ABC Now Free

As of today, members of CHBA - Alberta are able to post career opportunities on the Alberta Builder Connect website at no charge as a membership benefit under the One Voice - One Industry initiative. The association is covering the costs of extensive internet marketing to bring members the right people for the right jobs. CHBA - Alberta is encouraging members to post a variety of employment positions on the website as there are over 5,500 people registered who want to work for you. There is tough competition for the best employees and CHBA - Alberta wants to provide you with the opportunity to increase your reach. Get started today.

Please contact Jill DeVries-Curtis with any questions at 1-800-661-3348 or via email.

When the Past is Present

Three Past Presidents of CHBA - Alberta made headlines at the recent Canadian Home Builders' Association conference in Quebec. One completed his year as national President, another stepped into the role of 1st Vice President, while the third, Diane Bush, was presented with a the Beaver Award. It all happened at the 64th annual conference of the association in Charlevoix, Quebec. For details and information on other developments at the conference, including reports from the meetings, click here.

Strategic Planning

CHBA - Alberta held an intensive Strategic Planning Session in January. During the session, six strategic goals and a number of objectives were identified. CHBA - Alberta staff then developed a comprehensive business plan with detailed tasks, timelines, responsibilities and budget implications. A communication piece offering members an overview of the strategic goals and objectives, along with a letter from President Hutchinson will be arriving in the mail over the next couple weeks. The execution of the Plan is made possible as a result of member approval and commitment to the One Voice - One Industry initiative.

Conference Evolves

Already 110 delegates have registered for the 2007 CHBA - Alberta Conference September 20 - 23. Members are invited to attend this annual event where great networking opportunities exist at the Trade Show, on the golf course or over dinner at the Awards of Excellence in Housing.

Delegates are invited to join the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge's culinary team and discover secrets to exquisite cuisine prepared the easy way. Be dazzled with practical and easy to use recipes. This is one of the exciting activities included in your conference registration.

Search the breathtaking grounds of JPL as you solve the clues in hunt for the treasure in BMO Financial Group's Pirates of Maligne. All events are on a first-come-first-serve basis and space is limited.

Stucco Tool Kit

Get more for less! The toolkit is now on sale. For only $19.99 plus S&H, you get the toolkit and updates in the form of bulletins. The toolkit was developed to help you get the quality stucco job your clients expect. A better installation begins with better communication of expectations. The toolkit provides tools to enhance the communication between you and your stucco contractors at the contract, design and installation stages. It can serve as a catalyst to help your team begin a journey to becoming "informed consumers” which will help you communicate more effectively with your stucco trades. Click here to order.