Don’t miss the 2010 North Carolina Affordable Housing Conference: "Housing Works."

September 16-17, 2010
Raleigh Convention Center
Raleigh, NC

**Click here to register online.**

Click here to download the conference brochure.

High unemployment and stagnant wages are continuing to create housing challenges for North Carolinians. Foreclosures are hitting the state hard, and home ownership seems increasingly out of reach for many working families. Learn how recovery resources are working in North Carolina, including $159 million in federal funds earmarked for foreclosure assistance. You’ll also get an update on how new laws and regulations, such as the SAFE Act and changes to the low-income housing tax credit, may impact your business and your clients. And as always, the conference will highlight innovations and partnerships that are getting housing built and making it green.

Sponsored by the NC Housing Coalition, the Community Investment Corporation of the Carolinas and the NC Housing Finance Agency, “Housing Works” will showcase exemplary models in affordable housing and illustrate how affordable housing works for North Carolina’s families, communities and economy.

Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker will kick off the conference by welcoming attendees at the opening session. That session will feature North Carolina State Treasurer Janet Cowell discussing the impact of the state’s economy on personal and government budgets and the importance of financial literacy on housing topics. Elected in 2008, Cowell is the first woman to serve as state treasurer. She oversees more than $68 billion in pension fund investments, affecting 820,000 public employees. She also manages the issuance of several billion dollars of debt each year. Cowell chairs the State Banking Commission and serves on the boards of State Education and Community Colleges. She previously was a member of the North Carolina Senate, where she was a strong supporter of the N.C. Housing Trust Fund.

Following the opening session, an industry update will address how federal stimulus funds are being used in North Carolina to jump-start rental development, mitigate foreclosures, stabilize neighborhoods, prevent homelessness and improve energy efficiency. Learn how state and federal actions are shaping housing’s future.

Breakout sessions will feature green technologies for tax credit developments, conversions of manufactured home communities into tenant-owned cooperatives, and advice from the experts on tax credit development and equity investment. You’ll also learn how to use partnerships to develop successful supportive housing and get tips on countering NIMBY objections and lobbying lawmakers.

A special track will update housing counselors on foreclosure prevention resources – including how U.S. Treasury funds will be used in North Carolina – and the most effective ways to help their clients work with services. The track will also offer bankruptcy information and strategies for marketing housing programs during and after the recession. The Association of Housing Counselors will award CE credits to all housing counselors who attend the conference, regardless of the sessions they choose.

The highlight of the Thursday luncheon will be the presentation of the 2010 Housing North Carolina Awards, recognizing the state’s most outstanding new rental, home ownership and supportive housing developments. Sponsored for 21 years by the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, the annual competition is sure to spark new ideas.

The North Carolina Housing Coalition will hold its Annual Legislative and Advocacy Awards Luncheon Friday. The Housing Coalition will introduce its 2010 Board of Directors and will present its awards for Volunteer of the Year, Legislator of the Year and Professional of the Year.

The Networking Reception Thursday evening will give you the opportunity to share ideas and successes. An Internet Café will be available throughout the conference to help you stay in touch with colleagues and ensure that your business continues smoothly.

Payment and Registration

The fee for the conference is $155.  If you are a member of the N.C. Housing Coalition, the Coalition is providing a reduced rate of $135.  Registration and fees must be received by NCHC on or before August 26, 2010.  For registrations received after August 26, 2010, the fee will be $175; N.C. Housing Coalition members will pay $155.

Fees include the conference, two luncheons, networking reception, continental breakfasts, and breaks. 

You may register in one of two ways. 

1. Register online with a credit card.
2. Send a check payable to NC Housing Coalition to 118 St. Mary’s Street, Raleigh, NC 27605. 

Do NOT register online unless you’re ready to pay by credit card.  Registrations not accompanied by a payment will not be saved.  Registrations will not be accepted by phone.  No refunds will be made for any reason after August 26, 2010.  

Exhibiting

Exhibiting space is currently full. 

Past Annual Conferences

For information on the 2009 Annual Conference, including presentations and materials, click here. 

For information on the 2008 Annual Conference, including presentations and materials, click here.