AHBA Weekly
November 27, 2017
CALENDAR 

SHOEBOX SHOPPING
Tuesday, December 5 at 5:30 p.m.
Midtown Walmart 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Thursday, December 7 at 10 a.m. 
AHBA office

HOME SHOW COMMITTEE 
Friday, December 8 at 12 p.m. 
Alaska Airlines Center

ASSOCIATES COUNCIL 
Tuesday, December 12 at 12 p.m. 
AHBA office 

S HOEBOX STUFFING
Tuesday, December 12 at 5:30 p.m.
Cross Point Church

JOINT COUNCIL 
( builders, remodelers, developers)
Wednesday, December 13 at 12 p.m.

2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Thursday, December 14 at 4 p.m. 
AHBA office  

CHRISTMAS PARTY
Friday, December 15 at 6 p.m.
49th State Brewing Company

NAHB INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS' SHOW
Jan 9-11 in Orlando, FL 

ASHBA LEGISLATIVE FLY-IN
February 5-7 in Juneau, AK

To attend please call 522-3605 !

In This Issue
November Membership Renewals

Crown Pointe, Wes Clubb
International Homes of Cedar, Rodney Robertson
Klebs Heating & Air, Gary Klebs
Mason's Siding Supply, Justin Johnson 
Michelsohn & Daughter Construction, Karen Kassik-Michelsohn
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Brenda Miernyk
Yukon Title Company, Tara VanOrsdal

Thank you for your renewal! 
SHOEBOX PROGRAM
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AHBA CHRISTMAS PARTY
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5  IBS PRE-SHOW COURSES TO BOOST 
YOUR BUSINESS

In addition to Spokesperson Training, Certified Aging-in-Place (CAPS) and Master in Residential Marketing (MIRM) courses, the 2018 NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS) pre-show education also includes five courses that dig more deeply into the fundamentals of running a business than you've ever gone before.
Whether you're looking to learn the latest practices of a particular skill area, or want to master something entirely new, these classes have something for you - and all before IBS begins.
Business Operations Courses: Protect, Track and Grow Your Business
Project Skills: Do What You Do - Even Better
And remember: Register for any pre-show course and receive a free expo pass.
PILLARS OF MEMBERSHIP 

When you join your local home builders association, you also automatically became a member of the state association and NAHB. Your 3-in-1 membership means you have access to valuable resources that help you gain a competitive advantage. The five pillars of NAHB membership - knowledge, networking, expertise, advocacy and savings - form the foundation to build your future.

Knowledge



AHB's educational programs give you the tools you need to gain an edge in the industry. Programs include courses and seminars, offered by in-person and online. Plus, NAHB professional designations provide opportunities to improve your skills and advance your career. NAHB's official bookstore, BuilderBooks.com, offers members a discount on industry products and publications.
Learn more .
 
Networking


With 140,000 members from all areas of the housing industry, NAHB is a one-stop networking shop! NAHB, along with your state and local associations, provide countless ways for you to meet and build relationships with fellow professionals, future customers and suppliers. Learn more.




Expertise
NAHB members have access to expert staff advisors who can address your business questions. Our experts include distinguished economists, tax specialists, financial experts and regulatory and technical specialists. Members also benefit from economic analysis and housing research, as well as NAHB research into innovative building products and construction techniques. Learn more .
 
 

            
Advocacy
NAHB fights for our members on Capitol Hill, in your state and in the 
communities where you do business. We work hard to defeat excessive regulations and to protect your business. Our advocacy efforts include educating policymakers and the Administration, building successful coalitions, and mobilizing our grassroots on a range of issues. Learn more.
 
 

Savings


NAHB's purchasing power means big savings for you! Your NAHB membership provides you discounts on vehicles, car rentals, shipping, office supplies, computers and more. In fact, NAHB members saved $20 million in 2016 through the NAHB Member Advantage Program. Learn more




                                      
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