The 2010 1st Quarter Committee Meetings and Board Meeting will be held February 17-18 at the Grandover Resort & Conference Center in Greensboro. All NCHBA members are invited to attend, and there is no charge to attend committee meetings or social events. If you are interested in getting more involved with the state HBA, this is your opportunity to get started early in 2010. Committee meetings offer attendees the chance to discuss topics important to the home building industry such as legislative and regulatory items, green building news, building codes and more. It's also a great opportunity to network with your peers.

Click here for the complete 1st Quarter Meeting schedule and registration form. 

What's new at the 2010 1st Quarter Meeting?

The North Carolina Builder Institute will offer the course "Faces of Survival: Perspectives on Surviving the Current Building Industry Crisis" for a discounted rate of $50 on February 18 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Greensboro, following the 1st Quarter Board Meeting.

The course is designed to give practical information and tidbits on facing the current economic crunch in the building industry today. Participants will learn about methods for cash flow; methods and criteria for negotiating with lenders and/or creditors; protecting your cash and assets; and preparing for the emerging housing market. Attention will be given to looking at various workout alternatives including short sells, foreclosures, and even bankruptcy as a last resort. The bottom line for this course is to aid participants in how to survive and face the current challenges in today’s economy.

Attendees will receive 4 hours of NCBI credit. "Faces of Survival" counts towards the Accredited Builder, Accredited Associate and Accredited Residential Superintendant designations. Pre-register by February 13.