Regional economic forecast and innovation expo set for Dec. 13

Rolf Boone/The Business Blog • Published November 18, 2012 Modified November 18, 2012

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The 2012 Regional Economic Forecast and Innovation Expo is set for 8 a.m. Dec. 13 at Great Wolf Lodge.

The daylong event, in which economists and industry leaders discuss the region's economy, is co-sponsored by the Economic Development Councils of Thurston, Mason, Grays Harbor, Pacific and Lewis counties.

For more information, contact Rachel Reischman at Thurston EDC at 360-754-6320 or at rreischman@thurstonedc.com, or go to www.thurstonedc.com.

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