Evergreen Bioscience Innovation Cluster (Evergreen Bio), in partnership with the Coeur d’Alene Area Economic Development Corporation (CDA EDC), invites you to a movie premier–themed event spotlighting the upcoming Bioscience & Healthcare Industry Assessment for the Inland Northwest.
This engaging, data-driven evening will unveil early insights from the draft assessment, highlighting the region’s current assets, workforce pipeline, and opportunities for growth across bioscience, medical device manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, healthcare, and supporting supply chains.
Premier Presentation
Featured speaker Alivia Metts, Economist, will present key findings and trends from the draft industry assessment—setting the stage for a deeper conversation on regional competitiveness, workforce readiness, and industry recruitment.
Panel Conversations
- Panel A: The Talent Pipeline and Regional Recruitment
Academic leaders from K–12, community colleges, and universities in Washington and Idaho, joined by an industry site selector, will explore education-to-industry alignment, workforce gaps, and what employers are looking for when choosing where to grow. - Panel B: Industry, Policy & Emerging Markets
Industry leaders from pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical device manufacturing, healthcare, and the blood supply chain, alongside a regional legislator, will discuss real-world challenges and opportunities—from regulation and governance to scaling operations and attracting talent.
Live Audience Engagement
Attendees will be invited to participate in live Mentimeter polling throughout the program, offering real-time feedback and shaping the conversation directly from their seats.
Agenda (Anticipated)
- 4:45 PM – Doors Open | Networking | Food & Drink
- 5:10 PM – Welcome
Michaele Armstrong, Executive Director, Evergreen Bio - 5:25 PM – Keynote Presentation
Alivia Metts, Economist - 5:40 PM – Panel A: Workforce & Education
- 6:10 PM – Refresh | Networking
- 6:30 PM – Panel B: Industry, Policy & Emerging Markets
Mark Norton, Moderating - 7:00 PM – Networking
- 7:30 PM – It’s a Wrap!