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Save the Dates: Oct. 12-13

New at the New West Conference: The Tours

By Jonathan Weber , 8-24-09

For the 4th edition of the NewWest.Net Real Estate and Development in the Northern Rockies conference, we’ve added a new feature: four separate pre-conference tours on Monday, Oct. 12. We’ve done tours like this at our Bozeman and Boise conferences and they were a huge hit, so we thought we’d bring the concept to our flagship event in Missoula.

Two the tours are focused on Missoula. One, a walking tour led by Missoula Mayor John Engen, will look at downtown, the new downtown masterplan, and redevelopment projects past and future. Mayor Engen is both deeply knowledgeable and very entertaining, and this tour promises even downtown denizens a new look at the heart of Missoula.

The second Missoula tour will look at great examples of green building, infill development and other forms of sustainable development around town. Check out the new LEED bank buildings, hear about the plans for the Sustainable Business Center, and much more.

We’re also very pleased to offer two fascinating tours outside of Missoula. A tour in Butte will look at the incredible historic architecture of that city, and discuss how it can be sustained and enhanced in the context of redevelopment. We’ll be offering van service from Missoula, or if you’re coming to the conference from points east it’s a convenient stop on the way.

Finally we have the Idaho conservation development tour, which features an overnight stay at the spectacular Blackhawk on the River conservation development in McCall. This tour begins on Sunday, Oct. 10, and if you’re coming from Boise or points south it’s a great way to make your trip to Missoula. Van transportation is also available.

The full conference program, which kicks off at 4:30 on Monday with Chris Thornberg, is also shaping up extremely well. Check out all the details at www.newwest.net/realestate, or call 406-829-1725 if you have questions. 

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