Syracuse to Host Virtual Summit for Minority Entrepreneurs in Real Estate Development

The Syracuse Department of Neighborhood and Business Development plans to host a virtual summit to support diverse real estate development. The event, in collaboration with the Community Preservation Corporation and New York State Homes and Community Renewal, is on Wednesday, February 28, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The summit aims to offer financial and technical resources to minority entrepreneurs and developers in Syracuse.

This event follows the BIPOC Developers Summit held in Syracuse on November 1, 2023. The virtual format is to accommodate those who couldn't attend the previous summit. Brianca Hill, the city's Business Development Director, is optimistic about the opportunity to support minority entrepreneurs and developers further.

The summit will include presentations from the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development, Community Preservation Corporation, and New York State Homes and Community Renewal. These presentations will explain each organization's operations and the support they can provide to developers. Representatives will be available for questions and to offer additional resources.

The Community Preservation Corporation is a nonprofit that finances affordable and workforce housing. Its ACCESS program aims to support entrepreneurs who have faced barriers in the housing industry. New York State Homes and Community Renewal is the state's affordable housing agency, responsible for building, preserving, and protecting affordable housing in New York State.

To attend the virtual summit, register at goto.syr.gov/BIPOCsummit. The event is part of the city's ongoing efforts to support diverse real estate development in Syracuse.

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