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
Feb. 21, 2026
Convergence Memphis: Land Expo
9:30 a.m.
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1 p.m.
Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church 70 North Bellevue Blvd. Memphis, Tenn. 38104
Feb. 21, 2026
Convergence Memphis: Land Expo
Save the date! The Convergence Memphis 2026 Land Expo will be on Saturday, Feb 21.
Don’t miss the chance to connect with industry experts and...
9:30 a.m.
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1 p.m.
Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church 70 North Bellevue Blvd. Memphis, Tenn. 38104
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
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Land Expo 2026
CONVERGENCE Memphis is hosting a Land Expo on Feb. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more and register below.