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3 6 | A L A B A M A H O M E B U I L D E R | S U M M E R 2 0 1 4 What do HGTV, Houzz, and the cooking competition "Chopped" have in common? They'll all be part of this year's HBAA Summer Meeting, July 17-19 at the Hilton Sandestin Beach! Bring your family for a weekend getaway with activities for all ages, great education, informational meetings to help you learn more about what's going on in the home building industry, and plenty of opportunities to network with members from across the state. Here are some highlights of what we've got planned for this year's meeting: s Houzz is one of the hottest home remodeling and design programs used by industry pros and prospective homebuyers today. In this session designed for beginners and advanced users alike, you'll learn how to harness Houzz and other technology tools to streamline communication with your clients throughout a project, build a compelling online presence, improve business efficiency and generate new business. sh!RE9OU4WITTERINGAND4WEETINGONTHE*OBv3CRIPPS Networks Interactive presents a look at what's happening in the digital world and the impact it has on the home market. Scripps will share what they are doing with blogs, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Vine, and Flipagram on an on-going basis, with tips on how to create a campaign for your home building company. s HGTV presents a look at the upcoming fall programming and shares insights on what the future is bringing to the Home Building Market. Get an in-depth look at the HGTV DREAM HOME and the impact it has on home building across the nation, plus hear from a panel of experts from Wellborn Cabinets and others who will share a portfolio of cutting edge design and ideas. s3TARTTHEWEEKENDBYJOININGUSFORTHE4HURSDAYEVENING Welcome Reception, where you'll get the chance to enjoy cocktails while networking with your fellow members before enjoying your open evening. s/UR&RIDAYNIGHT$INNER$ANCEOFFERSFOODANDFUNFORALL ages. Bring your family for a night of great food and drinks, then dance the night away. s7ELLCAPOFFTHEWEEKENDFUNWITHA3ATURDAYEVENING dinner and activities for all ages, highlighted by our version of the "Chopped" cooking competition. Members will team up to experience the ultimate cooking showdown to see which member will emerge as the first HBAA Food Star. "What's in the basket?" Join us poolside on Saturday night to find out! Plus, be sure to stick around for our spectacular fireworks display! For additional information or to register for the 2014 HBAA Summer Meeting, visit www.HBAA.org or call 1-800-745-4222.