Put the Power of START to Work for You

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Date: Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Time: 3:45 — 5:15 p.m

(This session is relevant for Neighborhood Networks centers located on Multifamily-insured and/or -assisted housing properties). To be designated a HUD Neighborhood Networks center, a property owner or manager must first submit to HUD an electronic business plan using START. This workshop is for both those new to START and those who would like to learn about the new features that have been added to the tool. START remains a centerpiece in the path to center sustainability.

Materials:
START Presentation

Moderator/Presenter:
Silvia Benavides
Neighborhood Networks
Program Development Manager
Lockheed Martin

Silvia Benavides has been a member of the Neighborhood Networks team for seven years. As the program development team leader, Benavides manages the daily operation of the program development division and ensures that each staff member completes assigned tasks and projects. Benavides also provides direct technical assistance to Neighborhood Networks centers on the use of the Strategic Tracking and Reporting Tool (START) and assists HUD staff with the completion and approval of START business plans, center profiles, and assessments submitted by centers. In addition, Benavides works with HUD staff to certify Neighborhood Networks centers according to the Neighborhood Networks Center Classification system. Benavides also supports the Neighborhood Networks Information Center, responding to telephone and electronic requests from Neighborhood Networks centers, HUD staff, property owners and managers, and the general public. Benavides earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Liberty University in Virginia.

Presenters:

Robert Ware
Neighborhood Networks
Business Plan Coordinator
Lockheed Martin

Luticia Williams
Neighborhood Networks
Business Plan Coordinator
Lockheed Martin