The 34th annual Southeast Building Conference hosted by FHBA is slated for July 26-28, 2012 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando with 5,000-plus expected to attend. Over 200 leading suppliers will be exhibiting the latest building industry products and services at the SEBC. An array of educational programs rounds out the activities.

In addition to exhibits and education, SEBC offers a hands-on custom home building experience through tours of the New Southern Home, built this year by Hardwick General Contracting of Orlando. I can tell you from first-hand experience, SEBC is not to be missed. Between the quality of programs and networking with industry professionals from across the state, SEBC is one of the best conferences I have had the pleasure to attend.

This year, SEBC will also feature the day-long Leaders Advantage program that focuses on global housing issues. The event is set for Thursday, July 26, 2012 from 8 am to 5 pm. For the $99 fee, attendees will hear programs on Economic and Market Trends; Customer Service, Profitability and Sustainable Vision Planning.

Speakers at the Leadership Advantage program include some of the industry’s most respected experts, including Dr. Eugenio Aleman, Senior Economist of Wells Fargo; market research specialist Bradley Hunter of American Metro Study; business consultant Chuck Shinn of the Shinn Group; and sales and marketing pro Myers Barnes, MIRM, of Myers Barnes & Associates.

For information on SEBC and/or to register, visit www.sebcshow.com.