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50+ Housing Networking Events at the Builders' Show
 The NAHB 50+ Housing Council will be hosting several networking activities and events at the 2009 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas the week of Jan 18-23.
Sunday, Jan. 18
- CAASH Induction Ceremony/50+ Housing Council Networking Dinner
6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Las Vegas Hilton, Ballroom E
Fee: $85 in advance, $95 at the door
Industry professionals who have earned the Certified Active Adult Specialist in Housing (CAASH) designation will be inducted during a special ceremony and industry leaders will be recognized during this induction ceremony and networking dinner.
For more information and to register, click here.
Monday, Jan. 19
- 50+ Housing Council Membership Reception
5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Las Vegas Convention Center, North 249, Level II
The annual networking event is free and open to 50+ Housing Council members, potential members and other 50+ housing professionals.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
- 50+ Builders Networking Reception
Off-Site
Fee: Free for 50+ Housing Council members, $35 for non-members
The reception — scheduled for 50+ housing professionals at IBS for the first time — will enable builders, developers, lenders, architects and other 50+ housing professionals to mix, mingle and discuss successful strategies for dealing with the challenges of the 50+ housing industry.
For more information and to register, click here.
Other 50+ housing networking opportunities at IBS include a marketing breakfast, “Meet the Active Adult Housing Experts” seminar, architectural plan reviews and 50+ Housing Council committee meetings.
For more information about 50+ Housing Council activities at IBS, click here, e-mail the NAHB 50+ Housing Council at 50plus@nahb.com, or call 800-368-5242 x8220.
 Revolutionize Your Thinking About 50+ Housing
Plan to attend the 2009 Building for Boomers and Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium on April 27-29 in Philadelphia and revolutionize thinking and working in the 50+ housing market.
The symposium includes information and educational sessions covering all aspects of the 50+ market, as well as a special housing tour of 50+ communities in the greater Philadelphia area.
For more information and to register, visit www.nahb.org/Build4Boomers.
 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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