NBN Online for the week of March 27, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Green Home First to Use NAHB Guidelines in a Subdivision
Working Families With Children Locked Out of Homeownership
Find Employees Through New NAHB Online Career Center
Reader Survey: Tell Us What News Is Important to You
Coast to Coast
Slowing Home Market to Ripple Through Many Layers of Jobs
Economics & Finance
Canada Causing Builders to Find New Sources of Lumber
Slide Out West Cuts New Home Sales in February
Rise in February Home Resales Suggests Stabilizing Market
California Builders Want to Reverse the Tide on Home Prices
Eye on the Economy: Rebounding From a 'Soft Patch'
Tips
Builder’s Tip: Sharing Compressed Air
Business Management
Two Sure Ways to Improve Profitability
50Plus Housing
Former Del Webb CEO to Builders: ‘Do Your Homework’
Learn How to Market and Sell to the 50+ Home Buyer
Multifamily
Real Rents Slip in January as Energy Costs Rise
Attend Upcoming Multifamily Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Remodelers
Extension of Comment Period Sought for Lead Paint Rule
Sales
26 Design Trends for 2006
Education
CAPS Credits Available at Pre-50+ Symposium Courses
Education Calendar
Commercial
Insurance Rates Are Going Down
Womens Council
Woman Builder Works Miracles for Katrina Shelter Victims
Labor
Sacramento BIA Participates in Workforce Development Grant
Building Products
Energy Star-Rated Appliances Save Water, Cut Bills
Builder's Engineer
In the Toilet, Part 2
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
$1 Million Gift From M/I Homes to Further Education
South Carolina Builders Help Feed the Hungry
Kentucky Students Graduate Pre-Apprenticeship Program, Get Jobs
Association News
NAHB Spring Board Meeting May 9-13
Spokesperson Training Still Available for 2006 Spring Board
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Spokesperson Training Still Available for 2006 Spring Board

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Calendar of Events

NAHB Spring Board Meeting May 9-13

The following schedule of events is a partial listing provided as a notice for the upcoming NAHB Board of Directors Meeting and Legislative Conference at the spring board meeting in Washington, D.C. on May 9-13, 2006.

Meetings will be held at the National Housing Center and the Hilton Washington Hotel. The spring board program will identify the exact time and place of each scheduled meeting.
 
Tuesday, May 9
Joint National Vice Presidents/State Representatives Meeting
National Vice Presidents Meeting
State Representatives Meeting
Executive Board Meeting
 
Wednesday, May 10
Legislative Conference Issues Briefing and Hill Visits
 
Thursday, May 11
Committees, Subcommittees, Councils, Affiliates, etc.
2006 Presidential Coordinator Team Meeting
NAHB Past Presidents’ Council Meeting
NHC Board of Governors Meeting
Nominations Committee
 
Friday, May 12
Committees, Subcommittees, Councils, Affiliates, etc.
 
Saturday, May 13
Area Caucuses 1-15
Joint Executive, Budget and Resolutions Committees Meeting
Board of Directors
Hall of Fame Induction


 

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