January 12, 2023 from 9am to Noon
Minnesota Housing, Three Rivers Community Action, and Greater Minnesota Housing Fund co-hosted a Southeast Minnesota Regional Housing Forum to share learnings about local initiatives and developments.
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Agenda
Welcome and Introductions — 10 Minutes
![]() Founding President and CEO, |
![]() Deputy Commissioner, |




Expert Panel on Regional Initiatives — 1 Hour, 20 minutes
Applying culturally specific housing strategies to serve new immigrant communities |
![]() Achieve Homeownership Lead, |
![]() Outreach Coordinator |




![]() Director of Housing, |
![]() Senior Business Development Manager, |




Conducting equitable LIHTC development with authentic community engagement |
![]() Community Development Director, |


![]() Interim Deputy Director |
![]() Manager of Housing and Neighborhood Services |




Policy Advocacy, and Legislative Updates — 15 Minutes
![]() Legislative Director. | ![]() ![]() ![]() Libby Murphy,Director of Policy |


Funder Updates and Initiatives — 15 minutes
![]() Emerging Developer of Color Program Manager |
![]() Director of Housing & Health Equity |
![]() Director of Community Development, |






Breakout Sessions — two 25-minute back-to-back sessions
Attendees will have the opportunity to self-select up to two sessions:
- Multifamily Housing
- Single Family Housing
- Minnesota Housing’s 2024 -2027 Strategic Plan — which will guide the agency’s work for the next four years
- Emerging Developers of Color Initiatives
- Housing and Health Equity Initiative
- Advocating for Affordable Housing
Closing Statements — 5 minutes
Optional 30 Minute Q&A Session from Noon to 12:30
Please note that agenda is subject to change.
Featuring
Expert Panel on Regional Initiatives — Including:
- Applying culturally specific housing strategies to serve new immigrant communities
- Using Section 8 vouchers to achieve innovative home ownership for low-income households
- Innovative Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Development in Kasson, MN
- Conducting equitable LIHTC development with authentic community engagement
- Fostering Housing and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development through regulatory changes
Breakout Sessions on Important Regional Topics — Including:
- Multifamily Housing
- Single Family Housing
- Minnesota Housing’s 2024 -2027 Strategic Plan — which will guide the agency’s work for the next four years
- Emerging Developers of Color Initiatives
- Housing and Health Equity Initiative
- Advocating for Affordable Housing
- More options as you register
Policy, Advocacy, and Legislative Updates
- Once in a lifetime opportunity to secure major funding for housing
- Update from Statewide Housing Advocates
- Update from Minnesota Housing
Funder Updates and Initiatives
- Minnesota Housing
- USDA Rural Development
- Minnesota Housing Partnership
- Greater Minnesota Housing Fund
Network with Peers and Partners to Share Successes and Needs