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Friday, January 22, 2010

SAVE THE DATE: "Greening Missouri Homes" Statewide Conference






March 16 – 17, 2010
Capitol Plaza Hotel
Jefferson City, MO

The University of Missouri-Center for Sustainable Energy in partnership with The Home Builders Associations of St. Louis, Jefferson City, Kansas City and Springfield is delighted to invite you to attend the Greening Missouri Homes Conference; March 16th & 17th in Jefferson City, MO.


This 2-day conference will bring together professionals in all aspects of the home building and remodeling industry – builders, remodelers, appraisers, code officials, realtors, financiers and more.  The conference will offer attendees the opportunity to learn about how to get involved in the many aspects of Green Building and NAHB Green. 

NAHB Green offers:




  • Established solutions for greening homes and land development: new build, renovation, or remodel
  • Range of tools, resources and in-depth guidance to help builders and retrofitters partner with homeowners to go green affordably

  • Market-driven and voluntary established program for today’s issues: energy-efficiency, storm water management and indoor air quality


Lodging:
A block of rooms is being held at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City, Missouri. Conference participants are responsible for making their own room reservations by calling Capitol Plaza Hotel. To make reservations call (800) 338-8088 or local (573) 635-1234. The special conference room rate will be $79 plus tax per night. Be sure to identify yourself as a participant in the Greening Missouri Homes Conference.


Sponsored by:
University of Missouri Center for Sustainable Energy & Missouri HBA(s).


Certification Opportunity:
Opportunity to become a certified green professional will be available through the Certified Green Professional Designation Courses offered through the HBA of Central Missouri in Jefferson City.  Certification is dependent on the successful completion of the three day course which will be offered on March 15 and March 18 – 19, 2010 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. 



Conference registration and more information is available at: