EVENTS & LEADERSHIP


CBC LUNCHEON "Sales & Marketing" featuring Troy Elmore of Sandler Sales Training Wednesday, February 16 11:30 a.m. at GHBA Cost: $20 before February 15 $30 beginning February 15 Sponsor: Advantech & ZIP System


CBC LUNCHEON Wednesday, March 16 11:30 a.m. at GHBA Cost: $20 before March 15 $30 beginning March 15 Sponsor: Dow Chemical Company


CBC LUNCHEON Wednesday, April 20 11:30 a.m. at GHBA Topic: Builders Roundtable Cost: $20 before January 18 $30 beginning January 18 Sponsor: BMC Building Materials


CBC STEERING COMMITTEE Chairman: David Gordon, Whitestone Builders Inc.


Vice Chair: Scott Sage, CGB, GMB Sage Built Homes, LLC


Past Chair: Kevin Frankel, CGP Frankel Building Group


CBC BOARD MEMBERS Bo Butler, Butler Brothers Construction Thomas J. Dorsey Jr., Dorsey Homes Allen Griffin, CGR, GMB, CAPS, CGP, Gryphon Builders


Stephen Hann, CGR, GMB, GMR, CGP, Hann Builders


Todd LeBlanc, CGB, LeBlanc Custom Homes Inc.


Jan Popiel, GMB, CGP, Popiel Homes Inc.


ADVISORY MEMBERS: Walter Blake, Pella Windows & Doors Donae Cangelosi, Cangelosi Companies


ANNUAL SILVER SPONSORS Builders Post-Tension Inc


403 RICHEY RD. HOUSTON, TX 77090


CUSTOM BUILDERS COUNCILNEWS


Standing Apart from the Competition


for us as custom home builders and we are continually looking for ways to set ourselves apart from the competition in order to win more jobs.


I


’m not sure about your business, but the last two years have been extremely competitive


to see which designations would be beneficial for your business.


Then sign up for either One of the ways we’re making


that happen is by working on our professional builder designations. An NAHB designation is a symbol of your knowledge and ability; it tells your customers that you are proficient with the latest skills and techniques and that your business practices are sound. But more than that, it tells them you’re committed to excellence and helps you stand out from your competitors.


So, how do you get started? It’s simple. Review the GHBA Web site at www.ghba.org/education


SUPPORT Our CuSTOM BuILDerS!


Associates, take advantage of the highly visible annual sponsorships, new in 2011.


S O U N D E N T E R T AI NMEN T S O LU T I O N S


Call Karen for details! 281.970.8970 x171 kkrenek@ghba.org


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the BAR or the PREP exam. Offered monthly, these self-paced assessment tests measure your proficiency in core areas of building and remodeling. Your results will show you the areas where your knowledge is strongest, where it is weakest, and will determine the courses required for you to obtain your first designation. Then look at the education calendar to see when the courses you need are being held. Be sure to sign up early, and make this the year you set yourself apart.


For more information about classes or designations, email Peggy Means at pmeans@ ghba.org or call 281.970.8970, ext 161.


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