International Builders Show.The 2004 International Builders Show, held in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. January 19-22, is expected to attract more than 90,000 attendees from 100 countries. An unprecedented 1,600 exhibitors will occupy a record-breaking 1.6 million square feet of gross exhibit space-the equivalent of 40 football fields-at the annual event, which also includes the industry's largest new product showcase. In addition to the wide array of products and services exhibited at IBS IBS Irritable bowel syndrome, see there , the show features several renowned speakers, including former President George Bush, keynote speaker at the grand opening ceremonies on Jan. 19. Former Michigan Congressman Guy Vander Jagt Guy Adrian Vander Jagt (August 26 1931 – June 22 2007) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan. Vander Jagt (pronounced "van-der-jack") was born in Cadillac, Michigan to Marie and Harry Vander Jagt, a Dutch immigrant. will emcee an entertainment extravaganza during the same event. Other IBS speakers include Jeffrey R. Immelt Jeffrey Robert Immelt (born February 19 1956, Cincinnati, OH) is the current chairman of the board and chief executive officer of General Electric. He was selected by GE's Board of Directors in 2000 to replace John Francis Welch Jr. (Jack Welch) following his retirement. , chairman of the board and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of General Electric Company. Attendees can explore new home building trends and designs firsthand during one of the many home tours taking place during the show. The 2004 New American Homer, the official show home of IBS, will feature a "loft" design and decor catering to a wide range of buyers. More than 200 educational seminars open to registered attendees are scheduled to take place during the show, in areas ranging form building systems and construction codes to finance, land development and construction safety. |
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