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Creating Community 2008:
"Planting Ideas, Growing Solutions"

Mark Your Calendars
December 8-10, 2008
Wilshire Grand
Downtown, Los Angeles, CA






AGENDA

View the 2008 Agenda.

SPONSOR THE CONFERENCE

Increase Your Visibility: Become a Conference Sponsor
Housing 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 Wednesday, October 08, 2008.

APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP

Housing California offers individuals, who otherwise might not be able to attend the conference, the opportunity to participate in the event. Awards are based on financial need, contributions to the field, and potential to give back to the field. Apply for a scholarship.
  • Deadline: Scholarship applications must be submitted by August 20, 2008.

    • If you are awarded a scholarship, you will receive a scholarship contract. You must sign and return the scholarship contract by September 12, 2008. (Note: If these deadlines are not met, the scholarship will be forfeited.)

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Scholarships applications available -- July 15, 2008.
  • Last day to submit Scholarship applications – August 20, 2008.
  • Online Registration available -- September 12, 2008.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

EARLY REGISTRATION FEES (September 12 -- October 15, 2008)

Save money by registering during our special "Early Registration" period. (Note: To qualify for "Early Registration," payment must be received by October 15, 2008.)

INSTITUTES $99 (Pre-conference Institutes are intensive, 4-hour training sessions on a single topic. Includes boxed lunch. NOTE: Pre-conference Institutes are not part of the General Conference.)

GENERAL CONFERENCE
Nonprofit/Gov't. $260
For-profit $360
Presenters $210
*Housing California Members $240

REGULAR REGISTRATION FEES (October 16-November 19, 2008)

(Note: To qualify for "Regular Registration," payment must be received by November 19, 2008.)

INSTITUTES $120 (Pre-conference Institutes are intensive, 4-hour training sessions on a single topic. Includes boxed lunch. NOTE: Pre-conference Institutes are not part of the General Conference.)

GENERAL CONFERENCE
Nonprofit/Gov't. $310
For-profit $410
Presenters $210
*Housing California Members $280

ONSITE REGISTRATION FEES (December 08-10, 2008)

INSTITUTES $135 (Pre-conference Institutes are intensive, 4-hour training sessions on a single topic. Includes boxed lunch. NOTE: Pre-conference Institutes are not part of the General Conference.)

GENERAL CONFERENCE
Nonprofit/Gov't. $360
For-profit $460
Presenters $250
*Housing California Members $330

*Not a member? Housing California membership is a paid membership. Join now and save on all Housing California conference registrations. Learn more about Housing California Member benefits!

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Wilshire Grand
930 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Reservations: Toll free 888-773-8888 or 213-612-3900
Discount Rate: $140 single/double
IN ORDER TO GET THE DISCOUNT RATE, YOU REQUEST THE "HOUSING CALIFORNIA RATE" of $140/night.


Click this link to register online at the Housing California discount rate.
Rooms are available on a limited basis. Advance reservations are recommended.


  • Hotel Cut-off date: November 16, 2008
Directions and Transportation

PHOTOS FROM LAST YEAR'S EVENT

View photos from Creating Community 2007 in our Affordable Home Photo Gallery.

For more information, , Membership and Administration Director, or call 916.447.0503 x103.

VIEW PAST CONFERENCE PROGRAMS

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