Building Capital- August 25th Housing Summit
2026-08-25 09:30 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Van Buren Conference Center, 490 S Paw Paw St., Lawrence, Michigan, 49064, United States
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

Real Estate Development Rural Boot Camp
2026-09-14 00:00 - 2026-09-18 23:59 | MI
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 around the current real estate development landscape in Michigan. We bring in experienced speakers from across the state and country to discuss practical applications of this work and help you create important connections.
We welcome anyone to register for this training who is interested in understanding the development process; however, the training curriculum is geared toward helping participants move their community-focused real estate development projects forward. We encourage all participants to bring a potential project (whether it be a potential site or building, or even just an idea) to the training.
Our target audience is:

Community members who are interested in revitalizing their community through small-scale development projects
Nonprofit housing development staff who may be seeking to actualize a range of housing and community development projects utilizing LIHTC or other sources

Our secondary target audience is:

City staff officials, community partners, foundations, or others who may be involved in the development process in some capacity

Whether you are new to the field or need a refresher on the basics, this training is for you! Those who join the training and do not have a potential project will have the opportunity to collaborate with those who do when we apply our learning through a final project pitch to funders.
This is a fast-paced, hands-on training program. Because capacity is limited for the training and demand is high, registrants must commit to being active participants and be available to attend all of part 1 and part 2 (one track only) dates.
If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Pearson, CEDAM’s real estate development manager.
Register Here

Full Use, Full Enjoyment: a Reasonable Accommodation Practicum
2026-09-24 14:00 - 15:00 | MI
This training will cover general information regarding Reasonable Accommodations and Reasonable Modifications. Importantly, this training will also include a step-by-step walkthrough of what to expect at each phase of RA/RM requests, and best practices for appealing RA/RM denials (geared toward professionals)
This is a remote event hosted on Zoom by the Fair Housing Center of Southwest Michigan.
Register Here

Michigan Land Bank Leadership Summit
2026-10-07 00:00 - 2026-10-09 23:59 | Double Tree by Hilton, 50 Capital Avenue Southwest, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States
The Michigan Land Bank Association is excited to announce that the Early Bird Registration for the MLBA Leadership Summit is open. It will be held at the Double Tree by Hilton Battle Creek from October 7-9 and promises to be our best Summit yet. Early Bird rates apply through August 28; regular rates are available through September 28, so register early.
The three day event kicks off Wednesday afternoon with great educational offerings, followed by a Progressive Dinner through Battle Creek (the venues limit attendance at 85 people, so register right away!). The evening will culminate at the Hospitality Room for libations and both sweet and salty snacks.
Thursday brings a full day of education sessions with two tracks from which to choose. Thursday evening will feature dinner, finishing at the Hospitality Room for libations and both sweet and salty snacks.
Friday FUNDday will not disappoint, as we explore funding for land banks and their projects. You will want to stay til the end!
Register for the Summit here
Hotel Reservations can be made online by following this link: MI Land Bank Summit. Please note, reservations must be made by 5:00pm on 9/23 to receive the discounted rate of $112 +tax. Make sure you check the “Accessible Box” to show all availability. If you prefer to make your reservations by phone, please call (269) 380-0320 and mention your Group Block Code (919).

The Midwest CLT Conference
2026-10-13 00:00 - 2026-10-15 23:59 | MI
The Midwest CLT Conference brings together leaders, innovators, and advocates from across the region to advance the mission of community land trusts (CLTs). This dynamic event offers a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, share best practices, and explore solutions for creating and preserving permanently affordable housing.
Whether you’re a seasoned CLT professional, a nonprofit developer, or a new organization exploring the CLT model, this conference will equip you with actionable insights and connections to drive meaningful impact. With engaging workshops, inspiring keynote speakers, and networking opportunities, the Midwest CLT Conference is a must-attend for anyone passionate about equitable and sustainable communities.
Get more information on the Midwest Community Land Trust Conference Here
