On October 15, experts and economists from Idaho and eastern Washington will convene for an annual assessment of the economic trajectory facing the Inland Northwest region. The event, hosted by Inland Northwest Partners (INP), will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Center Place Regional Event Center in Spokane Valley.\n\nINP, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering long-term regional growth across northern Idaho and eastern Washington, organizes educational forums and collaborative programs. It currently includes over 300 business and civic leaders among its membership.\n\nFeatured speakers include Sam Wolkenhauer, a labor economist with the Idaho Department of Labor, who will present insights specific to Idaho’s economic climate. Grant Forsyth, senior economist at Avista Corporation, will offer analysis focused on eastern Washington.\n\nThe keynote address will be delivered by John W. Mitchell, principal at M&H Economic Consultants. His session, titled “Disrupting, Relearning and Reshaping in an Aging Upturn,” will explore economic shifts amid demographic changes.\n\nJosh LaFon of Lightcast will open the event with a presentation called “Beyond the Buzz: Developing the AI Skills Employees Actually Need,” addressing workforce readiness in the era of artificial intelligence.\n\nAdmission is set at $50 for INP members and $70 for non-members. Registration and additional details are available at www.inwp.org/events.\n— news from Idaho Business Review\n\n— News Original —\nInland Northwest economic forecast set for Oct. 15\nAn interstate gathering of economists and experts from Idaho and Washington will gather this month to take a look at what’s ahead for Inland Northwest region of the country. n nOn Oct. 15, from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Inland Northwest Partners is scheduled to hold its annual regional economic forecast review at Center Place Regional Event Center in Spokane Valley. n nThe INP is a nonprofit organization which is focused on creating the long-term “vitality” of the two-state region between eastern Washington and northern Idaho through educational meetings, programs and seminars. It has a membership base of more than 300 business and community leaders in the region. n nJoining the discussion will be Sam Wolkenhauer, labor economist with the Idaho Department of Labor, to give a Gem State perspective, while Grant Forsyth, senior economist with Avista Corporation will provide eastern Washington’s point of view. n nThe keynote presentation will be given by John W. Mitchell, principal at M&H Economic Consultants. His presentation is titled “Disrupting, Relearning and Reshaping in an Aging Upturn.” n nTicket prices are $50 for INP members and $70 for non-members. Those interested in attending can do so at www.inwp.org/events. n nPaul Kimmell, chairman with INP, stated that Josh LaFon with Lightcast will be the first speaker of the event with his talk entitled “Beyond the Buzz: Developing the AI Skills Employees Actually Need.”
