Part of our Future for Factory Built Housing
Just as businesses need to communicate with past, present and potential clients, so too industries need to do the same. Communications has always been, is now and will always be part of the success – or failure – for any endeavor, personal or professional. So it self-evident that a key part of the future for factory built housing is going to be based on Communications.
Political Action and Lobby Day
…The necessity for political engagement, the understanding of the legal processes and dynamics at play along with discussion on how to improve our Industry’s political effectiveness were all among the topics covered…
Amazingly Allen, The IMHA and the Chairman’s Reception
It is my hope this upcoming weekend to carve out enough time to do justice to Bob Thieman and all who made Lobby day at the IMHA annual meeting such a fine function. It is also my intent to share some aspects of the Chairman’s Reception at the IMHA last night – or at least those parts of it that event which can be publicly shared…
…for example, I could tell you that I must vow to never, ever again to be without my ‘good camera’ close at hand. There were too many Kodak moments – okay, my current preferred camera of choice is a Sony – where words alone will not do justice, and where my cell phone’s camera won’t produce the quality or clarity that was needed!
For example, it was quite impressive to see a room full of adults be dazzled as George Allen performed feats of legerdemain before our very eyes
We have what will no doubt be our strongest line up ever at www.MHMSM.com. Let’s rephrase that, this will be the Manufactured Housing INdustry’s strongest line up of articles ever in a single publication. Innovation – Information – Inspiration for Industry Professionals That’s a strong claim, but see who’s coming to these pages in 72 …
An Exclusive Interview with Doug Gorman
…I do not have any specific knowledge of a conspiracy to destroy our industry. At the same time I find many of the actions taken in Washington are in fact resulting in driving up costs for our industry’s clients while reducing the financing options available. If it is a conspiracy, those responsible are being remarkably successful as we look at a 90% drop in industry shipments. I don’t read a lot of news coverage of any other industry taking a hit of that magnitude….
Out of the ashes, Phoenix Rising
“A phoenix is a mythical bird with a colorful…tail…near the end of (its life) it builds itself a nest of twigs that then ignites; both nest and bird burn fiercely and are reduced to ashes, from which a new, young phoenix…arises, reborn anew to live again.”
Quote from Wikipedia online encyclopedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_%28mythology%29
Let me say what you know. We aren’t the only ones out there with turn-around ideas! In the last few weeks, a number of positive efforts are underway, new initiatives have been revealed, soon will be publicized or will be launched. This is important for an industry that has been hungry for good news. While this doesn’t mean that we are out of the woods, it does mean that many keen minds and dedicated parties are at work to effect the great turn-round for Manufactured Housing…
Exclusive Interview with Industry Guru, Eddie Hicks
www.MHMSM.com did an exclusive interview yesterday with Industry Guru, Eddie Hicks, noted consultant and multi-decade veteran of retailing, development, project financing, and more.
The discussion was far ranging, here are some of the highlights.
Q by Tony Kovach:
You recently came out recently with an article in The Journal that called for an Ad Hoc Committee to tackle the issue of image building for the industry.
A by Eddie Hicks:
Our industry’s (public) image hasn’t kept up with substantial improvements in our products. This has impacted our…
