This training was customized for CPLC/NALCAB NSP2 Consortium members. Midway through this multi-million dollar grant, key sessions offered the latest news and updates on this federally funded neighborhood stabilization effort. Training topics included management methods developed to help sustain financial and management compliance,identifying and engaging local, state and federal stakeholders, achieving your local market objectives and developing value and profile for your
housing projects.

Leaders of our NSP2 organizations (approximately 62) participated alongside U.S. Department of Housing and Urband Development (HUD) officials and guests. A few key highlights are listed below:

Mi Casa Project Tour – The tour provided a great opportunity for our member to see the NSP2 work and hear about the challenges that have been overcome by one of their peer agencies.  The event also provided a relaxed and festive environment that enabled partners to network and engage in discussions with the HUD officials that joined the tour.  Tenants of the new housing units were in attendance and shared their personal stories.

Self Help Credit Union – Deborah-Momsen Hudson presented information on the newly created “Pilot Loan Product.” NSP partners provided key insight.

Jobs Reporting – Levar Martin, NALCAB, delivered a presentation on the NSP2 Consortium’s progress on job creation. 

U.S. Assistant HUD Secretary Marquez Comments –HUD Assistant Secretary, Mercedes Marquez delivered inspirational remarks and congratulated the Consortium’s achievements and recognized the great work of the entire CPLC/NALCAB  NSP2 Consortium.

NSP2 Annual Training Agenda

Tuesday November 29, 2011

Opening Remarks
Noel A. Poyo, NALCAB and Germán Reyes, CPLC

Review of the 2 Day Agenda
Presenter: Chris Sanchez, NALCAB Senior Program Manager

Review of Current Dashboard (As of November 2011)
Presenter: German Reyes, Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC)

Training Panel #1: Best Practices in Acquisition/Rehabilitation
Moderator: Tom Wilson and Sheila Cade, CPLC

• General Contractor Procurement, Selection, and Rotation
  Presenter: Steve Hegge, CRHDC
  
• Rehab Standards and Scheduling Efficiency
  Presenter: Alejandro Lara, New Economics for Women (NEW)
  
• Innovative Acquisition Strategies and Building a Realtor Network
  Presenter: Cecilia "Cece" San Diego, CPLC
  
• In-House Construction – Managing NSP in Two States
  Presenter: Art Marrujo, Tierra Del Sol Housing Corporation

Discussion on Reports – Portal Data
Presenter: Judy Stith and Gladys Trevino, CPLC

Data Collection / Data Evaluation

Review of Market Trends by Region
Presenter: Judy Stith and Alia Fahim, CPLC

Training Panel #2:  Sales and Marketing Best Practices
Moderator: Chris Sanchez,  Senior Program Manager NALCAB

• Marketing Approach, Lender Options and Portal Entry
  Presenter: Heidi Peterson, Del Norte
  
• Homebuyer Education and Credit Union Partnership Model
  Presenter: Larry Garcia, El Paso AHCUSO
  
• Market Assessment: Scattered Site Rental or Homeownership?
  Presenter: Araceli Garza, The Resurrection Project
  
• Landlord/ Renter Model to Fit the Housing Inventory
  
• Neighborhood Outreach, Community Awareness
  Presenter: Maria Camoratto, Norris Square Civic Association

Total Development Cost Worksheet (Establishing Consistency)

Determining Total Development Cost (TDC)

Establishing Sales Price
Presenter: Germán Reyes, CPLC

Training Panel #3: Best Practices in Jobs Creation and Reports
Moderator : Levar Martin, Program Assistant NALCAB      

• Youth Build Program
  Presenter: Leo Barrera, CDC of Brownsville 
  
• Contract Languae and Section 3 Accountability
  Presenter: Rebecca Wiener, CRHDC
  
• Rancho Cielo Program
  Presenter: Maria Ortega-Reich, CHISPA
  
• Baltimore Integration Partnership: Pilot Job Creation Model
  Presenter: Elin Zurbrigg, Mi Casa

Mi Casa Inc., Project Tour (Kennedy Street Co-Op / Condos)

Wednesday November 30, 2011

OIG Audit Review
Presenter: Judy Stith and Alex Avalos, CPLC

Program Income Management and Accounting
Presenter: Judy Stith and Jesse Satterlee, CPLC

NSP2 Accounting Issues
Presenter: Judy Stith and Alex Avalos, CPLC

LENDER Products: Challenges & Lessons Learned
Presenter: Tom Wilson, CPLC & Chris Sanchez, NALCAB

• Alternative Loan Product
  Presenter: Deborah Momsen-Hudson, Self Help Federal Credit Union
  
• Unique Partnership with HOMEWISE, Inc.
  Presenter: Joe Ortega, YES Housing

Other Potential Opportunities: Life Beyond NSP2
Presenter: Germán Reyes, NALCAB

Community Revitalization Property Gifting Program
Presenter: Nina Rodriguez, Bank of America

Forecast for 2012
Presenter: Germán Reyes, NALCAB

Goals for 2012 and beyond…..Grant Close-out Discussion

Training Panel #4: Communications Best Practices
Moderator: Hilda Bustos, Senior Communications Manager NALCAB

• Homebuyer Fairs that Meet Multiple Objectives
  Presenter: Patricia Garza, AHSTI
  
• HUD Media Event: Planning & Framing the Message
  Presenter: Cecilia “Cece” San Diego, CPLC
  
• Engaging Stakeholders Using Multiple Strategies
  Presenter: Ty Coleman, CRHDC

Closing Remarks
Mercedes Marquez, U.S. Department of Housing and  Urban Development Assistant Secretary