The Detroit Lakes Housing Summit is on Friday, October 25, at the Historic Holmes Theatre’s Midwest Bank Ballroom. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., starting with breakfast and a welcome from Jackie Buboltz, the new Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce Director.
One of the key moments of the summit will be the presentation of a recently updated housing study, led by Scott Knudson of Community Partners Research. Knudson, who has conducted Detroit Lakes’ previous housing studies in 2013 and 2017, will share findings from the latest study, completed in July. This update provides crucial insights into the current housing market and the area’s challenges.
The summit will then highlight local housing programs. Speakers like Cody Piper from the Becker County Economic Development Authority and Nicole Bristlin from the Detroit Lakes Housing and Redevelopment Authority will outline efforts to address housing needs. Jennifer Bergman, from Minnesota Housing, will also discuss state-level housing initiatives.
A panel discussion featuring industry professionals—including local realtor Lisa Jasken, DW Jones’ Skip Duchesneau, and Brent Kuehne of JBC—will explore topics such as market-rate housing and financing opportunities. The summit aims to bring together government officials, developers, lenders, landowners, and community stakeholders to discuss the region’s housing future.
While this event targets housing professionals, it’s open to the public. Registration is requested to ensure accurate attendance numbers, and the full study can be found online at:
cityofdetroitlakes.com/housingstudy
This is a crucial opportunity to stay informed about Detroit Lakes’ housing challenges and development strategies moving forward.