2023 Annual Conference – Thriving Through Change
Thanks for joining us!
There is so much happening at the state and federal levels which effect housing authorities across the state. We are excited to offer a great line up of sessions focused on the many changes impacting HRAs and featuring the experts to ensure your agency is ready.
Plus enjoy the opportunity to connect with your colleagues. Our annual conference brings together hundreds of directors, staff and commissioners from housing and redevelopment authorities and community development agencies throughout Minnesota.
Join us September 12-14 at the DECC in Duluth for our Annual Conference. We have many engaging and timely sessions planned for this year’s event. Topics include:
- HOTMA & NSPIRE Updates from HUD
- How to Access the State Affordable Housing Funding & Programs
- Ask the Attorney with Mary Dobbins
- How the New Landlord Tenant Laws Impact HRAs
- How To Develop Housing In Your Small Town
- Connecting with Underserved Communities
- Local Housing Aid – It’s Coming & How to Use It
- Why Every HRA Needs a Local Housing Trust Fund & How To Do It
- Ensure Your Agency Is Ready for NSPIRE & HOTMA with NAHRO
- Plus many more!
Event Details
Contact Info
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Minnesota NAHRO Event Cancellation Policy
Cancellation requests must be made in writing and sent to [email protected].
- Refunds: Registration fees are refundable less a $175 per person administrative charge if notification is received no later than 5:00 p.m. 15 days prior to the start of the training.
- No refunds or registration transfers will be permitted within 15 days prior to the start of the training or event. You may send a substitute attendee to the same training/conference for which you registered but can no longer attend. Please inform us in writing of any substitutions at least 7 business days prior to the start of the event.
- Advance registration and full payment are required in order to be admitted to the training or conference. We may not be able to hold your spot if full payment is not received prior to the start of the event.
Schedule
September 11th, 2023
Minnesota NAHRO Meetings
- Minnesota NAHRO PD Committee – 2pm
- Minnesota NAHRO Board of Directors Meeting – 4pm
September 12th, 2023
Agenda
- 9:30 am to 5:00 pm – Registration Open
- 10:00 am to 11:45 am – Executive Directors & Upper Management Meeting
- 11:15 am to 11:45 am – First Time Attendees Meet & Greet
- 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm – Conference Kick Off & Lunch with 2023 Minnesota NAHRO Awards
- 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm – Concurrent Sessions
- 3:00 pm to 3:15 pm – Break
- 3:15 pm to 4:45 pm – Concurrent Sessions
- 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm – Vendor Showcase & Networking Reception
- 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm – Emerging Leaders Scholarship Networking Event at Lyric Kitchen & Bar
- Dinner on your own
September 13th, 2023
Agenda
- 7:30 am to 5:00 pm – Registration Open
- 8:30 am to 10:00 am – Concurrent Sessions
- 10:00 am to 10:30 am – Coffee Break with Vendors
- 10:30 am to 12:00 pm – Concurrent Sessions
- 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm – Lunch & Annual Meeting
- 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm – HUD Roundtable for PH & Concurrent Sessions
- 2:45 pm to 3:00 pm -Break
- 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm – HUD Roundtable for HCV & Concurrent Sessions
- 4:30 pm -6:00 pm – Vendor Showcase & Networking Reception
- 6:30 pm – Dinner on your own
September 14th, 2023
Agenda
- 8:30 am to 10:00 am – Registration Open
- 9:00 am to 10:30 am – Ask the Attorney & Updates from WDC
- 10:30 am to 12:00 pm – Ask the Attorney & Updates from WDC
- 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Box Lunch available
Participant Information
We post the session materials as they are provided by our speakers. In some cases, we are not able to post material if it is proprietary.
Vendors
Lodging Info
Radisson Duluth Harborview - $159 per night
505 West Superior Street, Duluth
Reservation Call 1-800-333-3333 and provide Group Name: MN NAHRO 2023 Conference
Book rooms online at https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/G9631787 Promo Code: NAHRO
Amenities include complimentary parking, free wifi & connected by skyway to the DECC. Room block closes 8/11.
Pier B Resort - $259 per night
800 West Railroad Street, Duluth
Reservations Call (218) 481-8888
Rate – $259 per night & room block closes 8/11.
Amenities include free parking, complimentary wifi & within walking distance of DECC (1/3 mile)
Holiday Inn Duluth Downtown - $159 per night
200 West First Street, Duluth
Reservations Call 218-722-1202 and provide Group Name Minnesota NAHRO
Book Online with Group Code NAH at http://www.holidayinn.com/duluthmn
Amenities include complimentary parking, free wifi & shuttle service
The Suites Hotel Waterfront Plaza - $159 per night
325 South Lake Avenue, Duluth
Reservations Call 218-727-4663 and mention MN NAHRO 2023 for the group rate.
Amenties include free wifi, closest hotel to the DECC and free breakfast.
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