On September 26, 2015 about eighty people gathered at the Forum for American Renewal in Billings, Montana to discuss the roles leadership, collaboration and communication play in the development of the local community and nation. There was particular emphasis given to the role of civic leadership in ensuring responsible government. Participants and panelists were from political, business, non-profit and other sectors sectors. The Global Peace Foundation hosted the event and it was organized by Billings City Councilman Mike Yakawich and other groups.