2010 Homeownership Counselors Conference: Transforming Communities

Join the Minnesota Home Ownership Center at the bi-annual Homeownership Counselors Conference, a two-day conference for homeownership educators and counselors, managers and support staff from across the state of Minnesota.

This year's theme: "Transforming Communities"

 This is a private event - open to members of the Center's network only

Conference Information:

Date: Thursday July 29th and Friday, July 30th 2010

Location: Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, Plymouth, MN

Price: $150.00 per person

Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 15, 2010

Lodging Information:

A block of rooms was reserved at the Radison Hotel and Conference Center in Plymouth. Please reserve your room(s) directly with the hotel (lodging is not included in the Conference registration). A rate of $109.00/night (plus tax) is available if you make a reservation by July 8. Call (763) 559-6600 and ask for the Minnesota Home Ownership Center rate. If you are registering after the 8th please contact the hotel see if rooms are still available and be sure to double check the rate. The hotel website is here: link

CONFERENCE DETAILS:

Keynote Speaker

"Laugh for the Health of It!", Robin Getman, InterACT Group

This high energy, fast-paced, presentation will be jam-packed with useful tips and techniques to help you:

• Ensure a positive work environment focused on helping people succeed,
• Ensure positive relationships with clients and each other,
• Develop your laugh response and handle challenging situations with a smile,
• And much, much more! 

Breakout Sessions

 This year's topics include:

• Debt Forgiveness and Income Taxes
• Social Media Strategies
• Phone Counseling Skills
• Real Estate and Lending Document Clinic
• Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Counseling
• Counseling Strategies for Complex Credit Problems
• Trends in Foreclosure and Real Estate
• An Introduction to the Karen Culture

Roundtable Sessions

 Gather with your peers to share ideas and discuss best practices about:

• Reverse Mortgages
• Homebuyer Education
• Foreclosure Counseling
• Serving Emerging Markets

Reception and Exhibitor Fair

Join us for a social hour with appetizers and drinks while visiting the exhibitor booths. There will be drawings for door prizes. Exhibits will feature vendors and housing professionals who specialize in working with affordable housing tools, products, and services.  The reception will be held at 4:00pm on the 29th.

Recognitions and Closing Ceremony

This year's conference will conclude with a performance by the Katha Dance Theatre, as well as a special presentation of awards and the official unveiling of the name of the statewide network of housing counselors!

Questions?

Feel free to contact the MN Home Ownership Center at 651-659-9336 with any questions you may have, or use the "Contact MN Home Ownership Center for event and ticket information" link at the very bottom of the screen.