Sunbelt Builders Show
November 6-8, 2008
at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine

Keynote Speaker:
Emmitt Smith of the Dallas Cowboys

SHOW FEATURES IMPRESSIVE LINE UP OF INDUSTRY LEADERS AND SPEAKERS

(AUSTIN, TX – August 1, 2008) – Professionals in the home building industry looking to stay at the top of today’s challenging construction environment are making plans to attend the eighth annual Sunbelt Builders Show™ and Education Conference, November 6 – 8, 2008  at the Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, TX/DFW.

Attendees will see the hottest market trends and techniques, learn industry “best practices,” and helpful lessons on how to be a front runner in one of the most competitive and demanding housing markets in the United States.

This unique event features the latest industry products, materials and services from more than 375 exhibit booths and dozens of education sessions with nationally renowned speakers presenting topics such as:

• “Green Building Legal and Liability Issues” Presenters:  David N. Crump Jr., NAHB’s Director of Legal Research; and David S. Jaffe, NAHB’s Staff Vice President for Construction Liability & Legal Research

• “Legitimizing Trash and Gentrifying Icky: Building Recycled Houses” Presented by Dan Phillips, The Phoenix Commotion

• “Marketing Without Money” Presented by Jeff Crilley, named “The Best TV Reporter in the State” by the Texas Associated Press

• “Loyalty is Love: How to Hold Clients Close for Life” Presenters: Beverly Koehn, President, Beverly Koehn & Associates Inc.; Mike Humphrey, VP of Operations, David Weekley Homes; and Scott Sedam, President, TrueNorth Development                                                                                               

Attendees can earn TRCC mandated continuing education credit hours with sessions by Ed Beasley, Susan Durso and Steve Easley.  Attendees can also take advantage of designation courses from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) University of Housing, networking events and opportunities for one-on-one meetings with speakers and vendors.

Keynote Speaker: Emmitt Smith

The Show’s Opening Session features keynote speaker Emmitt Smith. Former NFL athlete Smith helped lead the Dallas Cowboys to three Super Bowl Championships, lead the NFL in rushing four times and made eight Pro Bowl appearances.  In his presentation “A Championship Vision,” Smith will outline what it takes to be a winner in business and life.

The Sunbelt Builders Show™ also provides an exceptional value to attendees and their businesses. Purchase a Pay One Price Registration for only $395 and have access to all exhibits, education, networking parties, gala dinners and Sunbelt luncheon. One-Day and Exhibits Only Passes are also available.

SUNBELT BUILDERS SHOW™ OFFERS ALL INCLUSIVE REGISTRATION

(AUSTIN, TX – July 1, 2008) – The Texas Association of Builders has announced that registration is now open for the Sunbelt Builders Show™ and Education Conference.  The Show has enhanced its registration options and is now offering  an ALL NEW Pay One Price registration allowing attendees to choose an “all inclusive” conference package.  The new P.O.P. ticket allows the registrant access to most Sunbelt events for one low price. 

Pay One Price registration includes all exhibits, education and events for one low price.  Events include:

• Opening Session with Emmitt Smith
• Networking Parties
• Sunbelt Luncheon
• Star Awards Gala
• Texas Housing Hall of Honor & Excellence in Leadership Dinner

The Show will be held at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, TX/DFW, November 6 – 8, 2008.  Register online at www.SunbeltBuildersShow.com .  The P.O.P. ticket is available for only $395 and is a $575 value! 

The Sunbelt Builders Show™ is the largest industry show of its kind in the Southwest, with an expected attendance of over 6,000 building industry professionals.

Home builders, architects, designers, project managers, construction superintendents and other building industry professionals, will experience the latest “best practices”, trends and techniques in the industry and see the newest products and materials from more than 375 exhibit booths, dozens of education sessions and many networking events.
With this year’s theme of “Business Solutions A to Z”, attendees will learn how to stay ahead of the competition with learning tools that cover all business needs.
The Opening Session and Expo Party will feature keynote speaker Emmitt Smith, three time Super Bowl Champion for the Dallas Cowboys.
Attendees also will have the opportunity to tour the Show House, attend the Star Awards Gala, visit hundreds of exhibits and much more.
To learn more about the 2008 Sunbelt Builders Show™ and Education Conference, go to www.SunbeltBuildersShow.com.