This conference is jam-packed with dynamic and exciting opportunities for everyone in the housing industry! Events include thought-provoking keynote speakers, outstanding workshop sessions and presenters who will discuss the latest housing topics affecting Idaho and the rest of the nation. Don’t miss the opportunity to network with hundreds of attendees, check out the conference tradeshow exhibitors from the housing industry, and enter to win great raffle prizes. Also enjoy a magical evening with Comedian and Magician Dana Daniels. Be sure not to miss the essential conference wrap-up closing session, where housing industry experts will focus on Idaho, discussing where we have been and speculating on the future of Idaho’s housing industry!
Monday, October 19, 2009 |
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11:45am |
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Registration / Exhibit Hall Open |
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1:30pm |
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Lunch, Welcoming Remarks, and Keynote Address
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Welcoming Remarks: Gerald Hunter, President and Executive Director of Idaho Housing and Finance Association |
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Keynote Speaker: Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research at the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®: Where we've been and where we are going. |
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2:00pm |
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Break / Exhibit Hall Open |
| 2:00pm |
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3:00pm |
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Workshop Sessions
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Housing Crisis and Statewide Housing Conditions |
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Kevin Price, CEO, Idaho Association of REALTORS® |
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Eric Bouchard, VP Regional Production Manager, US Bank Home Mortgage |
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Steve Jewett, Commercial Manager Alliance Title & Escrow |
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Kent Mortensen, State Representative, National Association of Home Builders |
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The Secret Language of Advocacy |
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Renee Sinclair, Northwest Regional Director of Congressional and Public Affairs for U.S. Chamber of Commerce |
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Emerging Community, Landlord, and Tenant Challenges |
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Patty Haller, Asst. Director, Idaho Office of Refugees |
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Greg Morris, Fair Housing Coordinator for the City of Boise |
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Zoe Ann Olson, Lawyer, Idaho Legal Aid |
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Wendell Martin, Director of Compliance, Northwest Real Estate Capital Corporation |
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| 3:00pm |
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3:30pm |
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Break / Exhibit Hall Open |
| 3:30pm |
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4:30pm |
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Workshop Sessions
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Housing Fraud: What it Means to You |
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Dale Dixon, President and CEO, Better Business Bureau of Southwest Idaho and Eastern Oregon |
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Anthony Polidori, Supervising Investigator, Idaho Department of Finance |
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Dealing with Crime and Drugs in Your Community |
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First Lady Lori Otter, Member of the Idaho Meth Project Advisory Council |
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Megan Ronk, Executive Director of the Idaho Meth Project |
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Dan Thornton, Major, Idaho State Police |
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The Art of Leadership |
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Kandy Weaver, President and Owner, Kandy Weaver & Associates |
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| 4:30pm |
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6:00pm |
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Networking Reception / Exhibit Hall Open - Raffle Drawings |
| 6:00pm |
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Welcome Dinner and Special Evening Entertainment
Evening Entertainment: Comedian Magician Dana Daniels |
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 |
| 7:30am |
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9:00am |
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Breakfast and Keynote Address
Keynote Speaker: Steve Donahue - Author of Shifting Sands - A Guidebook for Crossing the Deserts of Change |
| 9:00am |
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9:15am |
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Break |
| 9:15am |
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10:15am |
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General Session
Mayors weigh in on the link between Housing, Transportation, and Economic Development
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Panelists: |
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Mayor Phil Bandy of Eagle |
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Councilwoman Pam White, City of Nampa |
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Mayor Tammy de Weerd of Meridian |
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Mayor Jared Fuhriman of Idaho Falls |
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| 10:15am |
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10:30am |
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Break |
| 10:30am |
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11:30am |
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Workshop Sessions
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Neighborhood Stabilization |
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Jennifer Yost, Community Development Program Manager, City of Nampa |
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Karen Frings, NSP Project Coordinator, Idaho Housing and Finance Association |
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Lee Ann Dutton, Division Manager, Neighborhood & Community Services, City of Pocatello |
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Ben Duke, Manager of Boise City Ada County Housing Authority |
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Latest Developments in Rental Housing Services |
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Panelists: |
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Nancy Stolberg, FSS Coordinator, Idaho Housing and Finance Association |
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Erik Kingston, Housing Resources Coordinator, Idaho Housing and Finance Association |
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Sunny Shaw, Branch Supervisor, Idaho Housing and Finance Association |
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Strategic Marketing in Changing Times |
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Panelists: |
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Jane Naillon, Brand Strategist, Brand Smack, a division of Oliver Russell |
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Edward Moore, President, Davies Moore |
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Pat Farr, President and CEO, Valice |
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Bob Hoover, President and CEO, Idaho Community Foundation |
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| 11:30am |
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11:45am |
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Break |
| 11:45am |
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1:30pm |
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General Session and Lunch
Expert Panel Discussion on trends and key issues in Idaho
Moderator: Marc Johnson, President, Gallatin Public Affairs
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Panelists: |
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Randy Shroll, Economic Development Manager, Department of Commerce |
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Bob Uhlenkott, Chief Research Officer, Idaho Department of Labor |
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Mike Ferguson, Chief Economist, State of Idaho |
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Elwood Kleaver, Former CEO, Primary Health |
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