Downtowns in focus: Exploring challenges & opportunities

Downtowns in focus: Exploring challenges & opportunities

Date and Time

Tuesday Jul 9, 2024
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM CDT

Doors open | 7:30 a.m.
Breakfast and networking | 7:30 to 8 a.m.
Program begins at 8 a.m.

Location

Eggs & Issues - 
Courtyard by Marriott Moorhead | 8:00 a.m.

1080 28th Avenue South Moorhead MN 56560

Contact Information

Peighten Watson
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Join us for the July Eggs and Issues, where we will discuss the dynamic transformations reshaping our local downtowns—Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead. This forum spotlights the initiatives driving revitalization. Learn how each city tackles core urban challenges, from homelessness to community engagement. We'll also talk about placemaking and development plans.
 
Our discussion will highlight collaborative efforts and strategic planning fueling these changes. Explore the impact of new community well-being programs, the progress of major infrastructure projects and the vision for future growth. Join us to hear from local leaders and experts as they share perspectives on the ongoing transformations and the exciting future of our metro downtowns.

TOPICS & HIGHLIGHTS
Fargo: Highlight new innovative business ventures, and urban revitalization projects while addressing homelessness and a Downtown Safety Plan.
West Fargo: Learn about the recently approved downtown placemaking master plan and its vision for creating a thriving, welcoming downtown area.
Moorhead: Get insights into the Downtown Moorhead Development project, the 11th Street Underpass Project and the recent groundbreaking for the new Moorhead Community Center and Library.

PANELISTS
Rocky Schneider, Executive Director, Downtown Community Partnership
Casey Sanders-Berglund, Economic Development Manager, City of West Fargo Economic Development
Derrick LaPoint, President and CEO, Downtown Moorhead Inc
Moderated by Katherine Grindberg, Executive Vice President, FMWF Chamber

REGISTRATIONS
In person 
$40 in advance | +$10 for not-yet-members
$50 at the door | +$10 for not-yet-members
 * ​Non-Member Registrations Must Be Paid At Time of Registration *


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Supporting Sponsors

AM 1100 The Flag | Bremer Bank
Building Industry Association of the Red River Valley
Concordia College | First Western Bank & Trust
 Moore Engineering, Inc. | MWC Advertising of Fargo Moorhead
Sanford Health | Town & Country Credit Union


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