Emerging Developers Program Cohort 9 Schedule
| Course | Course Objective | Instructor | Date | Host |
| Course One | Real Estate Development Process & Overview Objective: Provide emerging developers with a foundational understanding of the real estate development process, emphasizing strategic planning, resource utilization, and a growth-oriented mindset for sustainable success. |
Jerrod Delaine | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Kim Pipkin |
| Course Two | Small Site Development & Ownership Objective: Introduce emerging developers to the fundamentals of small site development and ownership, with a focus on project planning, financing strategies, legal considerations, and identifying local opportunities for sustainable growth. |
Nikki Beasley | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | Kim Pipkin |
| Course Three | Placemaking – Visioning & Market Analysis Objective: Guide participants in defining a clear project vision aligned with community needs and market realities and equip them with tools to analyze local market trends, demographics, and economic factors to support strong, informed development decisions. |
Nikki Beasley | Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | Kim Pipkin |
| Course Four | Site Identification & Analysis Objective: Equip emerging developers with the skills to identify, research, and evaluate potential development sites, focusing on regulatory requirements, environmental factors, and community context to support informed decision-making. |
Nikki Beasley | Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | Kim Pipkin |
| Course Five | Deal Analysis & Acquisition Objective: Help emerging developers evaluate real estate deals by understanding key metrics, deal structures, and acquisition processes, including due diligence, contracts, and financing strategies. |
Nikki Beasley | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | Kim Pipkin |
| Course Six | Real Estate Development Analysis Objective: Equip participants with the skills to evaluate real estate development opportunities by understanding project feasibility, market analysis, financial modeling, and risk assessment, so they can make informed decisions and confidently move projects forward. |
Kyle Rawlins | Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | Kim Pipkin |
| Course Seven | Entitlements – Agency Approvals for Your Site Objective: Guide emerging developers through the entitlements process by building knowledge of agency approvals, zoning regulations, and stakeholder engagement necessary to move a development project forward. |
Jim Heid | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | Kim Pipkin |
| Course Eight | Financial Analysis – The Capital Stack Objective: Help emerging developers understand organizational finance fundamentals and effectively negotiate with capital investors by learning key financial terms, deal structures, and investor relationship strategies. |
Jerrod Delaine | Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | Kim Pipkin |
| Course Nine | Alternative Financing + Traditional Financing Objective: Introduce emerging developers to a range of traditional and alternative financing options, helping them understand funding sources, eligibility, and strategies for structuring successful real estate deals. |
Nikki Beasley | Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | Kim Pipkin |