BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grand Rapids Chamber - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://grandrapids.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Grand Rapids Chamber REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T150000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032635 CREATED:20260211T164053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T203501Z UID:10000461-1787749200-1787756400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Business Acquisition: From Search to Purchase DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/business-acquisition-from-search-to-purchase/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Economic Growth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Business-Acquisition-Workshop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260820T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260820T133000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032636 CREATED:20251203T194520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T161018Z UID:10000447-1787225400-1787232600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Business Exchange Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/business-exchange-luncheon-8-20/ LOCATION:Calvin University – Prince Conference Center\, 1800 E Beltline Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Graphic-BEX-8.20.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032636 CREATED:20251203T194802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T162849Z UID:10000412-1787137200-1787144400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:OutPro Forum DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/outpro-forum-8-19/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking,Talent & Human Resources ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Graphic-OutPro-08.19.26-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T110000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032636 CREATED:20260211T164115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T152746Z UID:10000462-1787128200-1787137200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Business Transition: From Value Building to Exit Strategies DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/business-transition-from-value-building-to-exit-strategies/ LOCATION:Anonymous Zoom Webinar CATEGORIES:Economic Growth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Business-Transition-Webinar-Series.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260812T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260812T160000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032636 CREATED:20251203T194001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T180141Z UID:10000417-1786545000-1786550400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Chamber 101 DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-101-8-12/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Complimentary Events,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Chamber-101-August.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260807T103000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032636 CREATED:20251203T194955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T171945Z UID:10000456-1786096800-1786098600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:First Friday Update DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/first-friday-update-8-7/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs,Complimentary Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRC_FFU-August-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T180000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032637 CREATED:20260211T163013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T170901Z UID:10000379-1786019400-1786039200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:West Michigan Housing Summit DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GRC_WMHS-Graphic-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260729T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260729T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032637 CREATED:20251203T194137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T172236Z UID:10000435-1785340800-1785344400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Chamber Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-happy-hour-7-29/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Complimentary Events,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRAPHIC-CHH-07.29.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260728T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260728T103000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032637 CREATED:20251203T195417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T184133Z UID:10000390-1785227400-1785234600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Talent & Human Resources Workshop DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/talent-human-resources-workshop-7-28/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Talent & Human Resources ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/GRC_TCW-Graphic-July-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260720T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260720T183000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032637 CREATED:20251203T194618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T135001Z UID:10000403-1784530800-1784572200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:The Chamber Open DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/the-chamber-open-2026/ LOCATION:The Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe\, 7211 48th St SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49512\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Events & Summits,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Graphic-The-Chamber-Open-07.20.26-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T143000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032637 CREATED:20260511T125204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T125204Z UID:10000500-1784206800-1784212200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Security Awareness Basics – Webinar DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/security-awareness-basics-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Security-Awareness-Basics-Graphic-2-1536x949-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="InsITe":MAILTO:dean.sternik@trustedinsite.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T133000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032638 CREATED:20251203T194522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T160910Z UID:10000446-1784201400-1784208600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Business Exchange Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/business-exchange-luncheon-7-16/ LOCATION:Sunnybrook Country Club\, 624 Port Sheldon Rd\, Grandville\, MI\, 49418\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Graphic-BEX-7.16.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260714T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260714T163000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032638 CREATED:20260519T202103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T202103Z UID:10000505-1784016000-1784046600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Blaze AI Summit DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/blaze-ai-summit/ LOCATION:The Goei Center\, 818 Butterworth St SW\, Grand Rapids\, 49504\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Blaze-Event-Cover.png ORGANIZER;CN="Better Business Bureau of Michigan":MAILTO:info@mi.bbb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260630T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260630T110000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032638 CREATED:20260609T174902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T174902Z UID:10000521-1782810000-1782817200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Traction Mastermind DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/traction-mastermind/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Traction-Mastermind-Flyer-V4update-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Heileman":MAILTO:chris.heileman@eosworldwide.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032638 CREATED:20260506T185845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T185845Z UID:10000487-1782648000-1782666000@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Break Into Your Pride- 3rd Year DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/break-into-your-pride-3rd-year/ LOCATION:Break Room Therapy\, 7988 Clyde Park AVE SW\, Byron Center\, MI\, 49315\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Your-paragraph-text.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032638 CREATED:20260506T191530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T164958Z UID:10000489-1782498600-1782507600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Meijer State Games of Michigan - Summer Games DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/meijer-state-games-of-michigan-summer-games/ LOCATION:Several Locations CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Summer-Games-Save-The-Date.png ORGANIZER;CN="Meijer State Games of Michigan":MAILTO:info@stategamesofmichigan.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T160000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032639 CREATED:20260529T165225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T165225Z UID:10000510-1782471600-1782489600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:5th Annual "Health & Unity in the Community" Resource and Family Fun Fair DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/5th-annual-health-unity-in-the-community-resource-and-family-fun-fair/ LOCATION:Campau Park\, 51 Delaware Street SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49507\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/happyFamily-HUC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T100000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032639 CREATED:20251203T194853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T144152Z UID:10000419-1782374400-1782381600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Chamber Issues Forum: Childcare & Public Spaces for Public Good DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-issues-forum-6-25/ LOCATION:The Information Center at The Rapid Central Station\, 250 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW\, Grand Rapids\, 49503-4005\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRC_CIF-June-Graphic-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032639 CREATED:20251203T194139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T172227Z UID:10000434-1782316800-1782320400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Chamber Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-happy-hour-6-24/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Complimentary Events,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GRAPHIC-CHH-06.24.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T113000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032639 CREATED:20251203T194827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T144040Z UID:10000425-1782207000-1782214200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Making It Work: The Essentials for Professional Women DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/athena-leadership-forum-6-23/ LOCATION:Watermark Country Club\, 1600 Galbraith Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546\, United States CATEGORIES:Talent & Human Resources ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Graphic-ATHENA-Leadership-Forum-06.23.26-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260622T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260622T163000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032639 CREATED:20260601T123520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T123520Z UID:10000518-1782127800-1782145800@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:June Pose & Go Portraits Days DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/june-pose-go-portraits-days/2026-06-22/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T190000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032640 CREATED:20260609T145832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T145832Z UID:10000520-1781949600-1781982000@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Eastown Bizarre Bazaar DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/eastown-bizarre-bazaar/ LOCATION:Eastown Community Association\, 415 Ethel SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BizBaz-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eastown Community Association":MAILTO:info@eastown.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T180000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032640 CREATED:20260427T162914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T131622Z UID:10000481-1781798400-1781805600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Ending Homelessness: A Celebration of Impact DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/ending-homelessness-a-celebration-of-impact/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Affairs,Annual Events & Summits,Complimentary Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GRC_Ending-Homelessness-2026-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T133000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032640 CREATED:20251203T194525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T160801Z UID:10000445-1781782200-1781789400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Business Exchange Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/business-exchange-luncheon-6-18/ LOCATION:Sunnybrook Country Club\, 624 Port Sheldon Rd\, Grandville\, MI\, 49418\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Graphic-BEX-6.18.26-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260615T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260615T160000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032640 CREATED:20260601T123520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T123520Z UID:10000517-1781524800-1781539200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:June Pose & Go Portraits Days DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/june-pose-go-portraits-days/2026-06-15/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T133000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032640 CREATED:20260507T204526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T204526Z UID:10000499-1781175600-1781184600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:West Michigan M365 User Group 2026 Q2 Meetup DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/west-michigan-m365-user-group-2026-q2-meetup/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Q2-Meetup-West-MI-M365-User-Group-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="InsITe":MAILTO:dean.sternik@trustedinsite.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260609T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260609T133000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032641 CREATED:20260429T154218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T154218Z UID:10000483-1781004600-1781011800@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:WomanUp & Celebrate Grand Rapids DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/womanup-celebrate-grand-rapids/ LOCATION:JW Marriott Grand Rapids: International Ballroom\, 235 Louis St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MWF-Logo-Icon-4c.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Michgan Women Forward":MAILTO:ltown@miwf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260609T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260609T120000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032641 CREATED:20260602T173323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T173323Z UID:10000519-1781002800-1781006400@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:Charting the Path Forward: Strategic Planning for Long-Term Success DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/charting-the-path-forward-strategic-planning-for-long-term-success/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChartingthePathForward-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Maner Costerisan":MAILTO:inest@publicom.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260609T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260609T100000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032641 CREATED:20260515T171513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171513Z UID:10000504-1780993800-1780999200@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:ASE 2026 Compensation Survey Briefing DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/ase-2026-compensation-survey-briefing/ LOCATION:GVSU Innovation Hub\, 200 Viridian Drive\, Muskegon\, 49440\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandrapids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Survey-Briefing_Ad-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="American Society of Employers":MAILTO:hnezich@aseonline.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260608T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260608T180000 DTSTAMP:20260610T032641 CREATED:20260601T123520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T123520Z UID:10000516-1780927200-1780941600@grandrapids.org SUMMARY:June Pose & Go Portraits Days DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. This summit brings together cross-sector voices committed to moving beyond conversation and toward coordinated action on the region’s most pressing housing challenges. \n \n \n \n WHAT TO EXPECT \n \n \n \n A 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. Five targeted breakout sessions addressing critical housing issues\, including: A legislative panel featuring leaders in housing reforms.Strategies for effective public engagement around housing and growthCorridor development and place-based investment to drive vibrancyThe limitations of subsidy-only approaches to housing affordabilityEffective\, coordinated responses to homelessness \n \n \n \n Closing with Energy \n \n \n \n Coby 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. Coby 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Donor 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO SHOULD ATTEND \n \n \n \n This summit is for leaders and changemakers committed to improving housing outcomes\, including: Housing practitioners and advocatesGovernment and public sector leadersDevelopers and real estate professionalsEmerging developers and entrepreneursNonprofit and community-based leadersPhilanthropic and funding partnersPolicy and civic engagement professionalsAnyone invested in housing affordability\, availability\, and stabilityIf you’re working to shape the future of housing in West Michigan\, this summit is for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA12:30 p.m. Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m. Opening Remarks and IntroductionJennifer Radaz\, Housing NextRyan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development ServicesSam Cummings\, CWD Real Estate Investment 1:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 1:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions State Legislative PanelState Representatives Wooden\, Grant and AragonaModerated by Joshua Lunger\, Grand Rapids Chamber Public EngagementJason Wheeler\, Wheeler DevelopmentRyan Schmidt\, Indigo Design + DevelopmentRowan Brady\, City of Grand RapidsModerated by Rebekah Kik\, City of Kalamazoo Corridor RedevelopmentCameron VanWyngarden\, Plainfield TownshipNicole Hofert\, City of WyomingModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services 2:40 p.m. Transition + Networking Break 2:55 p.m. Breakout Sessions Affordability Won’t Be Solved by Subsidy AloneDave Levitt\, Third CoastBev Thiel\, Habitat for Humanity of Kent CountyModerated by Ryan Kilpatrick\, Flywheel Community Development Services Effective Response to HomelessnessThelma Ensink\, Degagé MinistriesAdrienne Goodstal\, North Kent ConnectTenisa Frye\, Family Promise of West Michigan 4:00 p.m. KeynoteCoby Lefkowitz\, author of “Building Optimism: What a World that Looks Better\, Works Better\, and Feels Better Could Look Like”  5:00 p.m. Happy Hour 6:00 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our 2026 speakers \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n Premier Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Underwriter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing Champion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Housing Partner Leadership URL:https://grandrapids.org/event/june-pose-go-portraits-days/2026-06-08/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR