Calhoun County Land Bank Authority

09/13/2026

You wouldn't believe what you can accomplish with great people and great sponsors. This crew is definitely the Ultimate Garage Builders. Less than 1/2 a day, and there's a garage! Swipe through the photos to see the progress.

Thank you to our sponsors: LISC, HBA, 66 Builders, Thompson Electrical and the WK Kellogg Foundation.

09/04/2026

🏘️ Help Shape Albion’s Future!

The City of Albion is updating its Comprehensive Plan, and community input is an important part of the process.

From housing and neighborhoods to transportation, parks, public services, jobs, and future investment, the plan will help guide decisions that shape Albion for years to come.

If you live, work, own property, or care about the future of Albion, this is a great opportunity to share your ideas and priorities.

📲 Scan the QR code in the graphic or visit https://project-mclav8t.participate.app/info to learn more and provide feedback.

Your feedback matters. Help make sure Albion’s future reflects the community it serves!

09/03/2026

The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority will be closed Monday, September 7th, for the Labor Day holiday.

We look forward to serving you upon our return on Tuesday, September 8th!

09/01/2026

✨ New Podcast Episode Featuring the Calhoun County Land Bank! 🎙️
Our Executive Director, Krista Trout‑Edwards, joined Inside Calhoun County to talk about how the Land Bank transforms vacant and abandoned properties into stable housing, stronger neighborhoods, and real opportunities for buyers.
It’s a great conversation about community revitalization and the impact happening right here in Calhoun County. Take a listen! 👇

Calhoun County Land Bank Executive Director Krista Trout-Edwards joins Inside Calhoun County to talk about how the Calhoun County Land Bank turns vacant and abandoned properties into stable housing, stronger neighborhoods, and real opportunities for buyers. Listen on our website, calhouncountymi.gov/podcast or subscribe on your favorite podcast app.

08/25/2026

Happening FRIDAY!!!!

📢 Coming up in two weeks we have the next Calhoun Builders Connection (CBC)!

📅 Friday, August 28th
📍 The Link Community Event Center
311 Michigan Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49037

Calhoun Builders Connection is excited to welcome Erin Nyholt and Jeff Naber of The Alera Group to our 4th Friday meeting!

Erin and Jeff will be coming to talk about health, life, and other insurances for small businesses.

And how about another field trip to round out the meeting?! We’ll be taking a tour of the CCLBA's new construction projects in the Washington Height Neighborhood.🏡

🍳 Don't worry, as always we'll have breakfast ready for you! Le Mother's Kitchen will be serving up amazing food to fuel us for a great meeting!

Network, learn, and build valuable connections with others working to strengthen our community!

⭐ We hope to see you there! ⭐

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08/13/2026

📢 Coming up in two weeks we have the next Calhoun Builders Connection (CBC)!

📅 Friday, August 28th
📍 The Link Community Event Center
311 Michigan Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49037

Calhoun Builders Connection is excited to welcome Erin Nyholt and Jeff Naber of The Alera Group to our 4th Friday meeting!

Erin and Jeff will be coming to talk about health, life, and other insurances for small businesses.

And how about another field trip to round out the meeting?! We’ll be taking a tour of the CCLBA's new construction projects in the Washington Height Neighborhood.🏡

🍳 Don't worry, as always we'll have breakfast ready for you! Le Mother's Kitchen will be serving up amazing food to fuel us for a great meeting!

Network, learn, and build valuable connections with others working to strengthen our community!

⭐ We hope to see you there! ⭐

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08/05/2026

🚧 Progress is happening on Bowen Avenue and Greenwood Avenue!

Each week brings these new homes one step closer to welcoming their future owners. Construction continues on four new homes that are expected to be completed this fall.

If homeownership is one of your goals, now is the perfect time to start preparing by completing a HUD-certified homebuyer education course and talking with a lender about pre-approval.

To learn more about these upcoming homes, contact Melissa Kennedy at 269-441-8183.

These houses are not for rent. If someone offers to rent these homes to you, that is fraud. Contact Fannie Mae immediately at 800-232-6643.

07/30/2026

For the past 20 years, Michigan land banks have been helping transform communities by returning vacant and blighted properties to productive use, and the impact is remarkable.

According to a new statewide report:
🏡 More than 159,000 properties have been returned to productive use
🏘️ At least 45,000 vacancies have been prevented
💲 More than $4.5 billion in community benefits have been generated
📈 Every $1 of direct funding has created more than $11 in local community benefits

At the Calhoun County Land Bank Authority, we’re proud to be part of this statewide effort by creating homeownership opportunities, supporting neighborhood revitalization, and helping strengthen communities throughout Calhoun County.

Read the State Land Bank Authority’s 20-Year Impact Report to learn how land banks are making a difference across the state.

New Report Shares How Land Banks Have Generated Billions in Benefits Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity sent this bulletin at 07/27/2026 11:00 AM EDT New report highlights Michigan’s land banks have generated billions in benefits and prevented tens of thousands of vacancies in t...

07/28/2026

What a fun CBC on Friday! 🏗️🎉

A huge shout-out to the City of Battle Creek Inspections Department for hanging out with us and tackling all our burning inspection questions. 🔍✨ You made learning way more fun than it has any right to be!

🏡 We loved showing off two freshly rehabbed homes—and let’s be honest, the real star of the morning was Taste-A-Licious Catering That hashbrown casserole? Legendary. 👌

Thanks to everyone who joined us, laughed with us, learned with us, and brought great vibes to the morning! You’re what makes CBC awesome!

📸 Photos below—because if you didn’t take pictures, did it even happen?

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Calhoun Builders Connection City of Battle Creek, MI Government City of Albion, Michigan The Link

07/25/2026

👀 What do YOU want to see next? 👀

We’ve got a lot happening behind the scenes, and we want to share what you care about most!

Pick your favorite:

🏚️ A truly rough-before-we-touch-it rehab
🏡 A finished, fully transformed rehab
🔨 New build progress
👀 A sneak peek of an upcoming listing
📸 Before & after transformations

Or share your own idea below!

👇 Comment your vote—we want to know what you’d like us to post next!