March Luncheon: The Future of Traverse City

Schedule

Thu Mar 19 2026 at 10:30 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Hagerty Center at Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City, MI

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Join the Women’s Council of Realtors® for an insightful and forward-focused luncheon exploring The Future of Traverse City. This dynamic panel will bring together top community leaders shaping development at the downtown, city, and county levels for a powerful conversation about where our region is headed.
Hear from:
•Harry Burkholder, AICP – Executive Director, Traverse City Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
•Shawn Winter – Planning Director, City of Traverse City
•Maxwell Cameron – Community Development Coordinator, Grand Traverse County

Together, these leaders will provide a comprehensive look at housing initiatives, development trends, infrastructure planning, zoning considerations, and long-term growth strategy across our region. From downtown revitalization efforts to city planning priorities and county-wide housing solutions, this discussion will equip real estate professionals with critical insights to better serve clients and stay ahead of market shifts.
A moderated Q&A session will follow the panel discussion, giving attendees the opportunity to ask direct questions and engage in meaningful dialogue about the issues shaping our community.
Luncheon Schedule:
9:30am- Board Meeting (Open to the Public)
10:30am- Check-In Opens & Networking
11:30am- Announcements
11:45am- Lunch
12:00am- Speaker
This event is open to current members for $30 and to future/previous members for $50.
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The Hagerty Center at Northwestern Michigan College, 715 E Front Street,Traverse City, Michigan, United States

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