Author: Chris Madrid, MSTM

Chris has worked in business strategy, customer acquisition, and product management, specializing in launching new products to business and consumer segments through direct sales, inside sales, and online channels. As a regional marketing manager Chris helped increase market share by delivering a portfolio of online, digital and print advertising products to small, medium and large businesses. Chris received an industry award for product innovation and was recognized as a Marketer of the Year. He also introduced sales segmentation strategies and lead the relaunch of automated closing tools targeting enterprise and public sector customers. More recently, Chris has worked as a management consultant for companies seeking to develop and introduce education and training solutions to improve literacy, competency in civics and history, and enable communities and industries to address workforce development challenges.

Nonprofits Turn Focus to Housing Crisis

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Nonprofit organizations exist to provide a benefit to local communities and the public, often associated with charitable, educational, religious or scientific intentions. As stakeholders and significant drivers of community development in their areas, nonprofit organizations have begun to hone in on housing shortages. Individuals and families are finding the ability to afford suitable housing more […]

Address Housing Shortage through Economic Development Strategies

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Putting plans in place requires the actual fundraising itself. Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development Organizations (EDO) can pursue numerous avenues to meet fundraising goals. Most economic developers can utilize the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to access grants to develop viable communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding […]

Webinar “Innovative Solutions to Address the Growing Housing Crisis” hosted by SEDC

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Housing is critical to successful economic development in all communities. According to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development housing starts in August fell 11.3% from July 2023.  Meanwhile, the Federal Government has raised interest rates to combat inflation, which has compounded our housing affordability crisis.  #American South leaders will convene on […]