On Wednesday, February 16th, MHI-PAC hosted a fundraiser for Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME). Senator Snowe sits on the Finance, Commerce and Small Business Committees and is a major Industry friend. MHI extended particular thanks to Kevin Clayton, President of Clayton Homes, was among those who attended this successful fundraiser, which …
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Warren Buffett was at the White House Wednesday, receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom. According to CNBC, President Obama praised Buffett for demonstrating that “integrity isn’t just a good trait – it is good for business.” Buffet was also recognized for “devoting the vast majority of his wealth to those …
According to the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Week in Review, MHI-PAC will host a fundraising luncheon for Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME) on Feb. 16. Representative Snowe is a key Member of the Finance, Commerce, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committees and a friend of the industry. Senator Snowe has been a …
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The Credit Union Times reports that San Antonio Federal Credit Union Chief Operating Officer Stephen S. Hennigan has been named president of the credit union. The Trade Journal says Hennigan has been credited with being integral in helping create Credit Union Factory Built Lending, a credit union service organization (CUSO), …
The Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) has hired Lisa Quinn Brechtel for the position of Vice-President/Executive Director of MHI’s National Communities Council. She will be dedicated to landlease community issues and programming. Ms. Brechtel comes to MHI from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), where she served as a Senior Policy …
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The “Sun Tunnel” that Lifestylist® Suzanne Felber spoke of last week during a report from the International Building Show appeared on a list of hot new home technology items provided by CNBC. The report says the Velux Sun Tunnel is a flexible tube that can deliver a small, round portal …
Hats off to Dennis Hill and the MMHF states, and to all who made the comeback of the Louisville show a success! Attendance was 970, plus the exhibitors! As our video follow-ups will reveal, homes were sold, exhibitors were overall happy, attendees were in a good, upbeat mood. A good …
Teresa Payne is Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban Development. The popular interview format of “A Cup of Coffee with…”, in which Industry In Focus Reporter Eric Miller asks the questions, is the means Ms. Payne has chosen for sharing Industry information with …
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Coming after the New Year, MHMSM.com will provide an exclusive interview with Teresa Payne, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary at HUD’s Office of Regulatory Affairs. In the popular format of “A Cup of Coffee with…” interview, Payne discusses the uncertain economic climate impacting the manufactured housing industry and the role of …
ChinaDaily reports that an egg home that made its way through the annals of the internet is now gone from its parking space. The 6-square-meter mobile “egg home” that was built by its 24-year-old owner as a personal solution to the city’s sky-high rents may have been a tool in …
U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly’s name is being tossed around as a potential candidate for Indiana Governor in light of retiring Sen. Evan Bayh’s announcement that he won’t run for the office. According to the South Bend Tribune, his recent Republican opponent, Jackie Walorski is also hinting at a possible rematch …
The Wisconsin Society of Association Executives announced recently that Ross Kinzler, executive director of the Wisconsin Housing Alliance will be inducted into its Hall of Fame on December 7 during ceremonies at the Hyatt in Milwaukee. One inductee is chosen each year, and Kinzler was selected by a committee among …
