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WIHEDC Housing & Economic Development Conference

This Conference is Wisconsin's leading forum where housing experts, economic innovators and policy makers gather to shape the future of housing and economic growth and strengthen Tribal economic sovereignty.
 

Mark Your Calendar for Our 2026 Conference!

September 30-October 1, 2026

at the Menominee Casino & Resort

More information coming soon.

07:00 am

Breakfast and Registration

08:00 am

Welcome, Opening Ceremony, and Guest Speakers

08:30 am

Meet the Members and Leadership of WIHEDC and Native CDFIs

09:00 am

Economic Impact of Native Owned Businesses in Wisconsin

09:45 am

Break

10:00 am

WEDC - Growing Tribal Business, Tribal Enterprises and Entrepreneurship

11:00 am

SBA Resources for Native Businesses 

11:30 am

Empowering Rural Communities: Initiatives to Foster Entrepreneurship 

12:00 pm

Lunch

01:00 pm

Entrepreneurial Breakout Sessions (Separate Rooms)

01:00 pm

Tribal Economic Development Landscape

02:30 pm

Break

02:45 pm

Wisconsin Native Homeownership Coalition and Housing Initiatives

04:00 pm

Intertribal Food Business Development

04:45 pm

Empowering Minority Businesses for Sustainable Growth

05:15 pm

Networking Cocktail Hour

06:00 pm

Dinner and Small Business Awards Ceremony

07:00 am

Breakfast and Registration

08:00 am

Welcome, Opening Ceremony, and Guest Speakers

08:30 am

Meet the Members and Leadership of WIHEDC and Native CDFIs

09:00 am

Economic Impact of Native Owned Businesses in Wisconsin

09:45 am

Break

10:00 am

WEDC - Growing Tribal Business, Tribal Enterprises and Entrepreneurship

11:00 am

SBA Resources for Native Businesses 

11:30 am

Empowering Rural Communities: Initiatives to Foster Entrepreneurship 

12:00 pm

Lunch

01:00 pm

Entrepreneurial Breakout Sessions (Separate Rooms)

01:00 pm

Tribal Economic Development Landscape

02:30 pm

Break

02:45 pm

Wisconsin Native Homeownership Coalition and Housing Initiatives

04:00 pm

Intertribal Food Business Development

04:45 pm

Empowering Minority Businesses for Sustainable Growth

05:15 pm

Networking Cocktail Hour

06:00 pm

Dinner and Small Business Awards Ceremony

2025 Presentations:

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