Community/Economic Development Interest?

[n4sir5]

Greetings all!

My Development Group is currently working with an Alpha Alumni Chapter that provides housing for Low and Moderate income populations (families/elderly/disabled). They have recently completed a condo development and are in the middle of a
$18 million rehabilitation of 500+ units of housing.

We have been asked to put together a informational conference (2.5 days max) in the Fall of '05. I thought I would use this forum to assertain interest. Topics will include, how to get started, 501c3 application, funding sources, law & taxation + tour.

Understanding that all groups have other models of CD/ED programs, there is a possibility that you could be a panelist...this conference is designed to show those who have the opportunity, drive and talent...great things may be accomplished! Service Above Self!

The Divine 9, Churches and other non-traditional development organizations will be targeted within the next 55 days (gotta love those 5's)... Nothing works like direct mailing.

Any Interest? Hit me up...

Kool Moe Dee said it best...

You need knowledge the concept of sacrifice... The dollar is moot, Knowledge is KING!


A. P. B.

[Professor]

I'm always glad to learn of folk doing something positive to better the AA community - - - Keep up the good work.

[LionOfJudah]

I am most definitely interested. I need a way to contact you.

[Pearls4Life]

I would love to hear more on this. Where is this going to be held? I am interested in starting a investment group in the near future. I am also interestedin building. I have my contractors license and hopefully the end of this year can start on a project. I am all for economic development...

[n4sir5]

September 1, 2005

The Akron, Ohio Alumni chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has been developing affordable housing for over 40 years. To date, over 1,700 units of housing have been provided for various populations, (disabled, elderly, families and ownership). November 9-11, 2005, this organization along with the Sphinx Development Group will hold the inaugural

Informational Conference for Non-Traditional Development Organizations"

This conference is to encourage and educate organizations that work in under-served communities how to utilize land, housing and economic development as tools for neighborhood empowerment and access to affordable assets. Who would benefit from this conference? Faith-based groups, fraternities, sororities, colleges, universities and non-profit organizations interested in providing development initiatives in their respective communities. The Sphinx Development Group, Inc., a consulting firm based in Akron, Ohio, will design the Conference. Ms. Cheryl Appline, the Program Manager for the Center for Faith-Based & Community Initiatives in the Department of Housing and Urban Development will be a luncheon keynote speaker. Conference Registration...$150.00 prior to October 28, 2005; inflation there after.

Conference and Hotel accommodations will be provided by the Radisson Hotel Akron City Centre 20 West Mill Street Akron, Ohio 44308 330-384-1500 or www.radisson.com/akronoh_westmill (conference room rate $72.00)

Should you have any questions, please contact Carolyn Wallace 1-800-376-8786 at your convenience to coordinate the logistics.

You may also feel free to email the A. P. B.



Conference Topics include:

Taking the first steps.... How groups dive into development projects:

Roses and Thorns: The Rewards and Pitfalls of Development Projects:

The Practical Application: Fraternity Housing Stories:

The Importance of Stakeholders in the Development Project:

The Million Dollar Question- Where and How to Secure Financing?

You want to do what? What decision-makers and partners want to know about your project:

Faith-Based Development Projects:

Mobile Workshop 1- Alpha Housing Tour:

Mobile Workshop 2- Akron Non-profit Tour:

Professional Round-table:

Community Reinvestment Act: Will it help my project succeed?

[n4sir5]

For Inquiring Minds....

Visit:

WWW.SPHINXDEVGRP.COM for conference details.


A.P.B. is out!