Community Development Speed Networking - Community Development Week 2025

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPEED NETWORKING

April 21, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
UMSL at Grand Center
3651 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108

Real Conversations. Lasting Connections.

This interactive networking event brings together community development professionals at all stages of their careers for meaningful, one-on-one dialogue. Whether you're sharing your experience or seeking guidance, this is a unique opportunity to connect across generations, exchange ideas, and inspire what’s next in the field.

MENTORS:

• Judith Arnold
  Urban Planner, SLACO
• Michael Burns
  President, Northside Community Housing
• April Ford-Griffin
  Executive Director, Affordable Housing Commission
• Sal Martinez
  Chief Executive Officer, Employment Connection
• Kimberly McKinney 
  Chief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis
• Tom Pickel
  Retired / Former Executive Director, DeSales Community Development
• Todd Swanstrom
  Des Lee Professor, University of Missouri–St. Louis
• Paul Woodruff
  Vice President, St. Louis Community Credit Union

Sponsored by:

• Invest STL
• Community Builders Network
• Great Southern Bank
• Commerce Bank
• St. Louis Community Credit Union

   

Event Type: Community Event
When: Monday, April 21, 2025 at 04:00 PM
Location: UMSL at Grand Center
Neighborhood: City-Wide
Ward: Many wards
Admission: Free.
Contact:
Contact Phone: (314) 657-3813