Session 2 marked the first curriculum-focused gathering of the Community Developers Roundtable (CDR) cohort, hosted at the Fort Worth offices of Westwood.
This session brought participants together with experienced professionals from across the development and finance space. The focus was on connection, perspective, and creating room for honest dialogue, reinforcing CDR’s role as a place where emerging developers can engage directly with people who understand the realities of the work.
The conversation continued throughout the day and wrapped up with informal discussion and networking, giving participants time to connect ideas back to their own goals and build relationships with one another and the speakers.
Session 2 presenters included:
• Will Northern, Crescendo Development
• Porchia Barrett, HM&M
• Diana Cetares, HM&M
• Banking and financial institution representatives
Accounting and taxes are a must, and strong financial systems are essential for navigating bank requirements and building credibility early.
Knowing that a solid financial structure is the starting point for any credible development project, the CDR team intentionally kicked off the first curriculum-focused session with these fundamentals that every emerging developer must understand. The CDR's purpose is to give participants access to information, clarity, and expertise that are often difficult to obtain, and this session delivered precisely that.
To learn more about the CDR Cohort 3 (Fort Worth) participants, click here.
