Economic Summit
2025 REGIONAL ECONOMIC SUMMIT thursday, NOVEMBER 13TH elk creek celebration center, mccall
registration & sponsorship now open
The West Central Mountains Economic Development Council is proud to host our 8th Annual Regional Economic Summit on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Elk Creek Celebration Center, just south of McCall on HWY 55. This year’s event will conclude with a networking social event at the neighboring Paikka Bakery. We’re excited to bring another year of regional conversation, showcase new local venues, and gather leaders and community members together for a dynamic day.
To make this event possible and accessible, we are actively seeking sponsors who help bring the summit to life. Your support ensures a meaningful experience for attendees and highlights your organization’s commitment to strengthening the West Central Mountains. This is a day to build understanding, share success stories, and forge stronger regional connections.
2025 Summit features: inspiring guest speakers, engaging breakout sessions, valuable networking opportunities, conversations on the foundations of regional success: infrastructure, housing, planning, water and sewer, and more. AGENDA BELOW.
Why Sponsor?
- Showcase your business or organization to community leaders, partners, and stakeholders
- Support meaningful regional dialogue on issues shaping our future
- Invest in healthy community growth while expanding your own network and visibility
Several sponsorship levels are available and outlined in this packet. We invite you to join us in celebrating our region, supporting your community, and helping make this year’s summit a success.
Why Attend?
The West Central Mountains are growing and evolving — and with growth comes both challenges and opportunities. The Regional Economic Summit is your chance to connect with leaders, innovators, and community members who are shaping our shared future and working together. It is also our opportunity to learn and connect with our business community and our residents working hard everyday.
At this year’s event, you’ll:
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Hear from experts and trailblazers on critical topics like infrastructure, housing, planning, water and sewer, and broadband
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Engage in interactive breakout sessions that spark thoughtful discussion and new ideas
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Build meaningful relationships with peers, partners, and potential collaborators across the region
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Take home inspiration and resources you can apply directly to your work, community, or business
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Experience a new local venue and conclude the day with a celebratory networking social at Paikka Bakery
This isn’t just another conference. It’s a day of big conversations, practical solutions, and regional celebration — designed to leave you with new tools, fresh insights, and stronger connections to carry forward.
2025 Economic Summit Registration
Your $75.00 ticket value includes the day’s programming, refreshments, and lunch. Plus, post- social networking event at Paikka Bakery. Capacity will be limited and in the past several years the summit has sold out, so it is recommended to purchase ahead of time. Once your registration form is submitted below, you will be prompted to another window for payment.
2025 Economic Summit Registration
2025 Economic Summit Sponsorship
2025 Summit Agenda
| Time | Session / Description |
| 8:30 – 9:00 AM | Check-In & Networking |
| 9:00 – 9:05 AM | Welcome |
| 9:05 – 9:35 AM | “Resilience in Action: Strengthening the Foundations of a Thriving Region” – The Resilience Institute at Boise State University |
| 9:35 – 10:25 AM | “Addressing Challenges and Crafting Solutions” Housing Panel with NeighborWorks Boise, LEAP Housing, City of McCall Housing Program, & The Housing Company/WCM Housing Trust |
| 10:25 – 10:35 AM | Break |
| 10:35 – 11:20 AM | Breakout One (Choose from 5) |
| 11:20 AM – 12:05 PM | Breakout Two (Choose from 5) |
| 12:05 – 12:45 PM | Lunch provided by KB’s McCall (Networking) |
| 12:45 – 1:30 PM | “What’s Going On Around the Region?” Local Leader Infrastructure Panel Featuring Valley County, City of Cascade, City of Donnelly, City of McCall, and City of New Meadows |
| 1:30 – 2:15 PM | “Ways Other Organizations Are Supporting Regional Infrastructure” Featuring Valley Countywide EMS District, Valley County Wildfire Mitigation, Valley Soil & Water Conservation District, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, Payette Land Trust, and Valley County Fire Districts (Cascade, Donnelly & McCall) |
| 2:15 – 2:25 PM | Break |
| 2:25 – 3:15 PM | “Our Valley, Our Vision: Building Community for a Prosperous Future” Presentation by Jim Anglesey, AICP, City of Pocatello Long-Range Senior Planner |
| 3:15 – 4:00 PM | “Hero Within You” Keynote Presentation by David Nichols and Ashley Nichols |
| 4:00 PM | Concluding Thoughts |
| 4:00 – 5:30 PM | Reception at Paikka Bakery – Shuttle provided every 15 minutes by Mountain Community Transit. Please join us! |
Breakout Topics to be offered-
- Beyond “Agree to Disagree”: Conflict Management Skills for Leaders with David and Ashley Nichols
- BSU Resilience Assessment:
- Breakout One Resilience in Action: Balancing Growth and Stewardship to Advance a Prosperous Future
- Breakout Two Resilience in Action: Strengthening Pathways from Education to Employment
- Housing Round Table Facilitations with Agnew Beck
- “Best Practices for Engaging with Local Leaders on Long-Term Community Visioning” with James Angsley, City of Pocatello Long-Range Senior Planner
- “Intro to StrengthsFinder: Understanding Yourself & Those Around You” with Sylvia M. Ryan, ACC, Strengths Finder Coach
2025 Guest Speakers
Other Regional Info
Coming soon. Will include links to lodging in the region.
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Current Board Members
President: Dylan Martin
Vice President: Johanna Osterman
Treasurer: Julie Good
Secretary: Vonna Torrey
Judy Nissula
Cynda Herrick
Sherry Maupin
Rachel Wessel
Linnea Hall
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