Upcoming Courses: NAHB's Customer Service and a 50+ Housing Webinar

CUSTOMER SERVICE DESIGNATION COURSE
NAHB's designation course on Customer Service will be offered via webcast at the HBA office in Springfield. This course will help you make your business grow by keeping your clients happy during and after the sale. Pursuing your Certified Graduate Builder or Certified Graduate Remodelor Designation? You may need this course to complete your designation!

CUSTOMER SERVICE
Thursday, December 10
9 am to 5 pm
HBA of Greater Springfield Office
Member Price: $175
(Non-member Price: $225)
Click here to download the registration form.


50+ HOUSING EDUCATION
NAHB 50+ Housing Council will show you how in an upcoming webinar, 50+ Housing: Are You Prepared for the Recovery?, coming up Thursday, November 12, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., at the HBA office. There is no charge for the program but you do need to RSVP. Let Carrie know you plan to attend by clicking here.

In today's increasingly competitive marketplace for the active adult homebuyer's attention, the integration of online and onsite marketing will be more important than ever. Hear from industry marketing experts as they share practical ideas and information that will help you achieve greater success for your company and your active adult community as you prepare for the housing recovery and beyond.

Questions about either of these programs? Call Carrie Smith at 881-3711 or click here to email.

SMCO Seminar: What's New in the 2009 "I" Codes?

The Southwest Missouri Code Officials chapter of the International Code Council is presenting an educational seminar on Thursday, October 22, entitled "What's New in the 2009 'I' Codes?" Chris Straw, the speaker, is a licensed Architect and has been Springfield’s Code Administrator for more than 5 years. He will be discussing the significant differences in the 2009 International Codes from the 2006 version.

Date: October 22, 2009
Deadline for sign up to ensure literature: October 19, 2009
Morning Registration: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Seminar Time: 8 a.m. – Noon
Credit: 4 hours
Location: St. John’s Main Campus – Hammons Heart Institute – Main Auditorium

RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY! Please e-mail David Siewert at dsiewert@sbcglobal.net to reserve your seat!!! You can bring payment to the seminar, but please reserve your seat ahead of time.

Registration Fee: $35.00 for non-SMCO members – which includes membership. If you become a member in the last quarter of this year, your membership is covered for all of 2010 too!! $20.00 for SMCO members

SMCO Offers Seminar on IRC Residential & Light Commercial Inspections

The Southwest Missouri Code Officials chapter of the ICC is sponsoring an educational seminar "IRC Residential and Light Commercial Inspections" on September 24 at OTC's Lincoln Hall, Room 211, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The class will be taught by Russell Thornburg, a building inspector for the City of Owatonna, MN with 30 years of construction and inspection experience. He teaches both building inspection technology classes at community colleges and continuing ed seminars for the Minnesota Residential Contractors. Lunch is included in the class fee. For registration flyer, click here.

SMCO Members: $85.00
Non-Members: $100.00 - this includes membership dues so for future programs, including 2010, you will be eligible for the member pricing.

Please email David Siewert at dsiewert@sbcglobal.com to reserve your space. You can bring payment to the class.

The organization is also offering a class in Joplin on Wood Frame Construction and the IRC. You can download the registration brochure by clicking here.

For more information about the SMCO, visit their website by clicking here.

Discover Green Ideas To Grow On at HBA's Product Showcase Night

Learn more from industry professionals about products and processes involved in building a green home. "Green Ideas to Grow On" is the theme of the 2009 HBA Green Product Showcase Night on Tuesday, August 18 at the Clarion Hotel, 3333 S. Glenstone Ave. This year, HBA members can attend the show during a members-only time, 5:30 pm to 7 pm, for a light buffet and exclusive time to visit the exhibitors. Prizes including golf balls, the book "Go Green, Live Rich," and a water-efficient shower head will be given away during that timeframe. The meal cost is $15. From 7 pm to 8:30 pm, the event will also be open to the public by invitation. To RSVP or for more information, call 881-3711 or email carrie@springfieldhba.com.

NAHB Offers Unprecidented Deals to HBA Members Who Attend 2010 Builders Show

Don't miss the 2010 NAHB International Builders' Show! NAHB Members now have 3 cost-saving ways to register for the 2010 International Builders' show. See how you can take advantage of these special member offers by watching this video!

Online Registration & Housing will open on Monday, August 3rd. And, for the first time ever, NAHB Members can attend the exhibits at NO COST! That means that for four days, you can walk the massive show floor, packed with all of the latest and greatest products for FREE. You just need to register by December 11, 2009 to take advantage of this great offer. This is a $200 value and will put you face to face with the hottest suppliers in the industry! To make this even better, your spouse can tag along for free!

If you are a new member of NAHB or have NEVER attended IBS before as a member, you are eligible for the Member First-Time Attendee Offer. You will receive the same benefits as a Full Registration Attendee, including admittance to the 175+ education sessions and access to the largest building industry tradeshow in the country for only $100.

Lastly, you will not want to miss out on outstanding hotel deals that NAHB has secured. During the month of August, most of the Las Vegas hotels will be offering our attendees rooms for under $200 a night! These great rates will be available online when registration and housing open on August 3, but the rates are only guaranteed for the month of August, so you definitely want to take advantage of them as quickly as possible. Because availability will be limited, you'll want to secure your hotel early, but don't worry, the room deposit will not be charged until December.

Remember, you must book early to get the best rates! See you in Las Vegas!

More information is available at www.buildersshow.com.

Take the Certified Green Professional Designation Courses in Springfield, MO

That's right -- you can take these courses locally through the HBA of Greater Springfield and receive your CGP designation! The required courses will be offered September 9-11 at Ozarks Technical Community College's Center for Workforce Development. Download the registration brochure by clicking here.

Interested in educating an exclusive group of industry professionals focused on green building about your company and/or products during the courses? Sponsorship opportunities are available -- download sponsorship form by clicking here.

NAHB Offers Unprecidented Deals to Members Who Attend 2010 Builders Show

Don't miss the 2010 NAHB International Builders' Show! NAHB Members now have 3 cost-saving ways to register for the 2010 International Builders' show. See how you can take advantage of these special member offers by watching this video!

Online Registration & Housing will open on Monday, August 3rd. And, for the first time ever, NAHB Members can attend the exhibits at NO COST! That means that for four days, you can walk the massive show floor, packed with all of the latest and greatest products for FREE. You just need to register by December 11, 2009 to take advantage of this great offer. This is a $200 value and will put you face to face with the hottest suppliers in the industry! To make this even better, your spouse can tag along for free!

If you are a new member of NAHB or have NEVER attended IBS before as a member, you are eligible for the Member First-Time Attendee Offer. You will receive the same benefits as a Full Registration Attendee, including admittance to the 175+ education sessions and access to the largest building industry tradeshow in the country for only $100.

Lastly, you will not want to miss out on outstanding hotel deals that NAHB has secured. During the month of August, most of the Las Vegas hotels will be offering our attendees rooms for under $200 a night! These great rates will be available online when registration and housing open on August 3, but the rates are only guaranteed for the month of August, so you definitely want to take advantage of them as quickly as possible. Because availability will be limited, you'll want to secure your hotel early, but don't worry, the room deposit will not be charged until December.

Remember, you must book early to get the best rates! See you in Las Vegas!

More information is available at www.buildersshow.com.