May 15, 2025

State & Federal Funding for Community Development

Community Development Speaker Series

• Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm
• Location: West Shore Bank | 400 E Eighth St, Traverse City, MI 49686

Please join us on Thursday, May 15 for the Community Development Coalition's Speaker Series Luncheon on state and federal funding for community development. Our featured speakers are Val Handy, Deputy State Director of USDA Rural Development and Sarah Lucas, Director of the Office of Rural Prosperity.

REGISTER BY MAY 12

 

Speaker Series Sponsors

Thank you to our Speaker Series sponsors: DTE Energy, Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation, Huntington Bank, Munson Healthcare, and West Shore Bank.

Getting There

If you're not traveling by car, bike, or on foot, a great way to get to the Speaker Series is on BATA. BATA has a City Loop Route 2 stop right in front of West Shore Bank's building. It’s a straight shot for anyone coming from downtown Traverse City or south of town (such as near Woodmere, LaFranier, etc.). Buses run every 30 minutes and the cost is only $1.50 one-way.

Parking

While there is no onsite event parking, West Shore Bank is surrounded by public parking options, including street parking along Boardman Ave. and metered spaces between West Shore Bank & Commongrounds. Click here to explore additional parking options.

 

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May 29, 2025

Supportive Fishes of the Great Lakes & Boardman/Ottaway River

Community Development Speaker Series

• Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
• Location: Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy | 2846 N Three Mile Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686

Please join us on Thursday, May 29 for the Community Development Coalition's Speaker Series focused on the supportive fishes of the Great Lakes and the Boardman/Ottaway River. Our featured speaker is Dr. Karen Murchie of the Shedd Aquarium. Please note that lunch is not included as part of this event.

REGISTER BY MAY 27

 

Speaker Series Sponsors

Thank you to our Speaker Series sponsors: DTE Energy, Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation, Huntington Bank, Munson Healthcare, and West Shore Bank.

Getting There

If you're not traveling by car, bike, or on foot, a great way to get to the Speaker Series is on BATA. BATA has a City Loop Route 2 stop right in front of West Shore Bank's building. It’s a straight shot for anyone coming from downtown Traverse City or south of town (such as near Woodmere, LaFranier, etc.). Buses run every 30 minutes and the cost is only $1.50 one-way.

Parking

While there is no onsite event parking, West Shore Bank is surrounded by public parking options, including street parking along Boardman Ave. and metered spaces between West Shore Bank & Commongrounds. Click here to explore additional parking options.

 

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