BREAKING NEWS: Norm Dicks to Speak on Cyber Security at the Summit of his amazing career and this unprecedented event!
The challenge: Create a very different kind of Western Washington Summit conference that puts attendees face-to-face with thought leaders in business, government, public policy and technology, not over abstract theory, but focusing on real world initiatives taking place in local governments, in enterprise, and in technology, right now.
The benefits: Four key reasons to “Head West!” next Wednesday by driving, sailing, surfing or ferrying across the Puget Sound to this unique event are these:
1. An Easy Getaway. A convenient, half-day, mini-conference, starting Wednesday afternoon, Oct 10th. Five speakers in four hours, local officials and a “world-class” keynoter are among the presenters to stimulate your thinking, your vision, and your community spirit at a distinctive, waterfront venue, the Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside. Dinner banquet included.
2. Keynoter Gary Shapiro, the executive director and showrunner of the world famous Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show and the New York Times best-selling author of “The Comeback: How Innovation Will Restore the American Dream. ” Let Gary draw up the blueprint that is your “Call to Action!”
3. Make it Official: Meet the region’s civic leaders — be it a Mayor, Senator, Economic Development Chief or a representative of one of multiple Chambers of Commerce showcasing real world projects and realtime initiatives.
4. Net Gains. Tap into local connections and regional strengths, engage with local, regional and national/international innovators. Embrace trends that are driving innovation in the new economy, and interact with peers and leaders on setting policies that will guide the region’s future.
“What’s In It For Me?”
Whatever your political affiliation, you recognize that our government spends too much; our economy creates too little; and we aren’t preparing our children to compete in a global marketplace. Yet our politicians – Republican and Democrat alike – don’t seem to get it. While once-great cities fall into decay, the “other” Washington (D.C.) thrives, living off the hard work and tax dollars of the private sector. It’s time for an American comeback — and it starts with Innovation.
This is the prime opportunity for your business to discover your place in the new ecosystem, gain an “early-mover” advantage, and “meetup” with the leaders and resources that can be available to your business at the intersection of public policy and private sector business development.
Who’s Who?
Meet Gary Shapiro, best-selling author of “The Comeback: How Innovation Will Restore the American Dream” and the director of the celebrated Consumer Electronics Show who will demonstrate how to return innovation to its rightful place at the center of America’s economic policy. Gary’s “Comeback” is a new blueprint for America’s success.
But first, meet Derek Kilmer – A Washington state senator and frontrunning candidate for the United States Congress and the seat vacated by the retiring Norm Dicks.
BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Rep Norm Dicks, closing a career as one of the most powerful people ever to represent Washington state in Congress and the former top Democrat on the powerful House Appropriations Committee, will address the Summit on the subject of Cyber Security and Intellectual Property Initiatives.
As Vice President of the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County, Derek’s job is creating jobs. Derek has met with hundreds of business owners, listened to their needs, and helped them create thousands of jobs. That experience will help him work in Congress to help small businesses on Main Street and to protect local timber jobs and jobs at the Bremerton shipyard.
Eglis Milbergs: Executive Director, Washington Economic Development Commission, “Building a World-Class Innovation Ecosystem.”
Patty Lent, Mayor, City of Bremerton, “Doing More With Less.”
John Powers, Kitsap Economic Development Alliance, “Pound for Pound, Becoming the Most Competitive Community in a Globally Competitive Region.”
And Representatives of the…
Kitsap Economic Development Alliance
Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce
Bremerton Chamber of Commerce
Silverdale Chamber of Commerce
Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce
Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce
North Mason Chamber of Commerce
As Governor-Appointed Economist Egils Milbergs put it:
“If Washington wants to be the rock star of the innovation economy, we need to build from the bottom up.” Let’s “Think Big, Start Small, and Act Now!”
Plan to attend this very special and “affordable” event next Wednesday! Register Online – WestSoundTechnology.org. Registration includes Summit session, dinner and technology showcase. Groups welcome.
