MCPHERSON, Kan. — The 2nd annual McPherson County, Kansas Housing Conference is coming up September 29 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the McPherson Community Building at 122 East Marlin and will feature speakers discussing development, rentals, and resources for housing.
McPherson County community leaders will share information on housing efforts, gaps, and opportunities.
Featured break-out sessions will include:
• Ryan Vincent –Kansas Housing Resource Corp-Kanas Housing Study
• Tracy McCubbin-Rural Development-Housing Resources
• Teresa Baker-HCCI-Tenant/Landlord Laws
• Jim Witt-Emporia Asst. City Manager-Main St Development
• Ryan Vincent –Kansas Housing Resource Corp-KHRC Housing Resources/Programs
• Dr. Stephen Gray-Revolution Church-Aging out of Foster care
• Yesenia Rivera – Solar United-Solar Energy
• Chris Goodson & Karolyn Moore- MHC- McPherson County Resources
The conference's keynote speaker is Lily Milwet-National Homeless Law Center "Housing Not Handcuffs"
For more information and to register, go to www.mcphersonhousingcoalition.org.
Advocates of the 2nd Annual No Place Like Home Conference: McPherson Chamber of Commerce, McPherson Housing Coalition Inc., Prairie Land Realtors, Safe Hope, Step MC, The City of Lindsborg, The City of McPherson, United Way of McPherson County.
Other participants include: the City of Canton, The City of Galva, The City of Inman, The City of Marquette, The City of Moundridge, and The City of Windom.