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ment could not have been better timed. "With the reduction of available event space in the Michiana area where many area events were hosted, our opportunity for new business has dramatically increased and will give Stacey a fertile field to cultivate and bring more events to our facility." The Event Center is versatile and can ac- commodate groups as small as 10 or 15 in pri- vate rooms to asmany as 2,100 in theater-style seating or a sit-down banquet for up to 1,000 guests in Ingram Hall. Searer said, "Our elegant surroundings al- ways seem to impress prospects. The Floyd & Mary Irene Younkin Theatre which seats 75 is ideal for training seminars, movies, and pro- jection presentations, and the show grounds east of the complex provides facilities designed for events such as public RV, boat and car shows, to name a few. "The Event Center is an important segment to our mission and our financial stability. We believe the addition of StaceyWalworth and the naming of the south entrance as the Northern Indiana Event Center aremajor steps forward in our goal of making the complex the premier lo- cation for events in northern Indiana and southern Michigan." Consecutive Production Increase Reaches One-YearMark The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports that accord- ing to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Devel- opment (HUD), the manufactured housing industry rebound that began in August 2011 has now reached the one-year benchmark, with twelve consecutive months of production increases. Just- released statistics for July 2012 indicate that HUD Code manufacturers produced 4,221 homes, an increase of 14.8% from the 3,676 HUD Code homes produced during July 2011. Cumulative 2012 industry production now totals 31,936 homes, up 19% from cumulative industry production of 26,828 homes during the same period in 2011. A further analysis of the official industry statistics shows that the top ten shipment states for the period of August 2011 to July 2012 -- with cumulative shipment totals as indicated -- are: 1. Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,107 homes 2. Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,285 homes 3. Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,663 homes 4. Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,444 homes 5. North Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,400 homes 6. North Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,287 homes 7. Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,192 homes 8. Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,928 homes 9. Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,693 homes 10. Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,657 homes The latest shipment information for July 2012 does not result in any changes in rank among the top ten states from the June 2012 list. TheManufacturedHousingAssociation for Regulatory Reformis aWashington, D.C.-based na- tional trade association representing the views and interests of independent producers of federally- regulated manufactured housing. Customizing your manufacturedhome is as easy as 1-2-3 with "the original" R-COTEC Skirting, Steps, & Chimney Housing! • R-COTEC's insulation value is R-5 and can be increased. Panels are a higher EPS density, 1-1/8" thick and surface coated in a variety of brick, stone and stucco colors. Panel sizes are 24", 30", 36", and 48" high by 48" wide. When installed according to manufacturers' instruc- tions, each panel is supported in steel framing. • An R-COTEC skirting installation will not only reduce your utility costs, but also keep your crawl space dry and clean and frozen water pipes become non-existent. • Provides frost protection for shallow foundation systems. • Blow out resistant. R-COTEC Skirting remained in- tact from thehigh winds of hurricaneKatrina - where theroof and siding was blown off from thehouse. • R-COTEC Skirting system has been installed in homes in every state for over 16 years. • TheR-COTEC Skirting packageis complete. All you have to supply is necessary screws to attach to home and installation labor. • R-COTEC SKIRTING - many times imitated - never duplicated. Lakewood, NY 14750 • 716-763-1825 • 1-800-854-7657 • e-mail: rcoprods@netsync.net • Website: www.rcoproducts.com No. 7 on Get It Quick Page OCTOBER 2012 9 THE JOURNAL 3 2 1