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Top Ten Reasons to Attend the State & Local Government Affairs Conference

Based on responses from those who attended last year’s conference, here's a list of the top 10 reasons to reserve a seat at the conference, which will be held Nov. 4-6, 2004 in Biloxi, MS: 

10.  “The educational program had great topics.” This year, the conference will address affordable housing, growth management tools, financing your public policy program, ways to combat construction defect litigation and more. 

9.    “Large attendance and new faces.” We're on pace to make this conference the most well-attended in the event's 21-year history. What's better is that we'll have even more new faces and perspectives in 2004. With lots of staff additions in HBAs around the country, you'll be sure to learn from someone new.

8.   “We learned about some of the resources that NAHB offers to each state and local association.” NAHB's Advocacy Group has more than 100 staff members and countless programs designed to make your work easier. The SLGA Conference is a great chance to meet some of the people and learn about some of the programs.

7.   “I liked the CD-ROM with the information on it.” Each attendee will receive a great conference souvenir: a CD-ROM with resource materials and presentations for each breakout session.

6.   “As a first-time attendee, I had the opportunity to meet HBA staff from other locations.” First-timers this year can look forward to special networking opportunities.

5.   “Hearing about successful programs.”  Last year we heard legislative and political success stories from around the country. This year, we'll learn about some major legal victories.

4.   “No lag time!” The conference schedule is intense — two full days of meetings and two evening networking events are fit into this two-and-a-half day event.

3.   “The conference did an outstanding job of tying the lunch programs into the educational seminars.” Expect more of the same this year.

2.  “The topics were timely.” Breakout session topics are culled from State & Local Lobbyist Listserv discussions, Critical Issues Survey results and direct input from past attendees. Sessions this year will look at familiar topics like storm water and impact fees, but will also cover some important new ones, including working with OSHA, PACs and effective volunteer management.

1.  “Hearing problems faced around the country helps us prepare for the battles in our own backyard.” This conference offers the right blend of theory and war stories. Both will help you do your job and run your business more effectively.

For more information, click here or contact Marie Zenner Yarroll at NAHB at 800-368-5242 x8279.

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