COLLECTIVELY, THIS ASSOCIATION REPRESENTS A DEEP POOL OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT KNOW-HOW AND EXPERIENCE. MORE THAN 300 BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS IN EASTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTHERN IDAHO ARE MEMBERS. EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS, PROGRAMS AND SEMINARS ARE THE CORE OFFERING. THESE FORUMS PROVIDE A MEANS TO SHARE IDEAS AND EXPERIENCES, AND FORGE NEW PARTNERSHIPS. TOPICS INCLUDE TECHNOLOGY, FINANCING COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, FORGING REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, LOCAL BUSINESS EXPANSION AND RETENTION, JOB RECRUITMENT, AND MUCH MORE.