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Commercial Building Meetings, Education and Events at IBS
 The NAHB National Commercial Builders Council (NCBC) will have five days of meetings, educational sessions and networking events during the 2008 International Builders’ Show in Orlando next month.
'Meet the Experts' Luncheon
NCBC will have a “Meet the Experts” luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 in the NCBC headquarters room, West 104 A, in the Orange County Convention Center.
Experts will discuss topics including getting started, shopping centers, mini-storage and other facets of light commercial construction. The luncheon is free.
New for 2008 will be a reception held directly after the NCBC Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 5:00 p.m. in West 330 C.
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NCBC 2008 IBS Schedule
Meetings and educational programs will be in the Orange County Convention Center. |
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NCBC Headquarters |
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7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. |
Monday through Friday |
West 104 A |
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Monday, Feb. 11 |
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3:30-5:00 p.m. |
NCBC Communications Sub-Committee |
West 108 B |
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Tuesday, Feb. 12 |
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8:30-9:30 a.m. |
NCBC Issues Sub-Committee |
West 330 B |
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9:30-10:30 a.m. |
NCBC Membership Sub-Committee |
West 330 B |
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3:30-5:30 p.m. |
NCBC Board of Trustees |
West 330 B |
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5:00-6:00 p.m. |
NCBC Reception |
West 330 C |
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Wednesday, Feb. 13 |
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8:00-9:30 a.m. |
"Alternate Business Income for Builders” |
South 320 E-H |
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1:00-2:30 p.m. |
"Light Commercial Construction for Home Builders” |
South 320 E-H |
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3:30-5:00 p.m. |
"Don’t Give Up, Diversify: Financing Commercial Projects" |
West 300 |
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Thursday, Feb. 14 |
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11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
NCBC Meet the Experts Luncheon |
West 104 A |
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Friday, Feb. 15 |
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3:30-5:00 p.m. |
“Green Building for Light Commercial:
Stay Ahead of the Curve” |
West 314 |
NCBC Educational Programs
NCBC is hosting four educational programs designed to introduce home builders to light commercial construction:
Wednesday, Feb. 13
- “Alternate Business Income for Builders”
8:00-9:30 a.m.
Orange County Convention Center, South 320 E-H
The session explores build-to-own commercial opportunities such as mini-storage, strip malls and small office buildings that can provide a steady income stream into the retirement years as well as boost the bottom line.
- “Light Commercial Construction for Home Builders”
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, South 320 E-H
This program gives home builders an introduction to the many opportunities that exist in light commercial construction today. Learn what it takes to build retail, mini-storage, small offices and schools.
- “Don't Give Up, Diversify…Financing Commercial Projects”
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, West 300
In the current residential building climate, light commercial construction may be the key to business survival. Learn how to obtain funding and take the fear factor out of the process from bankers and light commercial builders who will share their knowledge.
Friday, Feb. 15
- “Green Building for Light Commercial: Stay Ahead of the Curve”
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, West 314
Building green is one of the hottest topics in the construction industry. Learn how to incorporate green building into commercial projects and how the light commercial industry can light the path for all builders to build green.
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