Two days, five counties and one region looking forward. Business, government, economic development and community leaders from Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Grays Harbor and Pacific counties meet at Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound for the region’s signature economic development gathering.
The EXPO is hosted by the Thurston Economic Development Council, WCWB’s home organization, with the Economic Alliance of Lewis County, the Mason County EDC, the Pacific County EDC, Greater Grays Harbor Inc. and the Evergreen Coast Regional Partnership. Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council is the Platinum Partner. More than 450 business and community decision-makers take part.
Choose your day, or both
December 9: The Future of Rural. A full-day pre-conference on strengthening rural economies, with sessions on agritourism and food systems, community branding, workforce opportunities and resilience. Early registration $50, regular $75.
December 10: Economic Forecast & Innovation EXPO. An economic forecast from Hart Hodges and James McCafferty of Western Washington University’s Center for Economic and Business Research, a Tribal Economic Development Panel, breakout sessions on rural healthcare, energy, place branding, trade and new business ideas, plus an exhibit hall and networking. Early registration $175, regular $200.
Event details
- Wednesday, December 9 and Thursday, December 10, 2026
- Great Wolf Lodge, 20500 Old Highway 99 SW, Grand Mound
- Register for one day or both. You’ll create an account, which also opens the EXPO event app with the agenda
- Questions: [email protected]