2024 Annual Summit! Navigating the Waves of Housing Success

20 Sep 2024


Navigating the Waves of Housing Success

October 9, 2024
Twin Lakes Christian Center
(Twin Lakes Bible Camp)
7718 Twin Lakes Road, Manson, Iowa 50563

A Western Iowa Advantage hosted summit targeting elected officials, developers, lends, and housing industry champions to promote and discussion housing, incentives, and creating a foundation for community success.

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10:00 AM - 10:15 AM: Welcome and Introductions and Background

Theresa Hildreth, Calhoun County Economic Development Corp., Sara Slater, Audubon County Economic Development

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM: Session 1: Setting the Stage

Abigail Gaffey, Community Development Specialist, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

11:15 AM – Noon: Session 2: Brokering the Deal

Matt Daniels, Director of Operations, Origin Homes, Rita Frahm, Location Manager/Lender Iowa State Bank, Dave Miller, Development Director, City of Rock Valley

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch and Keynote Speaker

Debi Durham, Director, Iowa Economic Development Authority & Iowa Finance Authority

1:45 PM – 2:30 PM: Session 3: Success Stories from Our Neighbors/Ask the Expert

Dawn Meyer, City Administrator, City of Manning, Chris Deal, Developer, Jefferson, Adam Schweers, Partner, Western Iowa Living, Sara Slater, Executive Director, Audubon County Economic Development

2:45 PM – 3:30 PM: Session 4: Placemaking – Setting Sail to Success

Lorin Ditzler, Associate Director, Keep Iowa Beautiful, Amy Ziegler, Tourism Manager, Travel Iowa

3:30 PM: Adjourn

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