Michigan CRA Association 2024 Annual Conference
Thriving in the Midst of Economic Changes and Challenges
Date and time
Location
Lapeer Country Club, Hunt Road, Lapeer, MI, USA
3786 Hunt Road Lapeer, MI 48446Agenda
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration - Networking - Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Opening Remarks
9:05 AM - 9:50 AM
Michigan Highlights
Sarah Lucas, Dir. of Office of Rural Prosperity - MDARD
Lapeer County Commissioner
Ben Stehouwer - Cinnaire
10:00 AM - 10:25 AM
Housing Updates (Main Room)
Joel Arnold, Planning & Advocacy - Communities First
Anthony Kelly, Planner - GCMPC
10:25 AM - 10:50 AM
Small Business Updates (Main Room)
Sam Moore - Lapeer Development Corporation
Marcus Rankins - Metro Community Development (CDFI)
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Breakout Session: Room 1 - Small Businesses
Chad Deaner, Commercial Lender: Eastern Michigan Bank
Aaron Griffin, SBA Lender - ChoiceOne Bank
Samuel Wright, Lift Local Program Mgr. - Huntington Bank
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Breakout Session: Room 2 - Non-Profits
Nancy Boxey - Lapeer Community Foundation
Dave Rose - Community Housing Network
Thelma Castillo - CEO/President Blue Water Area Chamber
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Breakout Session: Main Room - Financial Institutions
Marty Spencer , CRA Officer - Independent Bank
Peter Stojic, Federal Reserve of Chicago
Veena Joshi, FDIC
Gretchen Blystone, OCC
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch & Networking
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Breakout Session: Room 1 - Small Businesses
Brian Moran, SVP Comm. Loan Officer - Northstar Bank/EDA
Amber Westendorp - MEDC
Tarsha Works - AHSRAT
Janis Mueller - MSBDC
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Breakout Session: Room 2 - Non-Profits
Nancy Boxey - Lapeer Community Foundation
Dave Rose - Community Housing Network
Patricia Lindsey - Huntington Bank
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Breakout Session: Main Room - Financial Institutions
Anastasia Weinreich - FHLBI
Ronna Edwards - FHLBI
Darren Montreuil - MSHDA
2:30 AM - 2:45 PM
Closing Remarks
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Annual CRA Association Meeting (CRA Association Members Only) - Main Room
About this event
- 7 hours 30 minutes
Thriving in the Midst of Economic Changes & Challenges
This CRA conference brings together bankers, non-profits, and small businesses from across Michigan to network and identify the credit needs of our communities. The conference will include regional economic highlights, updates on the MSHDA Statewide Housing Plan, and topics of interest to non-profits and small businesses. Included are several breakout sessions for small businesses, non-profits, and bankers covering loans, grants, community development initiatives, and how we can thrive and grow together during the current economic challenges.
Sponsors:
Wayne County CRA Association
Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis
Michigan Bankers Association
MSHDA
Frequently asked questions
Yes! Two nearby hotel options include the Best Western Lapeer Inn and Holiday Inn Express in Lapeer. The Best Western Lapeer has a discount rate for the conference. Call the hotel directly to book and reference the CRA Annual Conference.
Parking is free at the Lapeer Country Club.