Odds are good that you've heard some Hollywood type or other celebrity say, “Image isn't everything, it's the only thing.” There is no doubt that a good image helps you, and a poor one harms you. So most professionals in our industry don't need to be convinced that improving our industry's image is a good …
Manufactured Housing Professionals, Is Image Everything? Read More »
We rarely lack for topics of industry interest to blog about and today is no exception. Sometimes I focus on just one subject, but at times, we simply need to cover a number of items. Today, hang in for a smorgasbord of insights, topics and updates that follows, starting with financing but moving beyond that …
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When investment and consolidation accelerates and interest in our industry rises, as we've reported in recent days, you can bet they are for sound business reasons that should make manufactured housing professionals smile. When MH Pros sound off to an Ivy League institution, asking them to update their flawed online definition of manufactured homes, you …
Manufactured Housing Industry’s Improving Signals! Read More »
My parents wanted to take us kids to Washington, DC back when we were living in Upper Darby, PA, just outside of Philly. We made it to Longwood Gardens in Kenneth Square, PA. We made it to Atlantic City and their famous board walk on the shores of New Jersey. But seeing Washington, DC (District …
Richard A. "Dick" Jennison is having his first anniversary as MHI's (Manufactured Housing Institute) President and CEO (Chief Executive Officer). It was just before the 2012 Legislative session that Dick Jennison came on board and was introduced to members at that session. The year has gone by quickly! Happy anniversary, Dick. Glad our industry hasn't …
For those who live near Chicagoland, you know that we've seen temps in the low 60s on Tuesday that melted all the snow. A day later, temps dropped and a nice, fresh snow fall is covering the evergreens. Warm up, thaw and chill have all taken place in a matter of two days. The same …
As the pro football season approaches its climax, it is easy to think about the long passes that result in big gains or a touchdown. But one of the most interesting strategic plays is the screen pass. The defense seems to be closing in on the quarterback, the linemen seem beaten, and when ideally executed, …
There is a slogan that a few dozen people from Tuesday's INTRO event completely get. "All for One! One for All!" Attendees and presenters alike walked away with strong feel goods yesterday. Show Chairman and MMHF Chair, Ron Thomas Sr. said, "I grade tough, but I give it a B+." That was fair, maybe I'd …
From Townhall: "Herbert E. Meyer served during the Reagan administration as special assistant to the director of Central Intelligence, and vice chairman of the CIA’s National Intelligence Council. He is widely credited as having been the first senior official to predict the fall of the Soviet Union." In an interview with Meyer, one of the …
Matthew Silver in our Daily Business News department reported on what ought to be one of the many reasons manufactured housing professionals ought to be jeering and cheering at the same time. If you didn't read the article: http://www.MHProNews.com/blogs/daily-business-news/affordable-housing-in-short-supply/ please do so before continuing. Because the 'read between the lines' message is that we in …
