09/01/2026
We’re excited to be part of the Idaho APA and Montana APA 2026 Joint Chapter Conference in Dillon, Montana!
Senior Planner Daniel Pauly, AICP from our office will take the stage for two sessions exploring innovation, planning, and the challenges of navigating complex development projects.
Innovation Without Boundaries: Carrying Entrepreneurship Across Sectors
Thursday, September 10 | 9:55–10:55 a.m.
Dan will lead a panel exploring how planning professionals can carry vision-driven innovation across the public and private sectors, including navigating capacity constraints, political and regulatory uncertainty, organizational dynamics, and client relationships.
Energization and Beyond: Collaborative and Effective Approaches to Reviewing Large Electrical Infrastructure Projects
Friday, September 11 | 9:40–10:40 a.m.
Drawing from Elmore County’s experience evaluating solar, wind, natural gas, and related infrastructure proposals, Dan will lead a panel on permitting, public-service funding, utility coordination, and project lifecycle planning—from development through decommissioning.
📍 Beier Auditorium | University of Montana Western | Dillon, Montana
If you’ll be at the conference, be sure to catch Dan’s sessions and connect with us!
Learn more about the conference: https://mtplanners.org/conference/montana-association-of-planners-2026-annual-conference/