A quick announcement about a few recent changes to CEDAM’s Comprehensive Community Development Institute (CCDI):

• Please note there is a deadline to register for any of the 10 CCDI trainings. Deadlines are listed in training descriptions.

Nonprofit Advocacy Day
Date: November 3, 2011
Time: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: $25 CEDAM members, $125 non-members (includes breakfast)
Location: Capitol Building, Lansing
Registration deadline is October 14, 2011.

Join CEDAM members and other nonprofits from around the state at the Capitol for a lobbying and networking morning. You will attend an issue briefing on a topic of your choice, learn the latest details on bills that affect your work and meet with your state representative and senator to advocate for your interests. In addition to advancing your cause and gaining hands-on lobbying experience, you’ll have the opportunity to network with others who share your concerns. Lunch on your own in Lansing (list of great places to eat coming soon). Register for this session.

Real Estate Development + Commercial Real Estate Development
Date: May 8 – 11, 2012 (four days)
Cost: $550 CEDAM members, $1,250 non-members
Location: Faholo Conference Center, Grass Lake
Registration deadline is April 20, 2012.

The two comprehensive real estate development trainings will share the same new date, May 8 – 11, 2012. Participants will be able to choose to take either the real estate development track or the commercial real estate development track. Registration cost covers meals, lodging and activities for the four day retreat. Register for this session.