We are excited to have multiple experts on building funds for housing projects! Come learn about Accelerator Funds, Community Investment Funds, Funding CLTs with CDs and creating a Housing Millage. We will also have a Zoom option for those only interested in coming for a part of the day.
This event will focus on building funds for patient, flexible capital in housing projects.
Accelerator Funds- Gregory Heller, Partner at Guidehouse
Learn how to create financing options for affordable housing with a focus on increasing capital access for small-scale developers, and nonprofits.
Community Investment Funds- Christopher Miller CEO at Nation Coalition for Community Capital
These locally controlled funds allow community members to invest and support many local businesses, projects, and initiatives within their own neighborhoods.
Funding CLTs with CDs- Jackie Luedtke Borozan, Executive Director, Housing Trust of Benzie
Learn how to work with your local banks to create more flexible and affordable financing for single family developments.
Housing Millage- Kalamazoo County
Learn how Kalamazoo County created a dedicated funding source designed to address critical housing challenges throughout the County.
* We will be giving away a FREE MAP Housing Zoning Assessment for 2 lucky cities, villages or townships who attend the meeting in-person. (Region J/8 locations only)
Agenda:
9:30-10:00: RHP Region J updates
10:00- 11:00: Accelerator Funds
11:00-12:00: Community Investment Funds
12:00-1:00: Lunch
1:00-1:30: Funding CLTs with CDs
1:30-2:00: Housing Millage