In 2002, MIBOR and BAGI hosted the first Central Indiana Housing Summit. That first gathering of 600 builders, developers, REALTORS® and public officials featured a “state of the real estate industry” address by the CEOs of MIBOR and BAGI, a presentation from the Center for Urban Policy and the Environment regarding the economic perspectives of Indiana’s urban and rural communities and a moderated panel of mayors from across central Indiana.

The event is often described as the central Indiana housing market’s “economic development” meeting, as it has been a unique opportunity to educate stakeholders about the housing industry’s place in economic development and other key community issues.

Designed to further the industry player’s understanding of economic development, the Summits have utilized national and local speakers to explore a range of topics, including housing affordability, changes to the housing industry brought about by population and economic shifts, the challenges to Indiana’s public school funding, the link between taxes and public investment and government efficiency.

For the first time in 2009, MIBOR is acting as sole steward of the Central Indiana Housing Summit.