January 12, 2012
7:30 am – 1:30 pm
Washington State Convention Center
Seattle, WA

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enterpriseSeattle’s 40th Annual Economic Forecast Conference will address the opportunities, challenges and trends for 2012. Don’t miss your chance to join in the conversation, learn what lies ahead for the region, and connect with other regional leaders at the largest economic forecast event in the Northwest. Gain insight into critical business issues with timely forecasts from nationally recognized experts from The Conference Board, Puget Sound Economic Forecaster and Russell Investments as they cut to the bottom line at this must-attend event.

This year’s conference will also highlight the future of the aerospace industry in the region with updates on the Washington Aerospace Partnership and King County Aerospace Alliance initiatives. With the largest concentration of aerospace jobs in the world based in Washington State, and the recent landmark decision to locate final production of the 737 MAX here in Renton, the industry is a cornerstone of our economy and plays a pivotal role in our region’s continued economic success.

Bill Ayer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Alaska Airlines, and Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines and its sister carrier Horizon Air, will be the featured keynote lunch speaker at this year’s conference. Join us as we celebrate Alaska Airlines’ 80th anniversary, the Economic Forecast Conference’s 40th anniversary and the future continued success of the aerospace industry in the region.

Speakers:

Bill Ayer – Chairman and CEO, Alaska Airlines

Dick Conway – Founder Puget Sound Economic Forecaster

Ken Goldstein – US Economy and Labor Forecast Economist, The Conference Board

Michael Dueker – Head Economist North America, Russell Investments

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Riding the Production Wave

Catch the excitement and register today for PNAA’s 11th Annual Aerospace Conference. This year’s conference is looking better than ever with top-notch speakers from Boeing, Airbus, EADS NA, Lockheed Martin, Bombardier, Embraer and more. Topics will include the latest on UAVs, Advanced Metals, a Composites Panel, Industry Updates, an Analysts Roundtable moderated by Glen Farley of KING 5 television and much more.

Last year’s event was a great success with over 300 attendees representing 191 different companies. Networking opportunities were abundant with guest from 14 different states, three Canadian provinces and other countries including China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Spain. The Exhibitors Pavilion bustled with activity during the breaks. Twenty-six local and international exhibitors were on hand to show their products and services.

Catch the excitement and join PNAA in Lynnwood, WA on February 6-8.

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Join or renew your PNAA Membership by December 31st and receive a $50 discount on your conference registration.

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PNAA and BCI Aerospace present a one-day conference on Monday, March 12, 2012, in conjunction with the BCI Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit supported by Boeing and the State of Washington. The Monday conference, “Forecasting for the Supply Chain,” will look at the next 12 months and the next five years for what the supply chain can expect domestically and globally.

This one-day symposium will present key forecasts covering:

• Global aircraft growth forecasts
• A special look at the developments of Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer and the emerging markets as represented by China’s COMAC, Japan’s Mitsubishi and Russia’s Irkut
• Forecasts by Wall Street Aerospace Analysts who follow the supply chain
• Examination of the Rare Earth Metals, a critical component for the aerospace industry, and the concentration in production
• Financing requirements and consolation in the supply chain
• Forecasting near-term changes in the U.S. defense budgets and where opportunities will be

The cost for this day, including lunch and refreshments, is only $300.

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Thursday, January 12, 2012
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Port of Everett – Blue Heron Room
$25 per person

To register, call Economic Alliance Snohomish County at (425) 743-4567 or email at info@economicalliancesc.org.

What’s next for our region’s industries?

Moderated panel discussion with:

• Bob Drewel (moderator)
• Mayor Ray Stephanson
• Dr. Elson Floyd
• Steve Klein
• Dr. Marci Larsen
• Mike McCoy
• Troy McClelland

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February 8, 2012
Sacramento, CA

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This unique one-day forum is designed to connect capable and interested traditional and non-traditional rail suppliers with OEMs who will build the next generation of passenger rail cars and locomotives.

• Diversify your business into a new industry

• Become a supplier to the rail industry

• Participate in building the next generation of rail cars

THE GOAL:  100% domestic content for all next generation rail car and locomotives

THE PROBLEM:  Virtually all rail car producers are international companies who assemble products in the U.S. but don’t necessarily source all content domestically. Current estimate overall is that only 60-70% of the content is U.S.-based.

THE CHALLENGE:  Build capacity and capability for the Tier 1 OEMs with U.S. suppliers to boost content to 100%.

Immediate Opportunity: Key sourcing needed by the OEMs in the following categories:

• Rail car/locomotive transmissions
• Railcar, railway, and locomotive electronic systems
• Specialty castings and forgings for rail cars and locomotives
• Stainless steel and aluminum for railcar body shells

Upcoming RFQs: Early 2012 – CalTrans and Illinois will release RFQs for 130+ double tier next generation rail cars and 36 locomotives – estimated RFQ $850 million

Key Need: Capacity:

• Looking for additional companies to support this effort to build more capacity for the industry
• This is the first of several upcoming needs as the U.S. begins to re-tool its aging passenger rail system

Current OEMs who are already participating and likely to attend seminar:

• Alstom
• Bombardier
• GE Transportation/MotivePower
• Kawasaki Rail Car
• Siemens
• Stadler
• US Railcar
• Talgo

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The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Columbia River Economic Development Council and Identity Clark County will present the 2012 legislative priorities. Legislators from the 15th, 17th, 18th and 49th legislative districts will offer their thoughts on the 2012 session and address the audience.

Sponsored by MacKay & Sposito, Inc.

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April 25, 2012
The Conference Center, Eighth Avenue at Pike Street, 3rd Floor (LEED Certified), Seattle
8:30 am – 5:00 pm

It’s official. GoGreen Seattle is back for year three and they will dig even deeper into the nitty gritty of building a truly sustainable business–whether you’re “retrofitting” or building green from the ground up.

Save the date for GoGreen ’12 Seattle: Wednesday, April 25th.

Get ready for a day of empowering case studies and a round of all-new, collaborative dialogue, plus straight talk from the state’s business leaders on how to enact the good, better and best of sustainable practices at your organization, without sacrificing the bottom line.

GoGreen | Save Green
Get a jump start on your sustainability education for 2012 and register at the GoGreen|Save Green rates! These rates will be available until Friday, January 5, 2012.

$125 Go Green|Save Green Full Day Admission
$100 Go Green|Save Green Full Day Admission for groups of 2 or more.

Ask about special Community Partner, Non-Profit and Student Rates to attend.

Call for Sponsors and Exhibitors
Learn more about GoGreen sponsorship and exhibitor packages! Call them at (206) 459-0595 or by email at lallcorn@socialenterprises.net. Your organization will have the opportunity to showcase your support of sustainable best practices to an exclusive statewide network of green business leaders at and leading up to GoGreen ’12 Seattle, covering 12 key industries. You are encouraged to call early as exhibitor space is limited.

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