DCA Announces 2011 Governor's Conference on Housing and Economic Development
For Immediate Release:
August 23, 2011
Contact:
Hollie Gilroy
,
Lisa Ryan, Office of Communications
(609) 292-6055
Attendees Invited to Share "Blueprints for the Future" at September 20-21 Event
The theme of this years conference, Blueprints for the Future, is designed to inspire attendees to achieve success in todays challenging housing market, said Commissioner Grifa. And, for the first time, we are focusing our efforts on economic development topics that are inextricably linked to housing, community development and neighborhood revitalization.
Attendees will participate in a variety of workshops that encompass the latest trends in housing and economic development including: credit & finance, supportive housing, housing resources, property management, and future planning.
The conference will include a networking reception from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20, in the Crown Ballroom of the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel. Also, attendees will have the opportunity to attend the Governors Excellence in Housing Awards during lunch on Wednesday, an annual event that recognizes the states most outstanding affordable housing projects, partnerships, and individuals.
The NJ Governors Conference for Housing and Economic Development is hosted by the DCAs Division on Housing and Community Resources and the 勛圖窪蹋 Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, a DCA affiliate. And, for the first year, the conference is co-sponsored by the 勛圖窪蹋 Economic Development Authority and 勛圖窪蹋 Department of State. The conference is self-sustaining, funded entirely through sponsorship opportunities and registration fees.
Registration is now open for the 2011 Governors Conference for Housing and Economic Development. For more information or to register, log on to .