| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
By: Communities Unlimited | Oct 29, 2026
Communities Unlimited (CU), in partnership with Freddie Mac, has rescheduled its Develop the Developer Academy at Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale, Mississippi, for November 16–20.
The 36-hour training program is designed to equip aspiring and early-stage real estate developers with the skills, knowledge and connections needed to launch housing projects in their communities.
Participants will learn about development fundamentals, financing, site planning and community engagement, with guidance from housing and construction professionals.
Applications will be accepted through October 31. Registration costs $199 and includes training, meals and materials.
For more information or to apply, visit the Develop the Developer Academy webpage.
About Communities Unlimited: Communities Unlimited, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with 115 employees, delivering programs and services that impact 2.1 million people across more than 1,300 rural communities in the South. Founded in 1975, CU operates in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. The organization connects rural Americans to solutions that foster healthy businesses, thriving communities, and an improved quality of life. Through a holistic approach that integrates human connection, technology, and expertise, CU supports small businesses, sustainable water systems, rural housing, and economic development.