RIBA Calendar

January 24 "Economic Forecast Dinner": 6 to 7pm at Embassy Guest Suites, 550 Winter St., Waltham, Mass. Presented by the Builders Association of Greater Boston. Cost is $60 for members, $80 for non-members. RIBA members may attend for the member rate. For information and to register: call: (617) 773-1300, fax: (617) 773-1660, e-mail: information@bagb.org. January 26 Political Action Fundraiser: 5:30 to 7:30pm at the Dorrance Restaurant, 60 Dorrance St., Providence. The event will raise money for the Rhode Island Builders Association's state Political Action Committee and for the National Association of Home Builders BuildPAC. All members are urged to support this important event, which will help RIBA's crucial legislative advocacy efforts! Hors D'Oeuvres, beer and wine will be included. Tickets will be $150 per person. Please visit www.RIBUILDERS.org or call (401) 438-7400 for details and complete invitations. January 31 "Financing and Cash Flow: The Tools of the Trade": 5:30 to 7pm at Rhode Island Builders Association headquarters, East Providence. Offered for contractors by Washington Trust Company, the workshop is intended to help people in the construction industry better understand their finances and cash flow in a tough economy, and to make better profits. February 8-February 11 National Association of Home Builders 2012 Convention and International Builders Show: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. March 29-April 1 Home Show: The Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence. September 24 Annual RIBA Golf Classic: Wannamoissett Country Club, Rumford. Watch for more information. Additional information, registration and payment for most RIBA events is available at ribuilders.org