PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGIONAL ECONOMIC CONFERENCE 2025
The Benson Hotel
About The Benson – Built in 1913, this upscale landmark hotel is a 6-minute walk from events in Pioneer Courthouse Square, and a 14-minute walk from the Pearl District.


Conference Chairs
Scott Bailey, Retired
Washington Employment Security Department
Dr. Tom Potiowsky, PNREC Vice President
Portland State University
About Our Organization
The Pacific Northwest Regional Economic Conference is a non-profit organization established to promote research and education on the economy of the Northwest states and western Canada.
The PNREC Board of Directors is comprised of economists and regional analysts from the states of Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta (with occasional participation from Alaska and northern California). They represent a cross section of professionals from academia, business, government, and consulting organizations in both countries.
Our Sponsors
We would like to express our appreciation for the sponsors who are providing financial support for PNREC in 2025.
Past Conference Events

