Industry Policy-makers

All of us in the industry owe a note of thanks to Ken Drachman, Sam Gamble and Tony Massarelli. These members came to the Statehouse to testify on behalf of MHISC. Their expertise and communication skills are a huge asset to our lobbying program at the Statehouse.

Y'all Remember Chris Herd.....

Y'all remember Chris Herd, who managed display centers in Greenwood and W. Columbia.


Got a Facebook message from him:


"I just moved back to Greenwood from Key West, Florida. I needed a rest."

Florence County Installation Policy Changes

Pee Dee Chapter members got some good information at Tuesday night's meeting in Florence. The county is implementing new inspection requirements for homes permitted on or before May 15.

Let me know if you'd like us to fax you a copy. That's if you'll promise to come to the next meeting in June. It's really helpful to attend the meetings so you can ask questions of the officials involved.

Kristen reports a good turn-out. In member news, we heard that Glenn Odom's daughter is expecting her first in September. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Stephen Johnston's family with the recent passing of his mother-in-law.

Golf! Get complete details on the Pee Dee Chapter's April 28th golf tournament by going to www.mhisc.com and clicking on the "Mhisc Meetings" button on the left. You can also get the scoop on MHISC's Hilton Head Convention on the same page.

The New, Improved, Expanded Midlands Chapter

The idea of a Super Chapter for the middle part of the state MHISC Midlands Chapter is working out pretty well.

At Thursday's meeting we had dealers from as far west as Aiken, up to Newberry and east to Sumter. The independents were there and the chain retailers as well.

With the trend toward fewer retail locations, members decided to combine the Aiken and Sumter Chapters with Midlands for a year or two.



Photo: Members beam in anticipation of my report on tax law.


Mark Eberflus, MHISC's Midlands Chapter President is a naturally sunny person who brings a lot of positive energy the the meetings. He put together a great agenda for Wednesday's meeting.

John Owen from MHISC Member Lender SCB&T gave members an insider's view on how retailers can increase the odds in getting their deals approved. I gave a report on how to use the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit to draw traffic and sell homes. We're going to expand on that subject with lots of proven marketing ideas at MHISC's Convention in July.

Speaking of the convention, Mitch Howard won the door prize, a free night's stay at the Westin Resort & Spa at MHISC's annual meeting in July.

Just a personal note, our thoughts and prayers are with the Howards as Ellen goes through her cancer treatments.
Here are some photos from the meeting.




Coming up:

MHISC's Beaufort Chapter meets Tuesday the 7th and the Charleston Chapter meets the next day on the 8th.

No Foolin' - Here's what happening in the MH Industry April 1

Here's what happening in the SC Manufactured Home Industry Wednesday, April 1.

Midlands Chapter Meeting

Carolina Wings – 2347 Augusta Road, West Columbia
803-791-0260
Begins at 6:30pm

Program: Everything you Need and Want to Know about Your Relationship with the Bank. Speaker, John Owens, SC Bank & Trust

Special Report: How to Use the $8,000 Tax Credit to Draw Traffic and Sell Homes. Speaker, Allen Hutto, MHISC

Call Mark Eberflus to RSVP at 419-680-0996

Reception for Shannon Erickson, State Representative for Beaufort County - 5:30 Columbia

If you are a MHISC Member from Beaufort County or know Rep. Erickson, we'd like to have you attend with the MHISC staff. Just call me at (803) 771-9046 Ext. 4

Reception for David Thomas, State Representative for Beaufort County - 6:00 Columbia

If you are a MHISC Member from Greenville County or know Senator Thomas, we'd like to have you attend with the MHISC staff. Just call me at (803) 771-9046 Ext. 4