Please join us this weekend for the Green Building Summit and Expo in downtown Santa Fe at the Community Convention Center.
The Summit is for building professionals, appraisers, architects designers and finaciers.
Classes run Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9am-4pm. There should be CEU’s available.
The Expo is Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm and is free and open to the public.
to register or for more information please go to
http://greenbuildingsummit.com/
Hope to see you all there
Check out the NM Gas Company’s Website for rebates ranging from showerheads to new furnaces. This is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to save money and lower green house gas emissions. Do a home energy retrofit project before winter, save energy, and get money back directly from NM Gas Co. We can help you by finding a reliable professional.
http://www.nmgco.com/Energy_Efficiency.aspx
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by Faren Dancer
www.emeraldhomesantafe.com
If you’re looking to do a major renovation on an existing residence, a large menu of possibilities exist for how to green your project. You might look at, not only, potential energy savings and a lower carbon footprint, but an array of healthful and sustainable solutions to add to your ever expanding wish list. Most of us may not be able or willing to tear off the roof, demo the old wing or leave just one wall standing. There are sensible levels of attainment based on what the budget allows.
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Our freind and one of our Property managers has a great new place for rent. If you are looking for a great place right off Canyon rd near downtown Santa Fe look no further. This is a 1 bd 1 bth gem. Check out the Craigslist link and spread the word.
Thanks,
These videos about the new EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting rules are a must watch for Contractors, Homeowners and Realtors. These are now in effect. Fees a can be as high at $37,000 a day per violation. Need RRP certified renovators, certification classes, and lead inspectors. Call Wise Improvements today!
http://www.remodeling.hw.net/lead-paint/rrp-education-series.aspx
Don't chase after money you are owed
I was turned on to a great website the other day that will send out collection letters FOR FREE for you as if they are from a collection agency to your delinquent subs or clients. The best part is that you retain all the money if they end up paying. It is a cost effective way to remind (nudge) your clients, that might be delinquent on a bill without hiring an agency that keeps up to 40% of the collected amount. Check it out and let us know what you think. This site also has the good concept of setting up a feedback forum so businesses can talk about and hopefully avoid bad clients (like the Better Business Bureau for Businesses)
Dear Mayor Coss, Santa Fe City Council, and President Obama,
Thank you for this opportunity to be heard on how to promote job growth and our local economy during these challenging times. As business people in Santa Fe we believe the best way to stimulate job growth is through the building industry. It is (or was) the third largest industry in Santa Fe behind tourism and state government before this recession. Now our work has all but vanished and our unemployment is enormous. Continue reading