State and Local Reporter - 04/01/2009 (Plain Text Version)

Ernie Platt, Chair
Portland, OR

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In this issue:
NAHB Recognizes Officials and HBAs for Pro-Housing Initiatives
Builders Urge Congress to Remedy AD&C Lending Crisis
U.S. Department of Energy Issues Guidance on State Stimulus Funds
State and Local Housing Stimulus Spotlight: Utah
State & Local Issues Fund Deadline Draws Near
Legislative Efforts to Fight Fire Sprinkler Mandates
Free Webinar: Top Trends in Impact Fees
Seeing Green in a Red Market

Seeing Green in a Red Market

Can green building give you an edge in today’s tough market? Some builders, remodelers, real estate professionals and others say it’s working for them. Learn how they are using green to their advantage in the NAHB Audio Seminar “Seeing Green in a Red Market,” Thursday, April 16, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET.

Speakers will talk about their real-life experiences with green and the tools that have helped them gain success. You’ll discover how using voluntary measures like the newly released National Green Building Standard™ and increasing your green education can help you confidently present green options to your clients.

Participate in the Seminar and you will learn:

How incorporating green practices can potentially lead to an increased competitive advantage by differentiating your business
Practical advice for building, remodeling or selling greener homes and running a greener business
The bottom line: what it costs to go green

Seminar speakers include Don Ferrier, CGB, NAHB Green Builder Advocate of the Year and president of Ferrier Custom Homes, an award-winning green builder from Fort Worth, Texas and Greg Hardwick, CGP, Owner of Hardwick G.C., Inc.

NAHB’s Audio Seminars are a cost-effective way for everyone in your office to learn. For just one registration fee per phone site, you can invite as many people as you can fit in a room! To register for the Seminar and find out just how easy it is to participate, go to www.nahb.org/SeeingGreen. Registrants will receive free online access to the archived Seminar after April 16th.

Start with the Seminar on April 16 and then get a complete green education at the NAHB National Green Building Conference May 8-10 in Dallas. See www.nahb.org/GreenBuildingConference for more details.