October 10, 2005

 
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2005 Custom Builder Symposium Early-Bird Deadline is Tomorrow
Save $50 when you register for the 2005 Custom Builder Symposium by Tuesday, October 11th – That's tomorrow!

The 2005 Custom Builder Symposium will be held November 11-13, 2005 at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Custom Builder Symposium will offer exceptional networking and educational opportunities custom builders have come to expect from this world-class annual event.  For a list of scheduled educational sessions, events and how you can register today to take advantage of the $50 early-bird registration discount, please visit the 2005 Custom Builder Symposium Web site.

 

Need a registration form? Have questions? Please contact Wil Heslop at 800-368-5242 x8472.

Hotel Information – The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel Room Block Open
Centrally located in downtown Atlanta, the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel is an award-winning hotel with a distinctive design that has made it an Atlanta landmark.  The hotel is located in the heart of Atlanta’s downtown convention, sports, and entertainment district, only minutes from popular restaurants, shopping and entertainment.  All guest rooms feature modern amenities such as wireless high-speed Internet.  For recreation, the hotel offers a heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi and a large, 24-hour fitness center.

The room rate of $155 plus tax for a single/double will be available until Oct. 21. 

To make your room reservation, go to the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel Room Reservation Web Site. [return to top]

Exceptional, World-Class Education
The Custom Builder Symposium is the only national education and networking event for custom builders.  Custom builders can attend 15 concurrent sessions and four advanced sessions (new for 2005), plus attendees have the opportunity to take two courses for designation credit at no extra charge on Saturday or Sunday … Estimating for Builders & Remodelers (Approved for CGB, CGR and CGA designation credit) and Diversification (Approved for GMB designation credit). Go here for a list of titles, speakers and descriptions for all educational sessions. [return to top]

Keynote: What Your Passion Can Do For You
Rodney Miller is equally comfortable as a business consultant in the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies, or as a counseling psychotherapist. Rodney came to the Walt Disney World Resort from Right Management Consultants, where his primary responsibility was organizational development, consulting, and executive career development. His clients include organizations such as NASA, Westinghouse, AT&T, Sears and PepsiCo. Rodney is noted for executive facilitation, career development and coaching, as well as psychological therapy and career assessment.

The power of passion has scaled mountains and forged civilization out of the wilderness. Most of success lies not in chance or circumstances but in passion. Passion has caused men to walk on the moon, diseases to be cured and championships to be won. While the potential resides in all of us the real question is: Why do so few have it? 

 

Come do a passion review to kick off the 17th Annual Custom Builder Symposium. Register now.

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Additional Educational & Networking Opportunities Have Been Added
The 2005 Custom Builder Symposium in Atlanta will add the following features:

  • Roundtable discussions will focus on what you need to do as a custom builder to survive a disaster.  Industry experts and disaster survivors will be on hand to facilitate the discussions and share their stories.
  • Noted NAHB Economist, Michael Carliner will discuss during a general session the economic impact Hurricane Katrina will have on the building industry.

Please check the 2005 Custom Builder Symposium Web site for more information.

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Spectacular Homes Tour by Andersen Windows
Friday, November 11 — 7:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

See the Atlanta design trends and building techniques on the Andersen Home Tour featuring spectacular home projects.  The tour will take attendees to visit a variety of custom homes in every stage of construction, from framing to complete furnished models.  It’s a great way to kick off the Custom Builder Symposium and take home valuable new ideas.  The tour includes a continental breakfast, refreshments and a lunch at a beautiful Atlanta location.  The tour costs $35 per person for those who register by October 11.  Early registration is encouraged, as the fee per person is $50 after October, and space is limited.

 

Go to the Custom Builder Symposium Web site to register for the Symposium and this event. [return to top]

Custom Builder Symposium Golf Tournament – Sponsored by Broan-NuTone
Thursday, November 10, 2005 – 11:00am – 5:00pm

Atlanta National Golf Course sprawls across 240 acres of natural hardwoods, babbling brooks and undulating terrain … and it’s where you’ll encounter a world-class golf experience at this year’s Custom Builder Symposium Golf Tournament!  Designed by the renowned father and son team of Pete and P.B. Dye, this place is special – a golfer’s haven that beckons the true golfing purist.

 

The format for the tournament will be scramble with a shotgun start.  And new for this year will be a 19th hole awards event after the tournament where you can join your fellow builders and golf enthusiasts for post-game refreshments.  Tournament registration is $150, which includes transportation, greens fees, cart, range balls, boxed lunch and 19th hole awards event.  Rental clubs are available for $60.

 

Go to the Custom Builder Symposium Web site to register for the Symposium and this event. [return to top]

Experience Atlanta – Saturday Night Social Event – Sponsored by Dryvit
Saturday, November 12, 2005 – 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Experience some of Atlanta’s most popular evening hot spots for a night of fun, entertainment, and networking.  This tour of Atlanta will start out at the Park Tavern Brewery & Eatery … you’ll enjoy fine food and drinks on the outside patio overlooking the Midtown skyline.  The evening will continue at Limerick Junction in the Historic Virginia Highlands … Atlanta’s popular neighborhood for shopping, dining and nightlife.  Tickets for this event are $45 per person.

 

Go to the Custom Builder Symposium Web site to register for the Symposium and this event.

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A Thank You to the 2005 Custom Builder Symposium Sponsors
The 2005 Custom Builder Symposium would like to thank each and every sponsor for this world-class event:

Andersen Windows & Doors

Broan-NuTone

Blue Linx

Black & Decker

CEDIA

Countrywide

Custom Builders USA

Custom Home

Dryvit Systems, Inc.

Eagle Windows & Doors

Jacuzzi

ICYNENE

Kohler

Masonite

Premier Marketing, Inc.

Procore Technologies

Softplan

Solutia

Therma-Tru Doors

USG

Zurn

 

 

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