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CONWAY – The White Mountain Home Builders and Remodelers Association more than doubled in size as a result of a membership drive held at M&M Assurance Group this month.
The association led New Hampshire in the number of new memberships received. The local group joined seven other chapters in a statewide membership drive May 14-16. The drive, led by marketing director Heather Clement and hosted by the agency in North Conway, gained 29 local builder and associate members.
In addition to the regular benefits of membership, new members received an incentive package with contributions from local businesses including The Conway Daily Sun, New Business Directions, Portland Glass, M&M Assurance Group and Freedom Computer.
"This is an exciting time for the association," says Clement. "More and more trades people are realizing the value of joining with others in the industry to effect change and support one another. They understand that membership in the organization leads to learning, personal growth and career progression."
New members will be honored during the next meeting of the association on June 11 at 6 p.m. in the Legends Room of the Eastern Slope Inn. Keynote speaker for the evening will be Peter Yost of BuildingGreen, who will use real science, real projects, and real, tried-and-true marketing approaches to lay out a 21st-Century approach to home building and remodeling. The public is welcome to attend.
The White Mountain Home Builders and Remodelers Association is made up of professionals cmmitted to excellence and the promotion of trade and business education, ethical standards and leadership in the building industry. For more information about the association, call (603) 367-8272.
The association led New Hampshire in the number of new memberships received. The local group joined seven other chapters in a statewide membership drive May 14-16. The drive, led by marketing director Heather Clement and hosted by the agency in North Conway, gained 29 local builder and associate members.
In addition to the regular benefits of membership, new members received an incentive package with contributions from local businesses including The Conway Daily Sun, New Business Directions, Portland Glass, M&M Assurance Group and Freedom Computer.
"This is an exciting time for the association," says Clement. "More and more trades people are realizing the value of joining with others in the industry to effect change and support one another. They understand that membership in the organization leads to learning, personal growth and career progression."
New members will be honored during the next meeting of the association on June 11 at 6 p.m. in the Legends Room of the Eastern Slope Inn. Keynote speaker for the evening will be Peter Yost of BuildingGreen, who will use real science, real projects, and real, tried-and-true marketing approaches to lay out a 21st-Century approach to home building and remodeling. The public is welcome to attend.
The White Mountain Home Builders and Remodelers Association is made up of professionals cmmitted to excellence and the promotion of trade and business education, ethical standards and leadership in the building industry. For more information about the association, call (603) 367-8272.
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All About Money: Ways to reduce the cost of college
By Deborah J. Doucet, CFP
How do I pay for my kid's college without taking out a second mortgage on my house?
If your 401k had grown since 2000 the way that college tuition has, then you would probably be pretty ecstatic! Unfortunately, for most people, that is not the case, and paying for college is fast becoming one of the biggest problems facing middle-class families. For the families who don't have the resources, but are determined to pay for their kid's college; they are facing second mortgages, plus loans (student loans for parents) and reduced retirement savings. On the other hand, the kids who are paying their own way are facing staggering student-loan debts that could seriously delay independent milestones such as living on their own and owning their first home.
How do I pay for my kid's college without taking out a second mortgage on my house?
If your 401k had grown since 2000 the way that college tuition has, then you would probably be pretty ecstatic! Unfortunately, for most people, that is not the case, and paying for college is fast becoming one of the biggest problems facing middle-class families. For the families who don't have the resources, but are determined to pay for their kid's college; they are facing second mortgages, plus loans (student loans for parents) and reduced retirement savings. On the other hand, the kids who are paying their own way are facing staggering student-loan debts that could seriously delay independent milestones such as living on their own and owning their first home.
Jason Robie: Make It Count
By Jason Robie
One of the more frustrating experiences, as a real estate agent, is having a deal fall apart. This can be compounded only if one of the sides of the deal is being unreasonable and making the whole process a challenge for everyone. But personalities aside, appraisals have been a thorn in the side of agents since the banking crisis took hold and everyone's purse strings were immediately tightened.
One of the more frustrating experiences, as a real estate agent, is having a deal fall apart. This can be compounded only if one of the sides of the deal is being unreasonable and making the whole process a challenge for everyone. But personalities aside, appraisals have been a thorn in the side of agents since the banking crisis took hold and everyone's purse strings were immediately tightened.
