker, Dr. Kent Neupert (Boise State University)
  • 1:40-2:40pm: “Local Small Business Panel – From Challenges to Successes,” featuring longtime regional businesses and new businesses, moderated by Melissa Hamilton (University of Idaho Extension)
  • 2:40 – 3:30pm: “The Arts & Economics” by Randy Cohen, Vice President of Research for Americans for the Arts
  • 3:30-4:15pm: “Who is Our Current Customer & Visitor” presented by Matt Borud, Department of Commerce and Idaho Tourism
  • 4:15-4:30pm: Introduction to the WCMEDC Strategic Plan and Concluding Thoughts
  • 4:30-6pm: Cocktails and Networking