75th Annual Convention & Trade Show
Del Lago Resort & Casino
1133 Route 414Waterloo, NY 13165
United States
* Registration open until 10/1/25 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
DON'T MISS OUT ON OUR 75th ANNUAL CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW!
This year's 75th Annual Convention & Trade Show will be held at Del Lago Resort & Casino, 1133 Route 414, Waterloo NY 13165 on Wednesday, October 15 and Thursday, October 16, 2025.
On Wednesday, October 15th, plan to join us for the Welcome Reception & Banquet from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm! We will present awards to the 2025 Hall of Fame winner & the Patricia A. Fiederer President's Award winner, and will have a special video presentation to showcase the history of the Association. PLUS - a DJ spinning the greatest hits from the 70's with Disco Dancing, a 70's costume contest, photo booth, and prizes & special giveaways. Exhibitors will also have their displays ready to view. Get ready to dance the night away and celebrate YOUR Association!
Signature drink at the Welcome Reception will be the DIRTY SHIRLEY!
On Thursday, October 16th, get ready to learn! We have a very full agenda, including: Manufacturer's Panel to discuss the upcoming HUD Code updates; Ask the Attorneys Panel; Marketing Ideas; a discussion of the ALL NEW Consumer-Facing Website; Economic Review/Outlook & Trend Analysis; NYS Code Update panel discussion; and a panel discussion covering Installations. Be sure to check out the full AGENDA!
NYHA 75th ANNUAL CONVENTION
October 15 & 16, 2025
Del Lago Resort & Casino, Waterloo NY
Tentative Schedule of Events
October 15th
12:30-3:30 NYHA Board of Directors Meeting
4:00-5:30 Vendor Set-Up
6:00-10:00 Welcome Reception
October 16th
8:00 am Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 am Welcome & Introduction
9:10 am NYHA 75th Annual Meeting
9:30 am HUD Code Updates – Panel Discussion with Phillip Copeland, Titan Homes; John Weldy, Clayton
Homes;
10:30 am Break with Exhibitors – Ballroom and Hallway
10:45 am Ask the Attorneys – Jaime Cain, Esq., Jared Hirt, Esq., and Jane McLaughlin, Esq. To include:
Legislative Update; Dog Bite Court Case; Fair Housing; and Q&A
12:00 pm Luncheon – Ballroom
1:00 pm Breakout #1 - Choose One:
Economic Review/Outlook & Trend Analysis – Chris Nicely
RPL 233 - Clarification for Rent Do's & Don'ts - Jane McLaughlin, Esq. & Jared Hirt, Esq.
2:00 pm Break with Exhibitors – Mohawk Meeting Room
2:30 pm Breakout #2 - Choose One:
NYHA's New Website - www.factorybuiltnewyork.com – Chris Nicely
NYS Code Updates and Training Course Updates – William Sherman and Joel Harper
3:30 pm Breakout #3 – Choose One:
Installations – Neil Bandel, Joel Harper and Bill Sherman
Building Your Social Media Platform - David Finney
4:30 pm Closing Remarks & "What's the Issue?"
October 17th
8:30 am Registration for 3-hour Continuing Education Course - separate registration/fees apply
AVAILABLE SPONSORSHIPS
PLEASE NOTE: All sponsors get two FREE attendees and are entitled to an Exhibit table!
WELCOME & ANNUAL BANQUET SPONSOR - TAKEN
This is a unique opportunity for your company to be visible as we honor our peers and celebrate NYHA’s 75th Anniversary. Sponsorship includes your choice of napkins or coasters with your company logo (first come, first serve), a banner displayed at the dinner, a sponsor sign at each table, a full-page Convention Program ad, company logo on Convention emails, newsletters, NYHA member website, and All-sponsor banner.
SWAG BAG SPONSOR- TAKEN
Swag bags will be distributed to all attendees to store convention items and exhibitor giveaways. Sponsorship includes your company’s logo printed on the bag, a full-page Convention Program ad, a company logo on Convention e-mails, newsletters, NYHA member website, and All-sponsor banner. NYHA will have bags printed for distribution to attendees.
REGISTRATION FOLDER SPONSOR - TAKEN
Registration folders hold all the convention materials inside. Sponsorship includes; your company logo printed on the folder, a full-page Convention Program ad, a company logo on Convention emails, newsletters, NYHA member website, and All-sponsor banner. NYHA will have folders printed for distribution to attendees.
CONVENTION PROGRAM SPONSOR- $1,000
The Convention Program is included in every registration folder given to all attendees. Sponsorship includes a full-page ad on the Program’s back cover, “Sponsored by” on the table of contents page, a company logo on Convention e-mails, newsletters, MYHA member website, and All-sponsor banner.
NAME BADGE SPONSOR- $1,000
Convention-themed badges are distributed upon arrival and are a great way to showcase your company throughout the entire Convention. Sponsorship includes your company logo printed on name badge holders for each attendee, a full-page Convention Program ad, a company logo on Convention emails, newsletters, NYHA member website, and All-sponsor banner. NYHA will have name badges printed for distribution to attendees.
BREAK SPONSOR - $1,000 (2 Available)
Sponsorship includes a half-page convention program ad, a company sign displayed at all break stations, a company logo on Convention emails, newsletters, NYHA member website, and All-sponsor banner.
LIMITED EXHIBIT SPACE AVAILABLE
There are 25 Table Top Trade Show spaces available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
LOCATION: Del Lago Resort, 1133 Route 414, Waterloo, NY 13165. Phone: 855-DEL-LAGO
EXHIBITOR SET-UP:
Wednesday, Oct 15th from 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Thursday, Oct 16th from 6:00 am – 8:00 am
NYHA OVERNIGHT ROOM RATE AT DEL LAGO: $119+ King or 2-Queen. For Reservations: 855-DEL-LAGO
DISPLAY TABLE COST: $750 each (early bird price), includes one 5' OR 6’ table either 18" or 36" wide, two chairs and waste basket. FREE electric service can be requested.
THE EXHIBIT HOURS:
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025: 6:00 – 10:00 pm at the Welcome Reception & Banquet
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025: 8:00 – 9:00 am - Continental Breakfast
10:30 – 10:45 am - Break
12:00 – 1:00 pm - Lunch break
2:00 – 2:30 pm - Break
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS:
- Only current NYHA members can Exhibit at the Convention.
- You will be provided with either a 5' or 6’ table, either 18” or 36” deep.
- Exhibitor Fees include TWO FREE Convention Registrations, including all sessions and meals. Each additional employee from your company will be charged a separate fee.
- Table assignments will be given to Exhibitors. You can indicate if you prefer an exhibit table inside the ballroom or in the foyer directly outside the ballroom. Preference will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis and cannot be guaranteed.
Should any boxes and/or packages need to be shipped to the Hotel, send to the Attention of Hotel Sales & Marketing Dept. along with New York Housing Association. Packages should not be delivered to the hotel more than 5 days before our event.
Del Lago Resort
1133 Route 414
Waterloo, NY 13165
Neil Bandel |
Jaime Cain, Esq. |
Phillip Copeland |
David Finney |
Joel Harper |
Jared Hirt, Esq. |
Jane McLaughlin, Esq. |
Chris Nicely
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William Sherman |
John Weldy |
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This is our 75th Anniversary and we are ready to celebrate! In honor of our 75th Anniversary, you can bring your significant other to the Welcome Reception & Banquet for the low price of $75.00!
We'll have a DJ, disco dancing, 70's-themed costume contest, prizes & special giveaways! Get ready to celebrate the Manufactured & Modular Housing industry with NYHA!
Signature drink at the Welcome Reception will be the DIRTY SHIRLEY!
Special Overnight Room Rates at Del Lago Resort are: $119+ for either King or Queen rooms for the nights of October 15 ad October 16, 2025.
To make reservations, call 315-946-1777 or 855-335-5246 and ask for the NYHA room block.
Reservation/special rate deadline is September 15, 2025.
For Sponsors: Sorry, no refunds will be issued.
For Exhibitors: Cancellations must be received in writing by sending an email to kathy@nyhousing.org and are subject to a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be issued after September 12, 2025.
For Attendees: Cancellations must be received in writing by sending an email to kathy@nyhousing.org and are subject to a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be issued after October 1, 2025.