The NAIHC hosts the Nation’s largest gathering of tribal housing professionals to promote and support Native housing agencies in their efforts to provide culturally relevant and quality affordable housing on behalf of Native people.

The registration fee will include admittance to plenary session, training sessions, and social events.

NAIHC's 34th Annual Convention 2008, Seattle, Washington

NAIHC Training Highlights

• Diversifying Your Financial Portfolio
• Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Basics
• Introduction to Indian Housing
• YouthBuild
• General Services Administration and Tribal Housing
• Financial Education and Asset Building
• Maintenance
• NAHASDA I & II
• Methamphetamine Awareness
• Developing Green

AMERIND Spring Institute Training

The 2009 Convention will feature AMERIND's Spring Institute training including the following topics:

• Developing and Effective Fire Protection Program
• Member Portal – Your Tool to AMERIND (Claims, Inventory, Documents)
• Organizing an Effective Risk Management Team
• Intentional Fire: Arson Facts and Tips
• Tribal Employee Injury Protection – Top 5 Worker Injuries to Prevent
• AMERIND Family Programs (Native American Shield/Community Shield)
• Risk Pooling vs. Insurance

HOTEL INFORMATION

New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
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Guestroom rate: $154 single/double occupancy
Cut off date to make hotel reservation: Monday, April 24, 2009
Marriott reservation number: 800-228-9290

Hotel Highlights

• New Orleans Marriott Hotel located in the French Quarter positioned near Bourbon Street and the Convention Center
• Forty one-story New Orleans French Quarter hotel with stunning city and Mississippi River views

Top Attractions

• French Quarter / Bourbon Street
• Audubon Insectarium
• Aquarium of the Americas

Area Airports - New Orleans (MSY)

• Hotel direction: 14 miles from airport
• This hotel does not provide shuttle service
• Alternate transportation: Airport Shuttle
• Estimated taxi fare: $29 USD (one way)

Other Transportation - Bus & Train Station

• Bus Station: Greyhound (1 mile)
• Train Station: Amtrak (2 miles NW)

EVENING OFF-SITE TOURS/ACTIVITIES
On Tuesday, May 12, 2009, NAIHC Staff will be providing evening tours for interested participants. There will be a Haunted House Activity, Music Activity, Theater Activity, and a tour of the French Quarter. Attendees may sign-up for tours when registering on-site. Extra fees may be associated with some tours.

EXHIBITORS BOOTH REGISTRATION

*Returning exhibitors will receive a $50 discount (does not apply to arts & crafts)

BOOTH PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• One 8' x 10' pipe-drape booth space with ID signage
• One 6' draped table with two chairs & wastebasket
• Admission for two to convention & social functions
• Acknowledgement on NAIHC website & convention program
• Advertisement (business card) in the convention program

Booth Agreement

• NO REFUNDS after April 10th
• Deadline to submit Business Card to NAIHC is April 10th

Exhibitor Set-up:
Monday, May 11th 12:00pm - 7:00pm

Exhibit Dates:
Tuesday, May 12th from 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday, May 13th from 8:00am – 4:30pm

Exhibitor Teardown:
Wednesday, May 13th
4:30pm - 7:00pm

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES