Free Webinar - Builders Who Were Successful in 2008

"Ask The Experts" Webinar by Blue Tangerine Solutions and

Richard Elkman, Group Two Advertising:

A 4-Part Webinar Series Featuring Builders

Who Were Successful in 2008

Part 1: Distinctive Communities of Orland, IL

Thursday, Feb. 19 - Noon at HBA of Greater Springfield office

There is no cost for this program. RSVP by clicking here

This "Ask the Experts" Webinar (with conference call audio) will be conducted with Richard Elkman, President of Group Two Advertising. Join us for the first session of this 4-part series presenting builders that were successful in 2008.

Each webinar examines how the builders changed their marketing and advertising - from Web sites to ads, collateral to internet marketing - in order to be profitable despite the downturn of 2008.

The first builder to be showcased will be Bryan Nooner, the CEO and one of the co-founders of Distinctive Communities in Orland Park, Illinois. There is no cost for this program.

Segmental Retaining Wall Installer Course & Level I Concrete Paver Installer Certification

The National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA), in partnership with sponsors Pavestone Company and Anchor Wall Systems, is offering a Segmental Retaining Wall (SRW) Installer Course and Certification Program on January 14 in Springfield. For registration form and information call (816) 524-9900. The cost is $175 for the day-long session.

The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) is offering an ICPI Level I Concrete Paver Installer Certification Course in Springfield, sponsored by Pavestone Company, on Feb. 10-11, 2009. The cost is $195 for ICPI members and $250 for non-members. For registration and more information call (816) 524-9900.

You can also contact Tom Meyer at Carson's Nursery, 882-5200, for copies of the registration forms.

Builders and Remodelers - Is it time to get an edge on the competition?

It is time to separate yourself from the competition by obtaining a Professional Designation. That will be much easier to accomplish now that your HBA is hosting the BAR and PREP assessments -- your first step in achieving either the Certified Graduate Builder or Certified Graduate Remodeler designations.

The assessments will be offered the morning of February 27 at the HBA office. The fee is $195. This is not an exam that you pass or fail. It is simply a way for the National Association of Home Builders to determine what coursework you will need to complete your designation process. For more information and to register, download the BAR/PREP brochure by clicking here.

Southwest Mo Code Officials Offer Program on Regulations Related to Swimming Pools/Spas

On Thursday, January 8, the Southwest Missouri Code Officials organization (SMCO) is offering an educational seminar entitled, "Swimming Pool & Spa Legislative Laws and Codes", from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at OTC. The program is open to non-members for $15.00, SMCO members may attend for $10.00. For more information and to register, visit the organization's website at www.smcoweb.org or email David Siewert by clicking here.

Information Sessions on New Springfield Land Disturbance Permit Scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday

Two informal question and answer sessions have been scheduled for this week on the subject of the City of Springfield’s new Land Disturbance Permit.  These sessions will consist of a short (20 minute) presentation and handouts relating to how the City’s new Land Disturbance Permit will be implemented.  The remainder of the time will be devoted to questions and answers.  These sessions will occur on:

Wednesday, December 17

2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Meeting Room “B” 

The Library Center

4653 South Campbell

Thursday, December 18

4:00 pm to 5:30 pm 

The Library Station

2535 North Kansas Expressway

If you are interested in the subject, but unable to attend one of the sessions more information is available at City’s Storm Water Services Division website. 

For more information, contact:

 

Aaron Nickolotsky

Senior Storm Water Technician

Department of Public Works

Storm Water Services Division

840 Boonville Avenue

Springfield, Mo 65802

office: (417) 864-1944

fax: (417) 864-1907

anickolo@springfieldmo.gov

Learn from the Guru of Web-Based Social Marketing Tools

Join us at the HBA office for this Teleclass:

FACEBOOK FORTUNES WITH MARI SMITH

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17 - 3 P.M.

HBA OFFICE, 636 W. REPUBLIC RD., D108

RSVP: 881-3711 OR CLICK HERE TO EMAIL

According to Fast Company, Mari Smith is the Pied Piper of the online world. She's a veritable engine of personal branding and a relationship marketing whiz. In this teleclass, Mari is going to show you how to leverage Facebook -- home to 100 million active users and 250,000 new members joining every day -- to strategically grow your business in a way that you've never been able to before, and have even more time for the lifestyle you want than you've ever had before.

Be prepared for specific, actionable tips that you can implement so easily, you'll be able to get them done while listening to the teleclass! Plus, they will open up the phone lines during the call to speak to Mari directly. Get your questions ready!

Best Practices in an Economic Downturn

The HBA of Greater Springfield will provide access to an NAHB sponsored telephone seminar: "Crisis Management – Best Practices During an Economic Downturn." This "Crisis Management" audio seminar on Tuesday, December 9 at 1:00 p.m., at the HBA office, 636 W. Republic Rd., D-108. The program content will be delivered by four experienced professionals:
-Brad Foster - a managing director in FTI consulting's Corporate Finance practice based in Miami, Fl.
-Phillip Schulman - an attorney with K&L Gates in WashingtonD.C.
-Sandra Stewart - an attorney with Cox, Castle & Nicholson in Los Angeles, and
-Susan Davis - also an attorney with Cox, Castle & Nicholson

The seminar will cover best business practices for survival in times of economic trouble. Topics include: marketing considerations, investments, cash reserves, credit lines, collection of accounts, dealing with insolvency, and bankruptcy. There will also be an overview of what the speakers are currently seeing in terms of risk management and litigation.

The cost to attend a seminar of this caliber would normally be hundreds of dollars. NAHB is providing it to you free of charge. This is an opportunity that should not be passed up. Email your RSVP by clicking here.