NewWest.Net Announces 4th Annual Real Estate and Development in the Northern Rockies Conference

By Jonathan Weber, 8-10-09

We’re once again gearing up for our flagship conference, Real Estate and Development in the Northern Rockies, and this year’s 4th annual event promises to be our best yet.

The conference will kick off on Monday, Oct. 12 with a talk by Christopher Thornberg of Beacon Economics, one of the few economists in the country who predicted the real estate bust. Thornberg, returning for his fourth appearance at the event and will offer an analysis of the real estate market in the region and predictions for the next 18 months. His talk will be downtown this year, at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts, and will be followed by the opening reception.

On Tuesday, Oct. 13, the program will feature an exclusive on-stage interview with Sam Byrne, principal of CrossHarbor Capital Partners and the new owner of the Yellowstone Club. Byrne will discuss the future of the Club and the luxury resort market in the West.

Luther Propst, executive director of the Sonoran Institute, one of the most influential conservation groups in the West, will offer a keynote talk on Tuesday, addressing the economic benefits of land conservation.

You can see all the details and register online at www.newwest.net/realestate.

“The development economy has obviously changed dramatically over the past year, and market intelligence is more important than ever,” said Jonathan Weber, publisher and CEO of NewWest.Net. “We’re delighted to once again welcome an outstanding line-up of speakers who can help us understand the shifting landscape.”

The premiere annual business event in the region, Real Estate and Development in the Northern Rockies features a rich mix of presentations, discussions and networking opportunities, all designed to advance our understanding of the economic forces shaping our region and provide practical advice on how to navigate the changing market. The conference attracts a rich mix of more than 350 developers, architects, planners, real estate agents, financiers, attorneys, policy-makers, journalists, non-profit leaders and many others.

We have a stellar group of sponsors this year, including Platinum Sponsor First Security Bank, and Gold Sponsors Datsopoulos MacDonald and Lind, Wantulok Design, Maverick Group and WGM Group.

This year’s program includes four pre-conference tours on Oct 12: the architectural heritage Butte; a close look at conservation development in Central Idaho; a tour of Missoula’s green commercial and infill projects; and a walking tour of redevelopment in downtown Missoula, led by Missoula Mayor John Engen.

October 13th is a full-day program, with multi-track discussions and presentations focusing on land use, sustainable design, public policy, energy efficiency, financing and much more.
Continuing Education credits are available for real estate agents, architects, planners, engineers and lawyers.

We hope you can join us. Please visit www.newwest.net/realestate for all the details, and call 406-829-1725 with any questions. Thanks!