# Event Details - **Event Name**: 8th Annual St. Cloud Development Summit - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 am – Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 11:30 am (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us in person for the 8th Annual St. Cloud Development Summit to connect, learn, and grow!About this EventThe 8th Annual St. Cloud Development Summit is a half-day conference focused on the issues and opportunities shaping economic development, housing, real estate, planning, and higher education in the St. Cloud region.This annual event brings together business leaders, developers, local government officials, educators, real estate professionals, and community stakeholders to connect, share ideas, and discuss priorities and opportunities for growth.Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the industry, the St. Cloud Development Summit offers valuable insights, meaningful connections, and opportunities to collaborate with others invested in the future of our region.Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of the conversation shaping St. Cloud's future.Pleased to announce through our partnership with MNCAR - Continuing Education Credits have been applied for and 3.0 hours of Continuing Education is pending approval from the Minnesota Department of Commerce.Continuing Education Credits are available compliments of the St. Cloud Economic Development Authority.A valid real estate license number is required to register only for those seeking Continuing Education Credits.We look forward to seeing you there!MUST BE REGISTERED TO ATTEND https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/8dd1ed50-a691-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8de686c0-a691-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h307-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:00 AMBreakfast and Networking 🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:15 AMWelcome – Mayor Jake Anderson, City of St. Cloud🕑: 08:15 AM - 09:00 AMSt. Cloud – Central Minnesota’s Economic EngineInfo: • Demographic and Market Trends • Meeting Talent and Workforce Needs • St. Cloud’s Competitive Advantage • Indicators and Opportunities for a Stronger Regional Center🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AMThe State of St. Cloud Housing and Commercial Real Estate Info: • Development Feasibility • Housing and Buyer Demand • Perception and Investment • Where Investment Is Creating Opportunity • Catalytic Redevelopment🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AMBreak/Networking🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AMComprehensive Plan Opportunities and Resources Info: • 2025 Comprehensive Plan, Downtown and Division Street Plans • Division Street Opportunity Sites • Downtown Opportunities Sites • Supported 5th Avenue to Campus Connection and Mississippi Riverwalk projects • Development and Redevelopment Financing Resource • St. Cloud Housing Development Initiatives🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AMKeynote – Introducing a New Leadership and Vision for St. Cloud State UniversiInfo: • Community Advisory Board • University-wide Strategic Planning • Investments in Academic Strength • Student Engagement & Retention Initiatives • SCSU Campus Modernization Plans • Community Partnerships and Workforce Alignment - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-cloud/8th-annual-st-cloud-development-summit/100001997155938173 - **Event Categories**: business, meetups, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Holiday Inn & Suites St. Cloud by IHG - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: St. Cloud - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: Holiday Inn & Suites St. Cloud by IHG - **lat**: 45.551372 - **long**: -94.20422579999999 - **full address**: Holiday Inn & Suites St. Cloud by IHG, 75 37th Avenue, St. Cloud, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 8th Annual St. Cloud Development Summit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/3d11e25d81cda50dec0b722278abf3618b40fb9d882fb33c01203a3c5a11eb1b-rimg-w1200-h800-dce8b878-gmir.jpg?v=1787713457 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 8th Annual St. Cloud Development Summit being held? - **A:** 8th Annual St. Cloud Development Summit takes place on Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 am to Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 11:30 am at Holiday Inn & Suites St. Cloud by IHG, 75 37th Avenue, St. Cloud, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 8th Annual St. Cloud Development Summit? - **A:** 8th Annual St. Cloud Development Summit is organized by St. Cloud Economic Development. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 8th Annual St. Cloud Development Summit is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in St. Cloud, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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