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Speakers Sought for 2009 50+ Symposium in Philadelphia

NAHB’s 50+ Housing Council is seeking speakers and proposals for next year's Building for Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium on April 27-29, 2009 in Philadelphia.

The deadline for proposals is Friday, July 11.

Speakers are encouraged to submit fresh, new ideas and programs should include success stories as well as case studies that break the mold.

Programs also should be interactive, thought-provoking and fun while deviating from the standard lecture format. All breakout sessions should involve some type of question-and-answer session to engage the audience

The symposium will also feature a new “Executive Track” tailored to builders, developers and high-level professionals. Executive programs will focus heavily on finance, impacts and issues that affect a company's movers and shakers. When submitting a program for the “Executive Track,” submitters must explain why the program should be included.

The symposium will be held at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.

For more information and to learn how to submit a proposal, click here.

To submit a proposal by Friday, July 11, click here.

For more information, e-mail Janice Coyle at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8386.



Improve Your Focus on the 50+ Market With Publications From BuilderBooks.com

The 50+ market provides some great opportunities for builders today. BuilderBooks.com brings together the essential resources for builders seeking to grow their businesses while bringing high-quality product to this demanding, often affluent consumer group that has planned well and is ready to build or buy.

BuilderBooks.com also offers publications on customer service so builders can start building strong relationships before breaking ground and turn these experienced consumers into enthusiastic sales people.

To view or purchase these and a wide variety of industry publications online, click here or call 800-223-2665.



CAASH in on Boomer Buyers

The Certified Active Adult Specialist in Housing (CAASH) designation gives housing professionals serving the rapidly burgeoning 50+ market the essential knowledge, tools and skills that will help them succeed — from conducting initial research to design considerations and features to serving the customer.

Find upcoming CAASH classes by clicking here.

For more information, call the Professional Designation Help Line at 800-368-5242 x8154 or e-mail CAASHinfo@nahb.com.

 
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