Meek's Offers Professional Contractors Educational Series

Meek’s-The Builder’s Choice has put together several informative seminars for builders and remodelers in their new Professional Contractors Educational Series. Meek's wants to help YOU meet your customers every need by providing the latest information on products and services. Topics include indoor design products, outdoor decking, green building and property maintenance items.

Upcoming seminars at Meek’s Design Center (3231 N Glenstone Ave):
- Flooring-Hardwood and Laminate products Thursday, July 9, 4-6 pm
- Closet and storage systems Tuesday, July 14, 7-9 am
- Window replacement and energy efficiency Saturday, July 18, 7-9 am (breakfast provided)

If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact the Design Center at 417-889-1929 or your local Meek’s store. To RSVP for any seminar, please e-mail Morgan Davis at Morgan.Davis@meeklumber.com.

Audio Seminar: Facing the Challenge of the Lending Crisis

Examining the Challenges of the AD&C Lending Crisis
Thursday, June 25, 2009
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
HBA Office, 636 W. Republic Rd. D108

Who Should Attend:
-Single and multifamily builders
-Commercial builders
-Developers

There is no cost to HBA members for this NAHB sponsored program but an RSVP is required as space is limited. Click here to email your response or call Carrie at the HBA office, 881.3711.

The Acquisition, Development & Construction (AD&C) lending crisis continues to present challenges for NAHB builder members and lenders.

This NAHB Audio Seminar will explore strategies to respond to the crisis and messaging you can use to help communicate the AD&C lending problems you're experiencing to your federal, state and local government officials. This audio seminar has valuable content for builders and remodelers from small to large volume.

Discover effective ways to communicate problems you are experiencing with AD&C lending and strategies to address them.

Educational Credit: 1 hour of continuing education credit for those with an NAHB professional designation.

ICC 2009 I-Codes Overview

The International Code Council (ICC) is offering free 2009 I-Codes Overview Webinars. The purpose of these Webinars are to provide a general look at the code and cover a select number of the significant changes that have taken place between the 2006 and 2009 versions. The Webinars last approximately 40 to 50 minutes and are available at any time. Click on the web address below to learn more information about these Webinars and to view the Webinars.

http://www.iccsafe.org/ps/overview-webinars.html

Deck Construction, Shear Walls & General Connections

The Southwest Missouri Code Officials Chapter of the International Code Council is offering an education seminar entitled, "Deck Construction, Shear Walls & General Connections". James Feldt, territory manager for Simpson Strong Tie, will be giving a presentation on deck construction and safety per the 2006 IRC, braced walls/shear walls, and on general connector use and code references for connectors. The course will be offered Thursday, May 7 at OTC Lincoln Hall, Room 211, from 8 a.m. to noon. The cost for non-members is $35 (which includes membership dues) or $20 for SMCO members.

Deck Construction, Shear Walls & General Connections
Thursday, May 7
8 a.m. - Noon
Ozarks Technical Community College
Lincoln Hall, Room 211
$35 non-members/$20 SMCO members

You can bring your registration fee (make checks payable to SOUTHWEST MISSOURI CODE OFFICIALS) and pay at the door or you may send it in advance. Mail to:
David Siewert
4064 S. Eaton
Springfield, MO 65807
To email David click here

For more information and to see additional educational programs of the SMCO, visit the organization's website at www.smcoweb.org

We've heard from a number of HBA builders who have attended the SMCO's educational programs and they say that they are an excellent opportunity at a very affordable price.

Negotiating with Your Lender

Negotiating with Your Lender

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

1:00pm – 2:00pm

Online Web Conference


Home Builders and developers are caught in a debacle with the credit crisis that plagues our nation’s financial institutions. Log on to listen to a panel of experts including three veteran builders, a leading banking industry attorney, and a seasoned lender to hear both sides of the table discuss options that are proving to work.


To register, go to: http://webinar.builderscopilot.com/webinar/


CGA, CGB, GMB, CGR, GMR, & CAPS can earn 1 CEU

There is no charge to take part in the program.

Conference is sponsored by Builders CoPilot and is supported by NAHB’S Business Management & Information Technology Committee.

Seeing Green in a Red Market - CGPs Earn 1 Unit of Continuing Ed

Seeing Green in a Red Market

Thursday, April 16, 2009
12:45pm – 2:00pm
Home Builders Association
636 W. Republic Rd., Suite D-108

Springfield, MO 65807

Can green building give you an edge in today’s tough market? The Homebuilders Association of Greater Springfield invites you to participate in an Audio Seminar by the National Association of Home Builders to find out. The audio seminar, entitled: Seeing Green in a Red Market, will feature speakers Don Ferrier, CGB, NAHB Green Advocate of the Year; and Greg Hardwick, CGP. They will share their real-life experiences with green and the tools that have helped them gain success.

Certified Green Professionals can earn 1.0 CEU
Other NAHB Professional Designations may also receive 1.0 CEU for completion of this audio seminar. Check with the NAHB University of Housing for details. 1-800-368-5242 ext. 8057

$15 for members
$25 for non-members

Please register by April 10, 2009
Seating is limited.

RSVP: Carrie Smith, 417-881-3711 or email by clicking here

Learn More About Marketing the $8,000 Tax Credit to Sell New Homes

Housing Tax Credit Teleconference Monday, March 16 at 1 pm at HBA

Those who want to learn more about how to use the $8,000 tax credit to sell new homes should listen to this telephone audio-conference which will offer details about the tax credit program and tips from leading marketing specialists. And for those who cannot join the call, an audio file of the call will be available on NAHB.org just a few hours after the call is completed.

The featured speakers will be:
Jerry Howard, NAHB's President and CEO
Rob Dietz, NAHB's director of tax issues
2009 IRM President Gaye Orr, MIRM, CMP, of Coldwell Banker Advantage News Homes in Raleigh, N.C.
2008 NSMC Chair Dan Levitan, Fellow, MIRM, CMP, of Levitan and Associates in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Let us know you plan to listen in at the HBA office by clicking here. For more information about the new $8,000 true housing tax credit, visit http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/.