Inventory Solutions
Courtney Thomas
Co-lead, President, Memphis Joint Housing Group, LLC
Seth Harkins
Co-lead, Executive Director, Alcy Ball CDC
Mission
- Build or create partnerships with:
- Metro Memphis Land Bank Authority and Community Redevelopment Agency to gain access to available land for redevelopment.
- Banks and nonprofits to meet appraisal gap challenges by making portfolio loans in key neighborhoods to raise comparable values.
- Develop a possible subcommittee focused on appraiser diversity workforce development programs.
- Align demand side boosters with incentives for the supply side. Leverage partnerships with HCD, THDA, and others.
Outcomes
- Increased property and development financing access for minority and nonprofit developers. Establish the following:
- Unit production goal.
- Benchmark on funds raised for both construction and lending.
- Smoother process for engaging with federal funding (i.e. software/process to alleviate admin burden with government resources).
- Goals related to increased diversity in the appraiser workforce.
Events
March 28, 2026
Convergence Memphis: Home Expo
9:30 a.m.
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12:30 p.m.
Perea Elementary School 1250 Vollintine Avenue Memphis, TN 38107
March 28, 2026
Convergence Memphis: Home Expo
Help bridge the gap in home accessibility and affordability for minority and low-income households in Memphis!
It’s no secret that Memphis se...
9:30 a.m.
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12:30 p.m.
Perea Elementary School 1250 Vollintine Avenue Memphis, TN 38107
May 2, 2026
Convergence Memphis: Home Expo
9:30 a.m.
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12:30 p.m.
1437 Norris Rd. Memphis, TN
May 2, 2026
Convergence Memphis: Home Expo
Help bridge the gap in home accessibility and affordability for minority and low-income households in Memphis!
It’s no secret that Memphis se...
9:30 a.m.
-
12:30 p.m.
1437 Norris Rd. Memphis, TN
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