Events
Don't Miss Housing California's
2010 Annual Conference
Monday, April 26 -
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Sacramento Convention Center
Sacramento, CA
ABOUT THE EVENT
Each Spring, Housing California's Annual Conference brings together more than 1,200 developers and service providers, business leaders and advocates, government officials and consumers for cutting-edge training; engaging and enlightening speakers; and networking.SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
- Monday, April 26, 2010 - Pre-conference Institutes. Intensive, 5-hour training sessions on a single topic. (NOTE: Pre-conference Institutes are not part of the General Conference. Additional fees apply. Includes boxed lunch).
- Tuesday, April 27 - Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - General Conference and exhibits.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
- NEW! TUESDAY NIGHT - Young Professionals Networking Event: No Age Limit This Year! (9:00 pm - 11:00 pm). Now open to the young-at-heart, as well as young professionals, our 2nd annual Young Professionals Networking Event will take place Tuesday, April 27, 2010. This year, we're starting the event later (9 pm) to give you a chance to unwind after the conference and grab some dinner. We're also moving the event to de Vere's Irish Pub, where we'll host our very own trivia pub quiz! Tickets sold separately. (Ticket price includes hors d'oeuvres.)
- Ticket Prices: Advance Ticket Price: $20 / On-site ticket price $30 (CASH ONLY for on-site tickets)
- NEW! WEDNESDAY LUNCH - Invite Your Legislator to Lunch! (12:15 pm - 2:00 pm). Invite your state legislator to join you for lunch at the conference on Wednesday. Legislators and their staff can join you at your table for a complimentary lunch and to hear about the importance of state investment in affordable homes from special luncheon speaker Senate President pro Tem, Darrell Steinberg (invited). Watch for more details soon!
- NEW! WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON - Lobby Day 2010 (2:00 pm - 5:00 pm). Following Wednesday's lunch, Lobby Day participants will head to the Capitol to meet with legislators and talk about important housing and homelessness issues. No lobbying experience required. All Lobby Day participants can attend our "Hot Topics: Lobby Day Prep" workshop at the conference (Session V). Learn more about Lobby Day.
APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP
Each year, Housing California offers scholarships to people who otherwise might not be able to attend the conference, thus expanding the opportunity for more individuals to participate. Awards are based on commitment and potential to give back to the field and financial need.CHANGES TO THIS YEAR'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
To encourage diversity among conference participants, and to foster stronger ties between scholarship recipients and their local organizations, we are changing the scholarship process. Rather than offering individual scholarships, we are now offering scholarships to organizations.
Organizations may:
- Apply for one or more Full Conference Scholarships and/or Conference Fee Waivers and award them to individuals of their choosing.
Learn more about scholarships and apply now.
Individuals may:
- Contact a local organization and partner with them to apply for a scholarship; OR
- Apply for a Volunteer Conference Fee Waiver (requires a 3-hour shift working as a volunteer at the conference).
Learn more about scholarships and apply now.
Deadlines
- Deadline: Scholarship Applications must be submitted by Friday, March 12, 2010.
- Those who are awarded Scholarships/Fee Waivers will be notified by Friday, March 19, 2010.
Registration Information
Online registration will open March 05, 2010. Please check back.Early Registration - March 05 - March 31, 2010
(Note: To qualify for "Early Registration," payment must be received by March 31, 2010.)
- Institutes $135
- Nonprofit/Government $385
- For-Profit $485
- Workshop Presenters $225
- Housing CA Members* $355
- One-day Registration (Wednesday only) $175
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Regular Registration - April 01 - April 15, 2010
(Note: To qualify for "Regular Registration," payment must be received by April 15, 2010.)
- Institutes $155
- Nonprofit/Government $430
- For-Profit $530
- Workshop Presenters $225
- Housing CA Members* $400
- One-day Registration (Wednesday only) $195
On-site Registration - April 26 - April 28, 2010
(Note: To qualify for "On-site Registration," payment must be received at the time of registration.)
- Institutes $205
- Nonprofit/Government $480
- For-Profit $580
- Workshop Presenters $250
- Housing CA Members* $450
- One-day Registration (Wednesday only) $225
SPONSOR THE CONFERENCE
Increase Your Visibility: Become a Conference SponsorHousing California offers a variety of sponsorship packages designed to fit any size budget.
View sponsor benefits and instructions.
- Deadline: To take full advantage of our Sponsor benefits, Sponsors must submit their ads and Exhibitor Confirmation form by Monday, March 15, 2010.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Please contact the hotel of your choice directly to make your reservation. IN ORDER TO GET THE DISCOUNT RATE, YOU MUST IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS AN ATTENDEE OF "HOUSING CA." Please note the discounted rate "cut-off" dates below. The number of available rooms is limited.Housing California is a proud partner of the Sheraton Grand Hotel, conveniently located directly across from the Convention Center.
SHERATON GRAND HOTEL
(0.26 miles from Convention Center)
1230 J Street, Sacramento 95814
Call For Reservations
- Reservations: 800.325.3535 / www.sheraton.com
- Rates: $174 single/double, $199 triple, $224 quad
- Rate cut-off date: Friday, April 02, 2010
Holiday Inn Express(0.37 miles from Convention Center)
728 16th Street, Sacramento 95814
Reservations: 916.444.4436
Rates: $98 single/double, $108 triple/quad
Rate cut-off date: Monday, April 05, 2010
Clarion Hotel (0.39 miles from Convention Center)
700 16th Street, Sacramento 95814
Reservations: 916.444.8000
Rates: $94 single/double/triple/quad
Rate cut-off date: Monday, April 05, 2010
