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With a combined population of 52 million and a GDP of $2.5 trillion, Alaska, British Columbia, California, Oregon and Washington are poised to emerge as a mega-region and global economic powerhouse driven by innovation, energy, geographic location and sustainable resource management, attracting new jobs and investment while enhancing an already unparalleled quality of life.

On June 30, 2008, the leaders of the five jurisdictions signed the Pacific Coast Collaborative Agreement, the first agreement that brings together the Pacific leaders as a common front to set a cooperative direction into the Pacific Century. Out of this agreement was born the Pacific Coast Collaborative -- a formal basis for cooperative action, a forum for leadership and information sharing, and a common voice on issues facing Pacific North America.

Regional Events

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Location

Start Time

GLOBE Conference & Trade Fair on Business and the Environment

Vancouver BC

3/14/2012 12:00 AM

Listing of any event is information-only and does not imply an endorsement or recommendation.

Front Page Photo Credits

Alaska: All images - public domain
British Columbia: All images - Province of British Columbia
California: Big Sur - Ashley Blacow; Poppies - California Dept. of Water Resources; Solar Panels - CA Office of the Governor
Oregon: All images - State of Oregon
Washington: Skyline - public domain; Beach and Olympic National Forest - National Parks Service

News From the Region

November 21, 2011: Mission Accomplished - Premier’s Jobs and Trade Mission strengthens Asian relations

Vancouver BC - Expanded relationships, business deals, agreements between universities, and new office openings were highlighted today by Premier Christy Clark as successes achieved during the BC Jobs and Trade Mission to India and China.

November 5, 2011: New rebates help B.C. drivers plug into clean cars

SURREY, B.C. – Starting next month, consumers will be able to access $17 million in funding that will help get them into clean energy vehicles and support the green-tech sector...

November 3, 2011: Governor Brown Announces Conference on Climate Risks and California’s Future

SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and environmental, business and public health and safety leaders will come together on December 15 in San Francisco at “The Governor’s Conference on Extreme Climate Risks and California’s Future.”

October 13, 2011: Gov. Gregoire to lead state, territorial governors on China trade mission

OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire on Monday will lead state and territorial governors on a trade mission to China to strengthen business relationships, encourage economic trade and ultimately create jobs.

September 28, 2011: Governor Brown Signs Legislation to Streamline Environmental Review and Fast-Track Job Creation

LOS ANGELES – Taking action to fast-track the creation of thousands of jobs, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed legislation to streamline environmental review for key construction projects. The two bills are expected to drive hundreds of millions in economic investment while ensuring all projects meet California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) criteria.

September 22, 2011: Premier Clark releases "Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan"

VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s jobs plan will build on the Province’s solid foundation...

September 21, 2011: Governor Kitzhaber heads to Shanghai to promote Oregon businesses

SHANGHAI, CHINA - Governor Kitzhaber arrived in Shanghai, China, today to promote Oregon goods and products in hopes of further increasing trade with Oregon’s largest export market. He was joined by a delegation of public and private sector Oregonians who are also working to increase business opportunities for Oregon businesses in Asia.

May 19, 2011 - Premier, Governor discuss actions to support economy

SEATTLE – Washington State Gov. Chris Gregoire and British Columbia Premier Christy Clark met for the first time today to discuss how the state and province could work together to support job growth and forge even closer cross-border ties.