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Consumer Resource Center

FDIC, HUD, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Host Michigan Interagency Forum for Developers of Color

Event Date
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Location
Detroit Carpenters Union and Millwrights Skilled Training Center, 11687 American Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48204

Join the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago on September 19, 2024 to help remove barriers, bridge gaps, and make connections through collaborations among government, foundations, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and banks in Michigan. 

This convening will bring together developers, federal, state, and local government, financial institutions, foundations, and other stakeholders to share promising approaches. Panelists will share examples of real estate developments that overcame obstacles and resulted in increased housing and community development, including in Michigan's low- and moderate-income communities. Bankers will see examples of direct lending and investing in CDFI loan funds.

Participants will leave with practical and actionable strategies for building lasting lending relationships. These approaches are designed to be immediately implemented in your work, empowering you to make a tangible difference in your community and support the crucial role you play in the real estate and community development sector.

Presenters:

  • Michael Polsinelli, Field Office Director, HUD
  • Kelly Allen, Senior Underwriter, HUD 
  • Amy Hovey, Executive Director, Michigan State Housing Development Authority
  • Arthur Jemison, Executive Director, Detroit Housing Commission 
  • Tahirih Ziegler, Executive Director, LISC
  • Keona Cowan, Executive VP of Lending, Invest Detroit 
  • Anthony Lentych, Chief Housing Investment Officer, MSHDA
  • Rebecca Labov, Housing & Revitalization Department, City of Detroit
  • Chase Cantrell, Executive Director, Building Community Value
  • Amin Irving, Founder, President & CEO Ginosko Development Company 
  • Glenn Wilson, President & CEO, Communities First, Inc. 
  • Sonya Mays, President & CEO, Develop Detroit 
  • Richard Hosey, President & CEO, Hosey Development LLC 
  • Jason Jones, Principal Tekton Development
  • Heidi Reijm, Ph.D., Principal Community Development Specialist, FRB-Chicago - Detroit Branch
  • Eric Louden, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC

When:

Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET

Where:

Detroit Carpenters Union and Millwrights Skilled Training Center, 11687 American Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48204 (In-person only), registration information below.

Who should attend:

Bank senior managers including compliance and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Officers, commercial and real estate lenders, foundations, CDFI and non-bank lenders, local government, and anyone interested in supporting developers of color working on economic and community development projects in Michigan.

Registration Information:

To register online, click REGISTER and fill out the needed information. You will receive a confirmation email once completed.

Register

Contact Information:

If you have any questions about the event, please email Eric Louden at erilouden@fdic.gov.

Additional Resources:

Last Updated: August 19, 2024