On Thursday, September 22, MHP is hosting a day of housing policy practicum for northwest Minnesota and tribal nations in Bemidji, MN. The day long event hosted at Bemidji”s Carnegie Library + Watermark Arts Center, will provide the opportunity for networking and provide training and tools to support local housing development. 

Sessions and Workshops Featuring:

Morning Policy Plenary at Bemidji Carnegie Library

Welcome and opening remarks by Jorge Prince, Mayor of Bemidji.

Welcome and opening remarks by Jorge Prince, Mayor of Bemidji.
GIS Presentation: Participate in an interactive overview of housing development, followed by a multi-sector panel discussion exploring regional perspectives and approaches to housing.
Lunch and Networking at Watermark Arts Center

Afternoon Roundtable Technical Assistance Practicum

Join us for a roundtable of subject matter experts, providing resources and covering such topics as:

• Energy efficiency, renewable energy, and small homes;
• Pro forma development (prior info submission will be requested), access to government and philanthropic resources;
• Small business development and marketing.
• Bring your vision to life by meeting one-to-one with an architect who will sketch your initial site plan and rendering on the spot!

REGISTER HERE

This Housing Opportunity Workshop (HOW) is first in a series to promote networking and provide training and tools to support local housing development.

Thanks to our technical assistance partners: Greater Minnesota Housing Fund • Minnesota Housing • Northwest Minnesota Foundation • Northwest Small Business Development Center • Architect Jacob Mans.

For more information and to register contact Donald Googleye, Community Development Manager donald.goggleye[at]mhponline.org.