• If you have raffle tickets checked out, it is time to start getting them turned in so we know how close we are.  If you have unsold tickets, please try to get them sold soon!  I have several events at the end of the month that we are attending. We are hoping to sell out at the Blessing of the Bikes the weekend of the 16^th.

• Did you know that UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping?  The NAHB shipping discounts include domestic air and ground, international export and international import.  The enrollment process is fast and easy and is available to NAHB members through the Web site: www.savewithups.com/nahb.  For more information on UPS savings and the complete Member Advantage program, visit www.nahb.org/MA.

• Business Review is hosting a seminar on Developing a Strategy for Sustainability.  This Green Building  Event will be held on May 15, 2008 from 8-noon at Aquinas College.  Admission is $20.00.  To register visit www.regonline.com/sustainability or call 800-644-2846.

• For those members lucky enough to pay quarterly estimates for the 2008 Michigan Business Tax, Dawn Crandall needs to hear from you!  The MAHB has heard from a few members that their tax liability has increased substantially over what they paid under the Single Business Tax.  If this has happened to you, please contact Dawn at the MAHB, 800-748-0432.  Getting these numbers is vitally important to our effort at getting the MBT amended.

 
Valerie Krause
Executive Officer
SMWHBA
269-473-5035 office
269-473-3643 fax
swmhba@att.net

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