Meetings Open To The Public
Down Payment Assistance Programs featuring:
Kim Harris, Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority
Milan Grozdanich, Lake County Community Economic Development Department
Johnnie Ragland, City of Gary Department of Commerce: Community Development Division
Alexius Barber, United Neighborhoods Inc. Hammond
Maria Becerra, East Chicago Department of Redevelopment
Registration cost also includes a hot breakfast.
Mayor Anthony Copeland and the East Chicago Department of Redevelopment is Hosting a HUD Section 3 Seminar Monday and Tuesday February 11-12, 2013.
Mayor Anthony Copeland and the East Chicago Department of Redevelopment are providing Section 3 Training to all Contractors. Due to the importance of this program, seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis and you must register quickly by calling 219-391-8513, Ext. 261 to reserve a seat for yourself and one representative of your company.
Each year the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development invests billions of federal dollars into distressed communities for projects designed to build and rehabilitate housing, improve roads, develop community centers, and otherwise assist families achieve the American Dream.
The Section 3 regulation recognizes that HUD funding typically results in projects/activities that generate new employment, training and contracting opportunities. These economic opportunities not only provide “bricks and mortar”, but can also positively impact the lives of local residents who live in the neighborhoods being redeveloped.
Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 is HUD’s legislative directive for providing preference to low- and very low-income residents of the local community (regardless of race or gender), and the businesses that substantially employ these persons, for new employment, training, and contracting opportunities resulting from HUD-funded projects.
Further, as a condition of receiving HUD Community Planning and Development assistance, recipients certify that they will comply with the requirements of Section 3 annually. Accordingly, the Department of Redevelopment has the legal responsibility to monitor recipients for compliance and can impose penalties upon those that fail to meet their obligations.
All work is required to meet all applicable local, state, and federal codes and regulations with the minimum qualifications as follows:
Mayor Anthony Copeland and the East Chicago Department of Redevelopment is Hosting a HUD Section 3 Seminar Monday and Tuesday February 11-12, 2013.
Mayor Anthony Copeland and the East Chicago Department of Redevelopment are providing Section 3 Training to all Contractors. Due to the importance of this program, seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis and you must register quickly by calling 219-391-8513, Ext. 261 to reserve a seat for yourself and one representative of your company.
Each year the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development invests billions of federal dollars into distressed communities for projects designed to build and rehabilitate housing, improve roads, develop community centers, and otherwise assist families achieve the American Dream.
The Section 3 regulation recognizes that HUD funding typically results in projects/activities that generate new employment, training and contracting opportunities. These economic opportunities not only provide “bricks and mortar”, but can also positively impact the lives of local residents who live in the neighborhoods being redeveloped.
Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 is HUD’s legislative directive for providing preference to low- and very low-income residents of the local community (regardless of race or gender), and the businesses that substantially employ these persons, for new employment, training, and contracting opportunities resulting from HUD-funded projects.
Further, as a condition of receiving HUD Community Planning and Development assistance, recipients certify that they will comply with the requirements of Section 3 annually. Accordingly, the Department of Redevelopment has the legal responsibility to monitor recipients for compliance and can impose penalties upon those that fail to meet their obligations.
All work is required to meet all applicable local, state, and federal codes and regulations with the minimum qualifications as follows:
CRS 206: Technologies to Advance Your Business
March 14-15 from 8:30 am to 5 pm
The Technologies to Advance your Business Course (CRS 206) from the Council of Residential Specialists will help you get a handle on technology and tools that work for you and your
business.
Upon the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• Learn about technologies that streamline the way you handle contacts and follow-up systems
• Access the technologies that make sense for you and your business so you don’t waste money on gimmicks
• Marketing yourself via websites, blogs and other communication tools to attract, keep and close the
Internet buyer
• Create effective multimedia technologies and develop enhanced listing and buyer presentations
CRS two-day courses earn you credit toward the industry’s premier designation in residential real estate. With the CRS Designation, you become part of a network of more than 33,000 Certified Residential Specialists Designees and Candidates/General Members. Additionally, this course is eligible
for 10 hours of continuing education credit in Indiana.
Registration available through:
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Fax: 800.707.8461
www.IndianaCRS.com
A great opportunity for entrepreneurs, property owners & real estate agents
Have you ever considered opening your own storefront? Are your talents and entrepreneurship enough? Do you own or are an agent for downtown property and would like to know more about downtown incentives? Do you own a business downtown but need some help finding your way to success?
Find out what is available to you and in Downtown La Porte at its first Small Business Summit! This free event will educate you on the codes and standards in Downtown La Porte, financing options for small business and new incentives for entrepreneurs and property owners and finally tours of some of downtown's most unique properties.
RSVP Required. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 219.362.3178.
We are encouraging our Lake County members to attend!
NICTD PUBLIC WORKSHOP
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) will host three public workshops for the West Lake Corridor Project. This project is evaluating an extension of the South Shore Line between the Munster/Dyer area and Metra’s Millennium Station in Downtown Chicago. This expansion will more conveniently connect Northwest Indiana to the Chicago area. The purpose of these workshops is to provide an opportunity to update attendees on project status, proposed stations and facilities, and next steps in the evaluation process. These workshops will provide the opportunity for attendees to ask questions and provide input to the planning process.
We are encouraging our Lake County members to attend!
NICTD PUBLIC WORKSHOP
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) will host three public workshops for the West Lake Corridor Project. This project is evaluating an extension of the South Shore Line between the Munster/Dyer area and Metra’s Millennium Station in Downtown Chicago. This expansion will more conveniently connect Northwest Indiana to the Chicago area. The purpose of these workshops is to provide an opportunity to update attendees on project status, proposed stations and facilities, and next steps in the evaluation process. These workshops will provide the opportunity for attendees to ask questions and provide input to the planning process.
We are encouraging our Lake County members to attend!
NICTD PUBLIC WORKSHOP
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) will host three public workshops for the West Lake Corridor Project. This project is evaluating an extension of the South Shore Line between the Munster/Dyer area and Metra’s Millennium Station in Downtown Chicago. This expansion will more conveniently connect Northwest Indiana to the Chicago area. The purpose of these workshops is to provide an opportunity to update attendees on project status, proposed stations and facilities, and next steps in the evaluation process. These workshops will provide the opportunity for attendees to ask questions and provide input to the planning process.
We want to invite all “creative minds” to the meeting to help with developing events/strategies that can help us meet, at a minimum, the goals set out by the GNIAR Board of Directors in the Strategic Plan.
Economic Development in Northwest Indiana will be presented by Northwest Indianan Forum and Regional Development Authority.
Keynote Speakers:
Registration and Networking
11:30 am
Lunch and Meeting
Noon to 1:00
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 13th
For more information, visit www.rdatransformation.com or www.in.gov/rda.
A town hall meeting will be held at Portofino's (lower level) 3233 IN-39 in LaPorte on October 13 at 6 pm to discuss the recently implemented septic inspection ordinance from the health department and the subsequent issues affecting the real estate transaction and consumers.
Questions? Please contact GNIAR COO Joe Wszolek.
You're invited to the Home Builders Association's next monthly membership meeting featuring a Home Industry Professional Panel discussion
Panel:
Networking: 11:30 am to 12:00 pm
Program and lunch: 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
RSVP by October 12
$25 for HBA of NWI Members
$50 for Non-Members
Please pay in advance. Those who reserve and do not attend will be invoiced.
Find more information here: http://www.indianarealtors.com/about-us/awards/indiana-good-neighbor-award/
Find information on the IAR Leadership Academy here: http://indianarealtors.com/about-us/leadership-academy/
Find out more information here: http://indianarealtors.com/about-us/awards/indiana-good-neighbor-award/