| Wednesday, October 7 |
| 6:00pm-7:00pm |
Keynote Speech
Patrick Buchanan, Leading Voice of Populist-Conservatism
Mr. Buchanan will discuss the current political climate in DC and the housing crisis, as well as offer his take on the Administration, Congress and government efforts to bring the economy out of recession.
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| Thursday, October 8 |
| 2:30pm-3:15pm |
Economic Outlook for 2010
Speaker: Yelena Takhtamanova, Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Now more than ever, the Federal Reserve has become a key player in the recovery of the economy and the housing market. All eyes are fixed on the Fed as foreclosures, lending practices, unemployment rates and other economic indicators help determine the fates of builders and LBM dealers. Come hear Yelena Takhtamanova, an economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, talk about U.S. monetary policy and the most current forecast for GDP growth, inflation and other indicators for the housing and financial markets. |
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| 3:15pm-4:00pm |
Developing a Dealer-Builder Green Partnership
Speaker: Michelle Desiderio, Director of Green Building Programs, NAHB Research Center
Now that the new National Green Building Standard™ has been launched, are you prepared to work with your customers who are building to the new standard? This session will explain the tools already in place to help builders comply with the standard, including the NAHB Research Center’s online scoring tool. The session will also cover the newly launched “Green Approved Products” program designed to help bridge the gap between manufacturers who make products eligible for NGBS certification points and builders who want to use them. "Green Approved" products carry a certificate from the NAHB Research Center that identifies the specific sections of the NGBS where points for the product are available. These building products are then also tied into the online scoring tool to facilitate compliance with the NGBS. |
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| 4:30pm-5:15pm |
Engineering Value: Builders Explain the New Standards in Home Construction
Speakers:
Tony Callahan, SVP, National Purchasing, Planning & Design, Beazer Homes
John Coleman, Director of Purchasing, Maracay Homes
Mark Voetsch, VP Purchasing & Cost Management Process, K. Hovnanian
Many of the national builders have been working with their suppliers on pilot projects to streamline their design process and take more costs out of every house they build. By now, I suspect that some of these pilots are finished; the builders are just waiting for the downturn to end. This session would feature two of these builders talking about how their “value engineered” house will differ from what they built before the downturn – and how it may affect their relationship with their suppliers. |
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| Friday, October 9 |
| 9:15am-10:00am |
Move Over Baby Boomers: The Future of Your Company Lies in the Hands of Generation Y
Speaker:
W. Stanton Smith, National Director, Cross Generational Initiatives, Deloitte LLP
It’s become pretty obvious by now that the under-30 age group has a very different set of motivations and expectations than the generations before them. But they are taking on position of increasing responsibility in lumberyards, mills, and other LBM companies. This session would provide some insights into how these employees see their jobs, their bosses, and their future in the industry, with an emphasis on how best to communicate with, retain, and oversee these workers. |
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| 10:00am-10:45am |
NLBMDA Washington Update: A Look Ahead to 2010
Speakers: Michael O'Brien, President/CEO, NLBMDA
Colleen Levine, Director, Government Affairs, NLBMDA
Stimulus measures, bailouts, spending, taxes, health care, energy and card check have dominated Washington in 2009. This session will bring you up to date on the issues impacting the LBM industry and how you can engage your elected officials to influence the outcome. Also, our speakers will give a preview of the major issues that will be coming up in 2010 and what it might mean for the industry. |
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