Technology companies and a new modular home builder are among those that have obtained grants, or applied, to create more high-paying jobs over the next two years in, per the Missoulan, in Montana. “Nicole Rush, the grants manager for the Missoula Economic Partnership, spoke to the Missoula City Council last …
State Grants for Businesses Attracting New Modular Builder, Tech Companies Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – “The Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade held a hearing today entitled “Examining Federal Reserve Reform Proposals.” The hearing evaluated three legislative proposals to create a more independent, accountable, and transparent Federal Reserve that would improve economic opportunities for all Americans,” said the Financial Services Committee (FSC) …
“The manufactured housing industry, regulated by HUD, is one of the nation’s most entrepreneurial industries, with thousands of smaller businesses,” said Mark Weiss, President and CEO of the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR). “The president could truly honor National Entrepreneurship Month by appointing a new administrator for the HUD …
MH Industry Pro Reacts to President Trump’s National Entrepreneurship Month Declaration Read More
Data security and credit records impacts almost everyone in America. More specifically and closer to the interests of industry professionals, manufactured home retailers and communities deal with credit and personal data daily. Producers, wholesale lenders, suppliers, and vendors deal with business credit and data daily too. So today committee hearing …
Subcommittee Hearing on Security, Reforms to Protect Consumers and Businesses Read More
Is the American economic magic back? Listen to the expert voices in the videos, below, in our spotlight feature for today. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever – our headline reports are found further below, just beyond …
‘The Most Important Word in Investing,’ “Certainty,” MH Market Updates Read More
First in the mobile home business days, and later, as the manufactured home industry evolved, the sale of new homes was dominated for decades by independently owned and operated retailers and communities. Some independent retailers – a.k.a ‘dealers’ – developed over time into multiple-locations that also produced, sold – and …
Tax and regulatory policy impacts the manufactured housing industry, much as it does other industries and parts of the economy. The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) are among those supporting tax reform, as the Daily Business News on MHProNews has previously reported. …
Economist Kudlow says, “Trump…Ending War on Business,” Reactions, MH Industry Impact Read More
“Hurricane Irma was one of the most powerful storms ever recorded, prompting one of the largest evacuations in U.S. history,” said Florida Senator Bill Nelson (D). “The massive storm affected every part of our state. And, as we clean-up, and rebuild, I encourage every Flordian affected by this storm to …
“Tax reform is NFIB’s biggest priority, and we’re working hard to ensure that every small business gets a substantial tax cut,” said Junita Duggan, President and CEO of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). “Last week, Congress and the White House unveiled their framework for tax reform. This is …
NFIB CEO Junita Duggan – “Small Businesses Must Get a Tax Cut” Read More
Sources with the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) tell MHProNews that they have about the same number of manufactured housing industry members as the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) does. All told, the NFIB has some 325,000 member companies. That’s about 1,000 times the size of MHI. A now retired …
In Omaha, some call it “Warren Watch.” In Knoxville and Maryville, from the manufactured housing industry perspective, its Clayton, 21st and VMF watch. In Arlington, VA – it’s the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) watch. In Washington, D.C., there’s sadly way too much to watch. Today, the insider watch could be …
Inside Washington, Knoxville, Omaha, and Arlington Sept, 2017 Read More
With healthcare repeal and replace apparently a dead issue for 2017, the Oval Office is pivoting to President Donald J. Trump’s tax reform plan. In a release to MHProNews, the Oval Office has noted the success Michigan has had with their state tax reform plan at creating economic growth and …
White House Points MHProNews To Michigan Success Story Read More
George Orwell was arguably wrong about the year that drew the title of his best seller, “1984.” But much that Orwell predicted in 1948 when he penned that tome has come to pass, albeit not always as his political and social novel projected. “War is Peace. Freedom is Slavery. Ignorance …
If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever – our headline reports’ are found further below, just beyond the Manufactured Housing Composite Value for today. The evolving Daily Business News market report sets the manufactured home industry’s stocks in the broader …
Clayton, Berkshire Hathaway, FEMA Preview – Manufactured Home Market Updates Read More
“When communicating with prospects and buyers, you want to make them feel something, and then make them act on those emotions. This is key to success in sales,” per Sales Force Search. Making sales in any industry is a combination of art and science. Knowing the right thing to say, …
Sales Professionals, Management, Research Tips on Making the Sale Read More
“The president is committed to getting tax relief for middle-class Americans passed and is willing to work with Democrats and Republicans to do it,” White House officials said, per Fox News. Small businesses and entrepreneurs around the United States are waiting to get more specifics on the potential tax reform …
Tax Reform, Front and Center, as Business, Democrats and GOP Converge on Issue Read More
“If Democrats don’t want to bring back your jobs, cut your taxes, raise your pay and help America win, voters should deliver a clear message,” President Donald Trump said during a speech he made in North Dakota on Wednesday. “Do your job to deliver for America or find a new …
Is the President Pivoting to Gain Bi-Partisan Support for Tax Reform? Read More
“The federal government does not suffer from a lack of revenue; it has a problem with overspending our hard-earned tax dollars,” per an Op-Ed in The Hill contributed by Jonathan Williams and Alfredo Ortiz. Jonathan Williams is the chief economist at the American Legislative Exchange Council, and Alfredo Ortiz is …
Does the Government have a “Problem with Overspending” Tax Dollars? Read More
“Google, Amazon and Facebook were platforms that could become tools “to snuff out competition,” Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) warned during a keynote speech at a New America Foundation, Open Markets event in 2016. Voices on the political and economic left and right share her concerns. “Anyone who loves markets knows that …
“Our self-destructive tax code costs Americans millions and millions of jobs, trillions of dollars and billions of hours spent on compliance and paperwork,” said President Donald Trump, in a speech in Springfield, MO., per Newsmax. The president’s words are not an exaggeration. Data released this week by the Bureau of …
