State and Local Reporter - 09/08/2009 (Plain Text Version)

Ernie Platt, Chair
Portland, OR

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In this issue:
Kansas City Taps YouTube in Campaign to Revive Housing
North Carolina HBA Victorious in Passage of Permit Legislation
NAHB Summit on Association Excellence Around the Corner
MBA of Pierce County Earns EOC Award
Louisiana Becomes 17th State to Monetize Credit
National League of Cities Reports Tough Road Ahead for Cities
Senator Dodd Introduces Livable Communities Act
Free Sept. 24 Webinar Explores Alternatives to Impact Fees
Positioning Your Company to Take Advantage of the Downturn
GM’s Authorization Process Just Got a lot Easier

Kansas City Taps YouTube in Campaign to Revive Housing

The power of new media is helping spread the word to lawmakers and the general public on stimulating housing to help restore the economy.

Kansas City HBA created a video testimonial spotlighting their members and the issues they currently face as a microcosm of what is happening across the country.

It is easily accessed on YouTube.

"We did this to get the word to our Congressional delegation in addition to phone calls and e-mails, including using it during some of our Congressional visits" says Steven A. Cowen, Staff Vice President of Government Affairs of Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City.

Kansas City HBA invites the NAHB community to use the following in any way that will help get out our message:

HBA Member Testimonial Video
http://www.youtube.com/hbakc#play/favorites/0/VhZbRvXZ56s

TV Coverage including testimonial video
http://www.youtube.com/hbakc#play/favorites/1/hVbW0lHmRsc

Print Coverage mentioning testimonial video
http://www.kansascity.com/business/story/1393724.html?storylink=pd

For more information, please contact Steve Cowan, Staff Vice President of Government Affairs, Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City at 816-733-2237.