Two topics today. The second, Loyal Opposition. The first, Is it Worth it? An MH Industry colleague reached out privately to ask me this e-question: "Tony I was wondering your thoughts on the Tunica show. I have been thinking about going. Is it worth the trip?" Sans the name, here was my reply. "Fair question. …
Diversity. Beyond Phyllis Knight at Champion Enterprises, quickly name three C-Suite level-national corporate players who are women. There are certainly plenty of ladies among the association executives. Mom and pop operations also have, as the name implies, plenty of females in their mix. So why do we lack an equally strong representation among women in …
If they aren't already in a manufactured home community in or near yours, they could very well be coming. If Paul Revere had this much advanced notice, the Brits could have been stopped at the docks before they got onto their gang planks. What's the issue? How about a loss of more of your property …
We are pleased to announce that UMH's CEO will join us in the next in our popular, periodic series: A Cup of Coffee with…Sam Landy coming up in our April issue. It is incredible to see the manufactured housing world through the eyes of Sam Landy, or through the lens of other leaders in our …
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If your business is connected with manufactured housing (MH) sales, be prepared to rock and roll in 2013! See the new Looking UP! Industry in Focus report for some eye opening charts and graphs, courtesy of Freddie Mac, that underscore our Industry's rebound while pointing towards more growth. Think about the growing chattel and mortgage …
Do you recall the first time the image of being 'painted into a corned' really hit home for you? Maybe it was a cartoon – like the from Canaconcepts shown below – but the real life implication of doing something that 'cornered' someone you know has likely hit home many times over the years. Some …
Fast February raced by and we have march-ed on to March. Legislative efforts, the 2013 Tunica Manufactured Housing Show and the onset of the Spring sales season will be on the radar for many. Let's start with links and facts related to the Manufactured Housing Institute's Legislative conference last week. The bottom line report (action …
Manufactured housing can solve America's affordable housing challenges without federal subsidies. To do that we must have legislative and/or regulatory fixes to laws that choke our industry. Doing so would create jobs and protect the value of some 20 million who live in factory-built homes. Last year's HR 3849 and S 3484 bills will be …
My parents wanted to take us kids to Washington, DC back when we were living in Upper Darby, PA, just outside of Philly. We made it to Longwood Gardens in Kenneth Square, PA. We made it to Atlantic City and their famous board walk on the shores of New Jersey. But seeing Washington, DC (District …
Richard A. "Dick" Jennison is having his first anniversary as MHI's (Manufactured Housing Institute) President and CEO (Chief Executive Officer). It was just before the 2012 Legislative session that Dick Jennison came on board and was introduced to members at that session. The year has gone by quickly! Happy anniversary, Dick. Glad our industry hasn't …
