Wednesday May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026 Various locations throughout the Village of Nashville Free to attend; includes guided tour & lunch
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Emerging Developer's Workshop: Nashville
Whether you’re new to development or looking to expand into commercial or mixed-use projects, this workshop is designed with you in mind.
Join us for the Third Barry County Developer’s Day, hosted in partnership with the Village of Nashville, with a special focus on new and emerging developers. Participants will gain valuable insight into the end-to-end development and redevelopment process, including site planning, regulatory considerations, financing requirements, and the tools and resources available to help projects move from concept to completion.
The day will also feature a guided walking tour of downtown Nashville, showcasing available commercial properties, recently completed developments, and key community development priorities shaping the village’s future.
All attendees will receive printed copies of the 2026 Barry County Developers Guide and the Nashville RED‑Heart Strategy findings, providing practical, local insights to support successful development efforts.
Confirmed Speakers:
Karen Scoby, Vice-President, Business Development & Linda Engle, Senior Vice President, Market President
Highpoint Community Bank
highpointcommunitybank.com/business
Sue DeVries, Senior Community Development Manager
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
miplace.org
Jeff Keesler, Planning & Zoning Administrator
Barry County Planning & Zoning
barrycounty.org
Bryce Hansen, Real Estate Developer
Stransen Development Group
Speaker Biography
Cody Newman, Founder & Architect
Lauren Hannah, Lead Interior Designer
Driven Design Studio
drivendesignstudio.com
Qualifications Package
Andrea Ryswick, Brownfield Coordinator -- Remediation & Redevelopment Division
MI Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy
michigan.gov
Jess Solis, Project Consultant
SME-USA
SME-USA.com
Additional speaker details and walking tour highlights will be available shortly!
Check out this video from our first Developer's Day event!
Date and Time
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
11:00am-1:00pmLocation
Tours kick-off at Village Hall
203 N. Main Street, Nashville 49073Fees/Admission
Contact Information
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