Upcoming Conference Intersects Community Development and Green Economy

The Community Investment Futures and NCAF Energy Conference will begin in less than two weeks in St. Petersburg, Fla., and we are excited about how this combined conference is shaping up. If you haven’t already registered, do so now.

I view this conference as writing the intersection between community development, a green economy and how Community Action Agencies will prosper in the new realities.

General sessions and workshops will present a combination of energy, housing and asset development concepts, including breakout sessions showcasing solutions to the biggest problems stemming from implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

The Community Investment Futures sessions will offer tools, contacts and program information community and housing development professionals need to build their community’s capital base. The energy leveraging side of the conference concentrates on the new partnerships and alternative financing paths that have come to us with the ARRA resources. It also continues to offer workshops on emerging best practices for all energy affordability programs and training in how to advocate as well as what to advocate for.

If you want to know what the future of Community Action looks like, attend this combined conference. The road ahead is a challenging one, but with the right tools, it will fulfill our mission of ensuring every citizen can benefit from the American Dream.

While the regular conference registration period has ended, late registrations are still available at an increased rate. Register today! The last remaining spaces are filling quickly, and you won’t want to miss out on this opportunity.