Conference
Schedule
January 18th – 20th, 2023
Kentucky Exposition Center
Louisville, Kentucky
- Wednesday, January 18th
8:00 am – Seminars and Registration Begins
9:00 am – Show Opens
5:30 pm – Show Ends - Thursday, January 19th
8:00 am – Seminars and Registration Begins
9:00 am – Show Opens
5:30 pm – Show Ends - Friday, January 20th
8:00 am – Seminars Begin
9:00 am – Show Opens
12:00 pm – Show Ends
Seminar Schedule
Wednesday, January 18th
8:00 am – State of the Industry
Moderator: Ken Corbin, CallKenCorbin.com
Panelists: Amy Bliss (Wisconsin), Frank Bowman (Illinois), Logan Hanes (Kentucky), John Lindley (Michigan), Eric Oaks (Indiana)
Join key state executives and representatives in our industry as they discuss the current trends, opportunities and challenges in today’s manufactured housing including:
- Promoting “Affordable Housing”
- Zoning Barriers for Communities and Retailers
- Addressing Rent Controls
- The Future of Our Industry
9:00 am – Growing Your Business 2.0
Speaker: Ken Corbin, CallKenCorbin.com
We’re poised for HUGE growth. Customers are changing, homes are changing, lenders are changing, communication is changing…but are YOU doing business the same way? Ken’s message is exclusively for communities and retailers. You’ll hear how to:
- INCREASE productivity in a competitive market
- DEVELOP processes for maximum efficiency
- HOW TO sell / lease MORE, spend LESS and INCREASE marginsRemember … It’s not how you do anything; it’s how you do everything!
10:00 am – Marketing in 2023: Focus on the Fundamentals
Speaker: Darren Krolewski, MHVillage/Datacomp
The pace and challenges of the last few years have had a profound impact on our business. As we look ahead to the future, it’s important now, more than ever, to prepare for the opportunities that lie ahead. In this session, we’ll review the essentials of a strong marketing foundation for communities and retailers. We’ll focus on the obvious, but sometimes overlooked, details that can position you for success, help you sell more homes, and bring in more quality residents in 2023 and beyond.
Thursday, January 19th
8:00am – Manufacturer Panel – 2023 Top Trends
Moderator: Chris Nicely, ManufacturedHomes.com
Panelists: Shawn Carnahan (Adventure Homes), Ramsey Cohen (Clayton Homes), Eric Coulter (Cavco), and Byron Stroud (Skyline Champion)
Today’s Manufactured Homes are BETTER than EVER! Hear from the top builders in our industry as they share valuable information on:
- HOT new trends for communities and retailers
- HOMES for Millennials, Generation X, Baby Boomers and Generation Z
- SELECTING the right custom features that sell
- PARTNERING with your manufacturer
9:00am – Chattel Finance Panel
Moderator: Darren Krolewski, MHVillage/Datacomp
Panelists: Darrell Boyd (CIS Financial Services), Luke Foster (Park Lane Finance Solutions), Michael Johnson (21st Mortgage), Barry Noffsinger (Credit Human), Eric Oaks (GreenState Credit Union), Jose Villareal (Triad Financial Services)
Consumer financing is the lifeblood of our business, particularly when it comes to chattel loans or financing for home only transactions. In this informative session, representatives from the industry’s top lenders will share their insights on where manufactured home financing is headed. Learn about the latest programs available for customer financing, discover how recent legislative changes affect you, and take advantage of resources designed to you to help sell more homes in today’s market.
10:00am – NEW National Awareness and Lifestyle Campaign for Communities, Retailers, Local Government and Manufacturers
Moderator: Ken Corbin, CallKenCorbin.com
Panel: Jim Ayotte (Florida), Dr. Lesli Gooch (MHI), and Jennifer Hall (Mississippi)
WE ARE THE ANSWER TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING!
- YES, we’ve talked about it for over 30 years … and we’re now on the verge of making a national "awareness and lifestyle" campaign happen!
- Hear what lessons we’ve learned from other industries who work together for the betterment of all…and the incredible results.
This gathering is the stimulus to begin working on a platform to bring ALL of us together for the betterment of manufactured housing. We encourage everyone to attend this important discussion.
11:00 am – 2023 Louisville Show Keynote Address
Speaker: Mark Yost, CEO, Skyline Champion
Friday, January 20th
8:00am – Understanding Soils and Choosing the Right Foundation Type
Speaker: Frank Bowman, Illinois Manufactured Home Association
HUD Code regulations and all manufacturer installation manuals require soil testing for the installation of new homes. Most states also require similar testing for installing relocated homes and yet many of today’s MHC owners and investors have very little understanding of the soils that underly their real estate assets. Join Frank for a dive beneath the surface on soils and how they might impact your decision on which foundation system to use.
9:00am – The National Landscape
Speaker: Dr. Lesli Gooch, Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI)
MHI’s CEO, Dr. Lesli Gooch, will provide an update about the actions MHI is taking to elevate manufactured housing in Washington so that federal policies support manufactured housing as a part of addressing the nation’s housing supply shortage.
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Photographs supplied by Johnston Photography.
Thank you to David Johnston for his continued support of the Louisville Manufactured Housing Show.