Winter Conference

Building Foundations for a
Strong Economic Future

2023 WEDA Spring Conference & Legislative Reception — Olympia, WA | March 29 -- 30, 2023

“Building Foundations for a Strong Economic Future” 2023 WEDA Spring Conference & Legislative Reception in Olympia March 29 – 30, 2023. Please join fellow economic development, government, port, business, tribal, workforce/education leaders from across WA.

IMPORTANT NOTE As of 3/14/23, we are nearing capacity limits for the WEDA Legislative Reception on March 29. Conference registrants will be placed on a waiting list for the Reception. We will notify you as spots open up for the Reception. For questions about status, please email info@wedaonline.org.

2023 WEDA Awards

During the conference, we will celebrate winners of the 2023 Washington Economic Development Association Economic Development Awards. Nominations accepted until 5:00 pm, March 3, 2023.

Awards include:
  • Economic Development Project of the Year – Business Retention and/or Expansion
  • Economic Development Project of the Year – Business Recruitment
  • Economic Development Advocate of the Year
  • Emerging Professional Award
  • Innovation in Economic Development Award
  • Economic Development Award for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Economic Development Award for Economic Response & Recovery
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