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favorite memory or highlight

“The Southern Tour helped me get a better “So many moments on the tours come to mind, “During the Dale Carnegie workshop we town all while getting a great dinner and beer.
understanding of the needs of the community it’s hard to pick just one. But, I’d say one of my practiced a 2-minute pitch or big idea, and It really struck home how important it is to
and how much more CHFA can assist, engage, favorites was our first stop on our western slope I chose to do “Tax Credits in Two Minutes.” have CHFA in the communities with people like
or be a partner to drive development. The team- tour in Keystone at Wintergreen. To see the I decided to ask teammates to act out the Jeff and Caroline.” – Jacob Lammert
building experience was more meaningful and collaboration and incredible work by the local conception, allocation, and construction of a
inspiring to listen to and understand how the housing authority, city, ski resort, CHFA, and tax credit building (Reggie was my building). “My favorite memory was experiencing the
people we met were so passionate and engaged Gorman Co, was so motivating and inspiring. After it was done, Kathy said that she had state through the tours. Not only did this
in their communities.” – Kathy Bolom It was one of those energizing moments that I never really understood how tax credits experience allow us to see and hear from
was struck with feeling so happy and proud to worked before in all her years at CHFA. It leaders in each community, it also connected
“I enjoyed every aspect of the A2I experience. be part of such awesome work and opportunity. was gratifying to be able to communicate us to the people: their dreams, goals and
My favorite memory is the introspective aspect That, and to learn about all of the creative something complicated in two minutes and struggles. I firmly believe when we can begin
of Evan’s classes. My favorite fun memory is ways we can finance affordable housing was have an impact.” – Kathryn Grosscup seeing our world thru the eyes of others,
when (the blind leading the blind) I led Jen so incredible. I found it motivating to think of we become enlightened and enriched which
and Kathryn through the snake section of the the new ways I could learn and contribute to “The leadership build day. Paul and I not in turn creates better opportunities for all.
gator farm.” – Joycelyn Gardner innovative and impactful projects in the future.” knowing what we signed ourselves up for and by Another invaluable experience in the Aspire
– Jen Fayollat the end of the day feeling accomplished with all to Inspire program were the trainings.

“The gorgeous drive through McClure Pass on the woodwork we did.” – Reggie Hyppolite Each of the trainings were indispensable
the Western Slope trip.” – Paul Schumacher “Taking the Lead on planning the Northern beginning with Dale Carnegie, moving
Colorado Tour and learning about Energy “My favorite memory from the trip is when we thru conversational intelligence, Conflict
Leadership.” – Kim Martin Dynamics, Energy Leadership and Innovation
“I’d say it’s probably a tie between the dinner first meet with Jeff. I always love seeing how – each course has a lasting and meaningful
we had at the Elizabeth hotel during the NoCo excited people are to show of where they work aspect that I am taking with me into my daily
trip, or the improv class. The dinner was a “The interactive and expressive story telling and their hometown. And, Jeff was SO excited endeavors.” – Renee Saia
great time just to sit back and relax, and enjoy during the Dale Carnegie trainings.” to see us and give us a tour of his office and
everyone’s company. The improv class was a lot – Rick Howell Alamosa that his excitement alone was worth
of fun in general and learning to think on our the trip alone. I loved hearing the stories of
feet was actually pretty cool.” – Joe Shepherd his grandparents store and learning about the