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Dedicate time in 2026 to grow your organizational leadership skills and improve your organization! PeerSpectives® is a roundtable for CEOs and leaders of second-stage companies. PeerSpectives® provides a forum where participants can improve decision-making, enhance leadership abilities, confidentially share challenges and experiences with their peers, and advance their network and capabilities as organizational leaders in the Flathead Valley. Developed by the Edward Lowe Foundation, Montana West Economic Development offers the only licensed PeerSpectives® roundtables in Montana and leads one roundtable annually.

Who Should Join PeerSpectives?

PeerSpectives is a program for leaders of second stage companies, typically organizations with annual sales over $1 million and 10 employees or more. PeerSpectives benefits entrepreneurs and business leaders who are looking for more dedicated time to work on their business and improve their decision-making through support and connection with other dedicated peers. Roundtable participants say they receive ideas on everything from marketing strategy and financial issues to dealing with difficult personnel problems. The roundtables also create accountability for oneself and strong bonds among group members.

If your organization is smaller than second-stage, please join our Emerging Entrepreneur Roundtable. More Information.

What Sets Peerspectives Apart?

Trained facilitators.
Structured protocol that ensures balanced discussion and releases the group genius.
Experience sharing rather than advice giving.
Confidential setting.
In-Room learning and accountability.
Participants come from non-competing industries.

Business leaders meeting around a table

Professionals collaborating in a roundtable discussion

What to Expect

Time commitment: Roundtable sessions typically last two to three hours and are held in-person on a monthly basis.Cost: $1,000 for MWED Members, $1,250 for Non-MembersBenefits: The ability to discuss sensitive business challenges with peers who know what you're going through; just-in-time solutions you can put into practice the same day.Ground rules: Confidentiality is essential. What's said in PeerSpectives stays in PeerSpectives. Participants share experiences, but don't give advice.

"PeerSpectives is hands-down one of the best resources I've found as a CEO in a small market. The insights I've gained from my PeerSpectives group are timely, relevant, and reassuring. It's a safe place to ask the questions you can't ask employees or friendly competitors. That, and I've met some amazing people in the group who I now count as good friends." – Courtenay Sprunger, CEO of Big Sky PR

Join Peerspectives

A new cohort of PeerSpectives will launch in March 2026. The deadline for new applications is Monday, February 23rd at 5 p.m. Limited spaces are available. Please complete the form below to apply.

Contact [email protected] with any questions.

2026 PeerSpectives Application Form

Name — First (Required)Name — Last (Required)

Company (Required)Job Title (Required)

Email (Required)Phone

Street Address (Required)Address Line 2

City (Required)State / Province / Region (Required)

ZIP / Postal Code (Required)WebsiteYear Company Started:Company description:Description of applicant's primary responsibilities:

Number of Employees

This YearEst. in Two Years

Annual Sales

Last YearEst. in Two Years

Describe your products/services provided and primary markets served:Participants in a group using the PeerSpectives protocol should be from non-competing companies. Please list any local companies that you feel are your direct competitors and should not be included in your group.Are there any other factors you believe the selection committee should consider?

Roundtable Costs

Please select which one applies (Required) MWED Member - $1,000 Non Member - $1,250

Applicant Agreement (Required) I Agree