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Raising A New Generation of Developers in West Michigan
The Urban League of West Michigan’s Equitable Development Initiative is a 10-week training program designed to assist underrepresented and emerging developers with capacity and wealth building by connecting them with the resources they need for success
In 2025, we’ll empower two cohorts of 20 local leaders who will champion small-scale development, build generational wealth, and transform their neighborhoods from the ground up.
We’re building a future where equitable, affordable neighborhoods thrive through people-powered change. We’re investing in the next generation of development leaders, empowering them with the knowledge, mentorship, and financial tools to shape their own neighborhoods.
We’re looking for partners—donors, mentors, and teaching collaborators—who believe in the power of local leadership. Your support will help emerging developers in historically disinvested neighborhoods gain the skills and resources they need to bring housing solutions to life.
With your help, this program can become an annual force for inclusive growth, expanding opportunities and strengthening neighborhoods from within. Let’s build the future together.

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