NBN Online for the week of April 14, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Flurry of Housing Measures Aim at Jump-Starting Economy
Unsold Home Inventory Casts Shadow on Apartments
Media, Mayors Support ‘Buy Now’ Campaign in Arkansas
The Big Hunt Sets Its Sights On National Membership Day
Coast to Coast
Walking Out of a Mortgage and Into Years of Hurt
Politics & Government
Small Business Health Insurance Bill Introduced
States Act to Limit Home Foreclosures
Slumping Economy, Higher Costs Blow Holes in State Budgets
Plan to Attend the 2008 NAHB Legislative Conference
Economics & Finance
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: An Easy-to-Fabricate Lockset Drill Guide
Business Management
New Industry Accounting Book Indispensable in Tough Times
50Plus Housing
Attend 50+ Symposium in New Orleans on May 19-21
Multifamily
It’s Hard Sledding for Condo Sales, But They Are Selling
Gen Y Provides Hot Prospects for Urban-Styled Apartments
Seattle High-Rise Named Multifamily Community of the Year
Remodelers
Group Remodels in Houston for a Special Caregiver
'Remodel Now' Campaign Materials Are Available
Design
Enter the Best in American Living Awards Competition
Education
Earn Designations at NAHB Conferences in New Orleans
Education Calendar
Green Building
Attend the Green Building Conference in New Orleans
Labor
Job Corps Skills Blossom at Minot Home and Garden Show
Building Products
DuPont Announces Advances in Corian
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Emmer Development Bags Honor for Butterfly Program
IBS Scholarships an Eye-Opener for Drexel Students
Association News
Get Free ‘April Is New Homes Month,’ Resources Online Now
'Interview Skills' Sold Out; Few 'Presentation Skills' Spots Remain
Avoid Credit Card Processing Rate Increases With Solveras
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Spring Board Meeting Set for April 29-May 3 in Washington
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Get Free ‘April Is New Homes Month,’ Resources Online Now

Avoid Credit Card Processing Rate Increases With Solveras

GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3

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

Spring Board Meeting Set for April 29-May 3 in Washington

Calendar of Events

'Interview Skills' Sold Out; Few 'Presentation Skills' Spots Remain

The “Interview Skills” session has sold out and only a few spots remain for the “Presentation Skills” session of Spokesperson Training at NAHB's upcoming spring board of directors meeting in Washington, D.C.

NAHB members and leaders of state and local home builders associations can register securely online with a credit card for “Presentation Skills.”

In the session, members can learn how to confidently prepare and deliver dynamic presentations to any audience. The course focuses on how to organize and deliver a speech and presentation with accompanying question and answer sessions.

"Presentation Skills" is scheduled for one day and registration is limited to 12 participants. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Spring Board Spokesperson Sessions:

  • "Interview Skills" — Thursday, May 1   SOLD OUT!
  • "Presentation Skills" — Friday, May 2


The fee for is $495 per person.

For more information and to register, click here.

Each Spokesperson Training seminar is led by professional communication consultants who have more than 30 years of experience training NAHB members on the critical issues they face every day.

More than 15,000 NAHB leaders have taken Spokesperson Training since the program began in 1979.

For more information, e-mail Brooke Fishel at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8061.


 

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