Ultimate Open House

See us at the Spring Home & Garden Show!

The New Home Showcase Presents:
“What’s New!”
NW Natural is proud to sponsor what’s new in the building industry!

Portland, Ore. – For those who have contemplated owning a brand new home, one with
shining new floors, unscathed walls and that new home smell and full of the newest green
and sustainable practices and product, the New Home Showcase presented by NW Natural is
the one stop place to go. Now the ultimate resource for prospective buyers, idea seekers and
people wanting to know – What’s New - has been created for show attendees. The area’s top
housing and materials experts will be on hand offering an insider’s guide to new home
construction, responsible building and the latest trends. Visit What’s New this February 20
through 24 during the Portland Home & Garden Show at the Expo Center.

What’s New: New Home Showcase is the follow up to last year’s successful feature which
showcased individual builders. Taking it one step further, “What’s New” was developed after
learning that 15% of all attendees of the Portland Home & Garden Show are looking to know
what’s new in home construction, know more about what’s new in green building, sustainable
practices, new materials on the market, energy efficiency and what’s new in amenities. Now
these attendees can find out and talk directly to the people in the know.

Within the extensive presentation area: the latest in NW Natural energy standards and usage, a
fireside loung area by the new magazine – Portland Spaces. See an amazing siding display by
Lakeside Lumber, Earth Advantage will have displays on insulation, energy efficiency and
upgrading standards, and lastly, get more information about the upcoming Ultimate Open
House – which showcases what’s available in housing and construction throughout the area.
On the large video screen, interviews with the industry leaders and visionaries will platform
where the housing industry is heading.

“We want to showcase not only the finest homes built in our area, but the builders who build
them, the suppliers on the cutting edge of material production and the tremendous quality that
our local builders provide the community,” noted Dave Nielsen, CEO Home Builders
Association. “Additionally, What’s New is a fantastic forum for the public to learn about
upcoming tours, open houses, the Street of Dreams and what the building trades mean to the
community in terms of economic benefit, as well as the personal value in owning a quality home
as an asset.”

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The Portland Home & Garden Show® is produced by O’Loughlin Trade Shows and sponsored by the Home Builders
Association of Metropolitan. The show runs Wednesday, February 20 through Sunday, February 24, 2008 at the Expo Center.
Tickets are available during show hours only. Visit www.otshows.com or call 503-246-8291.
TAKE MAX to the EXPO Center!

For More Information Please Contact:
Beriault Entertainment Marketing
Jim Beriault, (503) 968-6806 office
jb@B5PR.com
Photos/Releases: www.otshows.com