2026 Community Development Celebration

A night of honoring local innovation that is shaping community development, and building momentum for the work ahead.
About this Event

The Minnesota Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD) and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Twin Cities are proud partners in strengthening the leaders and organizations that create affordable housing, support local businesses, and build thriving communities across Minnesota.

On December 8th, we invite you to join us at Surly Brewing for the Community Development Celebration, an evening dedicated to recognizing the leaders, partnerships, and innovations shaping the future of community development. With the theme Rooted in Community, Growing Together, the celebration will convene community development partners from across the region to honor our shared accomplishments and build momentum for the work ahead. The evening will include dinner, drinks, a keynote address, and networking.

During this event, we will also present awards to key leaders and projects that supported financial empowerment, placemaking, economic development, and housing across the region. Awardees are selected by community nomination–click here (or respond to this email) to tell us who and what we should award.