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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Tickets Available for The Nationals 2009 Gala at IBS

Tickets are available for The Nationals 2009 gala in Las Vegas, the housing industry’s largest and most prestigious competition honoring new-home sales and marketing professionals and communities.

Hosted by the National Sales and Marketing Council (NSMC), the gala will be held at Caesars Palace on Jan. 20 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. during the 2009 International Builders’ Show.  

More than 800 entries were considered for this year’s competition. Gold Award winners will be announced at the gala, which is expected to attract more than 800 attendees.

"NAHB provides countless opportunities for its members to grow and learn in all aspects of the building industry, and The Nationals is a big part of what pushes us to become better at what we do every year," said Mary DeWalt, MIRM, CMP, chair of The Nationals. "This program reminds us that we have accomplished much as sales and marketing professionals, despite the downturn, and deserve to be recognized for these efforts."

Begun in 1982 as the Institute of Residential Marketing (MIRM) Awards, this year The Nationals will honor excellence in 63 categories of residential design, marketing, interior merchandising, advertising, Web site design and individual and team sales achievement. In addition, The Nationals honor the top local sales and marketing councils across the country.

To Purchase Tickets

Individual tickets are $125 each for NSMC members and $140 for non-members. Tables of 10 also are available for $1,250 and $1,400, respectively.

Individual and group tickets may be purchased online by clicking here; e-mailing Lisa Parrish, by calling her at 800-658-2751; or by visiting The Nationals Web site at www.thenationals.com.


 

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