H B OME Legislators listened to our pleas to vote with our industry with great success! Lobby Day is so important for our industry. “The fact that the Home Builder Association represents the building industries interest on the state and federal government level is one of the biggest reasons companies join the HBA. There is a lot of detrimental legislation directed at the building industry that would have passed had it not been for the action of the Home Builders Association. Builders & Remodelers incur and have endured much frustration because of all the regulation created in the past few decades. Most builders and associates don't realize all the additional grief they have been saved and will never know about because of the efforts of the HBA stopping detrimental regulation. “ -Steve Wilke, HBA member for 46 years Details from Lobby Day inside BIG turnout at the HBA Industry Social! Industry friends came out to introduce their business and sharing their experiences in the HBA. Members expressed experiences and involvement with information about our legislative events, discount programs, Home Show, Committees, activities and pretty much why they joined and still stay in the HBA. There were several new members and non-members that joined in the event to learn more about the importance of how our organization operates and how to take advantage of many programs in place. This event also kicked off the announcement that if members of the HBA bring in 3 new members this year their 2019 membership dues is FREE! More pictures from this event on page ? Eckert’s Florist James Poggi & Family were overwhelmed for many reasons at this pillar event to see the progress of their new moretgage-free home and to find all the notes from across the nation sharing support and love for the sacrafices James has given for our freedoms. Local media were present to capture the moments and shared on KMOV& KSDK along with a segment on KTVI The Thread with Tim Ezell and front page of the BND! More pictures and info to share inside From left to right; Jason Huelsmann (New Tradition Homes) , Art Stumpf (Autco Home Appliances), Robb Treat (Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation) , Doug Jameson (RE/MAX results), Joe Lanahan (Joe Lanahan Construction Services), Joe Knox (Copious Technologies), Jeff Schmidt (RP Lumber), Tracy Butler (HBA Executive Officer) , Michaela Henderson (HBA Administrative Assistant), and David Padgett (Padgett Building and Remodeling. Co, Inc.) UILDERS A SSOCIATION NEWSBRIEF The Official Newsletter of the Home Builders Association of Greater Southwest IL To promote, educate and advocate for the Residential Building & Remodeling Industry; providing resources that benefit industry professionals and consumers in the communities we serve. May 2018 issue www.hbaswi l .org
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