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2022 WEDA Winter Conference & Legislative Reception, Olympia, WA | March 2 - 3, 2022
Please join fellow economic development, local government, port, business, tribal, workforce/education and community leaders from throughout Washington on March 2 - 3, 2022 to learn and engage with expert speakers, legislators and professionals on the current state of Washington economic development and gain new tools and insights for economic development in your community.
The conference will take place at Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake. If you would like to book a room at the Olympia Hotel, please use this linkto access our negotiated group rate, subject to room availability. Please note that rooms in our hotel block will only appear if you select the dates of our conference and if "WEC" is entered as the group code. If you have any issues booking your reservation online, or prefer to speak to someone at the hotel, please call Jon Price, Director of Catering & Sales, who can be reached directly at (360) 252-0972, and he will help you make your reservation.
LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION:
Our Legislative Reception will be held at Lord Mansion, just blocks away from the Capitol, and will celebrate winners of the 2022 Washington Economic Development Association Economic Development Awards. Nominations accepted until 5:00 pm, February 10, 2022.
COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES:
WEDA is committed to providing a safe environment at our conferences and will require in-person attendees and staff to fully comply with the guidance from the State of Washington and Thurston County Public Health at the point of the Conference. WEDA is committed to following the basic methods of COVID-19 prevention outlined by the State of Washington Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click here for specific details on physical distancing, venue cleaning/disinfecting, and our cancellation policy.
CONFERENCE CANCELLATION POLICY:
WEDA encourages attendees who are sick or who have had close contact with a person with COVID-19 to stay home and self-monitor. If you are unable to attend the conference in person, you may donate your registration fee to WEDA, use your conference registration fee towards WEDA's 2022 Summer Conference or receive a refund.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
WEDA’s 2022 Winter Conference is on IEDC’s list of Recognized Events for CEcD recertification.
Date & Time
Mar 2, 2022 12:00 PM - Mar 3, 2022 1:30 PM
Venue Details
Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake
2300 Evergreen Park Drive SW Olympia, Washington 98502
Washington Economic Development Association
WEDA is a statewide, non-profit association of economic development, local government, port, business, tribal, workforce/education and community leaders committed to enhancing the state's climate for economic development. Our mission is to serve as the statewide professional association committed to the development of economic and employment opportunities in our state. This requires a strong presence in state legislative and regulatory arenas.
WEDA is recognized among decision-makers in Olympia as a united voice for economic development. Legislators and the executive branch respect WEDA because it represents a broad cross-section of individuals throughout the state and has the ability to develop and utilize extensive coalitions on any issue central to economic development. WEDA offers its members and others high quality training and networking opportunities at its meetings throughout the year.
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