Ontario Forum 2009 – Thursday, January 13 & 14, 2009 – Westin Prince Hotel
Staff Writer NHBA Structures
modeling Industry (NARI). She is a co-author of The Re-
modelers Marketing PowerPak, and Mastering the Busi-
The annual Ontario building and renovation forum is the ness of Remodeling: An Action Plan for Profit, Progress
new-year event the home building industry in Ontario looks and Peace of Mind, and Mastering the Business of De-
forward to. The Ontario building and renovation forum is sign/Build Remodeling. Downing is also a contributing ed-
the largest event of its kind in Canada for information ex- itor for Remodeling magazine and her columns and articles
change and showcasing of products and services. High have appeared in dozens of magazines dedicated to the re-
quality speakers, information-packed concurrent sessions, modeling industry. She is a facilitator for the renowned peer
leading-edge roundtable discussions, and round-the-clock review program, Remodelers Advantage Roundtables, an
tabletop exhibits combine to make this THE event for pro- exclusive membership program for remodelers striving to
fessional development in the Ontario building industry. be at the top levels of success. This program currently has
Ontario Forum 2009 takes place on January 14, 2009 over 190 company owner members throughout the nation.
and promises an exciting mix of seminars designed to edu- In addition, she has been a featured presenter at major in-
cate you, speakers who will challenge your thinking, and dustry shows throughout the country and is known as an
tool and product displays to stimulate your sense of inno- energetic, enthusiastic speaker.
vation. The event has been bringing cutting-edge informa-
tion and exceptional networking opportunities to Victoria Downing Sessions:
Homebuilders, Renovators, Architects, Realtors and other 9:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m. Strategic Planning by the Num-
industry professionals, in an atmosphere of collective learn- bers
ing and fun for 21 years now. 10:45 a.m.—12:15 p.m. Effective Delegations
Plan for the whole day, or register for just the morning
HVAC system design, to an intensive
or afternoon sessions – the Ontario Forum 2009 is designed
technical sales and marketing workshop. Mike Benshoof
to suit even the busiest professional. Included in the fee are Mike Benshoof has more than 20 years of experience in
fabulous meals and coffee-break refreshments to keep you
Gord Cooke Sessions: the home building industry. He started learning the indus-
fueled for learning. You may also choose to register sepa-
9:00 a.m.—12:15 p.m. Houses That Work I Intro to IAQ try from the ground up in his family’s business. He then
rately for the delightful and prestigious Industry Leaders’
Strategies spent six years at NVR in production and sales manage-
Reception and Dinner to be held on the eve of the event,
1:45 p.m.—5:15 p.m. Making sense of it all—Dollars ment, before becoming the Director of Business Analysis
Tuesday, January 13.
and cents! How to sell energy efficiency and green for the Economics Group at National Association of Home
For more information about the Ontario Forum, contact Builders. Today Mike serves the industry as President of
Constance Wrigley-Thomas at (905) 331-9668 or 1-877-
Victoria Downing Builders’ Training Group, which is the nation’s leading
331-9668, or visit www.ohba.ca/ohbaforum/
Victoria Downing is president of Remodelers Advantage provider of continuing education for new homebuilders,
Inc., a consulting company specializing in and as Vice
providing strategic business management information to President of SMA Consulting, which provides manage-
Ontario Forum 2009 Speakers For Wed. January 14,
the remodeling contractor. Since ment consulting and financial analysis for
2009:
1990, Victoria has worked with her partner, Linda Case, hundreds of builders every year. A graduate of Penn
Please Note: Program and workshops may be subject to
to help remodelers make more money State University, Mike also earned
change
and reach higher levels of success. Victoria has been an MBA form Marymount University and is a frequent
awarded the Harold Hammerman speaker at homebuilding conferences.
Marc Laliberte (EEBA Certified Trainer)
Spirit of Education Award (1996) for excellence in train-
Marc Laliberte teaches, consults and speaks to over
ing and education from the National Association of the Re-
Please see page A7
7,000 builders, architects and consumers each year. His pri-
mary focus is on energy efficient construction practices and
systems approach building. Topics include: airtight con-
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pressure regimes, improving building durability, and mar
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9:00 a.m.—12:15 p.m. Houses That Work I Introduction
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national RenoMark™ program. Homeowner awareness is going up and they're asking
1:45 p.m.—5:15 p.m. Houses that Work I Introduction to
renovators if they are part of the program. You can't lose by finding out more!
Building Science
Gord Cooke (EEBA Certified Trainer) RenoMark™ Renovators
As a trainer, author, and industry consultant, Gord
RenoMark™ Partners
Dell Smart Home Solutions
Cooke has been an effective and passionate educator
and advocate for better building practices, improved in-
Homes by Hendriks
door air quality, and energy efficiency during
Phelps Renovations
the past two decades across North America. Cooke
Windrush Hill Construction
brings to his training, his technical and mechanical back-
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ground, the logic and integrity of a professional engineer
Distinctive Designs & Cabinetry
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and the passion of one committed to helping the residential
Mountainview Custom Homes
construction industry build and sell better homes. Based on
Pym & Cooper Custom Homes
his homebuyer market research, Cooke has pioneered a new Regional Doors & Hardware
training program designed to assist builders in marketing Rinaldi Homes
and selling their high performing, energy efficient homes
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by communicating their value to their customers. Cooke’s
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building science training curricula covers the gamut from
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