About this Event
Join the Cultural Wellness Center in partnership with LISC Twin Cities, for a day of cross-sector sessions introducing the Community Investment Trust (CIT) model—an innovative financial structure that enables residents to build wealth through shared ownership of local commercial properties.
The Twin Cities CIT Summit will explore how this proven approach—first launched in Portland’s Plaza 122—can become a powerful tool for anti-displacement, corridor stabilization, and equitable development across Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
We will be joined by the CIT Services team from Portland, Oregon.
Location
📍 Allina Commons at Midtown Global Market
2925 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55407
(Paid parking available on site and nearby garages.)
Schedule & Registration Options
Session Audience MealTime
Session 1: Banking & Financial InstitutionsBank, CDFI & finance leaders Breakfast served 9:00-9:30 a.m. (continental breakfast) • Session 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Session 2: Philanthropy & Impact Investors Foundations, impact funds, mission investors Lunch served12:00 – 12:30 p.m. (lunch) • Presentation 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Session 3: Community & Nonprofit PartnersNonprofits, neighborhood groups, service agencies Dinner served 5:30 presentation 4:00 – 5:30 pm
What You’ll Learn
- How the CIT Model works—financially, legally, and socially
- The success and data from Portland’s Plaza 122 CIT
- How CITs can build wealth and ownership for renters and first-time investors
- Partnership pathways for banks, philanthropy, and nonprofits
- Next steps for launching the first Twin Cities CIT projects
Food & Accessibility
Meals will be served at each session.
Please indicate any food allergies or dietary restrictions during registration.
Allina Commons is ADA-accessible.
Hosted By
Cultural Wellness Center • RiverNorth Development Partners
In partnership with LISC Twin Cities
Schedule & Registration Options
SessionAudienceMealTime
Session 1: Banking & Financial InstitutionsBank, CDFI & finance leaders Breakfast served 9:00-9:30 (continental breakfast) • Session 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Session 2: Philanthropy & Impact InvestorsFoundations, impact funds, mission investors Lunch served12:00 – 12:30 p.m. (lunch) • Presentation 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Session 3: Community & Nonprofit PartnersNonprofits, neighborhood groups, service agencies Dinner served 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2925 Chicago Ave, 2925 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, United States
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