Stephanie S. Russell
Economic Development Director &
Government Relations
Email: srussell@webercountyutah.gov
Phone: 801.399.8419


Northern Utah Development Symposium

Northern Utah Development Symposium

Rooted in Growth: Cultivating Thriving Communities

March 19 | 9 AM - 2 PM
Check-in, coffee, & donuts at 8:30 AM
Ogden Eccles Conference Center, Grand Ballroom A (second floor)

Join Weber County Economic Development and Northern Utah Economic Alliance as we explore how to cultivate thriving communities while addressing current issues with residential and commercial development. There will be fantastic keynote speakers, insightful panel discussions, engaging industry stakeholder booths, and numerous networking opportunities. This event will be particularly valuable for developers, real estate agents, real estate brokers, and economic development professionals.

AGENDA

8:30-9:00 Registration, Continental Breakfast and Coffee (sponsored by the Northern Wasatch Home Builders Association and Daily Rise Coffee)

9:00-9:15 Introduction

9:15-9:45 Keynote

9:45-10:00 Networking Breaker

10:00-10:30 Harvesting Innovation: Growing Together in Real Estate, Broker Panel

10:30-11:00 Sowing Seeds of Connection: Building Together for the Future, Developer Panel

11:00-11:15 Booth Break

11:15-11:45 Flourishing Destinations: The Power of Tourism in Community Growth, Tourism Panel

11:45-12:00 Closing Remarks

12:00-2:00 Lunch & Networking


KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Kathy Mussio - Managing Partner at Atlas Insight LLC


PANELISTS

Harvesting Innovation: Growing Together in Real Estate
Brandon Wood - President/Principal Broker at the Northwood Group
Chris Falk - Commercial Executive Vice President at Mountain West Commercial Real Estate
Jeremy Jensen - Executive Vice President at Colliers Commercial Real Estate

Sowing Seeds of Connection: Building Together for the Future
Daniel Stephens - Managing Partner at The BlackPine Group
Lacy Richards - Nilson Homes
Wendy Leonelli - Director of Real Estate Operations at J Fisher Companies

Flourishing Destinations: The Power of Tourism in Community Growth
Sara Toliver - President/CEO of Visit Ogden
Jessica Merrill - Tourism Director for Davis County
Joan Hammer - Tourism Director for Box Elder County


SPONSORS

Weber County Utah Logo Northern Utah Economic Alliance

The Weber County Economic Development Department staff and commissioners do quarterly visits to local businesses. If you own a business in the county and are interested in a business showcase visit, please fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/weber-business-showcase. The business showcase involves a tour of your business, a meet-and-greet with the commissioners, and an opportunity to help promote your business to our community.