The Housing Puzzle: Putting the Pieces Together
\n\nDate: \;Wed. Oct 30\, 2024
\n\nTime: \;08:00: AM - 1:00 PM / Check in and Buffet Breakfast @ 8:00 AM
\n\nLocation: \;Convention Center at Black Desert Resort @ 1500 E Black Desert Dr\, Ivins\, UT 84738
\n\nCome join us for a half day of insightful discussions\, real solutions and networking opportunities focused on making housing more attainable in Washington County. Learn from industry experts\, policymakers\, and business and community leaders about the movement underway that'\;s changing how we think about and build housing that meets the needs of our communities. "\;The Housing Puzzle: Putting the Pieces Together"\; is bringing together multi-sector partners that are making a difference and doing the work to build housing and build community. Take a look at our line-up of speakers below and join us to gain valuable insights\, connect with like-minded individuals and be a part of the conversation to help individuals and families live\, work and thrive in Southern Utah!
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\n\n8:30 am Emcee \;Wendi Bulkley\, Athletic Development Officer\, Athletics Administration\, Utah Tech University
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\n\nVideo: Local Voices on Real-Life Housing Affordability Challenges
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\n\nJordan Hess\, Legislative Affairs Director\, Washington City
\n\nThe Housing Action Coalition Story: A Journey of Collaboration and Impact
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\n\nRobert Spendlove\, Senior Economist\, Zions Bank
\n\nUtah'\;s Economic Frontier: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead
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\n\nEmily Merkley\, Chief Executive Officer\, Washington County Board of Realtors (WCBR)
\n\nReal Estate Revolution: Industry Issues &\; Market Conditions
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\n\nPanel: \;Rewriting the Rules to Change the Game
\n\nModerator: \;Joshua Aikens\, Community Affairs\, ZONOS
\n\nPanel Members
\n\n·\; \;Timothy B. Anderson \;&ndash\; Southern Utah Managing Shareholder\, Kirton McConkie
\n\n·\; \;Patrick Manning \;&ndash\; Managing Partner\, Reef Capital Partners\, Black Desert
\n\n·\; \;Gregg Robison \;&ndash\; Chief Executive Officer\, RAM Aviation\, Space &\; Defense
\n\n·\; \;Sharon Gillespie \;&ndash\; Councilmember\, City of Ivins/Affordable Housing Task Force Chair
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\n\nVideo: Model Housing Solutions
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\n\nPanel: \;Doing What is Right
\n\nModerator: \;Robert MacFarlane
\n\nPanel Members:
\n\n·\; \;Mayor Chris Hart\, City of Ivins
\n\n·\; \;Mayor Rick Rosenberg\, City of Santa Clara
\n\n·\; \;Jed Nilson \;&ndash\; President\, Nilson Homes
\n\n·\; \;Shawn Christensen \;- President and CEO\, St. George Area Chamber of Commerce
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\n\nNetworking Break
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\n\nPanel: \;Creatively Building Upon Solutions that Work
\n\nModerator: \;Mayor Barbara Bruno\, City of Springdale
\n\nPanel Members:
\n\n·\; \;Gregg McArthur \;&ndash\; Commercial Economic Development SITLA\, Washington County
\n\n·\; \;Sharlene Wilde \;&ndash\; Executive Director\, NeighborWorks Sun Country Home Solutions
\n\n·\; \;Stacy Young \;&ndash\; Governmental Affairs\, Southern Utah Home Builders Association (SUHBA)
\n\n·\; \;Karyn Jones \;&ndash\; Vice President\, U.S. Bank Wealth Management
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\n\nHearthstone Hero Award \;Presentation
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\n\nClosing Remarks
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