The 2010 National Congress and Expo for Manufactured and Modular Housing is scheduled for April 13-15, 2010 in Las Vegas at Caesars Palace and promises to provide the best in programming and networking opportunities for the largest yearly gathering of hundreds of industry leaders. Visit www.congressandexpo.com for more information.

Jim Clayton to Deliver Keynote Address

What better way to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Congress & Expo than to hear first hand from Jim Clayton, the industry legend who formed today’s largest producer and seller of manufactured homes, Clayton Homes. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to hear from one of the most keen business minds of today who made his own American Dream come true. Jim Clayton is an inspiration for today’s challenging times. Business is not always easy, but Jim will motivate you through his story of how hard work, applying lessons learned along the way, and perseverance, made him one of the most successful entrepreneurs of our time.

ULI and NCC to Co-Host 2010 Forum to be Held During the 2010 National Congress and Expo for Manufactured and Modular Housing!

The MHI National Communities Council (NCC) is pleased to announce that the Urban Land Institute's Manufactured Housing Communities Council (MHCC) will co-host the 2010 National Communities Forum in Las Vegas on April 13th. This will be the premiere land-lease community event of the year with unprecedented networking opportunities. This is one event you won't want to miss!

The MHI-NCC is the national association to provide owners and managers of manufactured home communities a forum for establishing policies and lobbying on legislative and regulatory issues to protect and enhance manufactured home communities nationwide. The ULI-MHCC is specifically designed to provide a forum for education, networking, and sharing best practices among its members. By combining the MHI-NCC, the industry's Washington, DC advocate and trade group, and the ULI-MHCC, the industry "think-tank," this is sure to be an outstanding, one of a kind forum.

2010 Workshops

Workshops for 2010 will focus on three specific areas: (1) Sales and marketing workshops for retailers and communities selling homes; (2) Developer workshops that will explore alternative funding opportunities through government and non-profit programs and the planning and zoning process; and (3) Community management and operations workshops that will highlight compliance with Federal laws and operating communities during financially challenging times.

Exhibit Hall

Visit www.congressandexpo.com for information on exhibiting opportunities and click on “For Exhibitors.” Exhibitors receive two complimentary registrations valued up to $1000 for each booth reserved, providing full access to all events and sessions. The 2010 Congress and Expo will feature exhibits from leading product and service providers in the industry providing the opportunity for attendees to see the latest innovations and technologies available to help them work and serve their customers more effectively. For any questions on exhibiting, please contact Greg Rinck at (703) 558-0646 or grinck@mfghome.org.

Sponsors

For information on sponsorship opportunities visit www.congressandexpo.com and click on “For Sponsors.” This is the premiere opportunity to network with hundreds of housing professionals and top decision makers and increase your company's visibility. Sponsors can take advantage of a wide array of benefits including free registrations, registration list for marketing, free exhibit booth space and much more. For any questions on sponsorships, please contact Cheryl Hardee at (703) 558-0668 or cheryl@mfghome.org.

MHI thanks the following sponsors as of Dec. 3, 2009:

Diamond Sponsor

Triad Financial Services

Platinum Sponsor

ROC USA

Gold Sponsors

Follett Investment Properties
Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage
Hometown America

Silver Sponsors

Newport Pacific
Okaply

Bronze Sponsors

CU Factory Built Lending
Green Courte Partners
RHP Properties
U.S. Bank