2010 Membership Guide The Key to Unlocking the Opportunities and Benefits That Await You!

About MHI MHI is the only national trade organization representing all segments of the factory-built housing industry. MHI ‘s member companies represent the entire spectrum of the industry including manufacturers, material and product suppliers, financial institutions, land-lease community owners and operators, insurance companies, retailers and developers. MHI is the only national trade organization representing all segments of the factory-built housing industry. MHI ‘s member companies represent the entire spectrum of the industry including manufacturers, material and product suppliers, financial institutions, land-lease community owners and operators, insurance companies, retailers and developers. The interests of community owners are The interests of community owners are met through the National Communities met through the National Communities Council (NCC) ( Council (NCC) ( The interests of the modular housing The interests of the modular housing industry are met through the National industry are met through the National Modular Housing Council (NMHC) ( Modular Housing Council (NMHC) (

Benefits of Membership: Networking and Visibility Networking & Visibility: Success depends on who you know and who knows you. We offer the best networking opportunities with highly targeted segments of the industry through member-only meetings and seminars, in addition to the largest national tradeshow, the National Congress & Expo for Manufactured and Modular Housing. Member Benefit: MHI holds two business member- only meetings a year with plenty of ways to network and improve your relational marketing.

Benefits of Membership: Networking and Visibility We Hope to See You at One of Our Upcoming Events: 2011 MHI Annual Meeting Sept , 2011 TThe Brown Palace, Denver, CO Contact: Greg Rinck National Congress & Expo April 26-28, 2010 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV Contact: Greg Rinck Contact Greg Rinck at (703) for more information on our meetings. Contact Greg Rinck at (703) for more information on our meetings. For a listing of all industry events, please click here to visit MHI’s online For a listing of all industry events, please click here to visit MHI’s onlineclick hereclick here Calendar. Calendar.

Benefits of Membership: Connections Connections: Take advantage of specialized resources to help members do business more profitably. MHI's online Membership Directory and Buyer's Guide provides the contact information you need, 24 hours a day, to reach your peers and find products and resources that fit your needs. To access the membership directory please click here. There you can find links to a snapshot of membership, a manufacturer map, industry buyers guide, who to contact for information at MHI and a link to the National Modular Housing Council. click hereclick here Member Benefit: The searchable directory is a very valuable resource available to members-only. Members can log on and access the searchable directory and find contact information of other MHI and NCC members by state, membership category, name and company. The searchable directory is a very valuable resource available to members-only. Members can log on and access the searchable directory and find contact information of other MHI and NCC members by state, membership category, name and company.

Benefits of Membership: Business Service Savings Business Service Savings: The MHI Bookstore is filled with tools needed by consumers, retailers, financial institutions, developers, manufacturers, suppliers, media and anyone interested in building, selling, supplying or living in a manufactured home. Member Benefit: Reduced FEES! As a member, you will receive the Monthly and Quarterly Economic Statistical Reports at no charge. That’s a $2,000 value FREE with membership! You will also receive member prices in MHI’s Bookstore. Click hereClick here to view a full list of resources including books, brochures, dvds, photo library and more. Click here Members also receive discounted rates on registrations for special events and webinars.

Benefits of Membership: Business Service Savings Business Service Savings: MHI is constantly looking to offer programs and services that will impact your business’ bottom line. Member Benefit: Members receive discounted prices on shipping and office supplies through our members-only affinity programs. Please click here to take advantage of this benefit. click hereclick here As a MHI member, you are eligible to receive valuable discounts of up to 26% on select FedEx® shipping services. Members can also save 52 percent with customized pricing on LTL and air freight shipping with Yellow, Roadway, UPS Supply Chain Solutions and USF Holland. To start saving today on these valuable services, please click here or call (8 a.m. - 6 p.m., ET, M-F). As a MHI member, you are eligible to receive valuable discounts of up to 26% on select FedEx® shipping services. Members can also save 52 percent with customized pricing on LTL and air freight shipping with Yellow, Roadway, UPS Supply Chain Solutions and USF Holland. To start saving today on these valuable services, please click here or call (8 a.m. - 6 p.m., ET, M-F). In addition, MHI has teamed up with Paychex to offer all members special pricing on its services. Members will receive 15 percent off payroll processing and select human resource set up fees. This service offers a wide variety of business services.click hereclick here

Benefits of Membership: Membership Support Membership Support: The association employs expert and professional staff to support and respond to the needs of the industry and members. Member Benefit: A a member, you receive free support on technical, Regulatory and code compliance issues. We are here for you. Feel free to contact MHI staff at any time. To view the staff directory, please click here. For information on click hereclick here who to contact regarding specific topics, please click here. click here click here

Benefits of Membership: Marketing Solutions Marketing Solutions: Marketing Solutions: With the largest concentration of industry members at meetings and our tradeshow, in addition to MHI’s publications and websites which are the most highly read and used in the industry, there are countless opportunities to market your product, service, and organization. Member Benefit: MHI staff is experienced in helping companies maximize their marketing dollar and will work with individual members to create targeted programs to open new markets and improve members business. For more information, please click here. click hereclick here

Benefits of Membership: Marketing Solutions Marketing Opportunities for Members Include: Sponsorships of MHI Business Meetings, sponsorship of the National Congress and Expo, and MHI’s Corporate Partner Program Advertising Opportunities for Members Include: MHI’s Monthly E-newsletter, MH Newswire Website Advertising

Benefits of Membership: New Customers New Customers: MHI, NMHC and NCC members value each other. Membership and involvement in MHI has proven we can increase member business. Member Benefit: The best way to accomplish this is to become involved in member- only events, attend member-only meetings, and take advantage of only events, attend member-only meetings, and take advantage of MHI’s sponsorship and advertising opportunities. MHI’s sponsorship and advertising opportunities.

Benefits of Membership : Recognition of Excellence Recognition of Excellence: MHI offers the only national awards programs for every segment of the industry to be recognized before their peers. Awards are presented at MHI’s Annual Meeting and the National Congress & Expo. Member Benefit: Entry for these prestigious awards are limited to members only.

Benefits of Membership: Research and Trends Research and Trends: MHI/NMHC members receive the latest information on industry news, trend analysis and statistics through MHI’s newsletters, reports and its Web sites at and Member Benefit: As a member, you are automatically subscribed to the daily MH Newswire, Modern Homes and the Monthly and Quarterly Economic Reports. Members also receive direct action alerts sent on important issues as they happen.

Benefits of Membership: Speak Up and Be Heard Speak Up and Be Heard: MHI/NMHC is the leader in shaping industry policy. Have your voice heard on industry issues. Member Benefit: Only through membership can you capitalize on opportunities afforded to those with a wide-reaching coalition of industry leaders. We provide a cohesive voice for the industry to legislative, regulatory and public organizations, and are recognized as a leader by those housing-related groups that shape the nation’s future policies and practices. As a member you too can be an integral part of shaping the exciting future of the manufactured housing industry. Get involved in committees and task forces. For more information on volunteer opportunities, please contact us.

Benefits of Membership: Speak Up and Be Heard MHI - PAC An essential element to the success of any national trade association’s lobbying efforts is the political arm of the association. MHI-PAC is the Political Action Committee (PAC) of the Manufactured Housing Institute. It provides financial assistance to political candidates who support a sound pro-business philosophy and responsible positions on issues of concern to our industry. The MHI-PAC is bi-partisan, contributing to both Democratic and Republican candidates in the U.S. House and Senate who understand and support the Manufactured Housing Institute’s agenda. MHI - PAC An essential element to the success of any national trade association’s lobbying efforts is the political arm of the association. MHI-PAC is the Political Action Committee (PAC) of the Manufactured Housing Institute. It provides financial assistance to political candidates who support a sound pro-business philosophy and responsible positions on issues of concern to our industry. The MHI-PAC is bi-partisan, contributing to both Democratic and Republican candidates in the U.S. House and Senate who understand and support the Manufactured Housing Institute’s agenda.

Benefits of Membership : YOU MATTER- THANK YOU! We value your membership. If you have any questions on this Presentation or would like information on how to become more involved, please contact the member services department at (703) or Other important member only information can be found in the “Member Resources” section of MHI’s website. You had received sign up instructions for the member only section with your “welcome ” after you joined. If you need further assistance with this, please contact Cheryl Hardee at (703) or