Many an opportunity is lost because a man is out looking for four-leaf clovers.
~Author Unknown
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April 10, 2009
Everything DiSC Sales - learn how to connect better with customers
April 30, 2009
NAHB Course - Land Development, Site Planning and Zoning
May 1, 2009
NAHB Course - Diversification: Capitalizing on new Business Opportunities
May 8 - 10, 2008
May 19, 2009
National Membership Day
June 20 - 28, 2009
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EACH ONE-REACH ONE
MEMBERSHIP DEFENDERS UNITE! |
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With extraordinary powers and an outstanding network, there's nothing a superhero can't do!
MARK THE DATE!
MAY 19, 2009 |
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EVERYTHING
DiSC SALES
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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FTD, the Longest Established and Best Known Brand in the Floral Business, Joins Member Advantage!
FTD is the newest company to join Member Advantage, and proud to offer NAHB members a 15% discount on all flowers, gifts and gift baskets.
With FTD's unique 'Good as Gold' 7-Day Satisfaction Guarantee, you get fresh, beautiful floral arrangements that will last at least 7 days - guaranteed. .
Just visit www.ftd.com/nahb or call 1-800-SEND-FTD and use the phone code 17421.
For the most up-to-date information on Member Advantage discounts, please visit www.nahb.org/ma. |
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MEIJER CARD
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Meijer Discounts - The Michigan Association of Home Builders is partnering with Meijer to present twelve months of exclusive saving offers to association members beginning July 1, 2008.
Twelve Months of Exclusive Offers through the MAHB
July, October, January, April
Use Savings Card & Meijer Credit Card, get 10% off total General Merchandise purchase. August, November, February, May
Use Savings Card, spend $25 or more on General Merchandise, get $5 off purchase. September, December, March, June
Use Savings Card, spend $25 or more on General Merchandise, get cut-tape coupon for $5 off your next Meijer fuel purchase. Offer good at all Meijer Stores. Offer Good 07/01/08 - 06/30/09. You must present the savings card to your cashier at each time of purchase.
Excludes: Grocery, Alcohol, Tobacco, Prescriptions, Gift Cards, Lottery, Postage, Park & Entertainment Tickets, Meijer Pre-Paid MasterCard, Instore Businesses, Gas Stations & C-Stops, Online Purchases, Licenses, Taxes and Meijer Productivity BusinessCard. |
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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! ,
 Greetings on this beautiful St. Patrick's Day !
The promise of spring is in the air! Although there is talk of a bit more white stuff later this week, I can't help but feel invigorated. Just as this season marks a period of growth and renewal, our association is poised as well to for significant changes in the coming months.
While things around us start to "green up", we again turn our attention to the greening of the industry. The Green Build Grand Traverse Committee will be sponsoring the April 13th Builder Forum at the Waterfront. The NAHB-Green Standards will be unveiled and builders and subcontractors will get specific instructions about how to certify a single family or multi-family home under the new program. In addition, details about verifying commercial construction and remodeling projects will be provided. Please mark your calendars now. Save the date!
Our Parade Committee continues to work diligently on this the 20th Anniversary Parade of Homes & Developments. Although it may be a bit smaller than in recent years, it still promises to be a banner event bringing thousands of visitors and potential buyers to our area. The unique quality and craftsmanship of the northern Michigan homes designed and built by our members is still a big drawing card. Builders interested in featuring one of their newly constructed homes, or one built some time ago that has yet to be occupied, please contact the HBA office as soon as possible. Our deadline is April 17th. This is also the final date to submit advertising for the Parade Plan Book.
But if you don't have a home ready for the Parade, there may be another opportunity to feature your craftsmanship and quality. As many realize, remodeling seems to capture a large portion of the builder activity. The association is beginning to explore the feasibility of a fall Showcase of Remodeled Homes. While plans are still very incomplete, our goal is to promote our builders and subcontractors that have created some spectacular remodeling projects. If you have interest in participating, please let me know. Together, we are building a stronger association!
Kathy
Kathleen "O'Grady" Maisonville
Executive Officer
p: 231.946.2305
f: 231.946.1051
toll free: 800.422.5166
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SEEKING FEEDBACK ON THE STIMULUS BILL
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 As the NAHB Officer Team noted in a recent all member communication, the Leadership of your Association would like to hear from you regarding your thoughts and concerns about the recently passed economic stimulus bill. NAHB has become increasingly aware that many of you have concerns over certain provisions of what is now known as "The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009," and NAHB's role in the final outcome.To assist in this communication, NAHB has set up a series of regional calls with the broad NAHB Leadership -- Directors, Local and State Presidents, State Representatives, National Area Chair, and Executive Officers. As part of this Leadership Team we wanted to provide you the details on how to participate in these critical discussions. Regional Call Times and participation instructions are noted below:
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Wednesday, March 18
Region C 2:00 PM (EDT)/1:00 PM (CDT)
Area 6: KY, OH, WV
Area 9: IL, IN, MI
Area 10: IA, MN, ND, SD, WI
To participate in the call - please dial 1-800-860-2442 and ask for the "Housing Stimulus Call" for your region. |
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CODE CORNER - RECALLS
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Maytag has recalled refrigerators marketed under the brand names Maytag®, Jenn-Air®, Amana®, Admiral®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley®. An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator's compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard. This recall was announced March 10, 2009. For more information including model numbers and serial numbers follow the link at Construction Related Recalls. Kidde has recalled XL fire extinguishers due to pressure loss in the cylinder which could cause the extinguishers to fail to operate. This recall was announced March 12, 2009. For more information including model numbers follow the link at Construction Related Recalls.
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NOW AVAILAB
HBAGTA 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. |
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NATIONAL GREEN BUILDING STANDARD |
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Tthe National Green Building Standard book is now available in the HBAGTA Office. Cost of the book is $35 which includes shipping and taxes. Contact Judy to get your copy. Hurry, supplies are limited! |
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2009 PARADE OF HOMES AND DEVELOPMENTS
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 2009 PARADE OF HOMES AND DEVELOPMENTS
JUNE 20-28, 2009
To encourage builder participation and to make it more affordable:
- we have reduced the builder and developer application fee to a flat rate of $1500.
- The deadline for Parade applications and advertising has also been extended until April 17th.
- Advertising costs for the Parade Plan Book have been reduced considerably in order to ensure the broadest representation of our members in the publication.
- In addition, those who place full page ads will also be entitled to additional logo sponsor advertising once a month for six months in the Tuesday Toolbox.
- The plan book pages will also turn gracefully one by one on our new website. This electronic version will be posted for a year so the advertising value for our builders and associates extends beyond the event itself.
We hope you will consider participating this year in some way - as a builder, supplier or advertiser. Lots of folks do have the resources and are interested in buying or remodeling.
We're not going to let any pessimist "Rain on Our Parade!"
For more information on the 2009 Parade, contact Kerry at the HBAGTA Office. |
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CAMP OPENING NEW DOOR OF COMMUNICATION
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In an effort to inform and educate constituents of the 4th Congressional District, Congressman Dave Camp's staff has created a Special Issues Action Team Contact Card. This strategy was mentioned by Ryan Tarant, the Chief Political Aide of the Congressman's who spoke at our last General Membership Hors d'oeuvres night on March 9th at the Lighting Center.
If you are interested in any topic whatsoever from housing, to the arts, health care or education, please complete the card and return it by mail to Congressman Dave Camp at P.O. Box 423, Midland, MI 48640. Members of his staff may call you for input about certain pending legislation of interest to you or provide you with topical information by mail or email. Your request for the contact must be handwritten and sent by US mail.
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