Housing Giants - September 10, 2008 - (Page 21) Professional Builder Benchmark and AVID Leadership Conference Cisneros, Howe, Jones, Sullivan Promise to Rock the Room Four heavy hitters will come out swinging with tales from the front lines of government, technology, economics and real-estate for a high-level overview of today’s business as unusual world. Henry Cisneros Executive Chairman, CityView Companies Henry Cisneros’ resume is as eclectic as America. Expect his views on urban planning, workforce housing and the current mortgage crisis to challenge the way you think about your business future. Terry Jones Founder, Travelocity.com; Managing Principal, Essential Ideas Terry Jones will share how his successful launch of Travelocity.com helped shape his world view on the power of long-term technology planning and partnerships. Neil Howe Founding Partner, LifeCourse Associates Historian. Economist. Demographer. Neil Howe — a nationally recognized authority on global aging, long-term fiscal policy and migration — will amaze you with powerful insights into what REALLY motivates today’s generation of home buyers. Tim Sullivan President, Sullivan Group Real Estate Advisors Tim Sullivan’s ideas on defining market opportunities, conceptualizing community design and honing product pricing and absorption potential will help you lead your company’s successful strategic growth as the market rebounds. The CEO Panel and the Capital Roundtable Mix It Up Three hard-charging CEOs telling it like it is — what could be more fascinating? Unless it’s the Capital Roundtable, where industry insiders sketch out the pressures on capital markets and discuss how those pressures affect the financial picture of builders planning for the turnaround. They’re two important discussions, and you’ll have a ringside seat. Four Tracks Carry You Toward Insights and Answers ■ Management Track ■ Customer Loyalty Track – 2 ■ Customer Loyalty Track – 1 ■ Leadership Track Single-topic, multiple sessions. Focus on what you need and come prepared to work. Special Events ■ Green Building Tour — ■ Awards Gala Dinner — Visit green-built homes and talk with the builders and designers Celebrate the NHQ, AVID and Professional Builder Builder of the Year award winners ■ Professional Builder Fun Night & AVID Client Dinner For updated program details and conference/hotel registration, visit www.ProBuilder.com/Benchmark http://Travelocity.com http://Travelocity.com http://www.ProBuilder.com/Benchmark http://www.ProBuilder.com/Benchmark
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