NBN Online for the week of January 12, 2009

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Builders Converge on Capitol Hill to Urge Housing Stimulus
Senators Recommend Expanding Energy Tax Incentives
Avoid Long Lines at IBS, Register Online During the Show
Coast to Coast
Downturn Could Alter Tastes in Housing
housing forum
Letter to the Editor: Smoke Detectors Prevent Fire Deaths
Economics & Finance
Builders Hammer Home Concerns on Low Appraisals
New Home Sales Slide Further in November
IBS Program Looks at Equity Partnership Options for Builders
IBS
Daily Speakers to Give Insights Into Surviving Downturn
Seminars on Professional Development Offered at IBS
Green Day 2009 Set for Jan. 21 at the Builders' Show
Architects Will Assess Attendees’ House Plans at IBS Workshops
Have Development Plans Reviewed at IBS Land Planning Workshops
BuilderBooks.com Has New Resources Available at IBS
Tips
Builders’ Tip: How to Keep a Chalk Line Handy
Politics & Government
Recognition Awards Applications Due Jan. 15
Business Management
Attend Estimating Seminar, Demonstrations at IBS
50Plus Housing
Census Bureau to Collect Data on Age-Restricted Housing
Remodelers
Register for the Chairman’s Dinner at IBS
Sales
The Millennials: The Next Big Consumer Force
Learn How to Sell to Today’s Buyers During IBS Seminar
Tickets Available for The Nationals 2009 Gala at IBS
Education
Pre-Show Courses at IBS Can Give You an Advantage in 2009
Education Calendar
environment
IBS Meeting to Look at New Effluent Limitation Guidelines
Comments Sought on Proposed WaterSense Certification Process
Green Building
Entry Deadline Nears for NAHB Green Building Awards
codes and standards
ICC Board Upholds Contested Fire Sprinkler Mandate
Design
BALA 25th Anniversary Gala Set for Jan. 19 at IBS
Legal
Builders Score Three Significant Court Victories
NAHB Paper Looks at ‘Rain Screens’ for Wall Claddings
construction safety
Safety Award Winners to Be Honored at IBS
Labor
Operation Reconstruct Builds a New KaBOOM! Playground
Building Products
Cellulose Promoted as ‘Greenest’ Insulation
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
High School Students Learning More About Building Careers
Association News
Vice Chairman Candidates Give Final Campaign Messages
NAHB Board Meeting Set for Jan. 22 in Las Vegas
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Calendar of Events

NAHB Board Meeting Set for Jan. 22 in Las Vegas

 

OFFICIAL MEETING NOTICE OF
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The following schedule of events is a partial listing provided as a notice for the upcoming NAHB board of directors meeting and other associated NAHB meetings to be held at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas from Jan. 17-Jan. 23, 2008. The board of directors meeting will be held at the Las Vegas Hilton on Thursday, Jan. 22 from 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The International Builders’ Show program will identify the exact time and place of each scheduled meeting.

Saturday, Jan. 17
State Representatives
National Area Chairmen 
Executive Board

Sunday, Jan. 18
Committees and Subcommittees
Home Builders Institute
National Housing Endowment
NAHB Research Center
National Housing Center Board of Governors
Nominations Committee

Monday, Jan. 19
Committee Meetings
Presidents’ Council
Past Presidents

Tuesday, Jan. 20
Area Caucuses 1-15
Joint Executive, Budget & Resolutions

Thursday, Jan. 22
Board of Directors


 

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