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In This Issue:

Front Page
NAHB, Administration in Sync on Housing Legislation Need
Builders: Today’s Rate Cut Is Tomorrow’s Sale
Avoid the Lines, Register Online for IBS by Friday, Jan. 25
NAHB Branding Online Survey Coming Soon
Coast to Coast
Falling Timbers: Good News for Builders, Buyers as Lumber Prices Hit Two-Year Low
Building Products
Lutron System Remotely Controls Home Lighting
Lubrizol Offers Versatile Water Distribution Manifold System
Sage Software Improves Visibility of Critical Business Data
Dow Structural Insulated Sheathing Faster to Install
Bose Entertainment System Integrates Seamlessly Into Home
Lennox Products Keep Indoor Air Clean and Comfortable
PERC Booth Shows Advantages of Propane Lifestyle
HGTVPro.com Interviews the Experts, Holds Panel on Color
Politics & Government
Green Mandate an Obstacle to HOPE VI Support
States Taking the Lead to Limit Home Foreclosures
Permit Process Remains Top Industry Concern Even in Downturn
Illegal Worker Crackdown a Threat to Businesses, Report Finds
Economics & Finance
Builders Cut Housing Starts Further in December
Builder Confidence Virtually Unchanged in January
NAHB Members Urged to Complete Economic Data Census Form
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
IBS
Get Top-Level Survival Tips at ‘Executive Edge’ at IBS
Tips
Builders' Tip: Reduce Cleanup With This Paintbrush Garage
Business Management
Computer Labs at IBS Showcase Builder Technology
50Plus Housing
Madison’s Troy Gardens Builds a Sense of Community
Multifamily
Learn About Multifamily Forecast, Marketing at IBS
Remodelers
NAHB Averts End to Census Bureau Remodeling Data
Things You Can Do If the Slowdown Slowed You Down
Do You Know a Remodeler Who Deserves Recognition?
Building Systems
Quality, Not Speed, Important to Modular Home Buyers
Courses Provide Training on Proper Roof Installation
Commercial
Light Commercial Offers Challenges, Opportunities
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
Green Building Standard Comments Due Feb. 4
Green Building Award Entries Deadline Soon
Design
Best in American Living Awards Fete Set for Feb. 12
Regulation
Rapanos Guidance Fails to End Wetlands Permit Confusion
Construction Safety
Safety Award Finalists Named, Ceremony Tickets Available
Labor
Industry Leaders to Recognize Job Corps Graduates
TV
HGTV Giving Away $2 Million Dream Home in Florida Keys
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Charitable Contributions to Be Honored at Builders’ Show
Association News
Bob Moomey, Spokesperson Trainer for NAHB, Dies at 71
NAHB Board Meeting Set for Feb. 15 in Orlando
Introducing the Hertz Green Collection. Reserve and Conserve.
Dell to Give Double Discounts in February
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Bob Moomey, Spokesperson Trainer for NAHB, Dies at 71

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Dell to Give Double Discounts in February

UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping

Calendar of Events

NAHB Board Meeting Set for Feb. 15 in Orlando

 

OFFICIAL MEETING NOTICE OF
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The following schedule of events is a partial listing provided as a notice for the upcoming NAHB board of directors meeting to be held at the International Builders’ Show in Orlando from Feb. 10-Feb. 16, 2008. The board of directors meeting will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in rooms Valencia A-C on Friday, Feb. 15 from 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The International Builders’ Show program will identify the exact time and place of each scheduled meeting.

Sunday, Feb. 10
Subcommittees, Task Forces and Working Groups
2007 National Vice Presidents
2007 State Representatives
2007 Executive Board Meeting

Monday, Feb. 11
Committee and Council Meetings
2008 Executive Board Orientation
Past Presidents’ Council
National Housing Center Board of Governors
2007/2008 National Vice Presidents

Tuesday, Feb. 12
Committee and Council Meetings
Nominations Committee
Budget & Finance Committee
Resolutions Committee

Wednesday, Feb. 13
Opening Ceremonies
Area Caucuses 1-15
Joint 2007 Executive Board, Budget & Resolutions Committee

Thursday, Feb. 14 — Green Day
Board Exhibitor Visits
Celebrity Luncheon
Spike Party & Directors’ Reception

Friday, Feb. 15
2007 Board of Directors Meeting/Annual Meeting of the Members
Leadership Celebration Event

Saturday, Feb. 16
Educational Programs
Exhibits


 

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