Introduction ver the last six months of 2020, Neighborhoods, Inc. of Battle Creek (NIBC) has been in the process of restructuring itself via an initiative called “The ReFresh”, led by the leadership consultancy of Linda M. Fowler, CEO of Regionerate and JD Lee, ThD, CEO of JDL Group. NIBC provides community development services to the citizens of Battle Creek, Michigan to improve the quality of life for those in need of rental housing, financial literacy, and other related services. The ReFresh has put NIBC on track to securing the needed expertise and resources to be a high performing non-profit. This publication presents a strategic vision for what the future of community development can look like; one in which groups collaborate with those who share the common goal of improving the lives of the people of Battle Creek, Michigan. Sincerely, Linda M. Fowler JD Lee, ThD
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