Highlights from the HBAGC

Peter Schwartz Chief Executive Officer

Space is still available for SMC’s Super Sales Rally at the Midwest Builders Show® & Conference Thursday, March 22^nd – 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.  Featuring Frank Bucaro, business owner, speaker and author who brings a unique perspective to client organizations that seek to integrate ethical standards of excellence with solid business practices.  His presentations illustrate how ethics and values contribute to long term success. His book, Taking The High Road -- How To Succeed Ethically When Others Bend The Rules, offers down-to-earth ideas for tackling difficult decisions.  Register online now for this exciting and informative session.  Check out our full educational conference schedule at www.midwestbuildersshow.com.

We are currently in the process of preparing the 2007 - 2008 Membership Directory.  It is important that you take a few moments to complete this year's form for your listing in the directory. If we do not receive an update form, last year’s directory information will be printed. The annual membership directory is one of the most powerful ways of promoting yourself and your business to other members of the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago.  Your member information update is due May 2, 2007.  Please contact Kathy Calandriello with any questions. 

And don’t forget…the entry deadline for the 2007 Lake County Chapter Tour of Homes/McHenry County Chapter Medley of Homes is this Thursday, March 15^th!  Boost your traffic with space in a 16-page color insert on 3 weekends in the Chicago Tribune and 2 weekends in the Daily Herald, Northwest Herald and Pioneer Press that will reach hundreds of thousands of new home buyers.  There’s still time to register now or contact Rita Unzner for more information. 

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