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Better Buildings: Better Business Conference 2009

Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - Friday, March 06, 2009 | Wisconsin Dells, WI

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Is the green revolution leaving you behind? Better Buildings: Better Business Conference 2009

SAVE THE DATES
For the Better Buildings Conference:
March 3–5, 2010
March 2–4, 2011

"When [home buyers were] asked what they would be willing to pay if their energy costs could be reduced roughly $1,000 a year, 51 percent checked $5,000 to $10,999 and another 16 percent said $11,000 or more. Thirty-two percent said they were willing to pay less than $5,000."
-From NAHB Survey

"The cutting-edge technology provided at this conference is exactly what builders need to stay at the top of their game. Everything that you would want to know is here and available to you."
-Jeff Boerst, Boerst Builders, Seymour, WI

"The Better Buildings: Better Business Conference is the best show in Wisconsin every year! There is no question about that! I do enough shows to be able to say that without hesitation."
-Jeff Klonowski, EFI

2008 CONFERENCE RECEIVED UNIVERSALLY HIGH MARKS

Our attendees have buying power:
84% of attendees saw new products that they will watch or explore further.

63% of attendees are likely to buy a product that they saw for the first time at the exhibit.

Qualified buyers attend:
Builders, contractors, remodelers, code officials, educators, architects, weatherization professionals and more.

New ideas:
90% of attendees said they picked up new ideas at the conference they plan to try out or implement.

Overview

Customers are willing to make an investment in energy efficiency and green building practices. Are you? If you answer "yes," then invest your time at the Better Buildings: Better Business Conference and reap big dividends.

In two short days you will learn:

how to build homes that deliver the energy savings customers want
about renewable energy technologies that reduce energy costs
how energy efficiency and green building practices keep you competitive.

Attend a first-rate learning, networking and business development opportunity tailored to the residential building and remodeling industry. Earlybird rates are now in effect. See details page for more information.

Keynote

This year we are pleased to announce that Ed Begley, Jr. will be our keynote speaker. Ed will also be available at the conference to sign copies of his new book Living Like Ed.

Ed Begley is currently one of the hottest speakers on eco-living in America. His theme, Live Simply So That Others Can Simply Live, has been received by standing ovations at over 50 events in just the last year, with over 25 bookings already confirmed in 2008.

New For 2009

Three-day event: March 4, 5 & 6, 2009

End-of-week conference leads to weekend fun: Reduced rate Wednesday and Thursday nights, special Friday and Saturday night rates if you want to stay over and enjoy the waterpark with your family. Visit lodging for more info.

Why Attend?

Learn from the masters:

Connect with cold-climate building experts
Master building techniques that deliver comfort, safety, durability and energy efficiency
Find the products and information you need to deliver high performance homes to your customers

Satisfy your accreditation needs

Experience our High Performance Marketplace: Exhibits showcase new products all in one spot

See first-hand what your customers demand—view product demonstrations

Conference Tracks

Building a High Performance Home
Remodeling a High Performance Home
Basic Building Science
Higher Performing Multifamily Buildings
Building a Better Business
Sustainable Solutions
HVAC
Products

Sneak Peek

Take a look at the B4 Conference Video (5.3MB Windows Movie File).