How Manatee County is Approaching the Challenges of Affordable & Workforce Housing

The lack of workforce and affordable housing can result in homelessness and many difficult challenges in our community.

Driving a local economic turn when our citizens are not able to sustain adequate housing.

Join us as our panel experts discuss the challenges to combating the issues and how they are contributing to the solution.

Only members can ask questions.

Speakers

Commissioner Amanda Ballard | Manatee County, District 2
Mark Vengroff | Managing Partner, One Stop Housing
Melissa Larkin-Skinner | President, Community Assisted & Supported Living, Inc.
Donn Githens | President & CEO, Manasota Goodwill & Goodwill Industries of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast
Kaveecia Moore | Director of Homeowner Services, Manatee Habitat for Humanity
Kathleen Cramer | President, Turning Points
Steve Rinehart | Owner, Rinehart Homes & Rinehart Roofing | Manatee County Affordable Housing Advisory Board Chair

When: October 30th, 2025

Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Doors will open at 11:15 AM)

Where: Manatee Performing Arts Center