NBN Online for the week of October 20, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Aging-in-Place Market a Bright Spot for Housing
IRC 2009 Code Brings Changes in How Homes Will Be Built
Coast to Coast
Surrounded by Ruins, Mortgage Market Remains Intact
Economics & Finance
Housing Starts Lose Further Ground in September
Financial Tumult Shakes Builder Confidence in October
Eye on the Economy: New Housing Stimulus Package Is Sorely Needed
Attend or View the Construction Forecast Conference on Oct. 22
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
IBS
Builders Race Against the Clock on New American Home
Register Online for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
Online Registration Open for Spokesperson Training at IBS
Sign Up for Designation Courses and Education Sessions at IBS
Tips
Builders’ Tip: My Personal On-the-Job Hardware Store
Building Quality
2009 National Housing Quality Award Winners Announced
Survey Finds Home Buyers Increasingly Looking for Quality
Downturn
Ready Your Company Now for Housing’s Eventual Recovery
Learn About Diversifying Into Light Commercial on Nov. 5
Women
SBA Set-Aside Proposal Falls Short for Women Contractors
Economic Stimulus Sought for Women-Owned Businesses
Remodelers
Top Remodelers, Councils Honored at Annual Gala
Learn About Lead Paint Rule During Oct. 28 Audio Seminar
Building Systems
SHOWCASE Offers Solutions in a Challenging Market
Education
Apply for University of Housing Designee of the Year
Education Calendar
codes and standards
‘Today’ Fire Sprinkler Segment Presents Bad Information
Green Building
Appraisers Learning How to Valuate Green Homes
State, Local HBAs Affiliate With NAHB Green Building Program
Environment
Report Cites Need for Major Shift in Storm Water Regulation
Construction Safety
OSHA Launches New Fall Safety Web Resources
Apply for NAHB SAFE Award by Oct. 31, Application Fee Waived
Legal
Builders Receive Aid for Litigation on Housing Issues
Building Products
Timberlake Cabinets Supports Local Military Home Buyers
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Five HBAs Honored for Community Service Projects
Applications for Endowment IBS Scholarships Due Oct. 31
Submissions for Lee S. Evans Scholarships Due Nov. 21
Association News
Members, Save 10% at Omaha Steaks When Shopping Online
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Williams Scotsman Offers One Month Free Rent, $50 Gas Gift Card
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Builders Race Against the Clock on New American Home

Register Online for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas

Sign Up for Designation Courses and Education Sessions at IBS

Online Registration Open for Spokesperson Training at IBS

Registration for the two Spokesperson Training sessions — “Interview Skills” and “Presentation Skills” — is now open for the 2009 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas in January. 

In the “Interview Skills” session, NAHB members will learn how to give clear, concise answers in a high-pressure, spur-of-the moment interview. The session will help participants master strategies for broadcast and print interviews, including message development.

During the “Presentation Skills” session, members can learn how to confidently prepare and deliver dynamic presentations to any audience. “Presentation Skills” focuses on how to organize and deliver a speech and presentation with accompanying question and answer sessions.

International Builders’ Show Session Schedules:

  • Interview Skills

Tuesday, Jan. 20

  • Interview Skills

Wednesday, Jan. 21

  • Presentation Skills

Thursday, Jan. 22

To Register

Members can register securely online with a credit card for one or both of the Spokesperson Training sessions on the NAHB Web site.

Registrations are limited to 12 participants for each course, so spots will fill up quickly.

To register, click here.

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.

The fee to attend the Interview Skills or the Presentation Skills class is $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, e-mail Brooke Fishel at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8061.


 

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