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Leadership, Credibility, Prestige: The Value of Designations
The Sales and Marketing Council of the St. Tammany / Washington Parishes Home Builders Association will be holding its first ever national designation course on March 25th. The course entitled "Effective Marketing on a Shoestring Budget" is an eight hour course. The course hours count toward several national designations including the Certified New Home Marketing Professional (CMP). Builders licensed in the state of Louisiana can also use these hours toward their state required continuing education. More information on this and future courses can be found by visiting sthba.org  or by sending an email to jessica@sthba.org. The course is open to the public but pre-registration is required.
More than 100 home builder associations across the country offered 1,199 classes through NAHB’s Joint Venture education programs to more than 15,469 students in 2007.  Also, 2007 saw a 16% increase over 2006 of builders or remodelers who graduated and received a designation.  Why? Because these associations know that designations can lead to more earned income, credibility and prestige for members and their companies.
            The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) University of Housing offers advanced degree programs to building industry professionals nationwide that enhance their business savvy, broaden their areas of expertise and ... more

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