The city of Rockford, Illinois - which just a decade ago struggled with a host of economic and demographic challenges - has undergone a remarkable turnaround. Enterprise Advisors recently spoke with Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara to explore Rockford’s success, and to gain insights into the strategies and lessons that could serve as a model for similar communities.

Enterprise and the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York hosted the Housing Our Community: Workshop and Networking Event, bringing together grant recipients of the USVI Housing Ecosystem Development Grants Program and key stakeholders to collaborate on advancing affordable housing solutions in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Every year, extreme heat kills more people in the U.S. than other natural disasters combined. This year has brought little relief so far, with temperatures soaring in all corners of the country. With support from HUD’s Community Compass Funding, Enterprise Advisors, in partnership with Arcadis, developed the Extreme Heat Quick Guide to enhance the capacity of community partners to develop strategies to address extreme heat.