CJ   'Punch List'      Issue 9/2/09
 
Your Weekly Source for Upcoming Events & Happenings at STHBRA 
 
 
 
 
Thought for the Week
  If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. - John Quincy Adams
2807 North Street, Endwell, NY  13760
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Residential Construction
Dates to Remember
(more information for each item is below; requires registration) 
*Safety Training-Friday, September 4
*BAR/PREP-Thursday, September 10 
*FREE Business Advice Sessions-Wednesday, September 16
*Garden Party Mixer-Monday, September 21 @5PM
*Lunch & Learn-Tuesday, September 22
*Sales & Marketing for Remodelers-Thursday, September 24
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Membership Benefit Spotlights of the Week 
Affordable Health Insurance-See Below 
STHBRA Member Credit Card Offer-See Below 
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Sponsors of 'Punch List"
See Below 
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Meetings
Executive Committee-Tuesday, September 8 @ Noon
Education Foundation-Wednesday, September 9 @ Noon
Board of Directors-Tuesday, September 15 @ Noon
Home Show Committee-Wednesday, September 16 @ 9AM
Government Affairs-Tuesday, September 22 @ 3PM
Membership Retention Meeting-Wednesday, September 23 @ 4PM
 
Safety Training 9-4-09 New 
Certified Graduate Builder (CGB)
Are you ready to join the elite ranks of the nation's top building industry professionals?
The Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) designation is your sign to clients and colleagues that you are a member of this respected group of professionals. The Builder Assessment Review (BAR) is your first step towards obtaining this prestigious designation. This comprehensive assessment will measure your expertise in the four key areas of the building industry: Building Technology, Business and Finance, Project Management, and Sales and Marketing. Your results will show you the areas where your knowledge is strongest, where it is weakest, and will determine the courses required for you to obtain your CGB. Now, for the first time, you have a chance to test out of those areas where your knowledge and experience is greatest. This will allow you to earn your CGB designation faster than ever before. The BAR has been set high. Do you have what it takes to be a CGB? Let's find out... If you are up to the challenge, you too can join the most prestigious club in the building industry.
Sign up for the BAR today!
September 10, 2009       Binghamton                   $195
                  
Click on the location above for a registration form and return it to NYSBA REF by mail or fax at 518-465-0635.  Call Kelly Post at 518-465-2492*110 or kpost@nysba.com with questions. 
 
Sponsored by the Southern Tier Home Builders & Remodelers Association
and the NYSBA Research and Education Foundation.
 

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 Garden Party Mixer 9-09
 
Lunch & Learn 9-09 
Sales & Marketing for Remodelers

September 24, 2009

 
Course Location:  Broome Tioga BOCES, 435 Glenwood Road, Binghamton, NY  13905
Time:                         Registration:  8:30 AM; Session: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
 
Registration Fees:             $240 Member; $300 Non-member
Registration fee includes materials and lunch.
 
To Register:  Click on the following link and fax a registration form to 518-465-0635.
http://www.nysba.com/SalesandMarketingRemodelers.pdf
 
Call NYSBA REF at 518-465-2492*110 for more information.
 
Sales & Marketing for Remodelers
To survive and thrive in today's business environment, a remodeler requires a constant supply of leads and clients.  Remodeling is a service business that relies heavily on referrals.  This course will help you build a positive reputation and contented customers in your community.
 
As a graduate of this course, you will be able to:
-       Use the benefits of marketing to your advantage
-       Generate and qualify sales leads
-       Prepare for and make sales calls and presentations
-       Implement strategies to gain agreement and close sales
-       Provide exceptional customer service leading to satisfied customers
 
Designation Credit:  CGA, CGR, Master CSP
Continuing Education Credit:  CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGP, CGR, CSP, CMP, GMB, GMR, Master CSP, MIRM
 
Registration Deadline September 17.

Insurance for Members 2
Member Credit Card
The STHBRA 'Punch List' is Sponsored
by the following STHBRA Members
 Warners Half PageCurtis Lumber Half Page
Tioga State Bank Quarter PageWarehouse Carpet Quarter PageVisions Quarter Page
 
Trevitt Quarter PageErie Materials Quarter PageCoughlin & Gerhart Quarter Page
 
Lopke Business CardM&T Donna Business CardVestal Tile Business Card
 
Tri State Builders QuarterOlums QuarterBelknap Ad
 
Marvin Half PageSafey 9-4-09