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In This Issue:

Front Page
Lenders Asking Builders, Developers to Pay Down Loans
2008 National Membership Day Brings in 6,939 New Members
Southern California Builders Tout Benefits of Buying Brand New
Reader Survey: Tell Us What Housing News Is Important to You
Coast to Coast
Housing Octopus Could Grab Smaller Banks
Politics & Government
Back From Recess, Congress Set to Tackle Housing Stimulus
Economics & Finance
Eye on the Economy: The Fed Now Appears to Be on Hold
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: How to Revitalize a Finishing Trowel
Business Management
Learn How Building Green Is Smart for Business
50Plus Housing
Best of 50+ Housing Honored at Symposium in New Orleans
A Livable Community With Sol Thrives in Tucson
Multifamily
Outlook for Rental Housing Strengthens as Condos Sag
Remodelers
Report Identifies Worker Fatalities in Remodeling
Prepare for New EPA Lead Paint Rule With Free NAHB Information
Apply for 2008 NAHB Remodelers Awards
Education
University of Housing Seeks Feedback on Education
Education Calendar
Safety
Sign Up for Remaining Fall Protection Training Seminars
Green Building
Radicals Impede Using Wood and Alternatives That Work
NAHB Headquarters Garners Fourth Energy Star Designation
disaster
Coalition Looks at Gulf Coast Property Insurance Issues
environment
Clock Runs Down on Replacing Expiring Stormwater Permits
International
Russians Visit NAHB for Insights on Affordable Housing
Labor
HBI, Lowe’s Bring Sed de Saber to Hispanic Building Safety Fair
Building Products
GP Paperless Gypsum Panels Can Cut Construction Time
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Eight Awarded 'Strategies for Success' Scholarships
Association News
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
Save 10% With Office Depot Large-Format Printing Services
Willams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Sign Up for ‘Spokesperson Training’ Sessions at Fall Board
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Calendar of Events

Sign Up for ‘Spokesperson Training’ Sessions at Fall Board

Leaders of local and state home builders associations and their members have an opportunity to learn the latest interviewing and public speaking techniques through NAHB’s “Spokesperson Training” program during the association's fall board of directors meeting in San Diego in September.

Dates for “Interview Skills” and “Presentation Skills” have been set and members can register securely online with a credit card for one or both of the popular training sessions on the NAHB Web site.

The program includes two different one-day seminars:

  • Interview Skills” — helps participants master strategies for broadcast and print interviews, including message development. Attendees will learn how to give clear, concise answers in a high-pressure, spur-of-the moment interview.

     
  • Presentation Skills” — focuses on how to organize and deliver a speech or presentation and handle questions and answers.


Both sessions were sold out at the spring board of directors meeting and members have already begun to sign up for the fall sessions. Sessions are limited to 12 participants each day.

Session Schedules:

  • "Interview Skills"              Wednesday, Sept. 24
  • "Presentation Skills"         Thursday, Sept. 25


Each 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.

Interview Skills and Presentation Skills cost $495 per person for each one-day seminar.

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

For more information or to register, e-mail Brooke Fishel in NAHB Public Affairs, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8061.


 

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