STORY AND PHOTO BY KAREN BOSSICK
Look into the crystal ball at what winter holds for Sun Valley and learn how COVID is re-creating outdoor recreation when Sun Valley Economic Development and Visit Sun Valley co-present the 2020 Economic Summit.
This year’s conference will be offered virtually over three days, rather than one. It will also be offered free.
The agenda:
- Monday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.—Conference Kickoff presented by Visit Sun Valley. “Past Summer & Upcoming Winter Situational Analysis.” Presenters will be Scott Fortner and Ray Gadd.
- Tuesday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.—“REC-reation this Winter: COVID Re-creates Outdoor Recreation.” Presenters will be Mike Fitzpatrick of Sun Valley Resorts, Ken Rider of Brundage Mountain, Zach Crist of Sun Valley Guides and Paddy McIlvoy of Backwoods Mountain Sports.
2-3:30 p.m. WORKSHOP # 1: “Stewardship & Mindfulness in Town & the Backcountry.” Presenters will be Joe St. Onge of Sun Valley Trekking and “Powder Magazine” founder Jake Moe.
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. “COVID Operational Safety Systems: Innovations for Community Health & Safety.” Presenters are Brian Formusa-HVAC Engineer, Leif Eglthern of SafeAccess and Cathy Swink of the COVID Response Group.
2-3:30 p.m.—WORKSHOP #2: “Maximizing the Dollar Value of the Guest.”
2-3:30 p.m. WORKSHOP #3: “Digital Trends for Your Business.”
To learn more, visit https://sunvalleyeconomy.com/summits/. To register, go to https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8368150313251912463. Send questions to aly@visitsunvalley.com.