May 26, 2026 12:00pm
Address: Clare-Gladwin CTE John C. Magnus Center, 3200 S. Clare Avenue, Harrison, MI US 48625
Contact: Brooke HovenkampBrooke Hovenkamp
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Cost: Free (pre-registration required) – Boxed lunch included
Format: In-person only
MMDC invites municipal partners across Clare, Isabella, and Osceola counties to join our Municipal Lunch & Learn Series, a three-part program designed to provide practical insights on key economic development topics. Each session offers opportunities to learn from experts, discuss challenges, and support local decision-making.
Session 2: Housing TIF
Explore how Tax Increment Financing (TIF) can be leveraged to support housing development, close financing gaps, and incentivize new construction or redevelopment, while addressing local housing needs, affordability challenges, and long-term community growth.
- Samantha R. Mariuz, MPA, EDFP – Economic Development Manager, Fleis and VandenBrink
Who Should Attend: Elected officials, municipal managers, planning staff, planning commissioners, and other local government professionals. Municipalities are encouraged to coordinate attendance in line with their policies and OMA requirements.
Register Now to secure your spot for Housing TIF!
Stay Tuned for More Information on Upcoming Lunch & Learn Sessions
- Session #3: Elective Pay - Explore how direct pay provisions turn federal tax credits into cash reimbursements for local government energy and infrastructure projects.