(SPOKANE, Wash.) – Join Pacific Northwest aerospace companies as Eastern Washington hosts the Governor’s Aerospace Summit for 2009. The Aerospace Futures Alliance (AFA), Inland Northwest Aerospace Consortium (INWAC) and Greater Spokane Incorporated are teaming together to produce this event.

Aerospace is an industry with global influence, and Washington is home to over 600 companies that provide products and services to a worldwide customer base.  The Governor’s Aerospace Summit brings together companies from across the state and across the region to network and learn about critical issues facing the industry.  The program will include business leaders, policymakers, and other key industry stakeholders.

This year’s summit event will include a reception and trade show event beginning at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 6.  The official program will continue on Wednesday morning, starting at 8:00 AM, and will include keynote and general sessions, along with industry-specific sessions in the afternoon.  The event will conclude at 3:30 PM on October 7.

Registration for the event is $125 before September 16, 2009.  The price will increase to $150 until October 6.  Registration at the door will be $200. To register for the event, please visit the events link at www.greaterspokane.org or the shortcut to the registration page at http://tinylink.com/?QYL6i1du8f. 

Companies interested in sponsorship opportunities may contact Linda Lanham at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or via phone at 253.277.1844.  Companies interested in exhibitor opportunities may contact Robin Toth of Greater Spokane Incorporated at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or via phone at 509.321.3636.  Space is limited. 

Discounted fares on Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air are provided by Alaska Airlines Groups and Meetings.  More information is available on the website. 

About Aerospace Futures Alliance
The Aerospace Futures Alliance of Washington (AFA) is one of the nation’s leading aerospace industry associations and the premier aerospace association in Washington State.  AFA is committed to making it easier for Washington State aerospace companies to do business in the state by working to lower the regulatory and tax burden on aerospace companies; lower the cost of doing business through transportation infrastructure improvement and reform of the health care system; and ensure that the state has a strong pool of highly-skilled, well-educated employees for the future. 

The 650 aerospace companies in Washington employ more than 209,000 people and account for $36 billion in revenue - 15% of the gross domestic product of the state.  AFA provides a strong voice for the aerospace industry throughout the state, working closely with a multitude of organizations including labor, educational institutions, airports, seaports and other partners.  For more information about the AFA, visit www.afa-wa.com or contact us at 253-277-1844.

About Inland Northwest Aerospace Consortium
The Inland Northwest Aerospace Consortium (INWAC) is an association of aerospace organizations located in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, comprising an area from the Cascades to the Rockies.  The INWAC group works to position aerospace as the region’s premier industry, providing leadership, resources, networking opportunities and advocacy to grow aerospace companies.  For more information about INWAC, please visit www.inwac.com.

About Greater Spokane Incorporated
Greater Spokane Incorporated is committed to accelerating regional economic prosperity throughout the Spokane region.  Your Regional Chamber and EDC, GSI is funded by more than 1500 private-sector member investors; Washington State; Spokane County; and the cities of Spokane; Spokane Valley; Liberty Lake; Cheney; Airway Heights; Medical Lake; Newport and Millwood.  For more information, visit www.greaterspokane.org or contact us at 509-624-1393 or 1-800-SPOKANE.

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