From the Beltway to Baltimore
MCIC’s Second Annual Summit
MCIC's Second Annual Summit
Friday, November 13, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 a.m. Prince George's County, MD
Why a Summit?
We'll Deliver the Playbook to Bring More Capital to All Communities in Maryland
Most New Markets Tax Credit investment in Maryland has historically concentrated in Baltimore City. That means federal funding for facilities like food pantries, community centers, and job training sites has missed communities that need it most in Prince George's, Montgomery, and Charles Counties. MCIC wants to change that and this summit is where the playbook gets shared.
Join community development leaders, lenders, developers, investors, and public officials for a morning built around one question…
How do we bring more capital to underserved communities across Maryland, faster?
Hear From the Developer Who Turned a Blueprint Into a Neighborhood
Keynote speaker Thibault Manekin will share hard-won lessons from Remington, the once-overlooked Baltimore neighborhood he helped redevelop through community-led planning and complex financing tools like the New Markets Tax Credit.
Remington's transformation into one of Baltimore's most vibrant, in-demand neighborhoods is a case study in what's possible when patient capital meets community vision. Manekin will break down what it actually took to get there, deal by deal.
Celebrate the Visionary Behind Mission-Driven Real Estate Work in the DMV
Gina Merritt brings a practical perspective on what it takes to turn underinvested communities and ambitious real estate visions into viable projects. Through her experience navigating complex development challenges, she understands how financing, partnerships, and a clear sense of purpose can help move projects from concept to reality.
Merritt will share hard-won lessons on structuring deals that deliver both financial feasibility and lasting community value, with insights for leaders across Prince George’s, Montgomery, and Charles counties working to turn local opportunities into projects that serve their communities.
Program Highlights
Panel: New Markets Tax Credit insiders on leveraging the credit for investment in the DMV
Remarks from MCIC Board Chair, Comptroller Brooke Lierman
An inside look at our NMTC-focused predevelopment loan fund with MCIC CEO Michael Pokorny
Preview MCIC's inaugural annual report, showcasing the progress made in year one
Networking with lenders, investors, developers, and public officials working across the DMV
Get the Inside Scoop on Making Tax Credit Financing Work for Your Community
A panel of New Markets Tax Credit insiders will pull back the curtain on how DMV nonprofits and community leaders can put the credit to work toward their own investment goals: what qualifies, what stalls deals, and how to position a project before the next funding cycle opens.
Sarah Reddinger, Habitat of Humanity of Metro Maryland
Amy Bonitz, MCB Real Estate
Sharon Bollers, Enterprise Community Loan Fund
Expect to leave with real connections, a clearer read on where capital is headed, and a seat at the table as Maryland closes the gap.
