We Venture BOLDLY into the opportunities and challenges of growth. Our fifth Growth Summit will new and refreshed focusing on commercial/residential growth in Kalispell/Flathead Valley and business disaster preparedness & risk mitigation.

We are asking: What lies ahead, what gaps may exist as future opportunities, and how do we plan for something we hope is never needed! 

Our agenda is growing!

Built to Last

• Development update on the North and South end of our city to include commercial, industrial, and residential construction with experts – Stan Converse (Cedar House Properties), James Williamson (Sage Appraisal and Strategy), Kisa Davison (Iron Star Construction) – Confirmed
• The SHOP Company, John Doubleday, and team, the new owners of the Kalispell Center Mall in the Park Line District, to share their vision of their planned redevelopment. Confirmed
• Casey Wycoff, LSW Architects, discusses the opportunities for redevelopment and vibrancy within downtown. We have several properties for sale and storefronts available. What are the potentials and what is necessary for the successful creation of a vibrant 18-hour core for Kalispell.

Disaster Preparedness – It’s not if..it’s when!

We’ve seen what happened in Jasper, AB and Pacific Palisades, CA…Is our Valley ready for action and resiliency?

• Juanita Nelson, Flathead County Emergency Management Planner – Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan – Confirmed
• Amanda Opp, Flathead Electric Cooperative, Disaster Planning Powered by FEC
• Mac Kirk, Marsh McLellan Agency – Risk Management for business in the Flathead – Confirmed

*Each business will leave with an Open For Business Disaster Planning Toolkit to begin their planning for what we hope we will never need.

Kalispell Kind Stewardship Plan Update 2025

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Early bird registration: $55/pp ends April 12th, 2024 then goes to $75/pp. HERE

Thank you to our Legacy Sponsor