We were excited to welcome over 620 attendees from 28 states and D.C. to Raleigh, NC, this year for our 23rd annual CAHEC Partners Conference! On June 9-10, we gathered at the Raleigh Convention Center for an amazing lineup of sessions, dynamic speakers, and plenty of networking opportunities.

One of the highlights of the conference was our Tuesday evening welcome reception, where attendees fully embraced our jungle theme! From safari guides and animal prints to creative animal costumes, it was wonderful to see so many guests join in on the fun. The energy and enthusiasm made for a memorable evening, and we look forward to continuing our tradition of creating engaging themes that bring attendees together.

CAHEC would also like to thank the 112 sponsors that supported the 2026 CAHEC Partners Conference this year. Because of your support, we can continue offering this valuable event at no cost to attendees.

If you missed any of the conference this year, or want to relive the festivities, the pictures are posted on our Facebook page. Presentation materials from our sessions are also available for download on our website.

On Tuesday, June 9, we hosted the annual CAHEC Awards ceremony as part of the Partners Appreciation Luncheon. A special thank you to Truist for being our sponsor of the event! Each year, we are privileged to recognize individuals and organizations for their significant contribution to the affordable housing industry.

CAHEC is pleased to share the recipients of the 2026 CAHEC Awards:

• Investor of the Year: First Bank - Greensboro, North Carolina
• Development of the Year: Valley River Apartments - Murphy, North Carolina
• Lifetime Achievement Award: Steve Rosenblatt - Spectrum, Inc.
• Outstanding Community Impact: North Florida School of Special Education - Jacksonville, Florida
• Resident of the Year: Piok Chier - Louisville, Kentucky

During the awards ceremony, videos highlighting the award winners were shown. We hope you take a few minutes to watch and share these impactful stories:

Last week, CAHEC was honored to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony of Barton Oaks Apartments, a new development that will bring 152 affordable housing units to families in Raleigh, NC. In addition to CAHEC providing equity, CAHEC Capital provided a predevelopment and site acquisition loan. The development is expected to welcome its first residents in Fall 2027.

It's important to note that this is the first tax-credit affordable housing development to break ground in this part of northwest Raleigh (District E) in over 10 years. Congratulations to the Oppidan team on this exciting milestone. Their hard work and commitment to expanding affordable housing opportunities are helping strengthen communities and create lasting impact throughout Wake County.

Congratulations to the following property on achieving 100% occupancy:

Meadowbrook Lane - Americus, GA