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September 23, 2015

Daniel Burrus, Charlie Cook and Rebecca Ryan to headline at the Idaho Housing conference in Boise Oct 6-7 BOISE, Idaho – Nationally recognized keynote speakers Daniel Burrus, Charlie Cook and Rebecca Ryan will be headlining at the Conference on Housing and Economic Development to be held at the Boise Centre on October 6-7. Organized by Idaho Housing and Finance Association, the conference features speakers and workshops on timely topics of interest for professionals in or related to the housing, finance, and economic development sectors. With over 500 planning to attend from nine states, the conference will cover topics of interest to professionals and businesses involved in mortgage finance, construction, single-family and multifamily housing, senior housing, real estate, nonprofits and government, affordable housing, homeless services and more. Gerald M. Hunter, President of IHFA, says that the conference will examine issues critical to the future of Idaho communities, and offer practical information for industry practitioners and public policy influencers. "We are focusing our attention on how nationally-relevant topics being discussed in housing and economic development circles will impact communities in Idaho," he said. "Topics like millennials becoming homebuyers, smart homes, and senior housing are just a few of the issues that will have tremendous impact on businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies." The keynote speakers, who have appeared on a range of national media including CBS, CNN, NBC, and more, will address demographic and business trends, as well as trends in housing and economic development. Daniel Burrus, world-renowned futurist on global trends and innovation and best-selling author of Flash Foresight and Technotrends will speak on the future of smart homes and smart cities. "Technology is continually changing the rules of competition, rendering many traditional business strategies and processes obsolete," Burrus says. "Identifying and understanding the challenges and opportunities that new technologies create has become a key business imperative." Charlie Cook, national political analyst, editor and publisher of "The Cook Political Report" and political contributor to CBS, CNN and NBC News, will also speak at the conference. Widely regarded as one of the nation’s keenest observers of U.S. elections and political trends, Cook will share his knowledge of American politics and provide insightful political analysis of the 2016 presidential election.

Rebecca Ryan, an economist, thought leader and author, will inspire attendees to think differently about what will attract and retain the next generation to their communities. The author of Live First, Work Second and ReGENERATION shares insight from interviews, focus groups and surveys of over 50,000 young, mobile professionals to identify trends within this demographic group that will shape the future. Conference workshops and micro-sessions will focus on important topics such as attracting business to communities, nonprofit development, homelessness, smart homes and cities, TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID), Disparate Impact and Fair Housing, lending and more. A complete agenda for the 2015 Conference on Housing and Economic Development is available at www.2015HousingConf.com. Registration for individual keynote sessions and the full conference close at midnight September 29, 2015. Major corporate contributors are Idaho Housing and Finance Association and Wells Fargo. Other corporate contributors include Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., Bank of America Home Loans/Merrill Lynch, First Federal Bank, First Mortgage Company, Idaho Central Credit Union, Idaho Power, KeyBank, Northwest Real Estate Capital Corporation, and Stifel. Please see www.2015HousingConf.com for a complete list of contributors and supporters.

### About Idaho Housing and Finance Association Idaho Housing and Finance Association is a financial services and housing business organization. IHFA's mission is to improve lives and strengthen Idaho communities by expanding housing opportunities, building self-sufficiency, and fostering economic development.` Website: www.idahohousing.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/idahohousing On Twitter: https://twitter.com/idahohousing

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OCTOBER 6-7, 2015

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Corporate Contributors:Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. • Bank of America Home Loans/Merrill Lynch

First Federal Bank • First Mortgage Company • Idaho Central Credit UnionIdaho Power • KeyBank • Northwest Real Estate Capital Corp. • Stifel

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Attend the full conference* $285 $235

One keynote only + meal $40 $25

* Includes access to 20 workshops and micro-sessions

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Charlie CookLeading national political analyst and editor and publisher of The Cook Political Report.

Rebecca RyanInfluential thought leader, economist, and author of Live First, Work Second and ReGENERATION.

Nationally-Recognized Keynote Speakers:You’ve seen them on CNN and CNBC, now see them in person.

Daniel BurrusWorld-renowned futurist on global trends and innovation and best-selling author of Flash Foresight and Technotrends.

Join your colleagues and competitors and be inspired by ourincredible lineup of nationally recognized speakers, includingfuturist Daniel Burrus, TV political commentator Charlie Cook,and thought leader/economist Rebecca Ryan.

■ 3 keynotes to give you a glimpse into the future. ■ 20 highly relevant workshops and micro-sessions. ■ Learn how to utilize technology to gain a competitive advantage. ■ Learn how millennials are shaping the business world.

Attend the full conference or any of the three keynote sessions.

Space is limited!

Daniel Burrus

World-renowned futurist on global trends and innovation and best-selling author of Flash Foresight and Technotrends. Daniel Burrus is considered one of the World's Leading Futurists on Global Trends and Innovation. The New York Times has referred to him as one of the top three business gurus in the highest demand as a speaker. He is a strategic advisor to executives from Fortune 500 companies, helping them to develop game-changing strategies based on his proven methodologies for capitalizing on technology innovations and their future impact. His client list includes companies such as Microsoft, GE, American Express, Google, Toshiba, Procter & Gamble, Honda, and IBM. He is also a featured writer on the topics of innovation, change and the future for CNBC, Huffington Post, and Wired Magazine to name a few. He has been the featured subject of several PBS television specials and has appeared on programs such as CNN, Fox Business, and Bloomberg, and is quoted in a variety of publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Fortune, and Forbes. He has founded six businesses, four of which were national leaders in the United States in the first year. He is the CEO of Burrus Research, a research and consulting firm that monitors global advancements in technology driven trends to help clients profit from technological, social and business forces that are converging to create enormous, untapped opportunities. His accurate predictions date back to the early 1980s where he became the first and only futurist to accurately identify the twenty technologies that would become the driving force of business and economic change for decades to come. Since then, he has continued to establish a worldwide reputation for his exceptional record of predicting the future of technology driven change and its direct impact on the business world. He is the author of six books, including The New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-seller Flash Foresight: How To See The Invisible and Do The Impossible, as well as the international best-seller Technotrends. http://www.burrus.com

Charlie Cook

Leading national political analyst and editor and publisher of The Cook Political Report "There are political junkies, and then there's Charlie Cook — the man who knows more about everything political than anyone else." — The Washingtonian When Charlie Cook makes a pronouncement based on his analysis of the political scene in America, people who want to be "in the know" sit up and listen. For more than two decades he has been Washington's most trusted — and most accurate — voice on all things political, whether it's the outcome of a Congressional, gubernatorial, or presidential election. As the editor and publisher of The Cook Political Report and a political analyst for the National Journal Group, his prodigious writing is a direct line to the heart of politics. He writes weekly for National Journal magazine and National Journal Daily, and he also pens a regular column for The Washington Quarterly. Once deemed "the Picasso of election analysis" by The Wall Street Journal. Cook produces the sharpest political handicapping in the business, serving as the one-man, go-to-source for Americans who want to be truly informed. For the spring semester of 2013, Charlie Cook also served as a resident fellow at the Institute of Politics at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. A Political Oracle. The plaudits for Charlie Cook are the best kind of broken record — an endless loop of praise. The New York Times has called Cook "one of the best political handicappers in the nation" and noted that The Cook Political Report is "a newsletter that both parties regard as authoritative." Bob Schieffer of CBS News calls it "the bible of the political community," and David Broder of The Washington Post said Cook is "perhaps the best non-partisan tracker of Congressional races." In its feature "The Top 50 Journalists in Washington," The Washingtonian called him a "master observer" and "the man who knows more about politics than anyone else," and in 2010 Cook was a co-recipient of the American Political Science Association's prestigious Carey McWilliams Award to honor "a major journalistic contribution to our understanding of politics." Cook's expertise has been featured on the ABC, CBS, and NBC evening news programs, as well as Good Morning America, TODAY, Nightline, Meet the Press, and This Week. He has also been an election night analyst for CNN, CBS, and NBC News and for every presidential election since 1994. He founded The Cook Political Report in 1984, and became a twice-weekly columnist for Roll Call, Capitol Hill's premier newspaper, before joining the National Journal Group in 1998. Keeping America Informed. Cook is a hugely popular speaker. With his encyclopedic knowledge, memorable stories, quick wit, and meaningful insights, his speeches focus on the broad implications of the latest election results. Using poll numbers, economic indicators, and historical data, Cook forecasts the fortunes of each party in a balanced, non-partisan manner and furnishes audiences with the concrete information they need regarding today's political and legislative environments. http://cookpolitical.com/about/staff/charlie-cook

Rebecca Ryan

Influential thought leader, economist and author of Live First, Work Second and ReGENERATION. Rebecca Ryan is a "human spark plug." One part economist, one part futurist, and one part humorist (that's right: economists can be funny!) Rebecca inspires audiences to think differently about what will attract and retain the next generation to their communities. Richard Florida, author of The Rise of the Creative Class, calls Rebecca, "One of the most reliable sources for leaders who want to attract and retain the next generation of creative workers." Dallas, Palo Alto, Austin, Arlington, Charleston, Charlotte, Columbus (OH), Halifax, Lafayette (IN), Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Nashville, Tulsa, Wichita, Southwest Louisiana, and other North American regions trust Rebecca and her team to help them retain, engage, and attract future generations. Rebecca has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, NBC, CBS, and was a finalist in Fast Company Magazine's Fast 50 Awards. Rebecca will be a featured speaker at TEDxBeaconStreet, the largest TEDx in the world, in November 2015. She serves as the Resident Futurist at the Alliance for Innovation, a membership organization serving over 700 of North America's most progressive city managers. She is also a Senior Fellow at CEOs for Cities. Since 1998, Rebecca and her team at NEXT Generation Consulting, Inc. have conducted interviews, focus groups, and surveys with over 50,000 young, mobile professionals. With this insight, Rebecca wrote Live First, Work Second: Getting Inside the Head of the Next Generation. In 2013, she blended her next-gen know-how with her experience as a professional futurist to write ReGENERATION: A Manifesto for America's Next Leaders. Rebecca lives in Madison, Wisconsin and drinks her coffee from a mug that says, "Well behaved women rarely make history." http://nextgenerationconsulting.com