Save the Date
Jul 13: MAHC Housing Narrative Discussion, 10-11 am, Zoom
Aug 2: Member's Meeting, 9-10:30 am, TBD n person
Oct 4: Member's Meeting, 9-10:30 am, TBD in person
Nov 17: MAHC Conference, 8 am - 4 pm, Westin Portland Harborview - Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
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MAHC Member Housing Narrative & Message Discussion - 7/13, 10 am, Zoom
MAHC is pleased to host a highly interactive discussion with the national Housing Narrative Lab on a shared Maine housing message that supports meeting the need for affordable housing throughout the State. Your input is needed in developing this message, while learning what the Housing Narrative Lab has learned about what does and doesn't work. We have the attention of stakeholders. We need to use one voice to move our work forward, while keeping the spotlight on the housing crisis in Maine. Sign up to attend here.
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Last Chance - Tell Us Your Policy Priorities- Survey
MAHC is gathering input from members and other stakeholders on statewide policy positions that will have the most impact increasing the availability of affordable homes in Maine. Please complete this survey by Fri, Jun 17. MAHC's board will use this information to set its annual advocacy and policy priorities. Please take this 2-question survey. Your input matters.
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MAHC Analysis: What's Next for State Housing Policy
MAHC provides education and resources to keep members informed and support our advocacy for housing for all Maine people. As we plan for the next legislative session, check out an analysis of What's Next for Maine Housing Policy, written by Jeff Levine, former interim director of MAHC; founder Levine Planning Strategies.
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MAHC Members Vote In New Board Members as Two Long Term Board Members Retire
At the June 8, MAHC Member Meeting in Portland, MAHC membership voted in 3 new board members: Jeff Levine (Levine Planning Strategies), Sherrin Vail (Evernorth), and Nate Howes (Avesta). MAHC thanked retiring board members Liza Fleming-Ives (Genesis Fund), Bill Shanahan (Evernorth), and Lisa Magnacca (Drummond Woodsum). MAHC is deeply grateful for their service. Members also approved the slate of officers: Amy Cullen (Chair; Szanton Company); Jason Bird (Vice Chair; Penquis); Dave Beseda (Treasurer; Consultant); Janice de Lima (Secretary; Norway Savings). Full list of board members here. If you are interested in getting more involved with MAHC, please reach out to Laura Mitchell.
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Grand Opening: Deering Place by Avesta - 6/22, 4 pm, Portland
Congratulations to Avesta for their grand opening event of Deering Place. Open to the public and free, 4 p.m. Wed, June 22, outside at 510 Cumberland Ave, Portland. Brief presentation, refreshments, and more.
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Submit Your News
MAHC invites you to share case studies of projects, events, research, analysis of policy or other relevant tidbits to include in our newsletter. Email Laura for more information or to submit your piece.
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MAHC Analysis LD2003: What it means. What's next.
MAHC provides advocacy and resources to keep members informed and help support our advocacy that supports housing for all Maine people in need. An informative look at what LD 2003 means for affordable housing in Maine now, and what's next here. Written by Jeff Levine, former interim director of MAHC; founder Levine Planning Strategies.
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Meet Laura Mitchell, new Director of MAHC
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Over the next few months in my new role as MAHC Director I look forward to meeting many of you in person or via Zoom. I want to understand your business challenges and how MAHC can support Maine in meeting it's need for 1,000 new units of quality, affordable housing a year. Please find a time on this calendar when we can meet. These 30-minute meetings are over zoom. The link is included in your calendar invitation. Feel free to book two 30-minute blocks together if you'd like more time. Thank you and I will see you soon.
https://doodle.com/bp/lauramitchell/new-mahc-director-laura-mitchell---meeting
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