LEADING THE WAY THROUGH LEARNING
April 19, 2018
APRIL 2018 WEBINAR
Mike Knutson, a Learning Network Orchestrator & Community Coach for Dakota Resources, presented about shaping a community by building networks. During this session, he discussed how many communities benefit from networking so that they can collaborate, discuss common problems, and ultimately learn for each other. Knutson shared about his experience working with communities and specifically shared a resource about how to prepare for networking events in three easy steps: getting ready, during the site visit, and reflecting & debriefing.
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
