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It is our great pleasure to invite you to join us for the 2010 Rocky Mountain Builder Conference (RMBC) in Beaver Creek, October 6-9. Sign up to attend today!
Each year, the RMBC provides an amazing and fun opportunity for builders and those in related trades to gain valuable education, to learn about the newest and hottest products and services, and to network with others in the industry from around the state. The best part is that it takes place in a gorgeous location right in here in Colorado, thus eliminating costly travel expenses.
Your continued support of the RMBC and the Colorado Association of Home Builders is highly valued. This organization is made up of people dedicated to the advancement our industry and our way of life. Thank you for all that you continue to do. We look forward to seeing you, learning with you, and laughing with you in Beaver Creek at the 2010 Rocky Mountain Builder Conference!

Emil Wanatka,
President, Colorado Association of Home Builders

Ryan E. Warren,
Chair, 2010 Rocky Mountain Builder Conference & Expo

The Sales Interview: Identify Your Best Presentation Approach. This session will cover: Opening the Interview, The Importance of the Sales Interview, Five Interview Openers that Work, and Ice Breakers that Work.

This professional-level course is designed for specialists in new home sales. As a graduate of this course, you will be able to define and describe the:

1) Qualifications and characteristics of a new home salesperson
2) Differences between selling new homes and resale homes
3) Role of the Critical Path to Successful Selling in the new home sales environment
4) Basic steps of the builder's decision making and development process
5) Basic construction features that benefit the home buyer
6) Builder's marketing approach and the impact the new home salesperson has in the marketing process
7) Impact of consumer behavior on the new home selling process
8) Basic elements of effective communications in the selling environment
9) Importance of prospecting in searching for and qualifying potential buyers
10) Legal aspects of the real estate business and fair housing guidelines

The HBA's Job Site Safety Committee and HomeSafe® Colorado are presenting a new safety orientation training event for the home building industry. This 1 hour course will be presented in English and will train attendees on basic safety practices specifically designed for the home building industry. Refreshments will be served and attendees will be recognized for participation in this training with a hard hat sticker. Safety orientation training is free to HomeSafe® Colorado members and is required training for prospective members .

Social Media 101: Pointers and Stats on using the new Networking Tools available. Sean Macready is the founder of Avatar Media, a social media marketing/consulting company based out of northern Colorado. Sean has a passion for people, networking and making new friends. Social media has brought new opportunities for Sean to meet new people all over Colorado, the U.S. and the world. Come join us for an hour packed full of information to help you move down the social media path. Bring a question or two for Sean to answer.

BSH Home Appliances Corporation manufactures high-end appliances sold under the Bosch, Thermador and Gaggenau names. The company has factories in North Carolina and Tennessee with warehouses, sales offices and showrooms throughout the US.
The company’s large Denver showroom is breath taking! Visitors will have an opportunity to experience the capabilities of three live kitchens! Each features one of the three BSH product lines - Bosch, Thermador and Gaggenau. These products are not only state-of-the-art and stylish, but very easy to use with performance that exceed expectations!

Building to meet the mandates of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code, let alone to meet any one of the many builder programs available, requires that your trade partners clearly understand what you require of them. The best way to make this clear is in the scope of work document. However, the typical scope of work document rarely identifies the very items crucial to ensure code or program compliance. From design to construction, each trade needs to be told up front what is expected, and that they will be inspected. Properly drafted scopes of work can increase your success and reduce your risk.

Robby Schwarz with EnergyLogic will guide you through the key aspects of preparing performance scopes of work.
 

The Home Builders Foundation presents Clubs for a Cause, the 9th annual golf tournament along with the Title Sponsor, Boise Cascade.

Registration and lunch begins at 11:30 a.m., with the Shotgun start at 1:00 p.m.
After a fabulous round of September golf at the stunning Inverness Golf Course, you will enjoy a delicious dinner with entertainment provided by No One Man Band. Following dinner, everyone can relax with wine tasting, cigars and good friends.

Just want to enjoy friends and relax at the stunning Inverness Golf Resort - join us for dinner, wine & cigars - $50.

All proceeds benefit the Home Builders Foundation, providing home modifications and accessibility solutions for individuals with disabilities and financial need through the collaborated efforts of the building industry.

Plan to attend the CARE Awards Gala. This popular and fun event will include presentation of the 2010 CARE Awards.

Each year, CAHB's Rocky Mountain Builder Conference provides an amazing and fun opportunity for builders and those in related trades to gain valuable education, to learn about the newest and hottest products and services, and to network with others in the industry from around the state. The best part is that it takes place in a gorgeous location right in here in Colorado, thus eliminating costly travel expenses. Visit http://www.builderconference.com to learn more - register today!

Planning - The Key to Successful Presentation
Motivating buying
Surefire Formula to Get Attention
Using Showmanship to Make Your Presentation Come Alive

 

The HBA's Job Site Safety Committee and HomeSafe® Colorado are presenting a new safety orientation training event for the home building industry. This 1 hour course will be presented in English and will train attendees on basic safety practices specifically designed for the home building industry. Refreshments will be served and attendees will be recognized for participation in this training with a hard hat sticker. Safety orientation training is free to HomeSafe® Colorado members and is required training for prospective members .

The Home Builders Foundation presents the Annual Luncheon to celebrate the people served by the HBF, and to recognize the many people who work together to make the HBF projects happen. The HBF Annual Luncheon is also a great way to learn more about the HBF and how you can get involved!

Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., with the Program and lunch beginning at 11:30 a.m.
The program concludes at 1:00 p.m.

All proceeds benefit the Home Builders Foundation, providing home modifications and accessibility solutions for individuals with disabilities and financial need through the collaborated efforts of the building industry.

Network with HBA leaders & members! Expand your industry contacts! Bring your business cards! Join us at the Denver Flooring & Finishes Design Center for drinks, appetizers and networking. Denver Flooring & Finishes will provide you and your customer with the very best service and ensure that your next project is a success. The Design Center features the latest trends in carpet, tile, and natural stone counter tops, hardwood flooring and window coverings from industry-leading manufacturer. Come on out and network! It's FREE and FUN!

Take an active role in the future of your association, get the greatest bang for your membership buck, and enjoy rare opportunities.

• The HBA has several offices available for lease. If your company is relocating we encourage you to consider the HBA offices. If you hear of another company that is relocating, please recommend the HBA offices to them. As all members know, our offices have a lot to offer:
  • Great location with easy access to I-25
  • Modern, attractive offices, most of them newly furnished
  • Very reasonable rates
  • Ample parking and meeting room space

  For details contact Roger Reinhardt at 303-551-6729 or rreinhardt@hbadenver.com

• The HBA also rents its meeting rooms and educational facilities. Consider using the HBA facilities for your next meeting or training event - and let others know of the advantages of holding their meetings at the HBA:
  • State of the art A/V equipment
  • Education room seats up to 90 and has kitchen access
  • Use your own caterer to keep food and beverage costs down
  • Meeting rooms in sizes to accommodate nearly every size and type of event
  • Very reasonable use fees
  • Ample parking for most events; overflow parking available for a reasonable fee.
  • Members always receive a discount on facility rental.

See the HBA Facility Rental Agreement for more information.

• Are you taking advantage of the member discount programs? If not, you might be missing out on the savings that could more than cover your HBA dues! Check out the Member Discount Brochure. For more information contact Vicki Pelletier at (303) 551-6710 or vpelletier@hbadenver.com.

Cancellation Dates: Due to commitments with caterers, hotels, and event centers, the HBA cannot issue refunds for individuals who register but do not attend these events or cancel after 4:30pm on the printed cancellation date.

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