HOUSING DEVELOPMENT REQUIRE LEADERSHIP - HOW DO WE GET THERE?
February 21, 2019
FEBRUARY 2019 WEBINAR
Economic Development Consultant for the Nebraska Public Power District, Nicole Sedlacek, talked about the importance, components, and benefits of having a local leadership program. Sonny Corkle, the Lead Facilitator of the KBR Leadership Academy, also joined the webinar to discuss their leadership programs. She talked through their process of creating an advisory board, having a vision meeting, choosing topics, creating the program, and finding the right candidates.
The Custer Economic Development Corporation highlighted housing initiatives since 2014, noting the construction of more than 80 homes and 61 apartment units since 2013. Scotti Ross and Stuart Fox emphasized that many of these projects were made possible through Tax Increment Financing (TIF).
The November HomeNE webinar focused on rural housing initiatives in Nebraska, with a presentation from John Madsen and Jon Schmaderer highlighting successful housing development strategies in Stuart. They discussed partnerships, funding approaches, and the role of local organizations in promoting affordable housing.
Creative Methods that Spur Community Revitalization: Proactive Redevelopment of Commercial and Residential Properties in Ord, Nebraska
