SAVE THE DATE 2025 NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HOUSING SUMMIT

The Northwest Michigan Housing Summit will return in 2025 from October 27th - 28th 2025 at the Hagerty Center. Mark your calendars!

About the Summit

The annual Northwest Michigan Housing Summit is an annual event presented by Housing North and its partners. Every year, we work to offer an event that helps expand opportunities for networking, discussions, and exchanges with partners and supporters on housing solutions for our communities. Each year, we feature several updates and presentations highlighting solutions and tools for housing being used in the region.

We just marked the 10th anniversary of the Housing Summit, bringing together housing advocates, community leaders, and innovators across the region for a decade. Themed "Innovation and Collaboration," the 2024 Summit highlighted transformative strategies and collaborative solutions that will shape the future of housing in our communities. Each year, the Summit serves as a catalyst for new ideas, connections, and actionable insights that empower us to address the unique housing challenges in Northern Michigan.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this milestone and to those who have supported our mission over the years. Together, we’re building stronger, more resilient communities where everyone has a place to call home! We are excited to see you next year!

2025 Summit Sessions

We invite you to be part of shaping next year’s Housing Summit! If you have innovative ideas, unique insights, or impactful strategies that could help address the housing challenges in our region, we encourage you to submit a session proposal or suggest topics. This is a valuable opportunity to collaborate, share expertise, and inspire others committed to strengthening our communities. Help us build another engaging and impactful Summit—submit your ideas today by clicking here or contacting our events Coordinator Heather Spooner at events@housingnorth.org and join us in creating housing solutions for a brighter future!

2024 Housing Champions - Awards

Each year at the Housing Summit, Housing North proudly honors outstanding leaders through our Awards Ceremony. The awards recognize individuals and organizations who demonstrate unwavering commitment to advancing housing solutions, building stronger communities, and advocating for equitable, affordable housing across the region. The recipients of this award inspire change, embodying the spirit of collaboration and innovation that drives our mission. Their dedication strengthens the foundation for a future where everyone has a place to call home. Congratulations to this year’s award winners:

• Housing Leadership Award: Larry Mawby, Peninsula Housing

• Champion Housing Advocate: Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation

• Funders Award: Frey Foundation and Rotary Charities of Traverse City

• Founding Board Member: Carlin Smith

Becoming a sponsor
We are deeply grateful to our Summit sponsors, whose generous support helps make this event possible each year. Their commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration in housing solutions is instrumental in driving progress for our communities. The Summit offers a unique opportunity for visibility and connection, allowing sponsors to showcase their leadership and commitment to addressing housing challenges. If you’re interested in joining this impactful group and becoming a sponsor for next year’s Summit, we’d love to hear from you—reach out to us here or learn more about how you can make a difference!