Rural 1st Construction Workshop: New Albany, Indiana

Schedule

Thu Jan 22 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The Exchange Pub + Kitchen | New Albany, IN

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This free event directly connects you with experts in your area from every phase of the homebuilding process.
About this Event

There’s nothing more rewarding than helping families see their little piece of heaven turn into a home. Many of us at Rural 1st have built our own family homes in the country. Our expertise isn’t just professional, it’s also personal.

We designed this free event to directly connect you with experts from every phase of the homebuilding process. We'll help you create a personalized roadmap for success, from initial planning until the last coat of paint is dry.

There’s never been a better time to get Closer to What Matters® most with the leader in rural lending.


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About our Speakers
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Matt Schickel, Rural 1st Loan Officer

Matt and his wife, Janna and I have 3 daughters who all enjoy the outdoor life, especially going hunting and seeking out morel mushrooms. He and his Father own Hay Day Farms, LLC where they farm / operate roughly 100 acres of alfalfa and orchard grass hay. Matt is a former United States Marine and have been with Farm Credit / Rural 1st for 10 years. Matt is passionate about helping others, who like himself, have a great appreciation for the great outdoors and the rural lifestyle.

Rural 1st can finance every phase of your move — from buying land, constructing your home, expanding or adding outbuildings, or making improvements over time. Whatever your dream, our loan offerings provide a wide range of options, including home loans, purchase and refinance, construction loans, lot loans, land loans, or home equity loans. NMLS 1603544


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Brad Weddington, Owner of Weddington Custom Homes, LLC

Starting in the construction industry at the age of 18, Brad cut his teeth in the industry starting as a laborer on a framing crew. Fast forward 6 years and he was managing the construction of 200+ homes per year for a regional homebuilder. Tired of the corporate numbers game of production homebuilding he started Weddington Custom Homes, LLC. in 2013. Celebrating 10 years in business this year building a variety of homes in multiple price points depending on the needs of each individual family. Servicing rural customers from day one.


Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Registration / cocktails
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Presentation
Host: Matt Schickel, Rural 1st Loan Officer
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The Exchange Pub + Kitchen, 118 West Main Street, New Albany, United States

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