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NEWSBUILDER™
WINTER 2009 

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IN THIS ISSUE

Page 8

Quarterly Calendar

Page 11:

Become a NAHB Green Accredited Verifier 
 
Page 12:


Annual Awards & Board Installation
 
Page 17:

What About the Warranty? 
 
Page 20:


Professional Development Calendar
 
Page 21:

Attack of The Unlicensed Contractor

EVENT LINKS

Green Building for Building Professionals
 (NAHB Course)

January 29 & 30, 2009
Instructor: Bruce Frost, MBA/DDL

Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Cost: $325 / NAHB Members

Business Management for Building Professionals
(NAHB Course)
January 31, 2008
Instructor:  Bruce Frost, MBA/DDL

Hours:  9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Cost:  $175 / NAHB Members
 

Look for more Professional Development Opportunities on the HBAGTA Web Site

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




 

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Welcome. . .Open the link to the Winter 2009 NewsBuilder for this and other important articles!

RAMP UP THE EXCITEMENT AND REV UP THE REVENUE!

indy 500 
EXPO 2009
February 14 & 15, 2009
East Middle School
 
"We'll see YOU in the Winner's Circle!"
 




JANUARY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING


JANUARY 12, 2009

4:30 PM  - Builder Forum: 
Garth Ward - Wind Power:  Integration of New Technology for the Residential Builder and Home Owner
 
5:00 PM - Social Hour and Table Top Promotion:  Parade of Homes & Developments Kick Off 
 
6:00 PM - Dinner
 
6:30 PM - Keynote Speaker:
Robert Skylis:  Selling Yourself in Tough Times
 
Your RSVP is greatlly appreciated to ensure dinner for all in attendance. 
Call 231.946.2305 immediately if you have not reserved your spot.
 
TABLE TOPS ARE STILL AVAILABLE:  Here is your oppportunity to showcase your goods and services to our members.  Do business with members.  Call 231.946.2305 to reserve a table.




GETTING BACK TO BASICS - CREATING BUSINESS DURING TOUGH TIMES

 

Having difficulty getting customer to your business?  Are your former customers coming back?  Join outher business owners in exploring strategies and tips on growing your business.

Presented by the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center and Traverse Bay Economic Development Corporation. 
 
Thursday, January 15, 2009
8:00 am to 10:30 am
at the HBAGTA Roger Papineau Professional Development Center.
 
Cost:  $20 - HBA and Chamber Members
$25 - General Public
 
Register by calling Judy at 231.946.2305 or email judy@hbagta.com.  Your registration must be confirmed with a credit card, cash or check.  Seating is limited.


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