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New Speakers Announced for MHI NCC Fall Leadership Forum

Join MHI for the only community executive-level event of the year: the 2025 MHI National Communities Council Fall Leadership Forum in Chicago November 5-7.

This meeting will dive into the demographic trends and public opinion trends that you need to know in 2026 and beyond. Learn more about the experts who will share insights at this year’s event:

Todd Buchholz

Economist, Investor, Former White House Advisor

Buchholz is a dynamic economist, former White House Director of Economic Policy for President George H.W. Bush, and hedge fund managing director who brings sharp insights and engaging storytelling to global economic trends, innovation and leadership. A Harvard- and Cambridge-educated thinker, Buchholz is a best-selling author, advising global companies and audiences on financial markets, business strategy, and economic trends. He continues to shape public discourse as a regular contributor to major media outlets and by writing commentary about global economic issues.

Eric Finnigan

Vice President of Demographics Research, John Burns Research & Consulting

Finnigan leads demographic research at John Burns Research & Consulting. He is a nationally recognized expert on demographics and the housing market: population growth, migration trends, international immigration and household trends.

George Passantino

Managing Partner, Passantino Andersen Communications

Passantino leads a top strategic communications firm, guiding clients in a variety of industries through advocacy, branding, and crisis management, leveraging decades of experience to influence public opinion and achieve impactful results

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October 31, 2025

Spotlight on Innovation and Expert Insights at MHI NCC Fall Leadership Forum

The 2025 MHI National Communities Council Fall Leadership Forum lands in Chicago next week, bringing together leaders in manufactured housing for one and a half days of strategic dialogue, networking and high-level briefings. The event begins Wednesday, Nov. 5 with a Welcome Reception sponsored by Equity Lifestyle Properties, setting the tone for a dynamic agenda.

October 19, 2025

Celebrate Careers in Construction with MHI Resources

October is Careers in Construction Month, and MHI has marketing materials to help members grow the industry by promoting the wide variety of rewarding careers in production, transportation, installation, home sales and community management. Use the guide to create your own elements (brochure, webpage, social media post, etc.) for a marketing campaign.

October 7, 2025

MHI’s Annual Meeting Recognizes Award Winners

During the 2025 Annual Meeting, several members were recognized for their achievements with special awards.

October 31, 2025

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UMH CEO Advocates for Manufactured Housing in HousingWire

Sam Landy, President and CEO of UMH Properties, wrote an article advocating for manufactured housing as a scalable solution to America’s affordable housing crisis in HousingWire, a leading media and data platform serving professionals across the U.S. housing industry, including mortgage, real estate, title and appraisal sectors.