Cecil Smith, president and CEO of the Minnesota Multi Housing Association, talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Smith talks about opportunities and challenges in multifamily development and operations.

Mikeya Griffin, executive director of the Rondo Community Land Trust, talks to F&C reporter Dan Netter. Griffin talks about the land trust’s mission and its relationship with the city of St. Paul.

David Wood, founder and president of Ancoats Construction, talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Wood discusses following in his father’s footsteps, his reason for starting Ancoats and the labor challenges in the construction sector.

In this episode, Emily Nicoll, managing director and city leader for Transwestern’s Minneapolis office talks to F&C reporter Dan Netter. Nicoll discusses her move to Transwestern, servant leadership and connecting with other women in commercial real estate.

In this episode, Centra Companies founder Dale Wills talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Wills talks about his homebuilding journey and his latest venture, Centra Capital Partners.

In this episode, Aarica L. Coleman, new CEO of Land Bank Twin Cities, talks to F&C reporter Dan Netter. Coleman discusses her work and what her hopes are for the Land Bank.

In this episode, Mary Stoick, the senior vice president and director of tax credit lending at Sunrise Banks, talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Stoick discusses the rewards and challenges of financing projects like the Coliseum restoration in Minneapolis.

In this episode, Sumair Sheikh, executive director of LISC Duluth, talks to F&C reporter Dan Netter. Sheikh talks about his work at LISC, how the implementation of the Duluth Housing Trust Fund has worked and gave his thoughts on the recovery of Duluth’s downtown.

In this episode, Gloria Wong, owner of Heritage Home Health Care and Lifestyle Adult Day Center, talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Wong shares her story of emigrating to the U.S. as a child and building business success in Minnesota.

In this episode, Laura Dykema, director of planning and development at the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, talks to F&C reporter Dan Netter. Dykema discusses MPHA programs and what she’s learned during her time with the authority.