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Week of July 5, 2004

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* 2004 SLGA Conference: Everything You Need to Reserve Your Spot in Biloxi

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International

* U.S., Mexico Sign Historic Agreement to Increase Cross-Border Home Building Opportunities
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Seniors Housing

* Active Adults Drive New Trends in Community and Home Design

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* Forum to Examine Future of Affordable Tax-Credit Properties

Small Builders and Remodelers

* What Do Your Walls Say About You?

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* Ask for the Sale — 100% of the Time

Construction Safety

* Safety and Health Training Sessions Offered in Idaho

Women's Council

* Women’s Council Awards First Annual ‘Strategies for Success’ Scholarships

Building Products

* Tankless Water Heaters Contribute to Residential Energy Efficiency

Builder's Engineer

* Plumbers vs. Framers — The Battle Rages On

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* Help NAHB Solve the GLI Crisis: Complete the Survey
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2004 SLGA Conference: Everything You Need to Reserve Your Spot in Biloxi

Preparations are well underway for the 21st annual State & Local Government Affairs Conference. We hope to see many of you Biloxi this November.

Here are the event basics:

When: On-site registration begins at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4, and the conference will end by 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6.

Where: The Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi, MS, will play host to this year's conference. This is a four-star hotel located right on the Gulf, with something for everyone — including restaurants, shopping, history and, of course, gambling.

Sponsored by: Countrywide Home Loans

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How much: Early bird registration, which is available until Oct. 20, is $275 for NAHB members and HBA staff and $375 for non members. Spouses or guests can join you at meals and social functions for $125. You can register online or download the registration form and fax it to 202-266-8135.

Deluxe rooms at the Beau Rivage are available at a specially discounted rate of $139 per night, plus tax. Book online or by phone (888-383-7037) by Oct. 12 to receive the special conference rate.

Questions? Go to www.nahb.org/slgaconference to learn more, or contact Marie  Zenner at 800-368-5242 x8279.
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