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In This Issue:

Front Page
Gen. Colin Powell Keynote Speaker at Builders’ Show
More Housing Needed to Keep Children With Their Families
Subscribe Your Employees — You Could Win a Digital Camera
Coast to Coast
How Big U.S. Home Builders Plan to Ride Out a Downturn
Politics & Government
House Immigrant Worker Bill Raises Concerns
Economics & Finance
Halfway Commerce Measure to Cut Canada Timber Duties
Tips
Builder’s Tip: Adjustable Stair Jigs Instead of Gauges
Business Management
Why Owners Don't Sell Their Companies to Employees
A Solid Estimating Workflow Can Improve Your Bottom Line
Learn How to Compete With the ‘Giants’
50Plus Housing
Housing Wealth Is Primary Source of Financial Security
What’s New in Universal Design?
Learn More About the Emerging 50+ Market at IBS
Focus Group to Address Section 8 Vouchers in Assisted Living
Remodelers
Bob Bell Named 2005 Remodelor™ of the Year
Construction Safety
NAHB Gives OSHA Staff Insights on Home Building
Building Systems
Concrete House Stands up to Katrina
Disaster
NAHB to Work With Charity on Building Material Donations
HUD to Help Hurricane Victims on FHA Loan Defaults
Environment
Are Consumers Buying Smart Growth? Let NAHB Know
Education
NAHB Housing Education Programs Guide Now Available
Learn More Before: Pre-Show Education at IBS
Education Calendar
Green Building
Online Survey to Assess Use of Green Building Material
Sales
Prepare Yourself for a More Competitive 2006
Sales and Marketing Pros Honored at IBS
Commercial
NCBC Offers Discounted Rates to New Members — Till Dec. 15
Builders Show
Panel Looks at Mexican Housing Opportunities
Labor
People With Disabilities to Pursue Home Building Careers
Pulte and Historic Chapel on Tucson Job Corps Scene
Building Products
Holiday Lighting Requires Safe Handling
Builder's Engineer
I Want a New Car for Christmas
TV
NAHB Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Association News
BuilderBooks.com Provides Holiday Gift Ideas
NAHB Members, Board to Meet in Orlando at Builders' Show
Your NAHB Membership Can Take You for a Great Ride
Save More With BuilderBooks.com Rewards
Calendar of Events

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Prepare Yourself for a More Competitive 2006

Sales and Marketing Pros Honored at IBS

The National Sales & Marketing Council (NSMC) will be hosting two events at the International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla. to honor members’ accomplishments ― the IRM Commencement Breakfast and The Nationals Awards Gala. The public is invited.

Celebrating 25 years of new homes sales and marketing excellence, The Nationals Awards Gala will recognize innovation and excellence in 53 categories, including the best in architectural achievement, product and community design, advertising and promotion, interior merchandising, Web site design and more.

Individual sales and marketing professionals, home builders, associates and sales and marketing councils will be honored at the gala, a black-tie ceremony sponsored by NSMC. More than 1,000 attendees are expected.

For tickets, go to www.thenationals.com.

Keynote speaker Buck “Ballistic” Burney, who has clocked more than 3,000 hours flying many of the nation's top fighter jets and who epitomizes leadership, teamwork and execution, will discuss how attitude, responsibility, humility, excellence, teamwork and dedication are hallmarks of leadership. 

Registration is required. The event is free to MIRMs, Master CSPs and CMPs. To register, click here.

Tickets for other attendees are available online. Click here to register and purchase tickets. Register by 5:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, Dec. 23, and save $15 (Early bird discount)

For a complete list of NSMC events at the show, including meetings, courses and seminars, click here.


Subscribe to Sales + Marketing Ideas Magazine for Cutting-Edges Information

For additional cutting-edge sales and marketing information, subscribe to NAHB’s Sales + Marketing Ideas Magazine (www.smimagazine.com)Click here to learn about membership benefits of the National Sales and Marketing Council and the Institute of Residential Marketing.



Earn Valuable Sales and Marketing Designations Through IRM Programs

The Institute of Residential Marketing (IRM) offers four designation programs for sales and marketing professionals:

  • The MIRM designation programs for new home marketing professionals
  • The CSP and MCSP designation programs for new home sales professionals

For more information on these designation programs, click here.


 

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