WIHEDC Housing & Economic Development Conference (Bowler, WI)

This event is a gathering of industry leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers who are shaping the future of economic growth in our state.

Engage in sessions that will discuss Tribal economic development opportunities, clean energy, entrepreneurial programs, Tribal cannabis initiatives and more – as well as receive an overview of the results of the Economic Impact Study and learn more about the Wisconsin Native Homeownership Coalition.

Agenda:

Thursday, November 7th

7:00 am – Breakfast and Registration

8:00 am – Welcome and Guest Speakers

Morning General Sessions

• Meet the Members and Leadership of WIHEDC and Native CDFIs
• Economic Impact of Native Owned Businesses in Wisconsin – Results of WIHEDC’s Economic Impact Survey
• Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation: Growing Tribal Business, Tribal Enterprises and Entrepreneurship
• SBA Resources for Native Businesses
• Empowering Rural Communities: Initiatives to Foster Entrepreneurship – UW-Extension Wisconsin Rural Entrepreneurship Venture Program

12:00 pm – Lunch

Afternoon General Sessions

• Wisconsin’s Tribal Economic Development Landscape
• Wisconsin Native Homeownership Coalition and Housing Initiatives
• Capital Land Access Grant Launch
• Empowering Minority Businesses for Sustainable Growth: The WI MBDA Approach

Entrepreneurial Breakout Sessions

New Businesses:

• Paving Your Path: Understanding the Loan Process
• Understanding Credit
• Business Boosters: Know Your Basics
• Elevator Pitch Contest – Three $1,000 winners

Established Businesses:

• Competitive Analysis
• Business Financials
• Marketing Plan
• Elevator Pitch Contest – Three $1,000 winners

5:15 pm – Networking Cocktail Hour

6:00 pm – Dinner and Small Business Awards Ceremony

Friday, November 8th

8:00 am – Breakfast and Registration

Morning General Sessions

• Freddie Mac – Heritage One Mortgage Product
• Indigenous Cannabis and Hemp Opportunities for Sustainable Economic and Workforce Development
• Grant Opportunities with the EDA
• Clean Communities Investment Accelerator
• Clean Energy Opportunities for Tribes – Energy Efficiency and Construction Block Grant (EECBG)
• Closing Ceremony
• Box Lunches for Travel

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