Regionalism is increasingly important in our interconnected world. Economies, ecologies, infrastructure systems, and communities all function across regional scales. Regional planning brings together diverse jurisdictions and communities within a region to create a regional vision and a framework to work together to achieve common goals. BNIM approaches regional planning as a consensus building opportunity by engaging a critical cross section of stakeholders such as elected officials, fourth generation family farmers, conservationists, utility providers, and myriad small, medium, and large business owners.