ReNews -- Remodelors Council News - 11/18/2009  (Plain Text Version)

Greg Miedema, CGR, CGB, CAPS
NAHB Remodelers Chair
Tucson, Ariz.

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In this issue:
Remodelers See Encouraging Signs in Third Quarter
Comments Sought on Proposed Changes to EPA Lead Paint Rule
Firms Can Now Apply for EPA Lead Paint Rule Certification
Home Buyer Tax Credit, New NOL Rules Signed Into Law
NAHB TO SHUT DOWN OPERATIONS THANKSGIVING WEEK (NOV. 23-27)
Top Remodelers, Councils Honored at Annual Gala
Re:Energize Your Business!
NAHB Remodelers at the International Builders' Show
For Remodelers, Recovery Won’t Mean Business as Usual
Remodelers Need to Focus Harder on Boosting Profits
Screening Out ‘Tire Kickers’ Builds Profitable Relationships
Apply to Serve on 2010 NAHB Remodelers Committees
Check Out the New Remodeling Column Service!
Purchase How to Find a Professional Remodeler Consumer Brochures at BuilderBooks
Web Site Content: The Good, The Bad and The Viral
Green Building Awards Entries Now Being Accepted
Remodeling Magazine's Annual Big 50
Celebrate Star Power at the 2010 Designation Achievement Reception
Get Your Pipes Ready. Your Vocal Pipes, That Is.
Webcast Course on Dec. 10 to Teach Customer Service Skills
Follow 'Paper Trail' to Smoother, More Profitable Business
Members, Save on HP Business Products and More
Authorization Process for GM’s $500 Offer Now Much Easier
Earn One Free Hertz Rental Day for Every Two Hertz Rentals
Thank You to Our Sponsors!


NAHB TO SHUT DOWN OPERATIONS THANKSGIVING WEEK (NOV. 23-27)

As a cost savings effort, the National Association of Home Builders will be closed for business for eight days in 2009. Under the plan, NAHB shut down its operations for the final week of August and will shut down the three days prior to the Thanksgiving holiday (November 23, 24 and 25). In addition, all staff compensation has been cut by a commensurate amount. NAHB President Jerry Howard reported to the NAHB Board of Directors, in May, that “this shut down plan, along with other cost-cutting measures already adopted, is being implemented to help the Association save millions of dollars.”

During this shut down, your NAHB staff contacts will not be in the office or generally available via phone or e-mail. Staff will answer any messages received during the closure when they return to the Office and normal business operations are resumed.

Should you have a question or concern, during this time period, please contact Therese Crahan or leave a message with the NAHB Service Center via phone or e-mail at:  800/368-5242 ext 0 or info@nahb.org. Again, responses to any waiting e-mails will not take place until NAHB returns to normal business operations. 

Your flexibility and patience is appreciated during this challenging time. 


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