December 2022 NEWSLETTER To promote, educate and advocate for the Residential Building & Remodeling Industry; providing resources that benefit industry professionals and consumers in the communities we serve. Illinois Title & Escrow took home 1st Place at our annual Trivia Night! WHATS INSIDE Upcoming Events: NEW 2023 Annual Raffle! Dec. 8 Christmas Party Jan. 20th - PAC Reception Jan. 20th - Installation Banquet Jan 31-Feb 2, 2023 NAHB IBS 2023 Home Show Information & Floor Plan 2023 RAFFLE WIN $500 WEEKLY Programs: 2023 Membership Directory Rates 2023 Annual Sponsorship PWB Scholarship Sponsorship Opportunities MORE INFO ON NEXT PAGE Industry News: Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act Pro Remodel: Inflation Reduction Act Incentives IPI: Invest in Kids School Choice Program SAFB: Civilian Leader Tour Spencer Homes & Fulford Home Remodeling Page 1
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PARENTS PUSH TO EXPAND ILLINOIS’ INVEST IN KIDS SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAM Parents connected to the Invest in Kids tax credit scholarship program lobbied to make the program permanent when state lawmakers Nov. 15 returned to Springfield. Invest in Kids grants donors who contribute to a scholarshipgranting organization a income tax credit equal to 75% of their donation. For example, a $100 donation would result in a $75 income tax credit. Empower Illinois, the state’s largest scholarship-granting organization, has awarded 37,000 scholarships since 2018 worth more than $280 million. The program allowed Sheila Passehl to send her son to St. Jude Catholic School in Joliet, Illinois. She saw his studies improve and he became eager to get ready for school in the morning. “The tax credit scholarship program needs to continue to exist so that we can continue to educate our children the way we, the parents, choose to have our children educated,” Passehl said. Passehl and her husband didn’t think private school was an option for their son because it was too expensive, but then they received one of the scholarships. “The scholarship takes the financial stress off of us, and it gives us the opportunity to not have to pick and choose which sports or activities the kids are going to be restricted to,” she said. Anthony Holter, president of Empower Illinois, said the program is exclusively for kids with high financial need. “The average household income is $43,000, and these families are receiving scholarships, again, to attend their best fit private schools in every community in the state and every legislative district,” Holter said. Opponents argue more money for kids to go to private school undermines funding for public schools. Cynthia Riseman Lund from the Illinois Federation of Teachers said the program should expire sooner than the 2024 sunshine date. “[Teachers’ unions] support elimination of the Invest in Kids program. It is set to sunset … and we will call for the elimination of the program even sooner,” Lund said. Gov. J.B. Pritzker made a similar call to kill the program when he ran for governor in 2018. But he recently changed his stance and now supports the program, saying more students in need should have access to tax credit scholarships. Invest in Kids is currently set to expire Jan. 1, 2024. Dylan Sharkey Assistant Editor
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2023 Home Show Floor Plan All booths are 10’ x 10’ with exception of booth # 103 and include rear curtain, side rails, table, chairs and 110v electric. . $800 for HBR members $1000 for non-HBR members Event Sponsors •Consumers will not be charged admission to attend the Home Show. Industry Opening Night Sponsor: $1,000 Your company will be credited for the vendor industry night event on Friday, February 25th onsite. Each vendor will be sent an invitation with your logo to enjoy 2 complimentary beverages from 7pm to 9pm and network with other exhibitors at the Home Show. Your company does not have to be an exhibitor to register and will be included in participation. Exhibitor Hospitality Sponsor: $1,000 Your company will be promoted for the complimentary waters and sodas provided in the HBR booth during show hours along with your company logo on a $5.00 voucher given to each booth. HBR Staff will provide 2 coolers wrapped in your company logo, filled with waters and soda for exhibitors to enjoy all weekend. Your company does not have to be an exhibitor to register and will be promoted throughout the Home Show. FREE Admission Sponsor: $1,000 Sponsor promoted as making free admission possible in all press releases and any magazine articles. Logo on all print ads, complimentary 1/2 page ad in Home Show Guide and on-site signage at entry door. Investment $5,000 Increase brand recognition and profitability! In addition to your booth presence, investing in Event Sponsorship allows your business to increase visibility before, during and after the Show. Limited to noncompeting HBR member companies. •Up to Two 10’x10’ booths in a prominent location. •Logo will appear in an extensive marketing campaign including print, online, social media and TV. Campaign valued at more than $30k and seen by over 300,000. •Featured sponsor on event website page and interactive floor plan. •Logo on Event Tote bag, plus option of including a flyer or trinket in Tote Bag. •Full page ad/article in the Home Show Guide through Market Place Magazine. •Banner with your logo hung prominently inside the event facility. •Total value of $30,000+ Page 9
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Ambassador Floor Wells Fargo Doma Klemme Construction Mark’s Appliances RP Lumber CA Jones CA Jones Custom Marble PASS Security Eagle Flooring Remington Properties Fulford Home Remodeling Yaekel & Associates Vogt Builders Pederson HVAC Liese Lumber Illinois Title & Escrow Guaranteed Rate
2nd Place - Remington Properties & Fulford Home Remodeling 3rd Place - Yaekel & Associates - Our Best Dressed Winners - Michelle Rauk & Kay Lippert DJ - Scott Gruber Chrisie Klemme, Chad Doyle, & Bobby Green killin’ it at karaoke Emcee - Joe Knox - PAC Booze Raffle Winner - Jared Green, Eagle Flooring Page 13
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Spencer Homes acquires Fulford Home Remodeling Edwardsville-based home builder and construction company, Spencer Homes, LLC, has acquired Swansea-based Fulford Home Remodeling and Fulford Home HandyMan, according to an announcement on Wednesday. “For several years, I have considered Mark Fulford [president and founder of Fulford Home Remodeling] a mentor as both a business professional and leader in the building industry for decades,” said Mike Rathgeb, founder of Spencer Homes. “The opportunity to continue his legacy and team up with this exceptional group is truly an honor.” Spencer Homes will expand its staff to more than 20 experienced professionals with the addition of Fulford Home Remodeling, according to the release. The office at 3318 N. Illinois St. in Swansea will remain open to customers. In early 2023, Spencer Homes will open a designbuild studio in Glen Carbon at 6616 Center Grove Road. “[Rathgeb] and I developed a great relationship over the last several years while participating on the board of the Home Builders & Remodelers Metro East Association,” Fulford stated in the release. “I have watched his business grow, admired his innovative agingin-place building practices and respected him as a business owner. Once we discussed his company values and how they aligned with Fulford Home Remodeling values, it was apparent Spencer Homes was the right company to continue servicing our loyal customers and leading our outstanding employees.” Spencer Homes’ Custom Homes division will continue to focus on “building well-appointed new homes,” continued the release, while the Spencer Homes Remodeling side manages all remodeling projects that include interior and exterior updates, kitchen and bath updates, basement finishing, whole home updates, additions and outdoor living areas. Spencer Homes Handyman will serve homeowners who need small projects or repairs done. Spencer Homes was founded in 2005 and has since built more than 300 homes in Madison and St. Clair counties, according to the release. Fulford Home Remodeling has worked with clients in the metro-east since 1987. Read more at: https://www.bnd.com/news/local/ article268845282.html#storylink=cpy By: Jennifer Green, BND Page 16
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RENEWING MEMBERS ABC Supply - 25 years Mid America Carpenters Regional Council - 8 years Copious Technologies - 13 years HBR Union Contractors Council - 8 years KB Contracting - 1 year Wells Fargo Home Mortgage - 11 years PROFESSIONAL WOMEN 2022 MEMBERSHIP UPDATES IN BUILDING COUNCIL RENEWALS Custom Marble REMODELERS COUNCIL RENEWALS New Members: American Home Lending USA 240 S Buchanan St, Edwardsville, IL 62025 Jeff Beck O: 618.659.8500 C: 618.806.2281 Email: jbeck@ahlusa1.com Web: americanhomelendingusa.com Davison Drafting & Design 1121 Driftwood Ln, Waterloo, IL 62298 Bryon Davison O: 618.781.9304 C: 618.781.9304 Email: info@davisondraftinganddesign.com Web: davisondraftinganddesign.com Scott Credit Union 101 Credit Union Way, Edwardsville, IL 62025 Marty Issa O: 618.381.1000 C: 314.703.7500 Email: martin.issa@scu.org Web: www.scu.org Cliff Cross O: 618.233.6810 C: 618.792.4346 Email: ccross@belleville.net Web: belleville.net Edwardsville Bank 209 E Schwarz St, Edwardsville, IL 62025 Beth Zabala O: 618.659.7635 C: 618.977.4177 Email: bzabala@edwardsvillebank.com Web: stlouisbank.com/edwardsville Stewart Law Group 207 N Main St. STE 213c, Columbia, IL 62236 Doug Stewart O: 618.604.2220 C: 217.313.1318 Email: dstewart@stewartlawgroup.co Web: stewartlawgroup.co Belleville Supply Company Drake Construction, LLC FCB Banks Jacob Family Enterprises Padgett Building & Remodeling Sutton Siding & Remodeling Yaekel & Associates City of Belleville 101 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL 62220 Cosentino 1361 Ryder Trail S, Earth City, MO 63045 Ken Wilson O: 314.739.4610 C: 314.739.4610 Email: kewilson@cosentino.com Web: cosentino.com EST Excavating 21231 West County Ln, Atwater, IL 62572 Sam Wagner O: 618.781.3156 C: 618.781.3156 Email: estexcavating12@outlook.com Page 19
The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) released its model Sexual Harassment Prevention Training program for Illinois employers to comply with Public Act 101-0221 (commonly referred to as the Workplace Transparency Act). Under this Act, Illinois employers are required to train employees on sexual harassment prevention by December 31, 2022, and on an annual basis thereafter. This requirement applies to all employers with employees working in this State. Employers must either develop their own sexual harassment prevention training program that equals or exceeds the minimum standards for sexual harassment prevention training outlined in Section 2-109(B) of the Illinois Link to Request Access for Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Employers Required to Provide Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for All Employees •Every employer in the State of Illinois is required to provide employees with sexual harassment prevention training that complies with section 20198 of the Illinois Human Rights Act. •All employees regardless of their status (i.e. short-term, part-time, or intern) must be trained. •If an employer has an independent contractor working on-site with employer’s staff, the independent contractor should receive sexual harassment prevention training. Record of Compliance Employers should keep an internal record of training compliance to be made available for IDHR inspection upon request. Records that reflect compliance may include but are not limited to, a certificate of participation, a signed employee acknowledgement, or training sign-in worksheets. A record of training should include the names of employees trained, the date of training, the sign-in worksheets, copies of certificates of participation issued, and a copy of all written or recorded materials that comprise the training as well as the name of the training provider, if applicable. Records may be paper based or electronic. Documentation of the training should not be sent to IDHR unless requested but should be kept on the employer's premises. Page 20
The 2023 NAHB International Builders Show (IBS) is the biggest and best residential construction industry show of the year. Everyone who is anyone will be at the Builders’ Show in Vegas. It’s essential that you’re there to experience it all! Learn the latest industry strategies from industry experts. Discover innovative industry products and trends. Connect with new business partners and suppliers. Page 21
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OFFICERS P L A T I N U M President, Mike Lippert Liese Lumber 1st Vice President, Mike Needles C.A. Jones, Inc. 2nd Vice President, Steve Macaluso Halloran Construction, Inc. Associate Vice President, Jerry Yaekel Yaekel & Associates Treasurer, Richard Coolbaugh First Mid Bank & Trust Secretary, Jon Edler Henges Interiors DIRECTORS G O L D S I L V E R Allen Roofing & Siding B R O N Z Page 23 Jason Klein - Ameren Illinois Erik Huber - Bank of Springfield Matt Warren - Carrollton Bank Mary Ann Lopez Drake - Drake Construction Coy Mullenix - CMI Construction Michelle Rauk - Eagle Flooring Scott Gruber - First Mid Bank & Trust Mark Fulford - Fulford Construction Robert Dee, Jr. - Homes by Deesign Scott Blumberg - Huntington Chase Steve Dill - SLD Enterprises Josh McDermott - J.T. McDermott Remodeling Contractors Derek Brandmeyer - Light Brite Aaron Klemme - Klemme Construction Jason Huelsmann - New Tradition Homes David Padgett - Padgett Building & Remodeling Ron Padgett - Padgett Building & Remodeling Scot Lehr - Quality Installation & Home Improvement Jeff Schmidt - RLP Development Sue Schultz - Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C. Mike Rathgeb - Spencer Homes Mark Vogt - Vogt Builders, Inc.
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