WORKSHOPS DESCRIPTIONS

TRACK: RURAL
Sponsored by FHLB Topeka

WORKSHOP # 1 - MEET RURAL FUNDERS: STATE AGENCIES AND STATEWIDE ORGANIZATIONS
Wednesday, 10 a.m. – Noon
Meet representatives from state agencies and organizations offering products, programs and funding to help rural communities develop affordable housing, help local buyers purchase or rehabilitate housing and gain access to other resources focused on rural communities. Participants can ask questions and discuss challenges encountered with current funding streams. Attendees will be provided with in-depth information on programs, applications and contact information for follow-up support throughout the process.

SPEAKERS:
Scott Aker, Manager, West Slope Office, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
Joe Rowan, Executive Director, Funding Partners
Pat Coyle, Director, Colorado Division of Housing
Michelle Sturm, Senior Program Officer, Anschutz Family Foundation

WORKSHOP # 2 - MEET RURAL FUNDERS: FEDERAL AGENCIES AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Federal agencies and national organizations will share information about programs, products and funding to help rural communities develop affordable housing, help local buyers purchase and/or rehabilitate housing and gain access to other resources focused on rural communities. Participants can ask questions and discuss challenges encountered with current funding streams. Attendees will receive in-depth information on programs, applications and contact information for support throughout the process.

SPEAKERS:
Jamie Spakow, Housing Programs Director, US Department of Agriculture / Rural Development
Bradley P. Hodges, Sr. Vice President, Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka
Michele Carter, Manager Affordable Housing Homeownership Programs, Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka
Jeff Ragsdale, Manager, Affordable Housing Rental Programs, Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka
Ed Rosenthal, Director, New Mexico Office and Rural and Native American Initiative, Enterprise Community Partners

WORKSHOP # 3 - NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION: THE RURAL SIDE OF THE EQUATION
Thursday, 10 a.m. – Noon
Most Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) activities have been conducted in urban markets. Rural markets present unique challenges, such as large census tracts and reduced access to resources. Limited financing, geography, age of homes and fewer vendors makes partnership and creativity essential to rural NSP’s success. Learn about a new innovative model for operating NSP in rural communities that incorporates partnerships at the national, state and local levels.

MODERATOR/SPEAKER:
Judi Patrick, Associate Director for Community Resources and Housing Development Corporation and Colorado Housing Enterprises

SPEAKERS:
Steve Hegge, Chief Development Officer, Community Resources and Housing Development Corporation
Jamie Spakow, Housing Programs Director, US Department of Agriculture / Rural Development
Bernice Williams, US Department of Agriculture / Rural Development

WORKSHOP # 4 - SWEAT EQUITY WORKS!
Thursday, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
This session is not just for rural or nonprofit organizations! Learn about sweat equity, marketing, leveraging and other ideas that can and have been replicated in rural areas using multiple resources. Hear how two different nonprofits use Rural Development’s (RD) 502 Direct Loans for expanding housing stock and single-family homeownership in Colorado. RD and Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) will share more information and ideas.

MODERATOR/SPEAKER:
Connie Baker Wolfe, Regional Housing Manager, Rural Community Assistance Corporation

SPEAKERS:
Stefka Czarnecki Fanchi, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Colorado
Jamie Spakow, Housing Programs Director, US Department of Agriculture / Rural Development
Nancy Jacobsen, Rural Development Specialist-Housing, Rural Community Assistance Corporation
Dan Whalen, Executive Director, Housing Resources of Western Colorado

TRACK: UNLOCKING DOORS (SERVICES)
Colorado Association of Realtors Housing Opportunity Foundation

WORKSHOP # 5 - THEY’RE BACK: BOOMERANG HOMEOWNERS
Wednesday, 10 a.m. – Noon
They’ve tried homeownership and it didn’t work. Now they’re back, so how do we house them? Nonprofits, property managers and others who evaluate credit to determine eligibility in homeownership, rental or transitional housing programs will learn how to ask the right questions to differentiate prior disregard for obligations versus true “life events.” Gain knowledge from experienced practitioners and take away tools to evaluate the success or failure of your (potential) clients.

MODERATOR:
Karen Harkin, Director of Home Finance, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority

SPEAKERS:
Travis Anderson, Single Family Programs Manager, Douglas County Housing Partnership
Kim Johnson, Program Development Specialist, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
Heather Staggs, Manager, Section 8 Compliance, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
Diana Telford, Housing Services Director, Partners In Housing
Deborah Ross Weseloh, Owner, CEO and President, The Ross Management Group

WORKSHOP # 6 - THE STATE OF YOUTH HOMELESSNESS AND THEIR JOURNEY TO STABLE HOUSING
Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
This workshop features a consumer and advocate panel from across Colorado, both urban and rural, that will portray the state of the state on youth homelessness and their journey to stable housing. The panel will provide critical observations and personal experiences on the doors to housing that were opened to them in their communities while they survived homelessness, entered a shelter and ultimately acquired housing.

SPEAKER:
Kendall J. Rames, MA, LPC, Urban Peak

WORKSHOP # 7 - IS STEREOTYPING IMPACTING YOUR BEHAVIOR, THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS?
Thursday, 10 a.m. – Noon
Everyone is subject to some form of stereotype: being homeless or being poor, being female or male, being an ethnic minority. Sometimes even if we do not believe in stereotypes, other people’s prejudiced beliefs still impact us. This workshop explores how to resist the negative influence of stereotypes so that we can help ourselves and our clients fulfill their potential in the face of prejudice and discrimination.

MODERATOR:
Randal Loeb, Social Justice Advocate, Poverty and Homelessness

SPEAKERS:
Emily Chan, PhD, Associate professor of psychology, Colorado College
Shiho Ushijima, Research student, Psychology Department, Colorado College
Adam Korpusik, Research student, Psychology Department, Colorado College

WORKSHOP # 8 - A MODEL FOR DEVELOPING SERVICE-ENRICHED HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE HOMELESS
Thursday, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Cornerstone Residences at St. Francis Center, a
51-unit service-enriched, affordable housing development in the heart of downtown Denver, is a working model of how to successfully develop and house homeless individuals. This workshop will explore the essential ingredients in Cornerstone to create long-term project viability, ingenuity in financial underwriting, sustainable “green built” design, facilities management and operations, and community collaboration.

MODERATOR/SPEAKER:
Joyce Alms-Ransford, Executive Director, Rocky Mountain HDC

SPEAKERS:
Paul Reid, Director of Housing Services, Rocky Mountain HDC
Mark Jellison, Manager of Housing Services, Rocky Mountain HDC
Gary Prager AIA, Partner, Van Tilburg, Banvard & Soderbergh

TRACK: DOORS TO THE NEXT DECADE
Sponsored by Affordable Housing Support Services

WORKSHOP # 9 - CONSOLIDATION IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR
Wednesday, 10 a.m. – Noon
Nonprofits around the country are struggling with viability and looking for creative ways to continue their missions. In this session, nonprofits and foundations will share ”words of wisdom” and caution about consolidation. Gain an understanding of options, steps for organizations considering consolidation, and the benefits and drawbacks. In addition, learn which questions to ask and necessary steps to take if undergoing consolidation, including documentation required and pre-and post-consolidation activities.

MODERATOR/SPEAKER:
Edwina Carrington, CCIM, Office Managing Principal Austin, Reznick Group, PC

SPEAKERS:
Ken Hoagland, Community Capital Corp.
Kelli V. Winter, CPA

WORKSHOP # 10 - THE GREAT RECESSION AND THE FUTURE OF HOUSING IN COLORADO
Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Look at the effect of current economic conditions on housing in the present and future. A panel of economists and demographers will provide insights into current trends in employment, credit and economic growth. Gain a richer understanding of how residential real estate fits into the larger economic picture in Colorado.

MODERATOR/SPEAKER:
Ryan McMaken, Economist and Communication Director, Colorado Division of Housing

SPEAKERS:
NEW SPEAKER - Patty Silverstein, President, Development Research Partners
Ron Throupe, PhD, Assistant Professor of Business, University of Denver
Andy Knudtsen, Principal, Economic and Planning Systems

WORKSHOP # 11 - LOOKING FORWARD: COLORADO’S FISCAL CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Thursday, 10 a.m. – Noon
Focus on Colorado’s fiscal prospects in light of 2010 ballot measures. Learn details about the measures and their impact in communities across the state. Identify what makes a community, a city and a state a great place to live. Discover the importance of public investments and how the proposed ballot measures will affect those investments.

MODERATOR/SPEAKER:
Carol Hedges, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute

SPEAKERS:
Rich Jones, Director, Bell Policy Center
Dr. Robin Baker, Fiscal Policy and Research Director, Colorado Children’s Campaign

WORKSHOP # 12 - POVERTY REDUCTION TASK FORCE THROUGH THE LENS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Thursday, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Protecting our most vulnerable neighbors is a moral issue. A skilled workforce is essential for a vibrant economy that creates jobs. The best way out of poverty is a quality education and a good job. Explore disconnects between poverty reduction, economic development and affordable housing. Learn about the bi-partisan Economic Opportunity Poverty Reduction Task Force findings, how we created an inclusive systems-change model, and how to engage lawmakers effectively.

MODERATOR:
Randle Loeb, Social Justice Advocate, Poverty and Homelessness

SPEAKERS:
Representative John Kefalas (Fort Collins), Economic Opportunity Poverty Reduction (EOPR) Task Force Chair
Meg Costello, Public Policy Analyst, Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
Tracey Stewart, Economic Self-Sufficiency Project Coordinator, The Colorado Center on Law and Policy.


TRACK: SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
Sponsored by Enterprise

WORKSHOP # 13 - RESIDENT COUNCILS: HOW TO ESTABLISH AND CO-EXIST
Wednesday, 10 a.m. – Noon
Resident councils are one of the best ways for residents to organize, become empowered and develop leadership. This workshop will give direction for establishing resident councils and discuss strategies for a supportive and collaborative relationship with management, owners and the surrounding neighborhood.

SPEAKER:
Teri Marquantte, SWAN Enterprises

WORKSHOP # 14 - SERVING TENANTS, OPENING COMMUNITY DOORS
Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Properties have unique opportunities when they choose to provide services that benefit the community outside of their resident base. It’s hard to tell who benefits more – the community, the tenants or the property. Hear how experienced property managers made this concept work successfully in non-metropolitan areas and lessons they learned along the way.

SPEAKERS:
Raymond Hurtado, Project Coordinator, San Luis Valley FarmWorker Housing Corp.
Nancy Taylor, Manager, Catholic Charities Farm Labor Housing Corporation

WORKSHOP # 15 - GOT WATER? WATER PLANNING AND CONSERVATION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Thursday, 10 a.m. – Noon
Learn Colorado water law basics in a nutshell, from policy and planning issues to water conservation, water availability and water efficiency, including the information and resources available for water and conservation planning. This workshop will provide attendees a basic understanding of water issues in affordable housing development, and is intended to raise the awareness of water and energy conservation as it relates to future affordable housing development.

MODERATOR:
Mariam Masid, Senior Staff Attorney, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority

SPEAKERS:
Veva Deheza, Section Chief, Colorado Water Conservation Board’s Office of Water Conservation & Drought Planning
P. Andrew Jones, Partner, Lind, Lawrence and Ottenhoff
Matt Lindburg, P.E., Brown and Caldwell

WORKSHOP # 16 - A TALE OF TWO APARTMENTS: HOW TWO DEVELOPERS CREATED A GREAT COMMUNITY
Thursday, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
This case study of the recently built apartment community, Alexan Broadway Station, shares the story of the two developers of this dynamic community. Learn and discuss what worked well and not so well when it came to effectively combining affordable and market-rate housing in one community. Attendees will learn effective ways to develop communities that can satisfy the housing needs of many in today’s ever-changing market.

MODERATOR:
Paul Campbell, KEPHART

SPEAKERS:
Josh Russell, Executive Director, Archdiocesan Housing
Scott Johnson, Managing Director for Colorado-North Texas, Trammell Crow Residential


TRACK: HOUSING CONTINUUMS
Sponsored by Citi Community Capital

WORKSHOP # 17 - COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTS IN DEMANDING TIMES: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Wednesday, 10 a.m. – Noon
How are community land trusts (CLT) surviving the economic downturn? Find out why CLT foreclosure rates are dramatically lower than the national average. Learn about best practices and survival techniques – what works and what doesn’t. Share ideas for financing, marketing units and managing community issues. Hear about the latest news from the National Community Land Trust Network and the status of the new Model Lease Form.

MODERATOR/SPEAKER:
Mariam Masid, Senior Staff Attorney, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority

SPEAKERS:
Barbara Navin, Director, Thistle Communities
Roger Lewis, Executive Director, NCLT Network
Jane Harrington, Consultant, Colorado Community Land Trust

WORKSHOP # 18 - THE COUNSELING CONTINUUM: STABILIZING HOMEOWNERSHIP THROUGH EDUCATION
Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Pre-purchase counseling enables homeowners to open the door to homeownership. Post-purchase counseling empowers them to reap the full benefits of homeownership. Key factors to stability include navigating mortgage and credit markets, continuing to save and budget after purchase and reducing home energy use to realize up to 20% in utility savings. This workshop explores the relationship-building and educational content of a successful counseling continuum.

SPEAKERS:
Ophelia Wilkins, Rose Architectural Fellow, Colorado Housing Inc.
Lizz Baldwin, Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator, Colorado Housing Inc.

WORKSHOP # 19 - MOLD, LEAD PAINT AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS: AVOIDANCE, STRATEGIES AND SENSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Thursday, 10 a.m. – Noon
Attendees learn characteristics, growth factors and health consequences of mold. Recent changes in required diagnostic procedures, proper response, testing and remediation alternatives will be discussed. Attendees will participate in an open discussion concerning appropriate responses to resident complaints and concerns, documenting issues, submitting claims and managing risks to avoid problems and control costs once issues arise.

MODERATOR:
Dawn Smith, IMA of Colorado

SPEAKERS:
Tracey McDonough, Regional Marketing Director, BELFOR USA
Donna Lynch, Risk Management Consultant, IMA of Colorado

WORKSHOP # 20 - FHA + CHFA = THE SUPER MORTGAGE!
Thursday, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The success of finding a good loan is finding the right program or two. The benefits of an FHA loan are well known, but when combined with a CHFA program, it morphs into a super mortgage providing greater financial benefits to its owner! This “how-to” workshop will discuss joint purchase, refinance and home rehabilitation programs and make you a believer – that if one program is good, then two are better!

MODERATOR:
Elaine Roberts, Director Program Support, Denver Homeownership Center, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

SPEAKERS:
Pam Francil, Business Development Specialist, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
Susan Lyons, Education and Outreach Specialist, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Karen Harkin, Director of Home Finance, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority


TRACK: OPENING DOORS (ADVOCACY AND POLICY)
Sponsorship Available

WORKSHOP # 21 - BUILDING COMMUNITY COALITIONS AND DRAFTING GOOD NEIGHBOR AGREEMENTS
Wednesday, 10 a.m. – Noon
Tools that engage community members and harness community support can be essential to the survival of any affordable housing project. Join us in a discussion of the various tools used to engage neighbors, which are sometimes mandated by the lender, including a Good Neighbor Agreement. Participants will take away examples of agreements from several organizations and the infrastructure that was developed to help them be successful within their neighborhoods.

MODERATOR/SPEAKER:
Randle Loeb, Social Justice Advocate, Poverty and Homelessness

SPEAKERS:
Sarah Buhr, Colorado Coalition for Homeless
Jennifer Erixon, President, Mercy Housing Mountain Plains
Heather Lafferty, Habitat for Humanity

WORKSHOP # 22 - THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CAMPAIGNS ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Generating and using good data to persuade and engage a variety of people is critical to public policy, funding and development success on local, state and national levels. This interactive session will expand upon Wednesday’s plenary session and explore approaches used nationally to develop public information campaigns on affordable housing that combine public relations, advertising, research and community organizing in rural and urban communities.

MODERATOR/SPEAKER:
Nancy Engelken, Executive Director, Housing Colorado Inc

SPEAKERS:
Michael Anderson, Affordable Housing Organizer – Housing Trust Fund Project
Center for Community Change
Heidi Aggeler, Managing Director, BBC Research and Consulting
Chip Halbach, Executive Director, Minnesota Housing Partnership

WORKSHOP # 23 - ENGAGING ADVOCACY: A SCENE STUDY
Thursday, 10 a.m. – Noon
Develop and hone your advocacy skills in mock settings including committee hearings and a legislator’s office. Practice your pitch and testimony and test it against realistically unpredictable responses from a crack troupe of housing thespians. This participatory workshop is for seasoned advocates and novices alike: wallflowers and scene-stealers are equally welcome. Learn how to bring issue-oriented fact sheets to life with increased confidence, credibility and persuasion skills.

MODERATOR/SPEAKER:
Sarah Harman, Director of Advocacy Programs, Housing Colorado Inc

SPEAKERS:
Annmarie Jensen, President, Jensen Public Affairs
J. William Callison, Partner, Faegre & Benson LLP
Ryan McMaken, Economist and Communication Director, Colorado Division of Housing

WORKSHOP # 24 - OPENING THE DOORS TO HOUSING FOR ALL: THE BASICS OF FAIR HOUSING LAWS
Thursday, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
This workshop discusses the various fair housing laws that apply in Colorado. Specifically, what types of housing are covered by fair housing laws, who is considered part of a protected class, what types of accommodations or modifications are required for a tenant with disabilities, and what to do if someone complains about discriminatory conduct. Learn how to help open more doors to housing for more people.

MODERATOR:
Angie Garberding, Advocate, The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People

SPEAKER:
Alison Butler Daniels, Sr. Attorney, The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People


TRACK: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Sponsorship Available

WORKSHOP # 25 - FROM LUKEWARM TO RED-HOT: FIRED UP FUNDRAISING BOARDS!
Wednesday, 10 a.m. – Noon
Imagine how much more money you could raise if your board was fully engaged in fundraising for your organization! The main reason board members don’t fundraise is they have no idea where to begin. Discover a different approach to getting your board involved in raising money–one that doesn’t always involve asking. Take away creative strategies guaranteed to get even your most reluctant board members actively and enthusiastically engaged in fundraising.

SPEAKER:
Denise Clark, Denise Clark, LLC

WORKSHOP # 26 - LIGHT FINGERS AND BAD INTENTIONS: STRATEGIES FOR PROTECTING YOUR ENTITY
Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fraud is big business when it comes to cash flow issues, rigged payments and employees exploiting weaknesses in the organization. Learn to identify and eliminate fraud and embezzlement, and keep the door open to transparent transactions to strengthen your organization’s ability to provide dignity and safety to those needing affordable housing.

MODERATOR:
Lloyd F. Sweet, Jr., CPA, Affordable Housing and Tax Partner, Eide Bailly LLP.

SPEAKER:
Doug Cash, Forensic Accounting Manager, Eide Bailly LLP

WORKSHOP # 27 - BALANCED MASTERY: ARE YOU OBSESSED, POSSESSED OR BLESSED?
Thursday, 10 a.m. – Noon
The Balanced Mastery workshop teaches how to tap your humanity to approach your mastery. The session builds confidence, optimism and balance to help you achieve personal and career goals. Attendees will take the ‘Mastery Circle-5’ assessment tool to outline and balance their top five priorities in work and life, then study and apply the ‘10 Achievement Factors’ for accomplishments in work and life.

SPEAKER:
Rick Griggs, Griggs Achievement Training & Retreats

WORKSHOP # 28 - BUILDING HIGH PERFORMING TEAMS
Thursday, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Why do great teams succeed? Experience the synchronicity exercise and the Gordian Knot Simulation. What do good team leaders do to communicate, motivate and inspire people to work together toward a common goal? Leave with new motivational tools, great team exercises, memorable strategies for getting work done through people, and the instructor’s award-winning book Triumph in Teams.

SPEAKER:
Rick Griggs, Griggs Achievement Training & Retreats


TRACK: FINANCE
Sponsored by FirstBank Holding Company

WORKSHOP # 29 - UNDERSTANDING THE LIHTC PROGRAM IN TODAY’S EVER-CHANGING ENVIRONMENT
Wednesday, 10 a.m. – Noon
Join Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) professionals as they delve into advanced LIHTC taxation matters. LIHTC experts will tackle hot topics such as loss syndication for Tax Credit Exchange Program (TCEP) projects, the ratio utility billing system, carried interest, economic substance, provisions from HERA and ARRA, and HUD’s hold-harmless policy, as well as other timely and vital issues of interest.

MODERATOR/SPEAKER:
Jeff Nishita, CPA, Novogradac & Company LLP

SPEAKERS:
Michael Morrison, CPA, Partner, Novogradac & Company LLP
J. William Callison, Partner, Faegre & Benson LLP
Arthur A. McDermott, President, McDermott Properties, LLC
Daniel Morgan, President, Daniel G. Morgan & Associates

WORKSHOP # 30 - HELPING MIXED FINANCE TRANSACTIONS WORK IN TOUGH TIMES
Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Housing authorities, nonprofits and public entities are involved in mixed finance multi-family developments. Many have not performed as projected. General partners are being removed by the syndicator or cannot meet general partner obligations and are requesting replacement. This workshop will focus on warning signs, importance of keeping communication open with all partners, staying in HUD’s and funders’ good graces, managing the property manager and company, and work-out solutions.

MODERATOR:
Edwina Carrington, CCIM, Office Managing Principal Austin, Reznick Group, PC

SPEAKERS:
Bill Lee, Managing Principal, Madison Residential Advisors
Brian Denison, Vice President Development/Asset Management, Fort Worth Housing Authority
Cynthia Bast, Partner, Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP

WORKSHOP # 31 - MULTI-FAMILY TOOLBOX: EFFECTIVE FINANCING STRATEGIES FOR A CHANGING ECONOMY
Thursday, 10 a.m. – Noon
A case-study approach will be used to discuss financing methods for multi-family projects. Emphasis will be on a combination of tax-exempt bonds combined with public and private sources (including LIHTC, HOPE VI, HOME, FHA and USDA programs, Build America Bonds, federal grant and stimulus funds) providing low-cost solutions to affordable housing developers. Here’s your opportunity to participate in an interactive workshop discussing not only the hypothetical, but your real needs.

MODERATOR:
Sujyot S. Patel, Partner, Peck, Shaffer & Williams LLP

SPEAKERS:
Alysse Emery Hollis, Associate, Peck, Shaffer & Williams LLP
David H. Williams, Jr., Partner, Peck, Shaffer & Williams LLP
Robert M. Schultz, Vice President, Public Finance, D.A. Davidson & Co.

WORKSHOP # 32 - ADVANCED BONDS AND TAX CREDITS
Thursday, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The environment for financing affordable housing with bonds and credits has remained difficult. Come learn about the latest trends driving opportunities in this market. There will be plenty of new developments to discuss with our panel of experts in the creative and complex world of bonds and tax credits.

MODERATOR/SPEAKER:
Brian Dale, Director, Citi Community Capital

SPEAKERS:
R. Wade Norris, Esq., Partner, Eichner & Norris, PLLC
Kim Pardoe, Vice President, The Richman Group Affordable Housing Corporation