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WHAT: The Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Statewide Leadership Training Conference features breakout sessions and networking opportunities for all areas of Habitat affiliate operations in best practices and active learning sessions.
WHO: Any Habitat for Humanity affiliate staff, board members, or volunteers from Minnesota and the surrounding states is encouraged to attend.
WHEN: Monday, Feb. 27th through Wednesday, March 1
WHERE: Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center – 7984 257th St W, Farmington, MN 55024
Location & Lodging
There are a limited number of rooms onsite for attendees, but there are also hotels nearby that can be booked directly:
- Holiday Inn & Suites – 20800 Kenrick Ave – Lakeville, MN 55044 | 952.469.1134
- Candlewood Suites – 21060 Keswick Loop – Lakeville, MN 55044 | 612.808.5580
- Hampton Inn – 20851 Keokuk Ave – Lakeville, MN 55044 | 952.213.3144
Payment Assistance
Looking for assistance in paying for you or your team to attend the conference? Click here to view the application for Habitat International’s Capacity Building Grant for rural and small affiliates. You can also find contact information for questions.
Become a Sponsor
Our sponsors help make our event a success!
Find 2023 Statewide Conference Sponsorship Levels here.
Ready to sponsor? Contact Kristin Skaar at kristin@hfhmn.org or 612-331-4439, x4.
Registration: Click here to register for the 2023 Conference. Rates are $250—early-bird registration; $275—late registration, plus fees.
Overnight Lodging: There is limited lodging (approx. 34 spots) available at Mount Olivet for $200 per person for double occupancy rooms for two nights. You can book your room when you register for the conference.
There are also several hotels nearby that can be booked directly. Find information on them here.
2023 Conference Schedule
Download the full schedule, session descriptions, and presenter bios list here.
Monday, February 27
4:00 – 5:30 PM: Registration in Main Lobby at Front Desk
5:30 – 7:30 PM: Dinner
6:00 – 7:30 PM: Program & Dialogue with Commissioner Ho
7:30 PM: Free Time to Mingle & Play Games
Tuesday, Feb. 28th
8:00 – 9:00 AM: Breakfast
9:15 – 10:30 AM: Session 1
10:45 – 11:45 AM: Networking Forums
12:00 – 1:15 PM: Lunch & Meager Meal Panel
1:15 – 2:15 PM: Exhibitors & Free Time
2:15 – 3:30 PM: Session 2
3:30 – 4:00 PM: Exhibitors & Free Time
4:00 – 5:15 PM: Session 3
5:30 – 7:30 PM: Dinner
6:00 – 7:30 PM: Program & Keynote by Pastor Stephanie Williams O’Brien
Wednesday, March 1st
8:00 – 9:00 AM: Breakfast
9:00 – 10:15 AM: Session 4
10:30 – 11:45 AM: Session 5
12:00 – 1:15 PM: Lunch
1:15 – 2:00 PM: Trivia, Professional Headshots, & Prize Drawings
2:00 – 3:15 PM: Session 6
Many Thanks to Our 2023 Sponsors!
