2024 DevelUP recap video
Building an equitable economic development ecosystem that empowers underrepresented stakeholders to thrive.
At Baker Tilly’s DevelUP, we transcend traditional conference boundaries. More than just an event, we are a dynamic movement that unites professionals and stakeholders from commercial real estate, economic development, and private and public capital.
With a passion for equity and opportunity, this event goes hand in hand with our underrepresented developer services offering. Our comprehensive set of services directly addresses the barriers to entry that many underrepresented developers face, including limited access to capital, establishing key relationships in the industry and acquiring the necessary education and knowledge to thrive in commercial real estate.
Featured speakers
We were pleased to be joined by these industry titans at our 2024 event!
LaForce Baker
Vice President, World Business Chicago
Maggie Beckley
Development Executive, Healthcare, Mortenson
Robert Byron
Chairman, Co-CEO, Co-Founder, Blue Vista Capital Partners
Daryl Carter
CEO, Avanath Capital Management
Collete English Dixon
Executive Director, Marshall Bennett Institute of RE, Roosevelt University
Chris Senegal
President, Invictus Development Group
2024 DevelUP
2024 DevelUP was filled with more than 70 speakers and 15 topics over a day and a half. Topics included:
- State of the market
- Building sustainable community,
- Inflation Reduction Act overview
- Building equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems
- Leveraging New Market Tax Credits for community impact and transformation
- Capacity building and capital access best practices for diverse developers
And much more!
Why you should attend the next DevelUP
1
Gain
Gain access to capital and resources.
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Build
Build meaningful business development and key industry relationships.
3
Learn
Learn from best-in-class business professionals.
Thank you to our 2024 sponsors!
2023 recap
2023 DevelUP
First time attending the event? Check out last year's recap to see what you missed.
Hear what attendees have to say about DevelUP
"WOW – this was phenomenal. I look forward to building a strong and long-lasting relationship with Baker Tilly. From the conference to Think tank, I don’t think I have ever seen or experienced such amazing corporate citizenship and meaningful commitment to diversity and inclusion."
"Over the years I was looking for resources and developers to learn from and help me get started on my own. Not a lot of people had the time or interest to lend a hand. The DevelUP conference is an amazing resource that you should attend. There are people and resources that are helping and continue to help underserved communities and they'll be there."
"Innovating, inspiring and instrumental. Looking forward to returning next year."
"Baker Tilly is leading on a very important movement. Honored to have been part of the great event."
"Baker Tilly's commitment to advancing racial equity in real estate is clearly making meaningful impact. It was an inspiring event and I was grateful to be a part of it."
"This event has given me a new perspective on the collaborative efforts being made by Baker Tilly and community organizations to change the face of investors in our city."
Featured content from DevelUP
Empowering new developers: The Park Lofts success story
Empowering new developers: The Park Lofts success story
Inflation Reduction Act changing affordable housing for the better, panelists say
Explore the groundbreaking impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) highlighted at Baker Tilly’s 2024 DevelUP conference.
Re:land Group engages Baker Tilly to advance their development projects
Re:land Group, an urban planning, design and development group, engaged Baker Tilly to provide back-office support and help secure capital from financial institutions for their development projects.
BuzzHouse: Previewing the 2024 DevelUP conference
National program manager of DevelUP, Matt Paschall, previews the 2024 DevelUP Conference, including its goals, panel discussions, sponsors and more.
How to identify and implement LIHTC: a guide for emerging developers
Panelists during Baker Tilly's 2023 DevelUP: affordable housing workshop discuss how developers face financing challenges due to rising interest rates, soaring land costs and oversubscribed tax credits. This panel navigates the 9% and 4% low-income housing tax credit process (LIHTC).
Capitalizing on opportunities for underrepresented developers in commercial real estate
Panelists during Baker Tilly's 2023 DevelUP: affordable housing workshop discuss four ways opportunities for minority developers can improve providing equitable outcomes in commercial real estate.
BuzzHouse: How implementing ESG practices in the multifamily industry can drive society forward
Perfecto Sanchez, former Army Ranger and co-founder of Equity Quotient, joins BuzzHouse to discuss the role environmental, social and governance (ESG) plays in the multifamily housing industry.
BuzzHouse: Compassionate capitalism and an innovative housing model in blighted communities
Marjy Stagmeier joins BuzzHouse to discuss her innovative housing model and her new book “Blighted.”
BuzzHouse: Anticipating Atlanta! The buzz around the 2023 DevelUP: affordable housing workshop
BuzzHouse discusses the annual 2023 DevelUP: affordable housing workshop taking place in Atlanta, Georgia.
BuzzHouse: Underrepresented developers’ obstacles in the affordable housing industry
Special guest Matt Paschall speaks on ways underrepresented developers can tackle obstacles they face in the multifamily housing industry.
Affordable housing pros show how investing in yourself pays off for your business
Four experienced affordable housing professionals share their experiences and how to be intentional and thoughtful about scaling your business.
Co-development opportunities: how to identify the appropriate partner
Real estate co-development relationships are a crucial way for underrepresented developers to learn, build capacity and gain practical project management skills.
For emerging developers, relationships are key to success in underwriting LIHTC deals
New developers, especially underrepresented developers, learn best practices and fundamentals in the underwriting process for LIHTC transactions.
New affordable housing developers need to master the hurdles to success
Learn how to address and conquer the biggest hurdles to become successful in affordable housing development.
Underrepresented developers in the Midwest: breaking down the LIHTC process
Navigate the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) program in Midwest states – Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota.
Building a bridge between affordable housing design, financing and construction
Affordable housing specialists offer advice on how to build developments that meet budget guidelines, attract long-term residents, and protect the environment.
Strategies for building a holistic affordable housing development team
Find the right pieces for your development team to ensure you are successful with your projects.