Events

October 15, 16 & 22,23

Fall Parade of Homes

November 2-3

Construction Financial Management Association
10th Annual Carolinas Construction Conference

November 12th

Walk for Wishes at Tanglewood

November 15th-19th

Winston-Salem Light Project

2011 Triad Parade of Homes

The 2011 Triad Parade of Homes is HERE! Starting the weekend of October 15 & 16 and continuing the following weekend of October 22 & 23 (1pm-5pm), plan to visit homes on the tour to see the latest trends in new home construction and the latest in product technology. See our comprehensive map of the homes on tour in our special Parade section sponsored by the Village Tavern. Co-Sponsors for the event are BB&T, Pine Hall Brick and Pro Build.

2011 Fall Parade Association Home

The Fall Parade Home built by Buck Horn Construction Company, Inc. is completed in Brookberry Farm. This fabulous house will feature a stunning brick and stone exterior reminiscent of the English Country style, with accents such as arched windows, a prominent stone front facing chimney, and a barn door style 3-car garage. From the private covered patio to the community pool, tennis courts, and fishing pavilions across the street, this house is a spectacular retreat. The main level features an 2-sided fireplace that sits between the dining room and the large family room, and a study/office with a great view of the lake and pool. A Master Suite completes the main level of this fabulous and functional home. www.buckhornconstruction.com / hbaws.net

10th Annual Carolinas Construction Conference

The Carolinas Chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association ( CFMA ) present their 10th Annual Carolinas Construction Conference. Plan to attend on November 2nd and 3rd held at the Grandover Resort and Conference Center in Greensboro, NC. The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) is “The Source Resource for Construction Financial Excellence” and the only nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the educational needs of today’s construction financial professional.

Established in 1981, CFMA’s General Members represent all types of contractors – including general contractors and specialty trades – as well as developers, construction managers, architects, engineers, principals, and material and equipment suppliers. Associate Members include professionals in the accounting, insurance, surety, software, legal, and banking industries, as well as any other specialist who serves the construction industry. For more information, visit www.cmfa.org.

Winston-Salem Light Project

November 15th-19th 12AM-11:30 PM
During these 6 days of November, prepare to be dazzled and amazed. Come and see entire facades of downtown buildings come alive with the power of light. The Winston-Salem Light Project (WSLP) is a multimedia public art presentation using prominent downtown landmarks as the canvas. The lighting and projected images are designed by UNCSA college seniors using image and projection software. Non-senior students provide the technical crew for the project. For more information, visit www.lightproject.org

STARS Awards Honor Best of the Home Building Industry

The North Carolina Home Builders Association presented 44 prestigious STARS awards at the annual STARS Awards Gala on September 14 at the Hilton Charlotte Center City Hotel. The STARS Awards program honors the achievements of home building industry professionals from North Carolina and surrounding states. It also recognizes the achievements of local associations, where our very own Home Builder’s Association of Winston-Salem was awarded the Best HBA Communication Ad Campaign with the Build With Professionals advertisements and for the Best HBA Membership Directory. For more about your local HBA, go to www.hbaws.net.

Welcome to the 2011 Walk For Wishes at Tanglewood Park

Saturday, November 12, 2011
Take your first step and sign up to Walk For Wishes® today!  Walk For Wishes is a unique opportunity in which you, along with your friends and family, can put magic in motion by participating in an event that will raise funds and awareness for Make-A-Wish. The fun begins at 3:00 PM with games and a chance to meet Santa, and the actual two-mile walk through the “Festival of Lights” will begin at 6:00 PM.  You have the power to help grant wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. www.2011walkforwishestanglewood.kintera.org