NBN Online for the week of September 8, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
NAHB to Look at Restoring Home Finance System Health
Builders Ask for Energy Code Changes to Be Cost-Effective
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: Ranch-Style Living for Active Empty Nesters
Coast to Coast
First Time Home Buyers … Celebrate!
Politics & Government
Housing Rally Draws Hundreds to State Capitol in Atlanta
SLGA Conference Early-Bird Registration Ends Sept. 19
Economics & Finance
New-Home Sales Rise in July and Inventories Decline
FHA Single-Family Mortgage Insurance Premiums Changing
Eye on the Economy: Home Sales Appear to Be Stabilizing
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Removing Nails Easily From Old Lumber
Business Management
Hone Your Warranty Service to Boost Referrals
Technology
Home Entertainment Products Are Moving Outdoors
IBS
Register for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
Multifamily
Multifamily Builders Report They Are Going Green
Seminar Looks at Investing in Affordable Housing
Enter Pillars of Industry Marketing, Design Awards
Safety
Apply for NAHB SAFE Award by Oct. 13
Remodelers
Disabled Veterans Housing Program Boosts Grant Limits
Use Marketing Best Practices to Help Get Through the Downturn
Member Profile: Building Trust and Personal Connections
NAHB Remodelers Meetings and Events at Fall Board
Building Systems
In New York: Prefab Houses Seen as Works of Art
BSC's SHOWCASE: Solutions in a Challenging Market
Custom
Custom Builder Symposium Can Help Navigate Downturn
Earn CGP Designation at Custom Builder Symposium
Education
Education Calendar
environment
Builders in Texas Avoid Storm Water Fines
Improvements Suggested for New EPA Water Efficiency Designation
Green Building
Green Building Awards Nominations Now Open
Legal
Register for Construction Law Seminar on Sept. 11-12
Labor
Sen. Wicker Visits Gulf Coast Reconstruction Program
Building Products
GE and GAF Materials Join to Advance Solar Energy
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Applications for Endowment IBS Scholarships Due Oct. 31
Association News
NAHB Fall Board Meeting Set for San Diego Sept. 23-26
Presentation Skills Sold Out; Few Spots Remain for Interview Skills
EOs, Apply for Leadership Training Scholarships by Sept. 17
Dell Offering Double Discounts in September
GM $500 Private Combined With GM Employee Discount Till Sept. 30
Fix Credit Card Processing Rates for Two Years With Solveras
Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals
Office Depot: $10 Off First $100 for New Member Customers
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Register for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas

 

Registration for the 2009 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas on Jan. 20-23 — the single, most important and largest industry event of the year — is now open.

This year, IBS will feature:

  • More than 1,700 exhibitors showcasing their latest products and services
  • More than 250 education sessions or programs designed to help members stay current on industry trends and issues


Full Registration

Full registration provides attendees with access to four days of exhibits on one million net square feet of exhibit space, all the educational sessions and new, daily-featured speakers.

Full registration is $295 for members through Nov. 7 and $425 thereafter. 

Full registration for non-members is $475 and $575, respectively.

Exhibits-Only Registration

Exhibits-only registration is $50 for members through Nov. 7 and $100 after and $50 for their spouses.

Exhibits-only registration for non-members is $100 through Nov. 7 and $200 after and $70 for their spouses.

Education Session Tickets

Exhibits-only registered attendees can purchase tickets to individual IBS education sessions. Individual tickets are $50 for members and $70 for non-members. Registrants can purchase packages of four tickets and get one free or seven tickets and get three free.

(Attendees who purchase full registrations do not have to purchases education session tickets or exhibits-only registration.)

To Register

For registration information, click here. For hotel information, click here.

To register online, click here.

For the latest IBS information — including floor plans, renderings and construction photos of The New American Home — visit the 2009 International Builders’ Show Web site at www.BuildersShow.com.


 

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