Energize Your Career and Business at the AIA Annual Convention
Early registration deadline extended to March 3
It is time to invest in yourself and the future of the profession at the AIA 2009 National Convention and Design Exposition April 30–May 2 in San Francisco. Learn new approaches to sustainable design, build new professional connections, and return armed with solid business intelligence, trends, and knowledge.

Eight Architects Declare Candidacy for Three Offices
Elections for the Institute’s next first vice president/president-elect, vice presidents, and treasurer will be held in April at the AIA 2009 National Convention and Expo in San Francisco. Click here to view vidoes of the candidates speeches given February 5, 2009, at the Grassroots conference in Washington, D.C.

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How to Survive • Stimulus • The Budget
How to Survive: Cost cutting is key, but only done right.
Stimulus: SBA-loan benefits are smaller than hoped.
The Budget: Deficit to exceed 12 percent of GDP.