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Contact: Chellee Siewert, Chief Operating Officer, 262-436-1122

        MBA Announces Educational Courses      Offered During February

 (Waukesha, WI) – February, 2007 – In today’s competitive business climate, it is critical for developers, builders, remodelers, and those affiliated with the construction industry to be able to separate themselves from the competition. That’s why the MBA introduced our Certified Construction Professional program in 2004. A CCP designation speaks to an individual’s dedication to continuing education as well as his or her dedication to the customer and the home building industry. Educated professionals are more likely to educate their customers on the latest technologies available in the home building industry. Professionals who are constantly learning and challenging themselves are not afraid to share new techniques and applications with their customers. The MBA is proud to report that in the third year of the CCP program, over 400 MBA members are well on their way to certification.

In the month of February, the following courses are available to MBA members and other professionals:

* Unless otherwise noted, all classes are held at the Metropolitan Builders Association, N16 W23321 Stone Ridge Dr., Waukesha

February 15th – Collections:  The Art of Getting Paid

Presented by: Doug Rose, Rose & DeJong Law Firm

This course will cover collections, including the Wisconsin Lien Law, lien foreclosures, payment bond performance, and general concepts to help ensure payments are collected on time.

Cost: $30 MBA member/$50 non-member

? Class Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

1 CCP Credit in the Business Series ? Sponsored by:  Ver Halen – Pella Window Store

February 22nd – Job-Site Regulatory Compliance

Job-Site Regulatory Compliance is a collaborative effort between the environmental and construction industry that will offer attendees an understanding of the regulatory foundation that construction-related companies and municipalities must be able to navigate through.  Topics may include water quality, stormwater, job-site sequencing, species protection, wetlands, and many others.  All sectors of the construction industry and government entities are encouraged to attend.

$50 General Pricing/$25 before February 8th

? Class Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location:  Brookfield Suites Hotel, Brookfield, WI

1 CCP credit in the Development Series ? Go to www.mbaonline.org for a complete listing of sponsors.

The MBA is a non-profit and non-partisan association which represents the building industry in the metropolitan Milwaukee area. The MBA develops and offers education for consumers as well as members. By establishing business ethics and industry standards, the MBA has earned a reputation as a trusted resource. Consumers enjoy our promotions for housing and housing products, while members take part in our professional and social activities throughout the year. The MBA has a long standing tradition of giving back to the community through a variety of philanthropic ventures.