WHAT:
Community Ventures is excited to present the 2025 Fulton County Community Development Leadership Initiative (CDLI) three-day workshop series, Building Stronger Communities. This interactive event will provide community leaders, small business owners, and development professionals with the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to strengthen their communities. The event will be offered both in person at Fulton City Hall in Fulton, KY, and virtually via Zoom.
WHEN:
March 11, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
March 12, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
March 13, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
WHERE:
In-Person: Fulton City Hall, Fulton, KY
Virtual: Zoom (Link provided upon registration)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Community leaders, nonprofit organizations, small business owners, government officials, and anyone interested in building resilient and thriving communities.
FEATURED WORKSHOPS:
Housing: Creating a housing program, home loan products, borrower qualifications, environmental reviews
Small Business Development and Support: Loans for small businesses, creating resiliency plans, marketing
Community Development: Community development basics, creating a resilient community, loan programs available
Funding Options: Grant writing, managing federal funds, avoiding fraud, alternative funding options
WHY ATTEND?
Attendees will gain hands-on knowledge, expert guidance, and networking opportunities to help drive meaningful community development efforts. Whether working on affordable housing, business expansion, or economic development, this event will provide essential resources for leading communities forward.
HOW TO REGISTER:
For more details and to register, click here or contact Brenda Weaver, President of Disaster Recovery at bweaver@cvky.org.
