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Week of August 16, 2004

Front Page

* Builders Fear Materials Shortages and Rising Prices Could Unravel Housing Market Boom
* Tips to Manage the ‘People Part’ of Your Business on NAHB's Web Site
* Summer Months See Further Spread of Crippling Cement Shortages
* Housing Snapshot

President's Message

* Please Take the Time to Help Us Solve the GLI Crisis

Housing and Economics

* Favorable Conditions for Small Business Set the Stage for Job Growth
* Spotlight on: Grand Rapids, MI
* Eye on the Economy

Workforce Housing

* Industry Volunteers Help Build Atlanta-Area Workforce Housing Community

Business Management

* Get Smart — Initiate Controls to Protect Yourself From Fraud

Small Builders and Remodelers

* Use a Newsletter to Stay in Touch With Prospects Effectively
* Remodelors™ Council Unveils Consumer Ads
* For Certified Graduate Remodelors™, It's Already a Record Year
* CAPS, CGR Courses Offered at Remodeling Show

Seniors Housing

* Six Trends to Watch in Active Adult Homes

Green Building

* Presentations Sought for March Green Building Conference in Atlanta
* Grants Available for Upgrading Energy Efficiency of Chicago Bungalows
* Elms Making a Comeback in New Housing Communities

State and Local

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

Construction Safety

* OSHA, NAHB Complete Safety Web Page Directed at Residential Construction

International

* Mexico Looms as the Next Big Thing for an American Developer

Building Quality

* Conference to Focus on Using Industry Performance Standards to Improve Business

Housing Finance

* HUD Proposes Changes to FHA Multifamily and Health Care Facility Regulations and Loan Documents

Labor

* Drug Czar Visits HBI Training Program

Building Products

* Faucet Collection Aimed at Luxury Market

Builder's Engineer

* Are Sagging Rafters Dangerous?

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Register for Sunbelt Builders Show/Building Solutions Conference
* Reduce Business Costs With NAHB Members-Only Discounts
* Awards Programs Deadlines
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

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 in 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.


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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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