Events


  • Small Town & Rural Development Conference

    Crystal Mountain Resort 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Thompsonville, MI, United States

    Join us at the stunning Crystal Mountain from June 1–3, 2026, for the premier statewide event dedicated to empowering Michigan's rural communities. This conference remains the cornerstone for practitioners and advocates committed to strengthening the heart of our state and building a vibrant future. Conference Highlights Consumers Energy "Put Your Town on the Map" Pitch […]

  • RHP Housing Summit

    Van Buren Conference Center 490 S Paw Paw St., Lawrence, Michigan, United States

    This Housing Summit will focus on learning more about gap financing tools, shared equity housing models, and the State Housing Plan 2.0! We will start the day with David DeVelder a Senior Leader at IFF. IFF is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides loans, consulting, and development support to mission-driven nonprofits throughout the […]

  • Fair Housing and the Violence Against Women Act

    Everyone has the right to live free from discrimination and to feel safe in their home. The Violence Against Women Act, or VAWA, was written with this in mind. This training will examine the history of VAWA and discuss the expanded fair housing protections offered to those protected under VAWA. Additionally, we will explore other […]

  • Disability and Race Discrimination

    Addressing race-based discrimination has been the driving force behind the beginnings of Fair Housing. Disability is consistently the most cited protected class in fair housing complaints. This training will cover these two topics in depth, including the historical underpinnings of Race and Disability as protected classes as well as how they shape fair housing today. […]

  • Real Estate Development Rural Boot Camp

    Rural Boot Camp | Gaylord | September 14–18, 2026 Boot Camp Overview CEDAM’s Real Estate Development Boot Camp is a multi-part training program designed to give you the tools needed to develop affordable housing in your community. From rising construction costs to new funding sources, our training curriculum is updated each year to provide context […]