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The Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area, Inc.

NEWS FLASH October 27, 2009
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The Home Builders Association Office will be CLOSED for these Holidays as noted:

THANKSGIVING
 
November 25 - Closed at noon
 
November 30 -
Office Reopens 
 
WINTER HOLIDAYS
 
December 21 -
Office Closed
 
January 4 -
Office Reopens

PLEASE NOTE! 

 
 
THE HBAGTA OFFICE IS NOW CLOSED ON FRIDAYS!
 
NEW OFFICE HOURS:
 
Monday
through
Thursday
 
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
 
For more information on Association Events please visit the HBAGTA website at

CALENDAR AND
EVENT LINKS

 
October 28, 2009
 
Board of Directors Meeting
7:30 am
 
October 30, 2009
 
Office Closed
 
Project Management Course
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
 
Land Acquisition & Development Finance Course
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
 
November 3, 2009
 
 
November 4, 2009
 
 
November 5, 2009
 
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
 
November 6 & 7, 2009
 
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
 
November 6, 2009
 
Office Closed
 
November 9, 2009
 
General Membership Meeting
Waterfront Conference Center
"Building Connections"
 
 
Member Orientation
4:30 pm
Tamarack Lodge
 
Builder Forum:  Bank of America
5:15 pm
Waterfront Conference Center
 
November 10, 2009
 
Jerry Rouleau
Cambria Suites 
 
November 11, 2009
 
 
November 12, 2009
 
 
November 13, 2009
 
Office Closed
 
November 18, 2009
 
Board of Directors Meeting
7:30 am
 
November 20, 2009
 
Office Closed
 
November 25, 2009
 
Office Closed at Noon 
 
 
 

2010 HOME BUILDERS EXPO


DEADLINE REMINDER:  Past participants MUST return their contract by Friday, October 30 to secure your booth location at the lowest rate!  On Monday, November 2, booth rentals are opened up to ALL interested vendors! 

fresh appleIT'S TIME TO GET FRESH!

NEW DATES HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2010 EXPO!
 
FEBRUARY 27 & 28, 2010 
 
This year, the cost of your booth rental will include the cost of your "Pipe & Drape"!
 
 
THIS IS THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION IN THE GRAND TRAVERSE AREA
 
JOIN US IN CELEBRATING WHAT OUR REGION'S HOUSING INDUSTRY HAS TO OFFER!
 
If you would like to participate in this Premier Event hosted by the HBAGTA, contact Kerry Gartland at 231.946.2305 or kag@hbagta.com


GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING NOVEMBER 9, 2009

 
November 9, 2009
5:15 pm to 7:30 pm
Waterfront Conference Center
CLICK HERE TO RSVP
 
Join us for this special networking event "Building Connections" in partnership with Traverse City's pre-eminent professional trade associations:
FEATURED SPEAKER: 
 
jerry rouleauJerry Rouleau, nationally acclaimed speaker and owner of J. Rouleau and Associates, LLC as well as BuilderRadio.com.
 
"Marketing on a Shoestring Budget - Working Through Today's Market"
(Brief intro to seminar to be held Tuesday at Cambria Suites) 
 
 
 
BUILDER FORUM:  5:15 pm
 
Presented by Bank of America:  How Contractors Can Use the FHA203K Mortgage to Purchase and Remodel Property
 
MEMBER ORIENTATION:  4:30 PM
 
Presented by the HBAGTA Membership Committee in the Tamarack Lodge - just west of the Conference Center
 
There is no charge to attend this event if you are a member or guest of the host associations listed above.


MARKETING ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET - WORKING THROUGH TODAY'S MARKET


Seminar presented by nationally recognized expert
In sales and marketing and founder of builderradio.com
 
JERRY ROULEAU 
 
Tuesday
November 10, 2009
8:00 am to 11:00 am
Cambria Suites - 255 Munson Avenue 
$25/per person
Breakfast Included!
 
Here is your opportunity to learn some creative ways to build your business. The idea-packed, morning seminar will include a wealth of information on every aspect of marketing as well as strategies on how to put them into practice. The program will also cover how to use some of the new technologies to enhance your marketing.
 
Whether you are a seasoned veteran or brand new to the industry, this program will give you ideas, and tips that that are free or cost very little to implement. 
 
This program would be beneficial to builders, realtors, sales professionals, product suppliers and vendors...virtually anyone who wants to grow their business!
 
Download Registration Form HERE  
HURRY! Space is limited!


SAVE MONEY WITH SUPERFLEET!


CHECK OUT THE EXTRA SAVINGS IN NOVEMBER! 

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CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION





GET THE JUMP ON YOUR COMPETITION!


Bar graphicThe Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area is offering you the opportunity  to take the first step in obtaining your CGB (Certified Graduate Builder) or CGR (Certified Graduate Remodeler) with the BAR (Builder Assessment Review) or the PREP (Professional Remodelers Experience Profile). 

Either of these assessments can lead you down the road of distinction given to home building professionals who have taken the time to learn more about their industry and represent the elite in their industry!
 
BAR:  Wednesday, November 11, 2009
         5:00 pm to 9:30 pm
         $95
         Registration Form
 
PREP:
  Thursday, November 12, 2009
            5:00 pm to 9:30 pm
            $95
            Registration Form
 
SAVE $100! 
 
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS SPECIAL RATE! 
THESE ASSESSMENTS ARE NORMALLY OFFERED AT $195 EACH!
 

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Thank you for your membership and support of the Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area, Inc.

Sincerely,

The
HBAGTA Staff

Kathy Maisonville, Executive Officer
Kerry Gartland, Events and Marketing Coordinator 
Jenny Hanrahan, Director of Membership, Education and Technology
Judy Gowan, Receptionist / Administrative Assistant 
Tim Zezula, Accountant 

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