The Community Developers Roundtable Fort Worth cohort convened for session 5 focused on capital access, deal structure, and financing pathways, hosted by Olsson.


We were welcomed by:

Christian Evans – Geography Lead

and Vivian Fung – Senior Planner & Area Leader.

CDFI Case Studies & Discussion

• Glenn Forbes – CDFI Friendly Fort Worth

• Ben Glispie – LISC Fund

• Syndee Freeman – Capital Impact Partners

 

Developer Case Study

• Shenequa Miller – SCM Integrity First Companies

 

Public Sector Perspective

• Charlie Price – Development Corporation of Tarrant County

 

Lunch & Learn

• Raquel Sanchez Valdez – BCL of Texas

• Shane Wilhelm – BCL of Texas

 

Case Study Activity

• Derric Hicks – CEO, Texas Mezzanine Fund

• Dan Villagas – Texas Mezzanine Fund


This is why the CDR exists: to connect developers directly with capital partners, public entities, and financing experts — building access, alignment, and forward momentum.

To learn more about the CDR Cohort 3 (Fort Worth) participants, click here.

ON THE GROUND: Connecting Developers to the People and Places Shaping Fort Worth

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The Community Developers Roundtable Fort Worth cohort convened for Session 7 on April 17, bringing together developers, community leaders, and small business advocates for a site visit and programming focused on real-world deal-making and neighborhood revitalization. Hosted by: Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce

From Paper to Reality: Navigating the Systems of Project Execution

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The Community Developers Roundtable Fort Worth cohort convened for Session 6 on March 12, focusing on joint venture contracts, construction management, and project execution - bringing together experienced practitioners to help developers navigate the critical systems that move projects from paper to reality. Hosted by: Create Fort Worth, part of the DEC network

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March 10, 2026
Partners, sponsors, and developers gathered at Mercury Chophouse in downtown Fort Worth for the Community Developers Roundtable (CDR) Partner Dinner, an evening focused on strengthening the relationships that help move community-centered development forward. The event was proudly sponsored by PNC Bank , with remarks from Karen Riley, who spoke about the importance of collaboration between financial institutions and developers working to bring impactful projects to life. Support from partners like PNC helps expand access to capital and opportunity for emerging community developers.
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