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SUMMARY:West Michigan Housing Summit
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n					 \nJoin housing leaders\, stakeholders\, and community members from across the region at the West Michigan Housing Summit for a dynamic\, solutions-focused conference centered on innovative strategies for addressing housing challenges. \nThis summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \nWHAT TO EXPECT\nA dynamic opening session from Sam Cummings and Ryan Kilpatrick\, reflecting on where we’ve been\, where we are now\, and where we’re headed together as a region. \nSix targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: \n\nA legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.\nStrategies for effective public engagement around housing and growth\nCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancy\nPathways and tools for emerging developers\nThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordability\nEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness\n\nClosing with Energy\nCoby Lefkowitz will tie together insights from the day and challenge attendees to think boldly optimistic about the future of housing through coordinated\, cross-sector solutions. \nCoby is the author of Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like where he explores how we can create more beautiful and livable communities. \nDonor and sponsor support makes this convening possible and positions partners at the center of regional housing leadership. Sponsors gain visibility with key decision-makers\, align their brand with measurable community impact\, and help catalyze the ideas and collaborations that move housing solutions forward. \n																														 \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThis summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: \n\nHousing practitioners and advocates\nGovernment and public sector leaders\nDevelopers and real estate professionals\nEmerging developers and entrepreneurs\nNonprofit and community-based leaders\nPhilanthropic and funding partners\nPolicy and civic engagement professionals\nAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stability\n\nIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n					AGENDA \n12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking \n1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment \n1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break \n1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions \nState Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber \nPublic EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo \nCorridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services \n2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break \n2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions \nAffordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services \nEffective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan \n4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  \n5:00 p.m. Happy Hour \n6:00 p.m. Adjourn \nOur 2026 speakers\n		\n				\n					\n				\n				\n							\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Adrienne Goodstal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Executive Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					North Kent Connect 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Bev Theil				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chief Executive Officer 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Habitat for Humanity Kent County 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Coby Lefkowitz				\n				\n				\n				\n					Co-Founder & Principal 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Backyard 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jason Wheeler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Wheeler Development Group and WDG Construction 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Jen Radaz				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sr. Manager 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Housing Next 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Joseph Aragona				\n				\n				\n				\n					Chair 				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Regulatory Reform Committee 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Kristian Grant				\n				\n				\n				\n					State Representative 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Michigan 82th House District 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Nicole Hofert				\n				\n				\n				\n					Deputy City Manager 				\n				\n				\n				\n					City of Wyoming\, Michigan 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Rebekah Kik				\n				\n				\n				\n					Deputy City Manager 				\n				\n				\n				\n					City of Kalamazoo\, Michigan 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan Kilpatrick				\n				\n				\n				\n					Founder + CEO 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Flywheel Community Development Services 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Ryan Schmidt				\n				\n				\n				\n					Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indigo Design + Development 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Sam Cummings				\n				\n				\n				\n					Managing Partner 				\n				\n				\n				\n					CWD Real Estate Investment 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					Thelma Ensink				\n				\n				\n				\n					Executive Director 				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dégagé Ministries 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\nEvent Sponsors\nPremier Sponsor \n																\n															 \nEvent Underwriter \n																\n															 \nHousing Champion \n																\n															\n																\n															\n																\n															 \nRegional Housing Partner Leadership
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/west-michigan-housing-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Richard M. DeVos Center\, GVSU’s Pew Campus\, 401 Fulton St W\, Grand Rapids\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs,Annual Events & Summits
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SUMMARY:First Friday Update
DESCRIPTION:Registration\n					 \nThe updates occur on the first Friday of each month from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. We will provide a quick overview on current advocacy efforts and top priorities being accomplished to create a thriving and diverse business climate for all.  \nEvent Sponsors\nAdvocay Underwriter \n																\n															\n																\n															\n																\n															 \nPolicy Supporter \n																\n															\n																\n															 \n2026 Speakers\nLorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/first-friday-update-8-7/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs,Complimentary Events
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SUMMARY:Chamber Issues Forum
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \nChamber Issues Forum events provide an opportunity for members to be part of the conversation around the most pressing topics impacting business in Michigan at the local\, state\, and federal levels. These events provide members with unbiased\, data-backed information and discussion to help make better decisions for organizations. \n2026 Speakers\nLorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit\, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam\, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat \n\nEvent Sponsors\nPremier Sponsor \n\n  \nEvent Underwriter
URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-issues-forum-8-27/
LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs
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