Planning For Future Generatons

Over 30 key influencers are planning on participating in the upcoming InterCity Trip: April 16 – 19, 2023 to Billings, MT. Meetings are well underway to develop an impactful agenda where best practice learning can take place. Areas of research will include redevelopment, place making, workforce development, talent attraction and retention.

In preparation for the trip the chamber board of directors spent time with Asst. City Manager MaryAnn Hagenbucher and Michael Shirley, Development Services Director to better understand Longview’s footprint. It is important to know where development opportunities are explained, CEO Kelly Hall. Often, we forget Longview is built on pipelines. This prevents certain types of development in various areas of our community. Therefore, we must be strategic in our growth plans by understanding mapping for Longview, be willing to work through challenges, and seek creative solutions for new opportunities.

Why an InterCity Visit? The visit is designed to acquire new ideas. It will provide an opportunity to introduce our delegation to innovative programs and impactful projects that may be adapted and implemented in our community. Candid speakers will alert our delegation to the challenges and pitfalls with which they are currently struggling.

Probably one of the most significant reasons to participate in an InterCity Trip is it encourages and reminds us of the importance to dream! Dreaming turns into a vision and a vision translates into ACTION.

Who can Participate? We are seeking individuals who are willing to ACT for IMPACT! We need creative and critical thinkers who are willing to work in partnership with our city, county, and various organizations within our community to create a framework that generates generational opportunities and prosperity.

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Registration is open. Please go ahead and mark your calendar now! I appreciate you for believing in Longview and our trade area! Thank you for your willingness to be part of building the future!