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Contact: Annie Nommensen, Event & Education Manager, 262-436-1122

MBA Announces Educational Courses Offered During May

 (Waukesha, WI) – April 25, 2008 – 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 600 MBA members are well on their way to certification.

In the month of May, 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

May 1st – Stealing & Fraud Avoidance
Presented by:  John Pellmann (ACP Properties) & Paul Seitz, R & R Insurance Services

Since stealing and fraud can cost your company a lot of money, the best way to avoid theft is to take steps to prevent it from ever happening. While you can never create a foolproof system, you can create a system that offers a measure of protection against you and your company. Learn steps that can help you put a system in place.
Cost: $30 MBA member/$50 non-member Class Time: 9:00 a.m. ­ 11:00 a.m.

CCP Credit Hours: 2.0 hours in the Business Practices Series/Approved for 2 hours Commerce Continuing Ed.

May 13th – Business Management Symposium  
Presented by:  Theran Welsh, Marty Mathias, & Dean Oseth (Suby Von Haden) and Tom Palzewicz( Action Coach)

The Business Management Symposium offers business training geared toward owners and the management team of your company. Training will touch on such topics as benchmarking your business, structuring your financial statements, understanding contractor cash flow, customer loyalty and other relevant topics that will assist you in building a successful, long lasting company.
Cost: $50 MBA member/$75 non-member Class Time: 9:00 a.m. ­ 2:30 p.m.

CCP Credit Hours: 6.0 hours in the Business Practices Series/Approved for 5 hours Commerce Continuing Ed.
**Sponsored by The Builder’s Journal and Nolan Accounting Center

May 21st – Ordinary High Water Marks Designations
Presented by: Dale Simon (DNR)

The “ordinary high water mark” (OHWM) and you. What is it? How is it determined?  How might the OHWM affect you and your business?  How might the OHWM effect property ownership?  How might the OHWM affect the regulatory process at the local, state and federal level?  Attend this session to learn the answers to the questions above and more. Take a quick historic journey into Wisconsin navigable water law and discover the evolution of the OHWM and its relevance to public and private land and water rights, water regulations and the public trust doctrine.
Cost: $30 MBA member/$50 non-member Class Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

CCP Credit Hours: 1.5 hours in the Construction/Development Series/No Commerce Credit 
**Sponsored by R.A. Smith National

May 29th – Blueprint for Effective Communication
Presented by: Matthias Bollmus, Carroll College, Business Instructor

People spend a good portion of their time in communicating with others, whether it’s customer, supplier or co-worker, much of the day is often spent communicating with other; thus it is no surprise to find that at the root of a large number of problems is poor communication. Effective communication is an essential component to an company’s success. This seminar will focus on properly communicating with others and how it can help your company in the long run.
Cost: $30 MBA member/$50 non-member Class Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

CCP Credit Hours: 2.0 hours in the Sales & Marketing Series/Approved for 2 hours Commerce Continuing Ed.
**Sponsored by: Continental Wisconsin Sign