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In This Issue:

Front Page
Housing Stimulus Needed as Downside Risks Pile Up
Economists Upbeat About U.S. Financial Rescue Efforts
Read More in Nation’s Building News — Win a Full IBS Registration
Coast to Coast
Trying for a Bigger Tax Credit
Housing Forum
Letters to the Editor: Nurses Play Vital Role in Aging-in-Place
Legal
Indiana Judge Rules Local Park Impact Fees Invalid
Affirmative Minority Marketing Required for FHA Financing
Economics & Finance
New-Home Sales Edge Up in September, But Demand Weak
Economic Picture Darkening for Most Parts of the Country
Fannie, Freddie Economists Say Housing Slump Bottom Is Near
Housing Downturn Could Be Entering Roughest Stretch Yet
Oversupply Slows Multifamily Rental and Condo Markets
David Crowe Replacing David Seiders as NAHB Chief Economist
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
IBS
IBS Education Focuses on Staying Ahead in Tough Market
Register Online for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
Sign Up for Designation Courses and Education Sessions at IBS
Downturn
Learn About Diversifying Into Light Commercial on Nov. 5
Experts to Discuss Finding, Using Alternate Funding Sources
Learn How to Work Through the Credit Crunch With Your Lender
Tips
Builders’ Tip: My Personal On-the-Job Hardware Store
Technology
More Consumers Want Their Kitchens Connected
Multifamily
Enter Pillars of Industry Multifamily Awards by Nov. 21
Market Realities, Emerging Trends at Pillars Conference
Remodelers
Education Needed to Sell Green Remodeling Jobs
Learn About Lead Paint Rule During Oct. 28 Audio Seminar
Education
Apply for University of Housing Designee of the Year by Nov. 3
Education Calendar
Safety
Apply for NAHB SAFE Award by Oct. 31, Application Fee Waived
Green Building
Study Shows How to Combine SIPs Roofs and Concrete Walls
Environment
Conference Promotes Trees in Public Spaces
Sales
'Option Selling' Can Help Boost Sales, Revenue, Profits
HBI
Hispanic Construction Workers Putting Safety First
Building Products
Mohawk Makes Carpet From Plastic Bottles and Corn Sugar
Endowment
Applications for Endowment IBS Scholarships Due Oct. 31
Submissions for Lee S. Evans Scholarships Due Nov. 21
Association News
HomeAid Reaches Milestone of Serving 100,000 Homeless
EOs, Strengthen Leadership Skills at Nov. 6 Training Conference
Online Registration Open for Spokesperson Training at IBS
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Members, Save 10% at Omaha Steaks When Shopping Online
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

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IBS Education Focuses on Staying Ahead in Tough Market

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Register Online 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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