Where the flex space movement takes shape.
APRIL 29-30
APRIL 29-30
APRIL 29-30
APRIL 29-30
SPRING SUMMIT 2026
Join the nation’s most focused summit for flex space developers, investors, and operators. This full-day strategy and execution event is designed for leaders shaping the next wave of industrial and flex space development. Attendees will gain exclusive access to a private, behind-the-scenes tour of a newly developed, ground-up flex space asset - followed by a premium networking reception.
At the Ameristar Hotel & Casino – St. Charles, MO
Only 15 minutes from STL Airport!
THE SPRING SUMMIT STARTS IN
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Cathy & PACE Equity funded C-PACE on the project that we will tour.... StorCo St. Peters Self Storage & FlexSpace


In the '90s, Steven K. Garrison heard the same answer from everyone in industrial real estate: people won't pay the rents required for small-bay space. He didn't accept it. By flipping the model from leasing to ownership, he cut monthly occupancy costs 25–40% and an industry was born.
That insight launched Personal Warehouse® and the Micro-Flex category: premium, small-bay industrial spaces designed for entrepreneurs, investors, business owners, and sport motor enthusiasts. Twenty-six years of evolution across both ownership and rental models has produced 2M+ square feet, 2,500+ units, 38 projects, and $300M+ in asset value across seven states.
At FlexSpace Nation, Garrison draws on 26 years of hard-won lessons to explore where the Micro-Flex industry is headed and what today's developers need to know to build it right.
Explore What The Summit Has to Offer
About Ameristar
- Set in the heart of historic downtown St. Charles, Missouri ( 1 Ameristar Blvd, St Charles, MO 63301) – surrounded by cobblestone streets and 19th-century charm – Ameristar Casino offers elegant conference facilities, seven restaurants, a dozen bars, and luxury one-bedroom suites at a preferred group rate of $189/night.
- Main Street St. Charles features fine dining, vibrant nightlife, charming boutiques and antiques stores.
- Just 8 miles from the St. Louis Airport and minutes from our newest flex space facility.
Reserve your room today.
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY
APRIL 29
Welcome Reception at Ameristar Resort
THURSDAY
APRIL 30
Morning Sessions:
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- What is Flex Space and Why Should You Care?
James Reid, Founder, FlexSpace Nation
- What is Flex Space and Why Should You Care?
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- Flex Space Market Update
Cody Payne and Michael Tran, FlexParks USA
- Flex Space Market Update
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- Site Selection and Feasibility: Where It Works and Why?
Cody Payne and Michael Tran
- Site Selection and Feasibility: Where It Works and Why?
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- Underwriting
Christen Bryant, S3 Partners
- Underwriting
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- What I’d Do Differently After 25 Years in Flex Space Development
Steve Garrison, CEO Personal Warehouse
- What I’d Do Differently After 25 Years in Flex Space Development
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Lunch, provided at Ameristar Resort
Afternoon Sessions:
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- Financing
announcement coming soon!
- Financing
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- What to Build/Design
James Reid
- What to Build/Design
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- Construction
Jim Brock, MakoRabco, and Dennis Buehrle, BBi Constructors
- Construction
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- Expert Panel
- Expert Panel
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Experience the Future of Flex: VIP Tour + Reception at Our Newest Flex Space Development
(Bus transportation to and from facility provided.
Return to hotel at approximately 7:30 pm)
About Ameristar
- Set in the heart of historic downtown St. Charles, Missouri ( 1 Ameristar Blvd, St Charles, MO 63301) – surrounded by cobblestone streets and 19th-century charm – Ameristar Casino offers elegant conference facilities, seven restaurants, a dozen bars, and luxury one-bedroom suites at a preferred group rate of $189/night.
- Main Street St. Charles features fine dining, vibrant nightlife, charming boutiques and antiques stores.
- Just 8 miles from the St. Louis Airport and minutes from our newest flex space facility.
Reserve your room today.
This is your chance to showcase your company and your brand. Support one of the most talked about and upcoming asset class in the nation. Garner valuable insights and strategic connections by becoming a SUMMIT sponsor at any level. Learn more in the details or become a sponsor now!
Led by FlexSpace Nation founder James Reid, this summit is defining the next era of flex space — uniting the developers, investors, and operators who are building the movement.

