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Save the Date for November 1, 2019 for the annual economic symposium in the Columbia River Gorge. We will be celebrating 50 years in economic development at the Fort Dalles Readiness Center.
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2018 Economic Symposium Summary
On November 2, 2018 the region joined together for networking, a detailed understanding of what industries are driving economic vitality in the region (Hood River, Wasco and Sherman counties in Oregon and Klickitat and Skamania counties in Washington) and discussion on the importance of the tech sector. Thank you to event sponsors NW Natural, US EDA and Columbia Gorge Community College. Presentations and materials are posted below. We will post information on the 2019 Symposium soon. In the meantime, take the survey to help us plan for next year’s event!
2018 Tech Panel
Industry Employment and Payroll in the Columbia Gorge (Scott Bailey/Dallas Fridley)
Economic Development Strategy Overview (Amanda Hoey)
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2017 Economic Symposium Summary
2017 Symposium Panel
The 2017 Columbia Gorge Economic Symposium took place in November 2017. Thank you to event sponsors NW Natural, US EDA and Skamania Economic Development Council. Over 100 attendees were able to network and learn more about the region’s economy. The event included a keynote from Jason Spadaro, SDS Lumber, and featured a panel discussion on the current and future reality for the Gorge’s forest and wood products sector. See the Agenda and Speaker Bios for more information. Copies of the presentations are available below.
Keynote Presentation– Jason Spadaro, SDS Lumber
Gorge Industry Employment and Payroll– Dallas Fridley, State of Oregon Regional Economist
Klickitat and Skamania Data– Dallas Fridley
Gorge Economy– Dallas Fridley
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2016 Presentations
Gorge Economy– Dallas Fridley, State of Oregon Regional Economist and Scott Bailey, State of Washington Regional Economist
Columbia Gorge – Oregon – Dallas Fridley, State of Oregon Regional Economist
Columbia Gorge Labor Market – Scott Bailey, State of Washington Regional Economist
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2015 Presentations
The Gorge Economy – Dallas Fridley, State of Oregon Regional Economist and Scott Bailey, State of Washington Regional Economist
Columbia Gorge – Oregon – Dallas Fridley, State of Oregon Regional Economist
Columbia Gorge Labor Market – Scott Bailey, State of Washington Regional Economist
State of the States: Oregon Labor Market and Economic Forecast – Nick Beleiciks, State of Oregon Employment Economist
State of the States: Washington Labor Market – Paul Turek, Washington State Economist