Southern Building Show - What’s New for 2008?
Southern Building Show is NEXT week! June 11 - 13, 2008
More than 200 exhibitors will showcase the latest in green building, technology and much, much more. A highlight will be the Big Bash (Networking) Reception held on the show floor on Thursday, June 12 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
New for 2008:
- SBS Goes Green: Visit the “Green Aisle” on the exhibit floor for product and service solutions that will contribute to environmental sustainability.
- Green Building track of education sessions.
- Expanded three day event (June 11-13)
Atlanta Builder Road Show on June 5
The latest homebuilding trend has come finally come to Atlanta and you, as an Atlanta homebuilder, have a wonderful opportunity to remain on the cutting edge of technology standards! In order to be successful in this industry, you have to have a strong online presence because homebuyers predominantly shop online. If your Web site and online marketing strategies are not user-friendly, you could be losing lots of business and not even know about it. So, join some of your industry peers who have discovered a few secret weapons about the digital experience on June 5 for a beneficial lunch n learn at the Dave and Busters in Duluth. Presented by The Builder Homesite Consortium, this online marketing informational luncheon is perfect for marketing executives, design center professionals, purchasing executives and IT folks. Titled “Making Marketing Dollars Work For Builders,” you will definitely leave with pertinent knowledge that will increase your revenue. Did I mention that lunch is free? So, let The Builder Homesite buy you lunch next Thursday and be at the Duluth Dave and Busters from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register online today! And, if none of you have heard of (Continued…)
Atlanta SMC Sales and Marketing Roundtable
The Atlanta SMC is hosting a Sales and Marketing Roundtable on June 12 from 4:30 til 6:30 p.m. at the Cobb Galleria during the Southern Building Show. Sales coach Christine Cunningham is speaking and she will be joined by Joan Smith as they present, “Power Up Your Sales Communications - More Sales with Less Traffic.” Don’t miss this opportunity to gain tips and pointers from these well-respected national sales coaches!
Are you frustrated by less traffic and challenging prospects? Are you at a loss on how to draw traffic and keep the customers you have? Increase your sales and gain an enhanced understanding of personality and buying traits.
The roundtable is open to anyone interested in learning more about Sales Communication, so please share this information. Pre-registration is required. The event is $40 for (Continued…)
Mark Your Calendars and Book Your Flight for the Exchange
Atlanta’s own Carol Flammer, who is on the Board of Directors of the Sales and Marketing Council of the HBA, has been chosen to be a featured speaker this year at the NAHB’s 2008 Sales and Marketing Exchange. She will be speaking with Mitch Levinson about Internet Marketing and how to use Web 2.0 for a competitive advantage. This is the inaugural conference event for the National Sales and Marketing Council and the Institute of Residential Marketing. For all of us involved in the real estate industry, this is an extraordinary opportunity to network and meet some of the industry’s leading professionals. You’ll definitely have to start planning for this event now because it’s in Phoenix, AZ from October 5 - 7, 2008. It may seem like a big hassle to make the trip out, but the benefits will far outweigh the costs. The housing market has finally bottomed out, which means that we will start working our way back to the stable, booming real estate market. By attending this conference, you’ll be equipped with the right knowledge and tools to best handle the market in its current condition. If you need more incentives to attend this exchange, how about receiving credit toward your (Continued…)
Isakson-Barnhart Properties Recieves Community Service Award
Congratulations to Andy Isakson for receiving the 2008 Joseph D. Greene Community Service Award! This award was presented to the founder of Isakson-Barnhart Properties, Inc. for his commitment in advancing healthcare for Georgians through work with HealthMPowers. Isakson is the co-founder of HealthMPowers, an Atlanta organization that acts to educate students and teachers in Georgia schools through positive promotion of health information, healthy daily routines, and affordable resources in hopes that the program will motivate others to take an interest in their health and serve as role models to other Georgians. Isakson’s work has already directly affected more than 36,000 students and their families. The award was presented by Healthcare Georgia Foundation. Isakon-Barnhart is also the developer of (Continued…)
