Commercial CE On-Demand

Community Building: The Role of Real Estate in Local Government

2 RB/MB CE Hours

Are you missing out on opportunities in your own backyard?

This course will address how commercial real estate professionals can capitalize on development opportunities in their community. Participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of the current state of economic development across Indiana, broken down by region, so you can better understand the potential of your local community.
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Early Bird Pricing (Ends 5/1):
$20 Members / $25 Non-Members

Members: Enter code CEmemberpricing2026 at checkout to receive this course discount

Meet Your Session Speakers

Tami Hack, CEcD
Gibson County Economic Development Corporation
Tami Hack serves as the President & CEO of the Gibson County Economic Development Corporation. Through partnering with local government, business entities, and other community development organizations, she leads a team that works to fuel economic and community growth in Gibson County, IN. 
Patrick Hickey
Evansville Regional Economic Partnership
Patrick Hickey works as the Economic Development Director at E-REP, guiding initiatives to grow Evansville's economy and community development capacity while providing sustainable benefits to the region. He works with local units of government, site selectors, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, and other economic development organizations to attract employers and investments.
Krista Lockyear
Lockyear Law, LLC &
Commercial Title, LLC
Krista Lockyear has over 24 years of experience representing clients in all matters dealing with real estate, including complex commercial transactions, leasing, financing, title insurance, environmental issues and zoning and land use. She has also served in leadership roles on multiple Bar Associations and Land Title Associations in Indiana. 
Steve Roelle
Success Warrick County
Steve Roelle is the Executive Director of Success Warrick County, leading projects aimed at promoting economic development and improving the quality of life in Warrick County, IN. Within this role, he helps develop new business and talent opportunities, along with retaining and supporting current industries for sustainable growth across the county. 
Margaret Skelenar
Metropolitan Title Company
Margaret Skelenar is a Co-Owner at Metropolitan Title Company, providing title insurance and closing services for clients across Indiana. Margaret has owned and operated several successful title companies for over 35 years, specializing in both residential and commercial closings. 
Mike Thibideau
Invest Hamilton County
Mike Thibideau serves as the President & CEO of the Hamilton County Economic Development Corporation (Invest Hamilton County). In this role, he manages workforce development, talent attraction and quality of life initiatives throughout Hamilton County. He previously served as Director of the Indiana Workforce Recovery initiative, and Executive Director of the Indiana Construction Roundtable.