Leveraging the Federation 

Faced with a legislative or regulatory issue and don’t have the resources to tackle it? Take full advantage of what NAHB has to offer.  Presentation of NAHB services for HBAs – ordinance review, SLIF, etc

Lobbying Fundamentals Panel Discussion

Advocacy professionals from other industries share their secret of success.
 

Economic Stimulus: What you need to Know  

Economic Stimulus is priority #1 to today’s housing industry.  A well-designed economic stimulus program can make a huge difference in this challenging economic environment. Speakers will address current and proposed solutions to help the housing economy. 

Immigration Update

An overview of current immigration law, compliance requirements, legislative and regulatory updates, and enforcement tactics.

Election Wrap-Up

Speaker: John McLaughlin, McLaughlin & Associates

2009 Legislative Sessions Preview  

Outlook of State Legislature 2009 priorities with eye on election outcome from Connie Campanella of Stateside Associates, the largest state and local government affairs firm tracking all 50 states and many local governments.

Environmental Regulatory Panel Discussion  

Speakers present options to rein in overreaching regulation that can drive up costs and erode housing affordability.

Immigration Case Studies  

Responsibility for immigration reform continues to fall to the states.  Case studies of good bill (NC) and bad bill (SC) and what to take away from lessons learned in 08.

Community Relations Training Session

The power of proactive community relations with a tactical political element can prevent ballot battles down the road and save tremendous amounts of money.

Introducing the NAHB Green Building Standard

Honing Your Association’s Political Operations  

Helping elect a candidate to public office is often the first step in building a long lasting relationship with an elected official.  Whether it’s candidate recruitment or selection, starting and running your PAC, running an independent expenditure campaign, mobilizing your membership, or simply hosting a candidate school – this core course will give you the knowledge and resources you need for your HBA to effectively impact state and local elections.

Latest Trends in Inclusionary Zoning  

 Do you have an impact fee being proposed or increased?  Is your community looking for innovative ways to fund infrastructure and public services?  Is your city considering changes to their comprehensive plan or land development requirements?  Are citizens and officials discussing imposing inclusionary housing requirements? NAHB’s experienced land use policy staff can lead you in the right direction. 

Lobbying Elected Officials

In this session, you will hear from successful state and local lobbyists from organizations outside NAHB, as well as elected officials such as state/local legislators about what works and what doesn’t.