NBN Online for the week of September 17, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Veteran Builders Offer Tips to Weather Tough Times
Concerted Effort Urged to End Housing Credit Crunch
NAHB ‘Buy Now’ Program Yields $8.3 Million in Advertising
Coast to Coast
Finding Bright Spots Among the Dark Clouds
Politics & Government
Flurry of Bills Aimed at Mortgage Credit Crunch
Aid for Subprime Borrowers Included in HUD 2008 Funding
State Legislators Respond to Subprime Lending Problems
Mayors Press Fed to Act on Subprime Mortgages
New York Builder Elected State Assemblyman
Economics & Finance
Eye on the Economy: The Fed Is Poised to Act Decisively
What's Next for Housing? Attend Construction Forecast Conference
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Coping Crown Molding With a Grinder
Business Management
Builders Can Grow Profits in a Down Market
Sales
Enter The Nationals Sales and Marketing Awards by Sept. 28
Free NAHB Toolkit Gives Tips to Boost Sales, Marketing
Codes and Standards
Pennsylvania Court Upholds Fire Sprinkler Decision
Home Fire Sprinklers Found Far Costlier Than Advocates Claim
Safety
Apply for NAHB Safety Award for Excellence by Oct. 5
Regulation
How to Maximize Community Support at Public Hearings
Multifamily
Enter Pillars of Industry Marketing, Design Awards
Housing Research
Building Product Expert Joins NAHB Research Center
Building Systems
PATH Provides Tool to Evaluate Installation of Panel Systems
Concrete Offers Strength, Beauty and Efficiency
Market Trends, Successful Selling Hot Topics at Showcase
Technology
Learn About Home Technology at Custom Builder Symposium
Remodelers
Remodelers Add Five Councils; Designations Top 1,800
Updated CAPS Classes Debut at 2007 Remodeling Show
Custom
Register for Custom Builder Symposium in Naples, Fla.
Education
Education Calendar
Workforce housing
Housing Crunch Intensifies for Working Families
Labor
Student Members Get Early Start on IBS Activities
Building Products
Most Residents Inadequately Prepared for Power Outages
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Community Service Award Entries Due by Nov. 12
Association News
Former NAHB Chief Economist Michael Sumichrast Dies at 86
Take a Quick Survey on Shipping Needs and Win a 80GB iPod
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
September Deals From Office Depot
Members Helping Members Discussed at NAHB Conference
Committee, Council Appointment Forms Available Online
Introducing the Hertz Green Collection. Reserve and Conserve.
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Former NAHB Chief Economist Michael Sumichrast Dies at 86

Take a Quick Survey on Shipping Needs and Win a 80GB iPod

Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer

September Deals From Office Depot

Members Helping Members Discussed at NAHB Conference

Calendar of Events

Committee, Council Appointment Forms Available Online

Members of NAHB who are interested in serving on the association’s various committees and councils next year to provide their expertise and experience on issues and challenges facing the nation’s housing industry should submit the 2008 Committee and Council Appointment Form (nahb.org/committeeform). Members must be logged in to complete the form.

All applications must be completed online because paper applications are no longer being used for this process.

The application form is preceded by information on the one-year appointment process, including eligibility and attendance requirements. Appointments will be finalized and mailed by the end of the year.

This year’s form is personalized according to each member’s NAHB profile. It offers sign-up choices based on past years of service, current participation, membership status, board status and more.

Submission of the form will be followed by an e-mail confirmation and a link to review or modify the request.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, Sept. 28.

For more information, e-mail Cyndi McKinley Brown at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8346.


 

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