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SC Builders PAC Silent Auction Goes Live Online
Let the bidding begin...online! This year's silent auction has begun online. You can view current auction items and bid on them from your home or office. We'll still have our live event on July 26, 2009 at the state convention in Greenville.
IRC Code Update Class Will be Given Twice at State Convention; Approved for CEU
The 2006 IRC goes into effect July 1, 2009. If you haven't already taken an IRC Update Class, plan on attending one of two classes on Friday, July 24 during this year's state convention.
Illegal Aliens and Private Employment Law Now in Effect for Employers Who Employ 100 or More Workers
Effective July 1, 2009, South Carolina businesses that employ 100 or more workers must verify the legal status of new employees and remove from their payrolls any worker who is not legally in the United States and authorized to work, and you can expect surprise audits.
IBS Hotel Block Announced
Housing assignments have been made for the 2010 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. South Carolina members can take advantage of special room rates at Caesars Palace or Paris!
Donovan Awards $25.4 Million to Jump-Start Affordable Housing Construction in South Carolina
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced over $25 million in funding to jump start affordable housing programs in South Carolina that are currently stalled due to the current economic recession.
Self Insurer’s Fund Giving $750,000 in Refunds to Its Members
The South Carolina Home Builders Self Insurer’s Fund (The Fund) announces that it will refund up to $750,000 of members’ contributions in July 2009 and August 2009.
Sales & Marketing Council Loses Weight, Raises Money For St. Lawrence Place
Since 2003 members of the Sales and Marketing Council (SMC), a council of the Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia (HBA), has donated gifts, monetary donations and their time for the families of St. Lawrence Place. This April, members of the council and their co-workers, friends and family participated in a friendly weight loss competition and fundraiser for the charitable organization.
Are You Linked Out?: Part Three in a Series of Five Articles on the Impact and Use of Social Media
LinkedIn does not have the huge user base or the interactive features of Facebook and MySpace. It does not provide users with the feeling that they are a part of the next wave of social media like Twitter or Tumblr.
Spike Club Triples Retention Credits, Begins Other Changes
At the recent NAHB Spring Board of Directors Meeting, NAHB's Membership Committee approved changes to the 2009 Spike Club program — including doubling recruitment of new council members through Dec. 31.
Nationwide Tour Championship Ticket Sales to Benefit Charleston-Trident HBA
Order tickets to the Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island, SC and support the Charleston Trident Home Builders Association.
Get It in Writing—The Value of an Insurance-Backed, Written Warranty
Gone are the days of business as usual in the remodeling business. With the residential construction market near record lows, home builders are expanding into other activities to help ride out the recession.
SBA Launches New 100-Percent Guarantee ARC Loan Program to Help Struggling Businesses
Small businesses suffering financial hardship as a result of the slow economy may be eligible to receive temporary relief to keep their doors open and get their cash flow back on track through to a new loan program announced today by SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills.
NAHB Posts Chinese Drywall, Lead Paint Resources Online
NAHB has created two new web pages to help members understand two important issues affecting new construction and remodeling projects.
NAHB Working on New Green Building Courses, Other Course Revisions
The NAHB University of Housing is currently working on new courses and pilots, including two new green building courses that would become the curriculum for the Master Green Builder Remodeler (MGBR) designation. Several current courses are being revised to include updated information for both builders and remodelers.
Exemptions Made for CAPS Candidates; CAASH Requirements Revised
The NAHB University of Housing recently announced changes to the CAPS and CAASH designations, two designations that focus on older adult living.
Free NAHB Webinars in July: Building and Home Technology and Storm Water Compliance
The NAHB will be hold two free webinars this month, Building and Home Technology on July 22 and Storm Water Compliance on July 29. Each webinar can be used as continuing education credit towards NAHB designations and towards HBASC Certified Master Builder designation.
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