Welcome to COA National Summit

Uniting Minds, Transforming Outcomes

About
The Summit is designed by and for community development association staff and board members.  

This is your time — to learn from peers across the country, connect with national partners, and invest in your leadership and organizational capacity.

We are delighted to partner with the Housing Network of Rhode Island to bring our national summit to Providence, RI. 
​Sessions
Take a look at the first six sessions.  

  • Steal These Policy Strategies: Wins from Across the Country
  • The Federal Landscape: Policy, Funding & Practical Takeaways
  • Building Future Leaders From Within
  • Strengthening Small Business Ecosystems: The Unique Role of Associations
  • Fundraising Workshop for Non-Development Staff
  • Improve How Work Gets Done: An Introduction to Process Mapping

Watch this page for session descriptions and speakers soon.
Tours & Dinners
Choose from three tours led by local community development leaders on August 25:

  • Healthy homes, urban farming, and culturally-appropriate food access — West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation

  • Mixed-use conversion of a historic mill, including Millrace Kitchen for food entrepreneurs — NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley 

  • Community-driven redevelopment of blighted properties — Omni Development Corporation

In addition, COA members will gather for Regional Caucus Dinners at local restaurants with peers from their section of the country on August 24. 
Hotel
Stay at the hotel where the conference will be held.

Hotel: Omni Providence Hotel

Location: 1 W Exchange Street, Providence, Rhode Island

Discounted Rate: $189 single rate, excluding tax and fees

Reservation Deadline: Thursday, July 16 

Reserve Your Room: Our room block may be full before the registration deadline.


Become a Sponsor
Support the association professionals who strengthen the community development field. To learn about sponsorship opportunities, contact:

Frank Woodruff, COA Executive Director
Fwoodruff@CommunityOpportunityAlliance.org

Laura Tomassi-Miller, Development Consultant
laura@tomassimillerstrategies.com