Aroostook Partnership, in collaboration with MaineHousing and the Genesis Community Loan Fund, will host the 2025 Aroostook County Housing Summit on Thursday, Oct. 30, at the Edmunds Conference Center at Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle.

Building on the success of the 2024 summit, which drew more than 100 attendees, this year’s event will once again bring together community members, municipal leaders, investors, developers, and other key stakeholders to explore effective tools and strategies for spurring housing development across all income levels throughout Aroostook County.

“We’re excited by the strength of our speaker lineup and the range of topics we’ll be covering,” said Kiersten Purington, president and CEO of the Aroostook Partnership. “This summit provides a valuable opportunity for collaboration and learning among those working to address our region’s housing challenges.”

The full-day summit will feature presentations from experienced speakers who will share their expertise and real-world experiences in housing development and financing.

Register for the Summit at eventbrite.com/e/2025-aroostook-county-housing-summit-tickets-1664220581559?aff=oddtdtcreator.

You may also register for the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Workshop the day before the Summit: 

Led by John Egan and Robyn Wardell from Genesis, a Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit workshop will be offered the day before the Arroostook Partnership Housing Summit that’s taking place on Thursday, October 30. Focusing on how to secure and use state and federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits, it will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Northern Maine Community College.

This specialized workshop will use case studies to guide participants through the process of successfully securing historic preservation tax credits for development projects. It will walk you through the program’s benefits, application steps, and real-world examples—covering everything from identifying a property to building your budget and securing investors. Bring your questions and project ideas for practical guidance you can use right away.

To register for the Historic Preservation Tax Credit workshop, please contact kpurington@aroostookpartnership.org.