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MARCH 2016 12 THE JOURNAL appeal and use of manufactured housing for new household formations, millennials, and seniors that may be downsizing. It will also explore how the industry can build acceptance for manufactured housing through creative partnerships with home- builders and developers, efforts with local gov- ernments, design and architectural changes, and focus on lifestyle (both in our homes and community developments). Don't miss the op- portunity to hear what these leaders see on the horizon for the industry. Educational Workshops – May 4 th and 5 th Educational workshops will be held on Wednesday and Thursday during the Congress & Expo. Some of the workshop topics are highlighted below and you can find more details by going to www.congressandexpo.com and click- ing on the "Conference Workshops" tab. • Internet Marketing in 2016 and Beyond • Americans with Disabilities and Fair Hous- ing Acts – Practical Considerations for Man- ufactured Home Communities • Post-Dodd-Frank Implementation: Con- tinuing Compliance Challenges and Best Practices • The Law of Collecting Defaulted Chattel Loans • The Six Right "Ps" of Marketing • Social Media – Creating an Approach that will Bring You More Business • A Fresh Look at the Business of Retailing Manufactured Homes • MHI Legislative and Regulatory Update Reserve a Booth Space The 2016 Congress & Expo will feature ex- hibits from industry product and service providers providing the opportunity for atten- dees to see the innovations, technologies and services available in the industry. For informa- tion on exhibiting, please visit www.congres- sandexpo.com and click on the "Exhibitors" tab to view the floor plan, booth prices, a current list of 2016 exhibitors, and to reserve your booth space. Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities Excellent sponsorship opportunities are available for this event in addition to opportu- nities to advertise in the on-site program. Please visit www.congressandexpo.com, click on the "Sponsors" tab, "become a sponsor" and look under "Tradeshow Sponsorship, Exhibiting and Advertising Opportunities" for the list of opportunities and benefits. The sign-up form can also be found in that link. If you have any questions on exhibiting, sponsorships or advertising, please contact Cheryl Berard at (703) 558-0668 or cheryl@mfghome.org. Mark your calendar now for May 3-5, 2016 and visit www.congressandexpo.com for pro- gram details and registration information. MHI thanks the following sponsors for their generous support of the 2016 Congress & Expo: Platinum Sponsors Hunt Mortgage Group Marcus & Millichap Oliver Technologies, Inc. RHP Properties YES! Communities Gold Sponsors Adventure Homes LLC Capital One Multifamily Finance FollettUSA ManageAmerica Origen Services Pillar Sun Communities, Inc. UMH Properties, Inc. Wells Fargo Silver Sponsors Assurant Specialty Property Champion Home Builders, Inc. CU Factory Built Lending Lippert Components, Inc. MHVillage/Datacomp RHP Properties Sunstone Bronze Sponsors MHWC Santefort Real Estate Group Shaw Industries Style Crest, Inc. Yale Realty & Capital Advisors 12th Annual Oliver Technologies, Inc. Golf Open Supporting Sponsors Style Crest, Inc. 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty Minute-Man Anchors, Inc. Sedco Pier Senco Brands, Inc. Tie Down Engineering, Inc. CU Factory Built Lending Donald C. Westphal Associates, L.L.C. RADCO SSK Communities Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada Mark Your Calendar May 3-5 National Congress & Expo Las Vegas, NV \ 11