District Days
Fort Wayne
Join us in Fort Wayne, IN on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 for “Unlocking Creative Financing Solutions in CRE” – learning about underutilized CRE financing solutions that can fuel your next development project.
Benefit from connections with local commercial real estate professionals over education and light bites. Plus, licensed Indiana brokers earn 2 hours of RB/MB Continuing Education (CE) credits for the 2026-2027 cycle.
Registration is FREE for CREA and ICBR members, and $49 for non-members.
When
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
9:30 AM – 12:15 PM ET
Where
Design Collaborative
200 E Main St, Ste 600
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Schedule
9:30 am -
10:00 am EST
Registration
10:00 am -
10:10 am EST
Welcome
10:10 am -
11:50 am EST
Unlocking Creative Financing Solutions in CRE (2 RB/MB CE)
Presented by Noah Smith, BOD Financial Group
Learn more about commercial real estate financing solutions that often go overlooked or underutilized, including insights into SBA loans.
11:50 am -
12:15 pm EST
Design Collaborative Office Tour (optional)
Speakers
Noah Smith
Noah Smith is the founder and CEO of BOD Financial Group, LLC, founded to serve community banks and credit unions through SBA lending. In this role, he leads a team with 75 years of combined commercial lending experience, drawing on his personal 20+ years of experience in SBA lending.
Helen Hambrock
Helen Hambrock is a Business Development Officer for BOD Financial Group, LLC, where she works to bridge the gap between entrepreneurial vision and the capital required to make it a reality. Through her role, she specializes in structuring custom financing solutions for business owners who need a more agile financial partner.
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors
Become a Sponsor!
CREA District Days (In-Person)
District Day Sponsor – $500
- Logo recognition on email marketing and event registration page.
- Happy Hour or Meal for attendees
- 2 Registrations included
- 3 Minutes at podium
- Attendee List
