The NACo Western Interstate Region (WIR) Conference brings together county officials from across the nation to focus on pressing issues facing counties and our residents.
2018 WIR Conference
The NACo Western Interstate Region (WIR) Conference brings together county officials from across the nation to focus on pressing issues facing counties and our residents. Each year the conference is hosted by a county within the fifteen Western states—Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawai'i, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming—and provides attendees with the opportunity to interact with federal, state and regional policymakers, participate in educational sessions and take home tools to address challenges.
Full Conference Agenda Conference Program
Registration
Register Online
Download Paper Form
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EARLY BIRD Register by 4/11 |
ADVANCE Register by 5/16 |
ON-SITE After 5/16 |
| NACo COUNTY MEMBER |
$455 |
$505 |
$630 |
| NACo CORPORATE MEMEBER |
$455 |
$505 |
$630 |
| COUNTY NON-MEMBER |
$555 |
$605 |
$730 |
| CORPORATE NON-MEMEBER |
$580 |
$630 |
$755 |
| GOVERNMENT (Federal or State employees only) |
$505 |
$555 |
$680 |
| Spouse/Guest |
$140 |
$140 |
$140 |
SPECIAL OFFER: If you register ONLINE for the 2018 WIR Conference, your registration fee is $25 less than the fax or mail-in price.
Housing & Travel
All conference activities (with the exception of off-site evening receptions and mobile tours) are taking place at Sun Valley Resort. Reservations may be made online or by calling 800.786.8259 – but rooms and condos are filling up quickly. If you cannot find your desired room type and dates using the online link, please call the hotel directly. There are a variety of different housing options available including standard rooms, suites, apartment and condos. Rates vary depending on room type and range from $159 - $390/night plus tax and resort fee. PLEASE NOTE: the hotel will charge a one night advance deposit which is only refundable if cancellation is made 30 days in advance of arrival. Deposits will be forfeited if cancellation is made within 30 days of arrival date.
When calling Sun Valley, don’t forget to indicate you are attending the NACo WIR Conference for access to negotiated rates while they are still available.
Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN)
Friedman Memorial Airport is conveniently located 20 minutes from Sun Valley Resort and a complimentary shuttle is offered. Make a reservation through the resort by calling the Bell Stand at 208.622.2122 or email at svshuttle@sunvalley.com and providing your flight information.
Boise Airport (BOI)
Located 2 ½ hours from Sun Valley Resort, the Boise Airport offers six airlines and twenty one nonstop destinations. Sun Valley Express offers safe and reliable transportation from the Boise Airport to/from Sun Valley at competitive prices. Call 208.576.7381 to reserve your shuttle or book online. Use coupon code NAC to receive a $10 per ticket discount on the regularly scheduled shuttle.
Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional Airport (TWF)
Located in Twin Falls, the Magic Valley Regional Airport is located just under two hours from Sun Valley and offers 3 daily flights to/from Salt Lake City.
Sun Valley Resort Activities
With countless activities like a year-round outdoor ice rink, paddle boats, horseback riding, sport shooting, golf and outdoor heated pools, you’ll want to bring the family and extend your stay. Visit https://www.sunvalley.com/things-to-do for details.
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The NACo Western Interstate Region (WIR) Conference brings together county officials from across the nation to focus on pressing issues facing counties and our residents.
