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🎙️ On the Air with Jil in the Midday — Real Estate Bootcamp Recap

Earlier today, Teresa Gillotti , Real Estate Program Manager at CEDAM, Marria McIntosh Thredz.org President/CEO Joined Andrew Sims , Owner of J*P, LLC, and Jil on WUVS 103.7 The Beat to close out the Real Estate Development Bootcamp Convened by The Community Economic Development Associates of Michigan (CEDAM)

CEDAM continues to lead as a statewide convener and connector, creating space for emerging developers to gain real knowledge, relationships, and access to opportunity.

Sims brought a powerful dual perspective as both a seasoned real estate professional and a Bootcamp participant—a reminder that growth never stops.

From our seat at Thredz, the focus remains:

👉🏽Development must lead to economic mobility—not displacement

👉🏽Access must translate into action and ownership

Marria was Grateful to also serve as a Bootcamp presenter this week, speaking on what it means to engage authentically with community before development—ensuring residents are not just considered, but are an intricate part of the process.

Now that the Bootcamp has wrapped—the work begins.

Appreciation to Jil and WUVS 103.7 The Beat for elevating this conversation.

https://audioboom.com/posts/8898091-interview-with-jake-marria-matt-regarding-real-estate-bootcamp

Jil in the Midday Interview regarding Real Estate Bootcamp Jil in the Midday Interview regarding Real Estate Bootcamp

🎤🏠 A Special Thank You to the Voices Who Led the Conversation 🏠🎤

The conversation at Thredz’ 3rd Annual House Party to Homeownership: Building Wealth Through Homeownership, presented by Huntington Bank, was powerful because of the incredible leaders who took the stage and shared their knowledge, experiences, and truth with our community.

Huge shout out to:

✨ Marria McIntosh — President/CEO, Thredz Community Building Organization
✨ Keynote Speaker Lauren Davis — Huntington National Bank

And our outstanding conversation leaders:

👏 Renee Williams — Huntington National Bank
👏 Veronica Depotty — Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)
👏 Chef Lakisha Harris — SoulFilled Chef
👏 Gardenia Crump — Fashions

Thank you for showing up with honesty, wisdom, and real-life testimony about the journey toward homeownership and building wealth.

You helped create a conversation that was authentic, transparent, and deeply impactful. The audience leaned in, asked powerful questions, and walked away with a clearer understanding of what’s possible.

Because of your voices and your willingness to pour into this community, the message was clear:

Homeownership is possible.
Wealth is possible.
And our community deserves both.

Thank you for helping make this moment meaningful and unforgettable.

✨The House Party Resource Expo was powerful. ✨

One of the most exciting parts of House Party 3: Pathways to Homeownership, presented by Huntington Bank, was seeing our community connect directly with organizations and professionals who are ready to help make homeownership possible.

Our Resource Expo brought together incredible partners who spent the day answering questions, sharing resources, and helping attendees understand the real tools available to them on their journey.

From financial education and credit support to housing programs and community resources, the room was filled with meaningful conversations and new connections.

What stood out the most was the engagement—people leaning in, asking questions, gathering information, and realizing that they don’t have to navigate the path to homeownership alone.

This is what it looks like when community, resources, and opportunity come together in one room.

Thank you to every organization that showed up to support our community and to everyone who took the time to explore the resources available to them.

The journey to homeownership doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens in community.