Register for SMC Workshop at 2008 IBS
Is your local Sales and Marketing feeling the pinch in today’s market conditions? Don’t miss the SMC Workshop, “Keeping Your SMC Viable in Today’s Challenging Housing Market,” during the 2008 International Builders’ Show. The workshop will take place during the 2008 International Builders’ Show from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
“This is a great opportunity to network with some of the most successful SMCs across the country ” said Peggy Brassfield of the HBA of Lexington in Lexington, Ky., 2008 chair of the NSMC Membership and Local Councils Committee. “It’s a place to go for support as well as to get terrific ideas to take your SMC through 2008 and beyond. The energy and enthusiasm in the room is contagious.”
The SMC Workshop will feature one of breakout sessions from 1:00-2:00 p.m. with various topics offered simultaneously. An interactive group discussion will follow from 2:00-3:00 p.m., allowing SMCs to brainstorm and discuss ways to thrive in an evolving housing market.
Check out the schedule below:
12:30 - 12:45 pm Overview and Introductions
12:45 - 1:00 pm NSMC Overview
Leveraging National Benefits and Services to Strengthen Your SMC’s Value
1:00 - 2:00 pm Breakouts
- Back to School – Make Your SMC A Class Act in Sales and Marketing Education
- The Power of P.R. – How to Spread the Word about Your SMC to Your Members, HBA and the Housing Industry
- Membership Blueprint – Building Your SMC’s Foundation from the Ground Up
- Fun Factor – Infuse Excitement into Your SMC’s Offerings
- Dash for Cash – Awards, Sponsorship and Untapped Revenue Sources
- Leadership Forum – How to Motivate Your Volunteers into Action and Groom Your Future SMC Stars
- Viewing of the SMC Books from The Nationals
2:00 - 3:00 pm Interactive Group Discussion
Keeping Your SMC Viable in Today’s Challenging Housing Market
- SMC Success Stories
- Challenges and Opportunities
- How to Communicate Your SMC’s Value to Members
3:00 - 3:30 pm Networking/Open Session
For more details or to RSVP for the workshop, e-mail Jeff Jenkins or call him at 800-368-5242 x8292. All SMC staff and leadership are invited to participate.
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