Annual Conference
November 9 & 10, 2016
Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells (2501 River Road)
Wednesday, November 9:
11:30 Exhibits & Registration Open (Lunch on your own—Kilbourn City Grill & The Tavern Restaurant within the hotel will be open)
1:00 Welcome & Opening Remarks
1:15Industry Disruption;Debra Zabloudil, The Learning Studio, How Not to Get Hit by the Train You Don’t See Coming. Right now, 3 teenagers are in a garage or local coffee shop finding a way to disrupt this industry. Ridiculous? Think Again. Retailers and community owners need to learn how to identify and
change to be ready for disruption.
2:45Break-Exhibits: Find products / Win Prizes / Interact with Industry Vendors!
3:15What is the HUD Manufactured Home Dispute Resolution Program (DRP) & HowDoes This Affect Your Business? Demetress Stringfield, HUD
4:15Political Update and Annual Business Meeting; Amy Bliss, Executive Director, will provide an update on the political
scene in Wisconsin. The state of the industry will be discussed and you will meet your Association industry leaders.
5:00Exhibitor Reception: Hors d’oeuvres, complimentary beer, wine, soda and most importantly,industry networking.
6:00Dinner: Awards & Exhibitor Prizes
7:00$10,000 Grand Prize Rafflebenefitting Tomorrow’s Home Foundation - Make sure you buy a ticket(s)!
Thursday, November 10:
8:00Exhibits & Registration Open - See all exhibitors to qualify for great prizes.
8:45Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:00Why you Need to Raise Rents, Enforce Rules, and Reinvest in Your Community! Frank Rolfe, RV Horizons, will discuss his company’s North Lamar Case Study. No resident ever wants a rent increase nor do they want to lose their home due to a community closing. Landlords need to reinvest in the property to make sure it stays a viable housing option and work with local governments.
10:30Break-Exhibits: See all exhibitors to qualify for great prizes.
10:50Value of Communities: Tammy FonkHomeFirst Certified Communities,will moderate a panel discussion about the value of manufactured home communities. Whether you are looking to buy, sell or upgrade a community, this session will provide great insight. Member appraisal and real estate brokers will participate in this important industry dialogue and group discussion.
12:00Lunch-(Provided)
12:45Last Chance to Qualify for Prizes!! Exhibitors Prize Drawing after 1:00
1:15Are you Protecting Your A$$ets? Attorneys Tristan Pettit & Jennifer Hayden, Petrie & Stocking Is your company setup as an LLC? Are you utilizing all the protections that an LLC has to offer? If you are a sole proprietor or partnership, should you set your business up as an LLC? This topic is being held due to popular demand at our June Community Management Seminar.
3:00Adjourn
REGISTER BY OCTOBER 26 AND MAKE YOUR ROOM RESERVATION BY OCTOBER 9(see other side)
November 9 & 10, 2016 Annual Conference Details
Chula Vista Resort, 2501 N River Road, WI Dells, WI 53965
Room Reservations: $109 rate at Chula Vista for November 8 & 9 (includes waterpark passes); call 855-665-6276by October 9 and refer to group booking ID# E56186 to receive the group rate. Please note that Chula Vista has a 3day cancellation policy. Directions to the hotel will be sent with your confirmation.
Non Members- Contact Julie at 608-255-3131 or email .
Cancellation Policy: Registration fees will be refunded if cancellation is received by October 26.
Certified Land-Lease Managers (CLM) & Certified Housing Consultants (CHC) receive a 10% discount. For information on how to become a CLM or CHC go to:
Return this form via fax to(608) 255-5595 or mail to: WI Housing
Alliance, 258 Corporate Dr., Suite 200C Madison, WI 53714
Prepayment is required!!
A confirmation and directions to the hotel will be sent to you.
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