FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 14, 2008

American Society of Home Inspectors Convene in New Orleans Jan. 16-19

WHAT: American Society of Home Inspectors’ InspectionWorld New Orleans

WHERE: Hilton New Orleans Riverside

WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 16- Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008

DETAILS:

InspectionWorld is presented by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). Formed in 1976, the ASHI is the oldest and most respected non-profit professional society for home inspectors in North America. For 31 years, ASHI has provided home inspectors with the best in education, resources and professional networking opportunities. Its mission is to promote excellence and exemplary practice within the profession.

InspectionWorld New Orleans’ focal point is education. Home inspectors attend to add to their knowledge base, and to stay current on emerging technology, all to better serve the public, both homebuyers and homeowners who are concerned about maintaining and updating their current homes. The conference in New Orleans will welcome approximately 800 attendees.

MAJOR EVENTS / NEWSWORTHY SPEAKERS:

• “Wind Resistant Construction Techniques,” presented by Mark Cramer, past ASHI president, Thursday, Jan. 17, 9-11 a.m.
• President’s Gala, Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

CONFERENCE WEBSITE: http://www.ashi.org/inspectionworld/default.html

TO OBTAIN PRESS CREDENTIALS: For interviews with ASHI leaders and local home inspectors, please see below.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

New Orleans CVB: Mary Beth Romig, 504-606-8430, mbromig@neworleanscvb.com or Kelly Schulz, 504-421-0962, kschulz@neworleanscvb.com

ASHI: Sandy Bourseau, 847-808-1041, sandyb@ashi.org

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