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During the Show, Network With Peers at Remodelors™ Council Events
The Remodelors™ Council is hosting a number of events during the Remodeling Show to celebrate this year's achievements and enable remodelers to network with the industry's best professionals. The events include:
- Remodelors™ Council Leadership Training
Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Current and future leaders of local Remodelor™ Councils will learn how to succeed as a Remodelors™ Council chair and vice chair by running effective meetings, growing membership, creating successful programs and more. A reception will follow. Register by Sept. 29. E-mail Debbie Leitner for details and to register.
- Certified Graduate Remodelor Reception
Wednesday, Oct. 6, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
The Certified Graduate Remodelor™ Reception is open to CGRs and CGR candidates. Reconnect with your CGR peers and congratulate the 2004 graduates. The event is free for CGRs and includes one guest with advance registration. (Without advance registration, a $20 fee will be charged at the door.) All non-CGRs who have completed PREP may register for $40. The CGR reception, held in Palmer House Hilton’s The Empire Room, includes an open bar and light fare. Register via e-mail to Remodelors Council by Sept. 29. Dress is business casual.
- Joint Venture Workshop
Thursday, Oct. 7, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
In this 90-minute workshop, The NAHB University of Housing will teach local council leaders how to create successful education programs for their members. All participants will receive a copy of the Blueprint for Success information binder.
- Industry Spotlight
Friday, Oct. 8, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Remodeling industry futures and forecasts. What does the future hold for remodeling and how can you prepare to face whatever it is? Discover which economic and demographic factors will determine the direction of the remodeling market and how these factors might impact your business in years to come. Presenters are NAHB Chief Economist David Seiders; Kermit Baker, director of the Remodeling Futures Program and a senior research fellow at Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies; and Sal Alfano, editor-in-chief of Hanley-Wood's Remodeling magazine.
- NAHB Remodelors™ Council Gala
Friday, Oct. 8, 6:30-11:00 p.m.
The premier event of the NAHB Remodelors™ Council’s calendar, the Remodelors™ Council Gala celebrates the achievements of the 2004 Class of the America’s Best National Remodeling Hall of Fame, 2004 CADRE Award winners and Remodelor™ of the Year. A cocktail reception will be followed by an awards presentation, dinner and dancing. Advance registration is required. Tickets are $80 for NAHB members, $90 for non-member. Dress: black tie optional.
Reservations for the gala can be made when registering for the Remodeling Show.
Remodeling Show registration is now open. Register before Sept. 7 and save more than $40 on full conference registration. For more information, visit www.TheRemodelingShow.com or call 800-681-6970.
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