HBA April Newsletter by Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem

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SPRING PARADE ASSOCIATION HOUSE, THE LAKE AT LISSARA

9370 Lissara Camp Court, Lake at Lissara

$749,000

The Spring Parade of Homes Committee is excited to announce our 2013 Spring Parade Association Home. The house located at the beautiful and inviting Lake at Lissara: Take 421 to Williams Rd exit and turn right. Then left on Shallowford. Lake at Lissara on right. This home is conveniently located near the lovely 21 acre lake. 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and 4,600 sq. ft., and for those loving the great outdoors, there is a fabulous outdoor grilling feature providing the perfect gathering area for friends and family. This home has a wonderful kitchen with island and butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry, as well as many built-ins. From the vaulted screen porch to the gorgeous hardwoods, tile and granite this home is move-in ready. Other features include the security system, granite countertops in kitchen and baths, a spacious keeping room and a Great Room. There is abundant storage in this home. Listing Agent: Dee Priddy, Coldwell Banker Triad Realtors, 336.692.4289, dee.priddy@coldwellbanker.com

Partners with Habitat for Humanity Forsyth Co., and the Voc. Ed Programs of FTCC & WSFCS 220 Charlois Blvd., W-S, NC 27103, 336-768-5942

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EXCLUSIVE EVENT SPONSORS Bloomday Marble & Granite Triad Home & Garden Show

Piedmont Federal Savings Bank Spring Parade of Homes

BB&T

Fall Parade of Homes

Diamond Event Sponsors Carter Lumber Company Triad Home & Garden Show Preview Party

Ferguson Enterprises & McCullough Tile & Stone Tour of Fine Spaces

Pine Hall Brick

Fall Parade Golden Home Awards & Celebration

STOCK Building Supply

Fall Parade Golden Home Awards & Celebration

Platinum Event Sponsors *Associate Members Committee Spring and Fall Parade Breakfast

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Official Printing Sponsor Triad Home & Garden Show

STOCK Building Supply

Summer Golf Tournament - Co-Sponsor

Gold Advanced Consumer Electronices, Inc Piedmont Natural Gas STOCK Building Supply

Silver Busch Insurance | Builders Mutual Insurance Company MKT Real Estate Group / Coldwell Banker Triad, Realtors

Bronze McCullough Tile and Stone Merge-Tech, Inc. Nationwide Insurance & Financial Services, Missy Easter Agency ***********************************************************************

*Associate Members Committee contributing $200/each - totaled for Spring Parade Breakfast - Platinum Sponsorship Amanzi Marble & Granite, Busch Insurance | Builders Mutual Insurance Company, General Shale Jeff Allen Landscape Architecture, June DeLugas Interiors, New Garden Landscaping & Nursery, Inc. Piedmont Garage Doors, Rising Concepts, STOCK Building Supply, Webb Heating & A/C

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Shane Wagoner – Wagoner Homes, Inc.

Professional Women in Building - Making a Difference Every Sunday evening, my wife and I spend about 15 minutes reviewing the schedule for the upcoming week. This time of year, we’re figuring out which one of us will shuttle the kids to and from softball and baseball practice in between our work schedules, her travel, and my evening meetings. One Sunday last month, this planning meeting went a little awry. I told her I had an HBA meeting one night that week. She asked what it was about. Not really thinking about the repercussions, I told her I was meeting with a small group of women that I didn’t really know that well, having some wine, and I wasn’t sure what time I’d be home. Needless to say, that didn’t go over well. So, my 15 minute planning meeting just turned into a major discussion. I explained that I was meeting with the Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) because I wanted to know more about this special group of women. I thought it would be a good idea to sit in on a meeting to learn who they are, what they do and to hear their plans for the future as Professional Women in the Building Industry. After hearing my story, my wife agreed. However, she still wasn’t thrilled that I was going, while she stayed home with 3 kids for the evening! As an affiliate organization of the HBA, the PWB represents our association in a way that is noble and charitable. They are a spirited group of dedicated women who are actively involved in all aspects of the building community, but also have a passion for giving back to their community. Every month, they meet and discuss ways they can help raise money and/ or provide support for community causes. Each year they raise money to provide scholarships for students

in the vocational education programs at WinstonSalem Forsyth County School Career Center and Forsyth Technical Community College. In past years, they have also donated funds to the Samaritan’s Purse Penny Campaign, Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN), and Habitat for Humanity. At the meeting I attended, these women were organizing a charitable event to raise money for the local battered women’s shelter through a shoe drive. You may have noticed their collection box in the lobby at HBAWS. The gently used shoes are collected and processed through a marketing company who buys the used shoes and distributes them in Third World countries. The proceeds from the sale of the shoes will be given to the shelter. As is the tradition in Spring, time to clean out the closets and bring in your gently used shoes to help PWB provide financial assistance to the Battered Women’s Shelter. This shelter provides assistance to women and children in our community who have recently found the courage to leave abusive relationships and are trying to get back on their feet again. The Spring Parade of Homes dates are as follows: April 27 & 28 and May 4 & 5. Save the date on your calendars for the Spring Parade Breakfast – Thursday, May 2, 8:30 – 10:30am at The Lake at Lissara Spring Association House (see details on page 8). A big thank you to our exclusive event sponsor for the Spring Parade - Piedmont Federal Savings Bank! Plan to visit some of the beautiful homes entered in this year’s parade by our local builders and developers, showcasing products and services from many of our HBA associate members. For the latest news and event information, visit our website: www.hbaws.org

REMODELERS UPDATE David Miller, President, NAHBR, HBAWS

REMODELERS UPDATE - APRIL At our March 12th meeting Scott Wilson with Marshall Stone presented a program on outdoor living spaces, the many materials and options available, and current consumer trends. Did you know that the average age of clients looking to add or improve outdoor living spaces is 58 years old? For the remodelers and associates that haven’t attended in a while, we want to see you back! We look forward to seeing everyone at the April 9th meeting. Program plans are pending and will be sent to everyone via email.

REMODELER’S COUNCIL MEETINGS Second Tuesday of each month 6pm - WFU Deacon Tower

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS COMMITTEE GUEST COLUMN

Gary Upchurch, New Garden Landscaping & Nursery (336) 771-7799, gupchurch@newgarden.com

Landscaping-Luxury or Investment? Are you thinking about adding to or improving your home’s landscaping? Here are a few numbers to factor into your decision. A great landscape looks good, but did you know that great landscaping can add up to 14% to home’s value?1 When on the market, a well-landscaped home sells on average 6 weeks faster than a poorlyor non-landscaped home.2 And in a neighborhood of similarly valued homes, having “good” landscaping (as judged by a local landscape professional) added 4-5 % to home’s value in comparison to surrounding homes, while “excellent” landscaping added 6-7%. Conversely, poor landscaping can reduce a home’s value by as much as 10% in comparison to surrounding homes.3

Putting 5% of the value of your home into a beautiful, functional landscape could pay off with a 15% increase in home value-a 150% increase in your investment. It improves quality of life and reduces energy use. Does landscaping sound like just a luxury now? 1 Associated Landscape Contractors of America, 2 Associated Landscape Contractors of America, 3 Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 4 Smart Money, 5 U.S. Department of Energy, 6 U.S. Department of Energy

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Even smaller landscaping projects can pay off. A survey in Canada found that hedges raised property values by 3.6%, and landscaping along the street increased value by 4.4%. Bigger projects have even greater returns- a landscaped patio can increase your home’s value by 12.4%.4 Quality landscaping doesn’t just pay off when you sell your home, either. Properly placed landscape plants can reduce a home’s energy costs by up to 25%.5 A tree shading an outdoor AC unit can increase efficiency by up to 10%.6 And the presence of trees and other greenery can lessen the effects of solar radiation on the surrounding area, keeping you more comfortable in summer. Trees and shrubs also dampen sound waves, lessening noise pollution.

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How about more living space? By creating outdoor cooking, dining or relaxation areas you have more optional living area than is contained in your house alone. Making your home more useable and enjoyable is a big benefit. 5

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN IN BUILDING Our March meeting was located at the HBAWS where as always it was a very informative evening. One of our members, Cathy Marks, Powerhouse Cleaners was the speaker. She spoke about gathering used shoes to donate to Third World countries and the proceeds from the collection would go to the Battered Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shelter. After Cathyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sharing, the Professional Women in Building agreed to collect gently used shoes until the end of May. We are asking for shoe donations from Home Builders members, as well as our community. A large box has been placed in the HBA lobby - please drop-off your shoes there. If you would like to place a box at your office we have informational flyers/boxes available! Simply contact Tracy@ SolarRealty.net. If you do place a box at your office please let us know (Tracy or Gisela). We will send out an email to the all members of HBAWS informing them of drop-off locations. Thank you for your support of this great cause in advance. For more information - http://buyingusedshoes.com. If you would like to be a part of the Professional Women In Building contact Gisela at Giselal@hbaws.org or Tracy at Tracy@SolarRealty.net.

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First Tuesday of each month 5:30 p.m. HBAWS Conference Room If you would like to be a part of the Professional Women In Building contact Gisela at Giselal@hbaws. org or Tracy at Tracy@SolarRealty.Net

Tracy Moorehead, President

Mortgages shouldn’t migrate.

Are you in the market for your first home, or maybe you’ve reached a time in your life for a second home? With historic low rates and attractive home prices, now can be a good time to buy a house. Piedmont Federal Savings Bank is here to help you with a home mortgage. We have competitive rates, we’re the only area bank voted “Best Mortgage Lender”* six years in a row, and we’ll keep your home mortgage here, at our home office. Your mortgage won’t fly away. Neither will we.

Enter a drawing for our “Home is where our Heart is” Dollhouse. All entries to be in by May 5 at 5:00 pm. Enter at the Spring

Association Home, 9370 Lissara Camp Court Lewisville NC 27023. Winner to be announced following week in May.

Home is where our heart is.

Proud to partner with the Home Builders Association of Winston Salem as the exclusive event sponsor of the Spring Parade of Homes. *Winston-Salem Journal Readers’ Choice 2012

Piedmont Federal Savings Bank is proud to partner with the Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem as the exclusive event sponsor of the Spring Parade of Homes.

Thank you to our exclusive event sponsor for the 2013 Spring Parade of Homes

Enter a drawing for our “Home is where our Heart is” Dollhouse.

Home is where our heart is.

All entries to be in by May 5 at 5:00 pm. Enter at the Spring Association Home, 9370 Lissara Camp Court Lewisville, NC 27023. Winner to be announced following week in May.

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List of Spring Parade Homes HOUSES Shane Wagoner, FLPN Investments Spring Association Home 9370 Lissara Camp Court Sam Morgan, Morgan Builders, Inc. 9363 Edengrove Court Darren Burke, Darren Burke Construction Co., Inc. 9290 Wildflower Woods Way Sam Morgan, Morgan Builders, Inc. 2480 Lansford Court

Shane Wagoner, FLPN Investments 420 Inlet Place Drive Austin MCGuire, MCGuire Construction Co., Inc. 363 Quick Silver Drive Darren Binkley, DarCyn Homes, Inc. 272 Pebblestone Court Shane Wagoner, EBB Loans 591 Medinah Drive

Rodney Rickard, Rickard Construction & Design 2108 Cherrywood Drive

Matthew Silmser, M J Silmser Custom Home Building 8015 Mathison Creek Drive

Sanjay Aher, Aher Builders, Inc. 2169 Cherrywood Drive

R.S .Parker Homes 109 Mountain Ridge Ct

Shane Wagoner, EBB Loans 3629 Forsythia Trail

Bob Paust & Karl Florian, Robert E. Paust, Inc. 135 Town Lot Drive

Austin MCGuire, MCGuire Construction Co., Inc. 107 Scotch Moss Drive

Don Hamrick, Custom Homes by Hamrick 4164 Allistair Rd

R.S .Parker Homes 8236 Woodmont Ridge Ct.

Jim Morgan & Kent Parker, Morgan & Parker Builders 681 Woodcrest Drive

Shane Wagoner, FLPN Investments 6109 Sunny Brook Drive John Hodges, Elite Living 2464 Waterwheel Drive D.R. Horton, D.R. Horton, Inc. 2510 Farm Acres Court D.R. Horton, D.R. Horton, Inc. 2488 Hartfield Circle Aaron Lange, Arden Communities 1929 Sentry Pointe Ln. Scott Allred, Precept Construction LLC 1626 Preston Woods Drive

Alan Fletcher, Alan Fletcher Construction 736 Windalier Jonathan Lee, Homes by Jonathan Lee, Inc. 793 Brookberry Farm Circle Rick Tozier, Sonoma Building Company 683 Brookberry Farm Circle

DEVELOPMENTS Aaron Lange, Montrachet Rodney Ashby, Fountain Brook Keith Rogers | Jonathan Lee, Shelburne Village at Camelot Mike Lynch, Timberfield 9

Webb Heating and AC - Advance | Greensboro, NC Jeff Sessoms / Residential Sales Rep 336-998-2121 office, 336-345-7342 cell jsessoms@webbhvac.com www.webbhvac.com In business since April 1, 1978 HBAWS Member since 1/1/2010 Facebook: Webb Heating & A/C Linked In: Jeff Sessoms

Something members may be surprised to know about your company - Webb Heating & Air Conditioning is the largest Trane Dealer in the Triad, Top 4 in Central and Western part of NC

Brief history - Wayne Webb started company in 1978. Expanded into Greensboro April of 2010 Vision for company - Continue to expand customer base, both residential and commercial; homeowner as well as contractor Residential and light commercial maintenance and service, replacement and new construction. Conventional HVAC, geothermal heat pumps, boilers and radiant heat, wifi integrated controls, indoor air quality components, custom fabricated ductwork.

Jeff Sessoms

About Jeff Sessoms - Married to wife, Amy, for 19 years, three children: Sons Logan (17) Colton (9) and daughter Morgan (15). Pet Schnoodle - Rocky. I like to read, play golf, coach and watch my kids many sports over the years.

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The marketing benefit of reaching for the STARS Ever wonder why your company should enter the STARS Awards? Are you curious as to what companies do with such an award? The answer goes beyond the trophy and immediate recognition to include the role that a STARS Award can play in the big picture of a companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overall marketing and sales strategy. Marketing programs in general are all aimed at convincing people to try out or to keep using particular products or services. Professional recognition such as the STARS Awards can be a great addition to your marketing tool belt! What advertising your STARS Award(s) can do for your business? Highlight the quality and benefits of your product or service to current and potential customers, Establish and maintain your distinct identity as a company and professional, Enhance your professional reputation, Give you an edge over the competition, Encourage existing customers to buy more of what you sell, and Promote your business. Questions? Contact Kathryn Atkinson at (919) 676-9090 or katkinson@nchba.org.

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HBAWS QUICK REFERENCE Jerry Herman Executive Vice President jerryh@hbaws.org, 768-5818 Megan Parks Director of Operations/Member Services meganp@hbaws.org, 464-8000 efax: 336-550-4890 Beverly Hayes Communications Manager beverlyh@hbaws.org, 464-8001 Gisela Lopez Financial Manager giselal@hbaws.org, 464-8002

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! New Members: Builder: Idol Builders, Lanny Idol P.O. Box 851, Walkertown 336.345.4812 Custom, Speculative, Remodeling and Commercial Builder In business for: 8 years Sponsor: Jodi Tate, Coldwell Banker, Triad REALTORS Associates: In Style Kitchen & Cabinetry, Harold Nash 8570 N NC Hwy 109, Winston-Salem 336.769.9605 Design & Sales Cabinetry & Tips In business for: 2+ years Sponsor: Sanjay Aher, Aher Builders, Inc.

Former President George W. Bush recognizes Cpl. Fletcher asGeorge a recipient of a HelpingaHero.org Former President W. Bush recognizes house the organization’s 2012 Gala Cpl. Fletcher as a at recipient of a HelpingaHero.org house at the organization’s 2012 Gala

March 28, 2013 March 28, 2013 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.

451 Willow Ridge • Winston-Salem, NC 451 Willow Ridge • Winston-Salem, NC RSVP to NC@helpingahero.org RSVP to NC@helpingahero.org

Smith Phillips Building Supply has partnered with Helping A Hero and the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLMDA) to build a home for Corporal Jessie Fletcher, USMC (Ret.), who Proud Partners lost both legs and several fingers in Afghanistan last Proud Partners year while on foot patrol.

Marine Scout Sniper Jessie Fletcher lost both legs and several fingers in an IED blast in Afghanistan while he Marine Sniper Fletcher lostrecently both legs and several fingers in IEDBall blast Afghanistan while he to wasScout on foot patrolJessie last year. He was engaged to be married to an Emily andinthey are looking forward was on foot patrol year. was recently engaged to be married to Emily Ball and they are Smith lookingPhillips forward to building their last home in He Winston-Salem. HelpingaHero.org is privileged to partner with Building building their Winston-Salem. Supply andhome Bradin Leonard Builders toHelpingaHero.org build this home. is privileged to partner with Smith Phillips Building Supply and Brad Leonard Builders to build this home. Former President George W. Bush recognizes Cpl. Fletcher as a recipient of a HelpingaHero.org house at the organization’s 2012 Gala

March 28, 2013 Would you like to get involved with a donation of funds or materials to this project? The Ceremony honoring Would Groundbreaking you like toEmail get involved with a donation of fundstoorlend materials to this project? Cpl. meredithiler@helpingahero.org your support. Email meredithiler@helpingahero.org to lend your support. 1:30 p.m. Fletcher took place March 28 at 451 Willow Ridge 451 Willow Ridge • Winston-Salem, NC RSVP to NC@helpingahero.org Lane in Winston-Salem. Senator and Mrs. Richard Burr were in attendance as special guests for the Marine Scout Sniper Jessie Fletcher lost both legs and several fingers in an IED blast was on foot patrol last year. He was recently engaged to be married to Emily Ball and the groundbreaking. building their home in Winston-Salem. HelpingaHero.org is privileged to partner with Supply and Brad Leonard Builders to build this home.

Helping a Hero is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization Proud Partners providing support for military personnel severely injured in the war on terror. Their principal activity is to provide specially adapted homes for qualifying Would you like to get involved with a donation of funds or materials to Email meredithiler@helpingahero.org to lend your support service members as well as engaging the community to provide services and resources for our wounded heroes and their families.

KS & K Masonry, Inc., Johnny Caudill 1075 Caudill Lane, Walnut Cove 336.240.2244 Masonry, In business for: 7 years Sponsor: Bob Paust, Robert E. Paust, Inc.

“It is a great honor for our trade association and Smith Phillips Building Supply to know we are helping these brave military veterans with severe injuries transition back into civilian life in their community and have a home adapted to their particular needs,” said Yenrick. “Smith Phillips Building Supply is extremely excited to be a part of the team in our own hometown of Winston-Salem to work on the housing project for Request for Reinstatement of Membership: Corporal Jessie Fletcher. He is a great role model for all veterans and we are grateful to be involved and for these soldiers’ sacrifices for our country.”

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Jodi Tate, Spike Committee Chairman

SPIKE UPDATE “Trust” is the new currency in 2013. So many consumers got burnt over the past 5 years that confidence rests in how much they trust you before they will buy from you. Credibility rankings dropped in most industries and we have work to do to recover. We must begin to answer the question, “Why” for the consumer first. If we continue to answer the “What” with description of our product and service without first understanding why they might want it…we are not gaining trust. You must engage with your customer and find out their needs and motivation and “How” you can meet those before you showcase your product. In my humble opinion, it is time to go “old school”. Remember the time when you had face to face conversations and received hand written thank you’s? Now mind you, I love my technology and gadgets but I feel we are missing our opportunity to build credibility and trust by avoiding active communication and listening. In 2013, Coldwell Banker will focus it’s marketing campaigns on “We Believe” we can answer your “Why’s” with strong communication, professionalism, knowledge and expertise. Let’s all make it a priority to build our trust currency!

SPIKE CLUB MEETS MONTHLY 1st Wednesday, 11:45am, HBA

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April 2013

Aprilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Social Media Spotlight winners were drawn at the March Associate Members Meeting. Follow HBAWS on Twitter to keep up with our posts! www.twitter.com/hbaws

Matthews Realty & Development, LLC Zane Matthews G & B Energy Danny Hobson Buttryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grading & Hauling David Buttry Mosaic Tile Company Ann Hartley

H B AW S B O A R D Officers PRESIDENT 1st V-PRES 2nd V-PRES SECRETARY TREASURER PAST PRESIDENT

NCHBA Directors

Shane Wagoner (B) Chris Thompson (B) Bob Vaughn (A) Angela Kalamaras (A) Mike Hayes (A) Steve McSwain (B)

Shane Wagoner Rick Tozier

Chris Thompson Kathy Craven-Snodgrass

ALTERNATES: Herschel Redding

Ron Ricci

NAHB Directors Shane Wagoner Paul Mullican

Steve MCSwain

NAHB LIFE DIRECTOR Kathy Craven-Snodgrass Herschel Redding ALTERNATES: Richard Alexander Keith Rogers

Steve Mabe

DIRECTORS

2013 Directors (2 Year Term)

Stephen Mabe (B) Nathan Myers (A) Hershel Redding (A) Stan Senft (B)

Austin McGuire (B) Ron Ricci (B) Keith Rogers (B)

The following members will serve the 2nd year of a 2 year term on our Board of Directors in 2013: Rich Achor (B) Darren Binkley (B) Susan Maier-Colon (A) Sam Morgan (B) Zack Rothrock (B) Barry Wilson (A)

Richard Alexander (B) Gregg Blevins (A) John McPherson (A) Keely Richardson (A) Paul Williams (A)

2013 Council Presidents / Committee Chair David Miller (B), President, Remodelers Council Tracy Moorehead (A), President, Professional Women in Building Council Rick Busch (A), Chairperson, Associate Members Committee

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY 1 12:00 p.m., Spike Committee HBA Office

Spring Parade of Homes Breakfast Open House Thurs., May 2, 8:30 - 10:30am APRIL 2 5:30 p.m., Professional Women in Building HBA Office APRIL 3 12:00 p.m., Spike Committee HBA Office APRIL 9 6:00 p.m., Remodelers Council Meeting WFU Deacon Tower APRIL 11 12:00 p.m. - AMC Monthly Meeting New Garden Landscaping, Greensboro

MAY 2 8:30 - 10:30 a.m., Parade Breakfast Spring Parade Association House May 4, 5 Spring Parade of Homes Saturdays & Sundays, 1 - 5 p.m. MAY 7 5:30 p.m., Professional Women in Building HBA Office MAY 9 12:00 p.m. - AMC Monthly Meeting Dreammaker Bath & Kitchen MAY 14 6:00 p.m., Remodelers Council Meeting WFU Deacon Tower Board of Directors Meeting HBA Office MAY 21 NCHBA Legislative Day Raleigh, NC

APRIL 16 Board of Directors Meeting HBA Office APRIL 27, 28 Spring Parade of Homes Saturdays & Sundays, 1 - 5 p.m.

FALL PARADE OF HOMES KICK-OFF PARTY

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N A H B E D U C AT I O N & E V E N T S

Marketing Strategies, Plans | Budgets (IRM II) April 25, 26 | HBA of Raleigh & Wake Do you want to find and take advantage of market opportunities for your company? Designed for mid- to large-volume builders, this course will show you how to maximize results from every dollar you spend on marketing. With optimum product placement, pricing and promotional tactics, you can plan future results with confidence. As a graduate of this course, you will be able to: • Understand key relationships that should exist among company strategy, finance & marketing • Define marketing and its three levels of detail from promotion through company strategy • Apply the key relationships among company vision, value, volume • Use three competitive strategies and understand their impact on company marketing strategy • Connect the contributions of place, product, price and promotion to marketing strategy • Identify the financial results of marketing decisions • Distinguish the challenges of growth to marketing management • Implement a complete system of reports with which to control marketing management Description: Several new courses including Certified-Aging-in-Place Specialists Date: April 25 & 26 Location: HBA of Raleigh & Wake County, 5580 Centerview Drive, Suite 115, Raleigh, NC Time: April 25, 26, 9:00AM - 5:00PM Contact: Judy Richardson, HBA of Raleigh & Wake County Cost: NAHB Member Fee: $375 , Non-member Fee: $475 Registration: Raleigh - Wake HBA Website Instructor: Charles G. Graham CMP, MIRM Co-Instructor: Gian Hasbrock CMP, CSP, Master CSP, MIRM

Tune in to WSJS, AM60, Saturdays: 9 - 10am for Real Estate Radio with John McPherson & Wendy Taylor, and 11am - 12pm for Around the House with Erik Anderson. For more information about these two building industry related shows, visit the WSJS website: http://www.wsjs.com/Article.asp?id=595967