THE POWER OF PERSEVERANCE: THE STORY OF STUART
September 20, 2018

SEPTEMBER 2018 WEBINAR

John Madsen and Mark Stracke, of Stuart Development Corporation, discussed the power of perseverance how that played into the role of the housing programs in Stuart, Nebraska. They touched on their early efforts with the village-owned nursing home and Stuart Village Manor, Inc and how that lead to a housing rehab where they established a multi-level and revolving loan programs.


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