NWHPEC represents a cross-section of Oregon and SW Washington businesses interested in the sharing and dissemination of information regarding continuous improvement. Our mission is to provide a forum for education and the exchange of information regarding continuous improvement of practices and processes of enterprises in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. NWHPEC aims to facilitate education and information exchange by: * Developing and updating benchmarks of best practices both within NWHPEC and externally. * Provideing learning experiences where attendees can learn about ways to improve business practices and processes.