Housing professionals registering for September conference
in Springfield
The
2006 Governor’s Conference on Housing will bring 500 housing
professionals from organizations throughout the Midwest and
the state of Missouri to Springfield to tackle affordable
housing issues in September.
Registration is underway for the conference set for Sept. 28
& 29 at Springfield’s University Plaza Hotel & Convention
Center. The conference is sponsored by the Missouri Housing
Development Commission (MHDC) in partnership with state
agencies, social service providers and professional
associations.
“I
am excited MHDC is holding the conference in Springfield for
the first time. This is a great opportunity for the people
of Springfield to showcase our own downtown revitalization
efforts and highlight what our city has to offer.
This
conference ties very well within our strong economic
development focus that continues to lead this region.
In previous years, the conference has
alternated between St. Louis and Kansas City each year,”
says Rob Fulp, President of The Signature Bank and MHDC Vice
Chairman. “The conference offers housing professionals and
Missouri citizens a great opportunity to learn more about
the latest developments in affordable housing while
networking with their counterparts. ”
The
conference will include a full-day of activities Thursday,
Sept. 28, including the keynote address by renowned national
housing expert
Nicolas
Retsinas, Director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies,
Harvard University. Other seminars during the date include:
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The
Economy: A Closer Look at Interest Rates,
Construction Costs & Inflation
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How
Much Longer Can High Federal LIHTC Pricing Last?
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All
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Energy Efficiency & Green Building
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Homelessness in America
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Partners for Affordable Housing
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The
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What’s New in Rental Production?
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Sept. 29
activities include “The Chairman’s Hour,” hosted by MHDC
Chairman and State Treasurer Sarah Steelman on elderly housing
needs in Missouri. The conference concludes with the
presentation of the Governor’s Awards for Affordable Housing
during a special awards luncheon.
For more
information or to register for the conference, go to the MHDC
Web site at
www.mhdc.com.
The
Missouri Housing Development Commission is the state's housing
finance agency. The Commission is dedicated to strengthening
communities and the lives of Missourians through the financing,
development and preservation of affordable housing. The
Commission consists of the Gov. Matt Blunt, Lt. Gov. Kinder,
State Treasurer Steelman, and Attorney General Jay Nixon and up
to six appointed commissioners. Fulp and Loren Cook II, both of
Springfield, currently serve as commissioners. Other appointed
commissioners include Bill Luetkenhaus (Secretary/Treasurer),
Anne B. Schmidt, and Richard Baalmann.
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