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Most successful people begin with two beliefs: the future can be better than the present, and I have the power to make it so.
-David Brooks
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April 10, 2009
Everything DiSC Sales - learn how to connect better with customers
May 8 - 10, 2008
June 20 - 28, 2009
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HBA SCHOLARSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE
Our HBA is pleased to announce that we will be again offering scholarships to area students. While the return on our investments is down, we still have some money to share! The HBA Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation Scholarship has $1900 worth of grant money available this year. Those interested should apply on line at www.gtrcf.org/scholarships. This is for anyone interested in pursing a career in the home building industry. The second scholarship, the NMC Foundation HBA Home-in-a-Day Scholarship will award one $500 scholarship this year. These monies are available only to HBA members, members' children and employees or employees' children who plan to attend NMC in the fall of 2009. It may be used for academic classes or a certificate program. Applications will be available on the HBAGTA Website under "Education". All applications are due by Friday, April 3, 2009. |
KUDOS!
CONGRATULATIONS TO CORY REAMER AND CONSTRUCT ONE WHO'S TRUCK WAS SEEN SPORTING AN HBAGTA LOGO!
WAY TO GO TO MARK KOVEL AND OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY OF TRAVERSE CITY FOR THEIR GENEROSITY TO A FAMILY IN NEED!
We appreciate how you represent our Association and our Industry! |
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SAVE THE DATE!
Everything DiSC Sales
April 10, 2009
Everything DiSC Sales teaches salespeople to connect better with their customers.
Key Topics:
Understanding your DiSC Sales Style
Recognizing and Understanding Customer Buying
Styles
Adapting Your Sales Style to Your Customer's Buying Style
Presented by:
Robert Skylis
RCS Performance Group
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NAHB MEMBER ADVANTAGE
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As an NAHB benefit, members have access to discounts and savings opportunities offered by many top companies. All programs, rates, and prices are subject to change without notice.
When making contact, the companies below request that callers identify themselves as members of the National Association of Home Builders. |
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!
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Sponsor Link
CONTACT THE HBAGTA TO BECOME A TUESDAY TOOLBOX SPONSOR!
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Greetings! ,
 With the 2009 Home EXPO a pleasant memory, our HBA staff and Parade Committee are gearing up for our next big banner event slated for June 20-28th. We are hoping to make this event very special by adding some new things to the venue. If you are a builder or a developer who is interested in entering a home, please contact Kerry at 946-2305. She's got some innovative marketing plans that will no doubt be of value to everyone. Please remember to mark your calendar for this coming Monday night, March 9th when our next General Membership Hors d'oeuvres night will be held at Lighting Center, located at 144 Hall Street. The store is located diagonally across the street from the Candle Factory and a short walk from the Open Space on Grandview Parkway. We are delighted to have a very special Builder Forum at 4:30 p.m. planned for this evening featuring Bob Reamer of IRR Residential, a specialist with 30 years experience in residential and commercial appraising. He is also a licensed builder and developer intimately acquainted with our local market. He will discuss the challenges that may occur regarding building project appraisals and the rumor that builders could end up unable to get their final draw upon completion. In addition, our 1st VP, attorney and licensed builder, Rob Whims of Smith-Johnson, PC will be on hand to answer additional questions regarding liens available to builders and subcontractors. If you have specific questions or concerns you want our specialists to address, please email them to us by Thursday evening. Also, please RSVP for this important round table as well as for the evening so that we can adequately plan for food. Attached to this Toolbox is a Guest Pass which any member can use to bring a potential new member to the Monday evening meeting without charge. Please print it and bring it with you that evening. Remember, too, to bring your business cards and utilize this evening as it was intended - a very special networking opportunity. This is the time to let your HBA colleagues know more about what special products and services you offer. Also, don't be shy! One of the great values of association membership is building relationships that continue to enhance your market share and your bottom line. Together, we are building a better future!
Kathy
Kathy Maisonville
Executive Officer
p: 231.946.2305
f: 231.946.1051
toll free: 800.422.5166
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NETWORKING EVENT AT THE LIGHTING CENTER
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Bring your business cards and come network with other leaders and professionals in the home building industry! The next General Membership Meeting will be held on Monday, March 9 at the Lighting Center located at 144 Hall Street in Traverse City. A "Guest Pass" has been added to this newsletter for you to bring a potential new member to the meeting. This is a great opportunity to share the benefits of membership in the HBAGTA.
Builder Forum:
Begins at 4:30 pm with Bob Reamer of IRR-Residential Veri-Tech Appraisal. Bob will discuss current trends with financing in this challenging economy. Bob has been a leading industry specialist in the Grand Traverse Region for over thirty years working as a builder, land developer and most recently as a licensed general appraiser. We are looking forward to Bob's insight!
If you have a particular concern or question, email the question in advance to mailbox@hbagta.com. We will share these in advance with Bob in order to make the best use of our time.
Rob Whims, Smith & Johnson Attorneys, will also be on hand to answer any questions regarding leins available to builders and subcontractors.
Networking: Begins at 5:00 pm
Member Orientation:
Donn Westman and members of the Membership Committee will be on hand to review the benefits of your membership in the Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area, Inc. This orientation is for any member who would like to receive more information on how you can make the most of your membership. Please RSVP so we can plan adequately for this event. |
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Hagerty Center, March 14th
Seminars on... How to buy a home...How to sell a home ...Foreclosure: Myth vs. Reality ...What to expect at closing ...Lending topics ...Is there 'green' in green? |
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NATIONAL GREEN BUILDING STANDARD |
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Have you ordered your copy of the National Green Building Standard? Cost of the book is $35 which includes shipping and taxes. Payment must be received to hold a copy for you. Contact Judy to reserve your copy. |
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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME REMINDERS
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Next Sunday, March 8, 2009, we will switch to daylight savings time. This is an excellent opportunity to check and upgrade your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) devices.
Smoke alarms 10 years old or older should be replaced. Newer smoke alarms should have the battery replaced yearly unless the battery is a multi-year type (5 year or 10 year).
CO devices should have the battery replaced, when present, unless they are a multi-year type (5 year). Devices which are two to five years old should be replaced depending on the manufactures recommendation.
Public Act 65 of 2004, (and Section R313.4 of the 2006 Michigan Residential Code (MRC)), require the installation of smoke alarms in all existing buildings constructed prior to November 6, 1974. All building codes adopted after that date also require the installation of smoke alarms.
Public Act 376 of 2008 contains requirements for CO devices to be installed in housing constructed (permitted) on or after December 1, 2009 where residents are transient in nature. This includes hotels, motels and boarding houses.
Public Act 377 of 2008 allows the Director (DELEG) to require CO devices be installed in one and two family dwellings and townhouses constructed (permitted) on or after March 23, 2009. This requirement is expected to be implemented with the adoption of the 2009 MRC.
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