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Week of April 5, 2004

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President's Message

* For Working Families, Affordable Housing Is in Short Supply

Housing Politics

* President Bush Stumps for Housing in New Mexico
* Senate Confirmation of Jackson as HUD Secretary Applauded

Environment

* Decision on Storm Water Runoff Saves Housing Industry $3.5 Billion Annually
* Builders Blast Inconsistencies in Wetlands Regulation

State and Local

* Notice and Opportunity to Repair Laws Continue to Gain Ground

Business Management

* Strange Behavior May Be Tip-Off to Possible Fraud

Smart Growth

* Recognition Awards a Boost for Smart Growth Projects
* Builders Can Find Big Advantages in Smaller Lots

Design

* Design the Focus of Symposium on Affordable Housing

Green Building

* Puget Sound Home Demonstrates Green Building Concepts

Small Builders and Remodelers

* Show Off That Job Well Done to Get New Customers

Multifamily

* Pillars of the Industry Awards Recognize Achievement in Multifamily Housing
* Seattle Apartments Named ‘Project of the Year’ in Pillars Awards

Member Dividends

* Washington Builders Defeat Mandatory Fire Sprinklers Proposal

Women's Council

* Marketing Yourself: Starting Your New Career

Building Products

* Impact-Certified Window Boasts Traditional Good Looks

Builder's Engineer

* Take the Test of Time

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Help Available for Members Who Host Radio, TV Shows
* April Is New Homes Month
* Sign Up for the Legislative Conference and Make Housing a Priority in Congress
* Help Build This Year’s Family Build Home for a Mother of Three
* Share Your Knowledge and Expertise
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

Help Available for Members Who Host Radio, TV Shows

NAHB Public Affairs is offering assistance to members who host radio and/or television programs about the industry in their local markets. These members will be offered assistance with story development and talking points/issue backgrounders as appropriate. NAHB is developing a network of these members to help provide assistance on an ongoing basis.

Network assistance also will include an online discussion forum with other program hosts so they can interact and share ideas.

NAHB Public Affairs will also provide help for members interested in starting a radio or television program. They will be offered story and issue development and be able to participate in the online discussion forum, as well.

For information, e-mail Stacy Hope or call her at 800-368-5242 x8061.


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