HTA Update - 03/18/2009 (Plain Text Version)

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In this issue:
CEDIA and NAHB Considering Co-Locating Major Industry Events
Message From Utz Baldwin, CEDIA Chief Executive Office
Energy Tax Credit to Generate $6 Billion in Remodeling Jobs
Home Technology: Put It to Work for You
Home Technology Design: How to Successfully Integrate Electronics Into Your Design
CEDIA Offers NAHB Members FREE Participation in Upcoming Strategic Planning Webinar
CEA and CEDIA Standards Committee Create Comprehensive Bulletin for Home Theater Audio Design
When Will There Be Fiber in the Home?
CEDIA Member Highlight: Audio One Sound and Video, Inc.
New Monthly Section: Q & A
Registration Open for Spring Construction Forecast Conference
Find Out About Boomers, Their Impact on Housing at NAHB Conference

Find Out About Boomers, Their Impact on Housing at NAHB Conference

The baby boomers have revolutionized the housing industry, but they, too, have been impacted by today’s volatile economy. At the same time, many experts believe this generation could help speed up the industry’s recovery.

Find out more at NAHB’s Building for Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium — the premier education and marketing event for housing professionals who serve the 50+ market. This year’s conference will take place April 27-29 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown in Philadelphia, Pa.

In light of today’s uncertain economic times, NAHB has reduced registration fees by $300 through April 3. It’s a great opportunity to come together with your peers in the 50+ housing industry to share experiences and engage with each other while preparing for the upturn. Register online today!

Registration includes:

Admission to all education sessions — This year's breakout sessions provide the information you need — on trends, research, design, sales, marketing and more — to be miles ahead of the competition.
Keynote Session & Economic Forecast — Get the latest economic forecast and learn the strategies that industry leaders and using to survive and succeed in this challenging market. Also, hear from NAHB Chief Economist, David Crowe, as he forecasts the future of the active adult and seniors housing markets.
Closing Session – Builder Forum: Surviving the Slowdown, Planning Ahead for the Upturn — Our expert panel of builders, moderated by NAHB CEO Jerry Howard, will show how they are adapting and streamlining their businesses to cope with a complex market — from getting the financing to dealing with the glut of inventory to nudging hesitant boomer buyers off the fence and into new homes.
Exhibit Hall — Visit our exhibitors to make connections, learn about new products and establish valuable business relationships.
Opportunities to Network — Catch up with old friends and meet new attendees at the Kickoff Reception, Cocktail Reception and other events.

In addition, for those who have limited time, NAHB is offering a one-day pass for $295.

So don't delay, register for Building for Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium now at http://www.magnetmail1.net/ls.cfm?r=6682971&sid=6092899&m=684208&u=NAHB_UHous&s=http://www.nahb.org/conference_details.aspx?conferenceID=60.