Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2004

 

Economic forecast to be unveiled at builder meeting

SunTrust Bank will once again present its annual economic forecast at the February meeting of the Home Builders Association of Midwest Georgia.

Curtis Smith, first vice president and manager of South Metro residential construction for SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, will once again make the presentation. His talk will include comments about the housing market and economic trends in the Atlanta area with emphasis on the Metro South area.

The meeting is Thursday, Feb. 17, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Wyndham Peachtree Hotel and Conference Center in Peachtree City. Sponsors of the meeting include SunTrust Bank and DuPont Tyvek.

Those planning to attend the meeting are asked to call in reservations to the association office by Monday, Feb 14.

The Home Builders Association of Midwest Georgia serves builders in Fayette, Coweta, Spalding, Meriwether, Heard, Pike, Upson, Lamar, Butts and Jasper counties. More information about the group can be obtained by calling Sandy Boda, executive officer, at 770-716-71.