Real Estate and Development in the Northern Rockies
Navigating a Changing Market
On October 23rd and 24th, NewWest.Net presented its third annual conference on Real Estate and Development in the Northern Rockies. This unique event brought together investors, brokers, developers, architects, lenders, attorneys, journalists, government officials and non-profit leaders for a robust series of discussions and presentations about the real estate explosion in the region.
Join us October 8th and 9th, 2009 for the 4th annual Real Estate and Development in the Northern Rockies conference, where we will continue the conversation based on current market discussions.
Get the latest intelligence on market trends, hear from innovative developers and investors, learn about the most important new projects and policy developments, and join the conversation about the future of the Rockies, by ordering the 3-disc Conference DVD from the this year's conference. Call 406.829.1725 or email .
Read Articles from the 2008 conference:
Economist Chris Thornberg says "Housing Won’t Bottom Out Until Late 2009 or 2010." Read here.
Plum Creek Timber CEO Rick Holley explains future real estate plans for the timber giant. Read here.
What does the future our our Ag Land, Open Space and Local Food look like? Read here.
Streamside setbacks: Where protecting one may come at the cost of the other. Read here.
New York Times columnist Timothy Egan offers insight into the shift in Western politics. Read here.
Highlights of the conference included:
- Detailed discussion of both urban and rural development trends in the region
- Analysis of market trends in Western Montana, Southwest Montana, Idaho and Wyoming
- Discussion of critical conservation and public policy issues including conservation easements, stream setbacks and growth planning
- Marketing innovations from a panels of experts on marketing through a downturn
- A review of creative approaches to architecture and environmentally friendly development
- Actionable information and networking opportunities for current and prospective participants in the biggest growth industry in the Rocky Mountain West
2008 Conference Details
Real Estate and Development in the Northern Rockies will take place at the Missoula Conference Center at the Hilton Garden Inn. Click here for details on the venue, and for lodging information.
The conference will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 23rd for the pre-conference continuing education seminars until 3:00 p.m. The full conference begins at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 23rd and will conclude at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24th. Thursday evening will feature a cocktail reception. Click here for more details on the schedule.
Real Estate and Development in the Northern Rockies is made possible by an outstanding group of speakers and sponsors, and the line-up is growing every day. Click here for the preliminary speaker list, and click here for sponsors. Email Molly@newwest.net if you are interested in speaker or sponsorship opportunties.
Specific portions of the conference program have been approved for continuing education credit for real estate agents, attorneys, planners and insurance agents. Click here for more details regarding continuing education.
Registration for Real Estate and Development in the Northern Rockies is now open, click here to register online . The cost is $220 before Sept. 5th, and $275 after that date. A special rate of $120 is available for government and university employees and full-time students. There is also a Thursday-only continuing education seminars option at $115, or a Thursday-evening/Friday conference pass for $185. There is a $50 administrative fee for all CE credits.
Please check back often for program updates, and email conferences@newwest.net or call 406-829-1725 if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you in October!
About New West
NewWest.Net, the producer of Real Estate and Development in the Northern Rockies, is a local and regional online publication devoted to the culture, economy, environment and lifestyle of the Rocky Mountain West. Based in Missoula, NewWest.Net includes local sites around the Rocky Mountain West. With its lively, conversational style, innovative tools for community participation, and engaging mix of in-depth reportage, analysis, commentary, and blogging, NewWest.Net has been recognized as one of the nation's leading new media companies.
