5th Annual EMERGING MARKETS HOMEOWNERSHIP INITIATIVE SUMMIT

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

8:00am - 12:00pm Morning Session | 12:00 - 12:30pm Lunch | 12:30 - 4:30pm Afternoon Session

University of Minnesota Continuing Education and Conference Center (St. Paul Campus)

The EMHI Summit event is designed primarily for REALTORS®, lenders, non-profits, government, and others working in the homeownership arena. Hear a comprehensive analysis of the current status of emerging marketing homeownership in Minnesota and learn from panelists and speakers about opportunities and successes.

The homeownership industry for emerging markets is on the move! This year’s annual Summit reflects the dynamic field by dramatically changing the format of the EMHI Summit.  This year, we'll be hosting a variety of rapid learning sessions for participants to gain valuable knowledge through several 15 minute sessions. We hope our new format for the event will make you better prepared to seize opportunities and confront challenges surrounding homeownership for emerging markets.

Join us for the morning, afternoon, or all day. We look forward to seeing you there!

8:00am - 12:00pm  |  Morning Session  |  FREE

This year’s event will be fast-paced and informative for all industry professionals looking for insight into the current status of emerging market homeownership in the State of Minnesota. The morning session will begin with a keynote address from Dororthy Bridges, Senior Vice President of Community Development and Outreach for the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Following the address, Summit participants will have the opportunity to rotate among various rapid learning stations hosted by leaders in the emerging market homeownership arena to get a snapshot of current issues and trends facing the industry. Sessions will also have time for participants to ask questions and gain best practice tips from leaders and colleagues in the profession. Some learning station topics include Financial Literacy, Housing & Transportation Corridor Issues, Minnesota Housing & Bond Programs, Demographics and Homeownership Rates, and Federal Housing Administration. 3.5 hours of CEU credits have been applied for.

12:00 - 12:30pm  |  Lunch  |  $11.25

Networking opportunity!!  Eat lunch with your colleagues in the on-site Courtyard Dining Room.

12:30 - 4:30pm  |  Afternoon Session  |  $27

Want to dig deeper into homeownership and emerging markets? This year we are also pleased to announce an optional afternoon session. We have invited Susan Didier, President of Thompson Associates, to teach her newly-developed course for the Minnesota Association of REALTORS® entitled, Emerging Markets: The New-American Homebuyer. Her course covers everything from cultural diversity issues such as language barriers and cultural values to explaining real estate in the real world, which highlights topics such as buyer readiness and special first-time homebuyer products. This afternoon course counts towards 3.75 hours of CEU credits.

For driving directions and parking, follow this link:

http://www.cce.umn.edu/Continuing-Education-and-Conference-Center/Parking-Directions/index.html

Please note that surface lots are CASH ONLY for payment, so make sure you have cash on-hand!

Tentative EMHI Schedule

8:00 - 8:30 AM     Registration

8:30 - 8:45 AM     Welcome - Julie Gugin, Director of Minnesota Homeownership Center

8:45 - 9:15 AM     Keynote Address - Dorothy Bridges, Senior VP of Community Development &

                            Outreach, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

9:30 - 11:45 AM   Rapid Learning Stations - Various industry professionals

11:45 AM              Closing Remarks

12:00 - 12:30 PM   Lunch Break

12:30 - 4:30 PM    Emerging Markets: The New-American Homebuyer - Susan Didier, Thompson

                            Associates