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WE BUILD PROGRAM powered by WSDI and Cinnaire
The Women Empowered to Build (WE Build) program was created to accelerate the fundability, stability and growth of the women-led businesses and women-led nonprofit organizations in real estate development. Cinnaire and WSDI are committed to paving a new path toward local wealth building, an inclusive economic opportunity, and collective resources to help women developers grow their careers and support communities.
Deadline to apply, October 31, 2023.
APPY NOW WEBUILD PROGRAM
We Build is an 11-month intensive training program designed to assist participants with completing pre-development activities and preparing them to apply for project financing. The program includes live and virtual interactive courses, group learning experiences, site visits, office hours, and a final project presentation. Participants will receive up to $50,000 recoverable grant funds to support their work in the WE Build program.
Deadline to apply, October 31, 2023.
WSDI CURRICULUM
WSDI offers real estate development curriculum supported by curated presentations by local professionals and curated networking events.
Topics will be highly focused the real estate development process from project concept, due diligence, financial analysis, team building, preparation to apply for lender financing and discussions involving real issues emerging women developers face. The WSDI Curriculum is rooted in ESG principles.
Curriculum topics include, but are not limited to:
Project Concept: Market feasibility, Design, Programming
Site Selection: Due diligence
Team Building: Identifying service providers, determining contract structures/fee structures
Financial: Pro Forma Development, Private Equity 101,
Capital Stacking
Community: How to engage on your project
Construction: Estimating, Contracts, Management
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WOMENDEVELOP COMMUNITY
-SUPPORT AND ENRICHMENT
WSDI hosts twice a month virtual meeting of our WOMENDEVELOP community of emerging women developers located in and outside of Detroit. Project concepts and the pathway to completion are discussed. Professional and technical development resources are presented in real time and shared. Virtual meeting are held the second and third Wednesday of every month at 6:00pm EST. For more information, please subscribe to this website.
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NATIONAL PROJECT FORUMS
WSDI collaborates with esteemed national organizations such as the Urban Land Institute, offering emerging women developers a prominent platform to exhibit their projects on an international level. These events represent invaluable opportunities for these developers to obtain critical technical feedback, establish vital resource connections, and capture the interest of potential investors.
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future SOLUTION - REVOLVING loan program for emerging women
Extend forgivable loans to qualified emerging women developers, providing financial support for critical business operating expenses and predevelopment endeavors on approved projects. Each eligible developer will receive a wealth of resources, including comprehensive technical guidance, hands-on assistance, and pro-bono services, all meticulously customized to empower them with the necessary skills and preparedness to access permanent project financing sources.
If you are a national or local lender interested in collaborating with WSDI to bring this vision to fruition for the next generation of aspiring women developers, we invite you to reach out to us by clicking the link below. Your partnership can help drive positive change in our community.