October 2, 2008

Bob Frost, Chair
Blue Springs, Missouri

Vegas Case Exposes Alleged Corruption Among Local Homeowner Associations
SLGA Conference 'Early Bird' Registration Deadline Is Oct. 3
NAHB State & Local Issues Fund Continues to Help Builders
9th Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Arizona’s Immigration Statute
Fire Official Surge Sweeps Sprinkler Mandate to Victory
County Leaders Express Support for Housing Industry
Philadelphia Foreclosure Program an Example for Cities
NACo Releases Results of Foreclosure Survey
Studies Find New Homes Are Tiny Piece of Carbon Footprint Solution
New Study Shows Growth in State Lobbying
2008 Election Summary
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  SLGA Conference 'Early Bird' Registration Deadline Is Oct. 3
Deadline for hotel registration for the SLGA Conference is Friday, Oct. 17.

For more information and to register, visit www.nahb.org/SLGAConference.

No matter what the outcomes of the 2008 election season are, one thing is certain: change. The SLGA Conference shows HBA government affairs staff and committee leadership the most effective ways to educate new government leaders about the housing market and make housing a priority at the local and state levels. 

Stellar breakout sessions, dynamic guest speakers and energetic roundtable discussions cover the most critical issues, like immigration, green building, zoning and regulatory matters. Attendees will learn how to be powerful advocates for housing and enhance their association’s overall lobbying power.

At the 2008 SLGA Conference, attendees will:

  • Get the most comprehensive update about where housing is headed—critical information for HBA staff and government affairs committees. 
  • Learn about the key components of a good economic stimulus package. 
  • Find out what state and local HBAs can do to affect policy. 
  • Talk strategy with lobbyists and government affairs professionals from around the country. 
  • Learn how to navigate the changing political landscape and get informed about legislative and regulatory issues that affect their associations and members. 

Education sessions are at the heart of the SLGA program. Sessions include the Lobbying Fundamentals Panel Discussion, Advanced Immigration Case Studies, Honing Your Association’s Political Operations, Latest Trends in Inclusionary Zoning, and many more. The always-popular Issue Roundtables are back, giving participants a chance to learn about hot topics in a small, interactive setting.

For more information, please contact Alex Strong at 800-368-5242 x8279. [ return to top ]

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