That’s right! The 2009 Home Improvement Economic Summit Conference is now part of the history books of our industry. On April 1st and 2nd, about 100 industry leaders representing the manufacturers, retail sellers, installers, trade media and providers of ancillary services to our industry, gathered at the Westfields Conference Center in Chantilly, VA. Additionally, we had industry experts who specialize …
Continue ReadingThe Home Improvement Economic Summit is upon us. April 1st and 2nd are rapidly approaching when the movers and shakers from the Home Improvement Industry will be gathering in Chantilly, VA at the Westfields Conference Center to discuss the current state and the future of this major economic force in our global economy. This is no insignificant gathering of colleagues …
Continue Reading“Insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting a different outcome” – Albert Einstein In 1982 the unemployment rate was over 10%. Residential mortgages were loaded at 15-20% interest. Auto loans were – 14.8% – and – almost 30% of the automobiles and appliances sold in the United States were produced in Japan or Korea. The media said …
Continue ReadingThank you for checking out the inaugural posting of this new blog created specifically for YOU, the Home Improvement Professional. Read on and learn how this blog is going to assist you and your business not only to survive, but to thrive during these challenging times. This blog is your way to keep up to date on important issues, concepts …
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