Agenda
MONDAY, MARCH 8
8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Registration & Information
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Communications Task Force Meeting
Open to HFA executive directors and designated staff only.
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
NCSHA Board of Directors Meeting
Open to HFA executive directors only.
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Legislative Priorities Forum
Open to HFAs only.
The policy and government affairs team leads a roundtable discussion of NCSHA’s 2010 legislative agenda and strategies for achieving it.
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Executive Directors Forum
Open to HFA executive directors only.
2:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Opening Plenary
A Call to
Action
NCSHA President Susan Dewey and Executive Director Barbara Thompson lay out the HFA challenge in the new session of Congress.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan (invited) addresses HUD’s 2010 plans and priorities and the importance of HFAs to their achievement.
A Look Ahead with Mark Zandi
Celebrated economist Mark Zandi, cofounder of Moody’s Economy.com, considers the economic outlook and the forecast for housing.
4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Legislative Priorities Briefing
Director of Housing Advocacy and Strategic Initiatives Garth Rieman conducts an in-depth review of NCSHA’s legislative priorities and the action plan for achieving them.
5:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Leadership Circle Reception featuring a Tribute to HFA Board Members
Open to HFA executive directors, board members, and invited guests only.
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Networking Reception with Washington Housing Partners
Press the flesh—and our cause—at the meet-and-greet with a who’s who of Washington housing insiders.
TUESDAY, MARCH 9
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Registration & Information
8:00 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Fostering Recovery: A Strategic Vision
Congressional staff and industry leaders identify what more needs to be done to strengthen and sustain the housing recovery.
11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
To the Hill: Show Congress the Power of Housing at Work
Pack your day with meetings you’ve scheduled with members of your congressional delegation and their staff. Tell them what you’ve achieved with recovery resources. Share what more you could do with the enactment of NCSHA’s legislative priorities.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
NCSHB Board of Directors Meeting
Open to HFA board members and executive directors only.
Night Free for Networking
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Registration and Information
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Closing Breakfast Session
HUD and other Administration officials assess housing recovery efforts and look to the future.
Networking Opportunities
Monday Reception with Washington Housing Partners
Join NCSHA’s Washington housing partners and other special invited guests for the opening reception in the Hyatt Regency’s Thornton Room. One glance out the window at the majestic Capitol dome tells you why this spot is considered one of the most dramatic in DC.
Tuesday Networking
We frequently hear that LegCon’s packed schedule does not allow enough free time for networking. So, we have left Tuesday night open for you to schedule meet-ups, receptions, and other events. Check the LegCon Toolkit at www.ncsha.org for guidance on hosting events that conform to congressional ethics rules.
