MONTHLY PROGRAMS
Housing Colorado offers monthly educational luncheons and networking events in the Denver area for an audience of approximately 70-100 affordable housing professionals on a wide range of housing trends, tools and developments. We also collaborate with regional communities to present programs outside of the Denver Metro area. Our audience will draw diverse representation from the housing profession including public housing authorities; financial agencies and institutions; for-profit and non-profit developers; Realtors; and human service agencies.

Sponsorships Available
Luncheon Sponsorships ($1,250; $1,000 for organizational sponsors)
Housing Colorado hosts a monthly educational and networking luncheon in the Denver area for an audience averaging 90 affordable housing professionals on a wide range of current topics and at least two regional educational sessions in markets outside the Denver Metro Area, averaging 60 participants. Pledge form
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REGISTER HERE
Credit Card Payments: You can register and pay for any of these luncheons with a credit card by clicking here.
Payments by Check/Cash: Payments should be mailed to Housing Colorado at 225 East 16th Ave, #575, Denver, Colorado, 80203. Please download an and fax, or email, a copy to Housing Colorado. RSVP forms are available below or in the Current News column of every Housing Colorado web page.
2010 Fees: Unless noted, fees are $25 for Housing Colorado members and $35 for non-members. RSVPs must be received on the Wednesday preceding the luncheon. (Cancellations must also be received by that time to avoid catering related charges.)
Pre-Paid Tickets: Save time and money with our pre-paid ticket packages. Click here for more information.

Upcoming Events
September 15 (Reception): Evening Networking Event
(Co-hosted with the Conference Committee)
Sponsored by Wells Fargo
5:30-7:30pm
Hosted by Palace Construction
Food provided by Smokehouse Grill
$10 registration fee (Food and 2 drink tickets included with fee).
Register here.

September 21 (Webinar): Virtual Tour of Mercy Housing's Aromor
10:30am-11:30am (MTN)
Free event for Housing Colorado Members.
Members RSVP to info@housingcolorado.org.
$15 for nonmembers.
Non-members Register here.
Log-in instructions will be provided in advance of the session.
Inkind host: Kephart community::planning::architecture

MONTHLY PROGRAM SERIES
For questions or to join the Luncheon Planning Committee, please call Kirsten
Vermulen at 303-863-0125 or email kirsten@housingcolorado.org

2010 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Click here for a 2010 Event Series flyer.
Program dates and topics are subject to change.
For information on luncheon sponsorship opportunities contact kirsten@housingcolorado.org.

Wednesday, January 13 (Lunch): Economic Update for the State (Co-hosted with the Economic Development Council of Colorado)

Friday, February 19 (Breakfast): A Vision for Housing: New Housing Leadership Panel (Co-hosted with the DU Burns School of Real Estate) – Sponsored by CHFA

Thursday, March 18 (Full Day): Day Under the Dome and Legislative Luncheon

Thursday, March 25 (Evening Networking Reception) Hosted by Pillar Property Services - 10th Anniversary Celebration - A benefit for Housing Colorado, Sherman Street Event Center, Denver

Friday, April 16 (WEBINAR): Social Media for Business Development and Social Change - 10:30am

Friday, May 21 (Lunch): Housing + Services - Measuring the Impact of Transformational Housing

Friday, June 25 - NEW DATE and TOPIC (8am-Noon): Bridges Out of Poverty

Friday, July 23 Summer Site Tour (Lunch/Tour): Habitat of Metro Denver – Bails Townhome Community

Friday, August 20 (Lunch): Design for the New Century: Meeting Changing Senior Needs - Sponsored by Total Longterm Care

September 15 (Reception): Evening Networking Event (Co-hosted with the Conference Committee) - Sponsored by Wells Fargo

September 21 (Webinar): Virtual Tour of Mercy Housing's Aromor

October 12-15 (4-day Conference): Annual Conference - Vail, Colorado

Friday, November 19 (Lunch): Livable Communities – Inter-agency Collaboration Pushing Mixed Use - Sponsored by US Bank

Friday, December 17 (Lunch): Holiday Networking Event - Sponsored by KeyBank

RECENT PROGRAMS

Friday, August 20 Luncheon
Design for the New Century: Meeting Changing Senior Needs
Sponsored by Total Longterm Care
Featuring:
Ignite Presentation – John Binder, Kephart community::planning::architecture
8.20 Ignite PPT
Steve Johnson, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (Moderator)
Elisabeth Borden, The Highland Group
8.20 Borden PPT
Ron Faleide, Faleide Architects
8.20 Faleide PPT

Friday, July 23 Luncheon and Site Tour
Bails Townhome Community: A transit-oriented, green-built multi-family development
Guided tours of both completed and partially completed units will be provided by Habitat staff.

Friday, June 25 1/2 Day Training
Intro To Bridges Out of Poverty
Human Services Network of Colorado in conjunction with Housing Colorado!
8:30-Noon, St Thomas, 2201 Dexter St, Denver
Featuring: Annie Bacci, Volunteers of America
Amy Swiatek, OMNI

Friday, May 21 Luncheon
Housing First and Transformational Housing - Measuring the Impact
As two of Denver’s nationally recognized housing models (Housing First and the Brunetti Lofts’ 5-year transformational housing program) mature, we’ll explore the longer-range program benchmarks and challenges as they continue to evaluate their impacts through financial and quality of life measures over time.
Featuring:
Gary Sanford, Director, Colorado Community and Interagency Council on Homelessness, Governor's Office of Policy and Initiatives (Moderator)
John Parvensky, Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
Annie Bacci, VOA

Wednesday, May 19 - Regional Program
Northern Colorado Luncheon
Confluence: Social Responsibility and Sustainability
Luncheon Program (11:30am - 1:30pm)
Location: The Group, 2803 East Harmony Road, Fort Collins, Colorado
Co-hosted by Housing Colorado, The Affordable Housing Coalition of Larimer County, ULI Colorado and AIA Colorado - Northern Chapter
Click for a program flyer.
Register here.
5.19 slides

Friday, April 16 Webinar
Social Media for Business Development and Social Change
10:30am-11:30am (Mountain Time)
Featuring: Andrea Hill, Director of Social Media and Interactive Technology, Worldways Social Marketing
Mark Horvath, Invisible People TV
Free webinar offered with the support of: ReadyTalk
//cc.readytalk.com/play?id=5uq5e - Webinar recording
For additional instructions on playback, click here:
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Thursday, March 18 - Day Under the Dome - Full Day
Visit the Dome page for more information.

Friday, February 19th Breakfast
Meet the Leaders in Affordable Housing
8:30-11am
The 2010 Affordable Housing Power Breakfast Series Kickoff, hosted by the Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management and Housing Colorado!, featuring a panel presentation and discussion on the future of Affordable Housing in the state.
Moderator: Susan Powers, President, Urban Ventures
Pat Coyle, Director, DOLA-Colorado Division of Housing
Rick Garcia, Regional Director (Designee), HUD Region VIII
Deborah Griswold, Deputy Director, HUD Region VIII
Cris White, Interim Executive Director/COO, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA)
Jamie Spakow, Housing Programs Director, Colorado State Office, USDA/Rural Development

Wednesday, January 13 Luncheon
Economic Update for the State
11:30am- 1:30pm
Colorado History Museum, Boettcher Auditorium
Program Agenda:
Don Elliman, COO, State of Colorado
Mark Cavanaugh, Colorado Economic Recovery Director
Don Marostica, Executive Director, COEDIT
Co-hosted by: Economic Development Council of Colorado
Sold out: Advance registration required.

2009 METRO DENVER PROGRAMS
Holiday Networking Luncheon
Friday, December 18, 2009
11:30am-1:30pm
Lakewood Country Club
Sponsor: KeyBank

Property Management
Friday, November 20, 2009
Noon-1:30pm
Sponsor:Affordable Housing Support Services
Location: Mile High United Way - Founders Room

Wednesday, September 9, 2009-Networking Event
5:30-7pm
Sponsor:Vectra Bank
Location: Casselman's - 2620 Walnut.

Housing and Services: Promoting Independence
Using Partnerships to Meet the Needs of Youth and Seniors
Noon-1:30pm
Mile High United Way, Founders Room
Moderator:
Kathy Van Soest, Executive Director, Greeley Center for Independence
Presenters:
Kendall Rames, Deputy Director/Program Director, Urban Peak
Kathy Dilger, Vice President of Business Development, Total Community Options
8.21 Kathy Dilger Presentation
8.21 Kendall Rames Presentation

DHA Hirschfeld Towers-Geothermal Building
Friday, July 24, 2009
11:30am-1:30pm at Hirschfeld Towers, Denver
Sponsor: Wells Fargo
7.24 presentations

Build It Green
Friday, June 19, 2009
Noon-1:30pm, Mile High United Way - Founders Room
Sponsor: Shaw Builders, LLC
Wilson Presentation

TOD and Affordable Housing
Friday, May 15, 2009
Sponsor: US Bank
Presentations/Handouts
5.15 Sirois
The Case for Mixed Income TOD in the Denver Region

Federal Stimulus - Housing Opportunities
Friday, April 10, 2009
Visit the ARRA/HERA page for program materials Click here.
Scroll to Trainings
Sponsor: CHFA
Presenters:
Roy Alexander, Executive Director, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
Susan Kirkpatrick, Exec. Director, Colorado Dept. of Local Affairs
Melinda Pollack, Senior Program Director, Enterprise
Kate Drexler, Residential Buildings Program Senior Associate, Governor's Energy Office

4th Annual Day Under the Dome and Legislative Luncheon
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
DOME agenda
Tony Hernandez Handout

Moving Forward by Looking Back - A Political and Historical Context for Multi-Family Housing
Friday, February 20, 2009
Speakers:
Betsey Martens, Co-Executive Director, Boulder Housing Partners Feb. 20 PPT, Glossary
Grace Buckley, Former VP/Director of Housing, Mercy Housing, Inc.

Elections Recap
Friday, January 23rd, 2009
Noon-1:30pm
Mile High United Way, Denver
Jennie Bowser, National Conference of State Legislatures PowerPoint
Pat Steadman, Mendez Steadman
Wade Buchanan, Bell Policy Center PowerPoint

NSP Consortium Report: Implementation Strategies
Friday, November 21, 2008
Noon-2pm Extended Luncheon
Location: PPA Events Center, Denver - complimentary parking
Sponsored by: Affordable Housing Support Services
Moderator: Christy Murphy, Sr. Policy Analyst, Governor’s Office
Kathi Williams, Director, Colorado Division of Housing Handout-NSP Brief Overview and Handout-Intent to Apply Spreadsheet
Keith Frausto, Administrator, Adams County Community Development PowerPoint
Terry Ware, Director, Division of Housing and Neighborhood Development -
City of Denver PowerPoint
Paul Andrus, Community Development Planner, City of Aurora PowerPoint

2008 PROGRAMS
Adjusting Priorities: Developing Housing for Very Low-income Coloradans
Sponsored by: CHFA
Handouts

Serving the Invisible Homeless
Handouts 2.15 Handouts

Day Under the Dome – Legislative Luncheon
Sponsored by: Enterprise

Getting the Message Out II
Sponsored by: BBC Research
Handouts:Neighborhood Dialogues

Senior Housing – Livable Communities (Joint program with AARP)
Handouts Data on Aging

Denver's Affordable Housing Week. Click Click here for details.
No luncheon.

Green Built – Affordable Housing Tour
Sponsored by: CHASE
Handouts: Green Resources Guide, Energy Outreach Grants, RCAC Going Green, RCAC Green Services

When to Hold and When to Fold – Portfolio Review
Sponsored by: Citi Community Capital
8.15 Presentation

Game of Homeownership:The Rules Have Changed
Sponsored by: U.S. Bank
Handouts: Kujawski PPT, Kujawski Foreclosure Flow, Kujawski HERA, Lau PPT - Part 1, Lau PPT Part 2

October - No Luncheon: 2008 Housing Colorado NOW Conference – October 14-17 in Breckenridge

NSP Consortium Report: Implementation Strategies
Sponsored by: Affordable Housing Support Services

Holiday Networking Luncheon
Sponsored by: KeyBank