Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM)

Join CEDAM for a webinar featuring DTE and Consumers Energy on November 14, from 1-2pm. Learn about the multifamily rebate programs these utility companies offer and how they can benefit your development projects. This webinar will feature two speakers: - Jennifer Abraham from ICF will present the DTE Multifamily Program - Jamison Betz from Franklin Energy will present the Consumers Energy Multifamily Program Discover how these rebates can be combined with Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funding to maximize financial incentives. Gain insights into reducing upfront costs, improving energy efficiency, and increasing the affordability and sustainability of your multifamily developments. Register today: https://ow.ly/VRUi50TTvaL

CEDAM’s Director of Communications & Training Emily Reyst was in the U.P. last week to attend the EUP Regional Planning & Development Commission’s emerging developers road show. The Commission leads the Region C Regional Housing Partnership—it’s great to see successful events like these, which are critical to bringing more people into the field to address our community’s housing needs and reaching the goals of the Statewide Housing Plan!  

Join us virtually for the MEIC State and Local Tax (SALT) Training to prepare yourself for the 2025 filing season. This comprehensive training is designed for free tax preparers of all levels. Gain insights from experts, network with peers, and ask questions. Key Benefits Stay up-to-date: Get the latest information on federal and state tax laws and regulations Ask questions: Get your questions answered by IRS and Michigan Department of Treasury representatives Network with peers: Connect with other tax professionals and share experiences Access key resources: Receive valuable materials during and after the event Don't miss this opportunity to level up your tax knowledge and better serve your clients! Registration closes November 15 at 5pm. https://lnkd.in/gERy4DEv

Don’t forget to register for this member-exclusive webinar series! Join CEDAM's housing development team as they partner with the Michigan Association of Planning (MAP) to host the Housing in Four Parts series! During this training, we'll provide tools and ideas for community planning and zoning changes that encourage development, as well as equip you with ways you can support your community to advance housing needs. Each week the team will facilitate MAP's training session, providing opportunities for questions, sharing insight, as well as live activities and take-home materials. The four sessions are: -Master Planning for Housing -Zoning Reform in Michigan -Stand by Your Plan, and -Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) In partnership with MAP, CEDAM is able to offer all four sessions at a discounted rate. Each registrant will receive MAP's training materials for all four sessions prior to the first session. In addition, each registered community will receive one copy of MAP's Zoning Reform Toolkit. Register by November 1. https://ow.ly/6OK050TPYRg

Tuesday was an exciting day for CEDAM! Ahead of our Regional Event, we hosted our Board of Directors for a luncheon to catch up with our team, each other, and hear from Remy Gelderloos, Deputy Chief of Staff for Senator Sarah Anthony to learn more about the state budget as it relates to housing and community development. During our Regional Event right after, we heard from Gillian Gainsley (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy); Tim Klont (Michigan State Housing Development Authority); Kim Trent (Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO); Michelle Wasylecki (United Way of South Central Michigan); Amber Paxton (Office of Financial Empowerment at the City of Lansing, Michigan); and Emily Reyst (CEDAM). Our presenters shared programmatic and state agency updates to our network of community development practitioners from across the state. Thank you all for joining us and providing valuable information to our attendees! It was great to catch up with so many members new and old, including several of our Real Estate Development Boot Camp alumni. Thank you to Cinnaire for sponsoring this event! #CommunityChampions #CEDAM #CommunityDevelopment #EconomicInclusion #EconomicDevelopment #CleanEnergy

Our next webinar, The Nonprofit Advocate, is next Monday, October 21 from 1-2pm. You don’t want to miss it! Advocacy is a critical part of the community economic development field's work. Join us to discuss how nonprofit organizations can advocate for their work and on behalf of their communities. This webinar, led by CEDAM’s policy team Jessica Acmoody and Sharanya Pai, will differentiate between key terms such as education, advocacy, and lobbying; discuss advocacy strategies; and make sure your organization is empowered to build strong relationships with elected officials. Register today: https://ow.ly/rMEM50TMFIt

Are you interested in making an impact locally while gaining professional experience in municipal government? Applications are now open to become a fellow in CEDAM’s fifth Community Development Fellowship cohort! Fellows are placed in host communities engaged with, or certified in, the Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) Program for 15 months to expand their organizational capacity. In their full-time position, fellows work on a variety of projects within their host community to increase local collaboration and remove barriers to development within their community. Fellows receive a $60,000 annual salary with a benefits package and will have access to numerous professional development opportunities, including webinars, trainings, and conferences across the state. The cohort term starts January 22. Apply by November 18 at 11:50pm! CEDAM manages the Community Development Fellowship in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC MiPlace). https://ow.ly/kY1e50TL7v5

We’re celebrating five years of the Community Development Fellowship with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. As we prepare to open applications for our next cohort, we caught up with previous fellows to see where they are now. The exciting news: Of the 40 fellows who have completed the Fellowship, 36 have stayed in Michigan working in community development or an adjacent field. Learn more in our latest blog post: https://ow.ly/nr5350TJhGO

The Flint & Genesee Group recently released their 40 Under 40 list and we see some familiar faces! The 40 Under 40 list shines a light on 40 professionals in the Flint and Genesee area who are under 40 making positive changes in the region, excelling in their careers, and volunteering in the community. More than 150 professionals were nominated, and honorees were selected by a committee comprised of local business and community leaders. Congratulations to friends of CEDAM Joel Arnold, Emily Doer, Samantha Fountain, Kathryn Linehan, and Ashley Strozier on being selected and honored! Read more: https://ow.ly/7Vcm50THKHo

The inaugural cohort of MI Mobility Fellows (MMF) Program has officially started! Last week, the 10 fellows attended their three-day orientation in Detroit at Newlab and Michigan Central. This week, they started their full-time positions at host sites across the state. Throughout their time as a fellow, they will also engage in professional development, mentorship, and leadership development. The MMF Program is a highly selective 15-month fellowship to gain real-world experience in transportation planning and mobility innovation. This fellowship has two unique career tracks that will expose them to the public and private sectors to advance and grow mobility innovation in Michigan. Both tracks of fellows will address mobility barriers in ways that can improve people’s daily lives with solutions that can positively impact the future of our economy. Congratulations to the 10 inaugural fellows! We’re excited to see your growth and impact in this field. The MMF program was created in partnership with CEDAM, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, Michigan Central, and Wayne State University. Read the full press release: https://ow.ly/jnu150THlMR