MARCH 2021 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. Gold shovels in hand as our “dig”nitaries perform the ceremonial ground breaking at the Showcase Home site at Windsor Creek in O’Fallon. Over 50 members joined us for the milestone event on the warm sunny day. From left to right: Ryan Butler– HBR President with Remington Properties, Jeff Schmidt- HBR Showcase Home Committee Chair with RLP Development , Mike Needles – HBR Showcase Home General Contractor with C.A. Jones, Inc., Matt Patterson with D&F Home Builders, Herb Roach– Mayor of O’Fallon WHATS INSIDE Students for Hire We’ve heard your work force concerns and have resources to help: Tax Credits Mentoring Grants Interview Opportunity Lumber Cost Evolving Crisis Updates Appraisals Challenges Strategy Upcoming Events March 25 - Anybody’s Game, Networking with a Swing Apr 22 - PWB Power Women Luncheon & Earthworks Facility Tour Showcase Home Bid Updates Workforce: Mentoring program & Students for Hire PWB Scholarship Program Sponsorship Membership Announcements New Home Start Permit Report year end 2020 ILMDA Announces Lumberman of the Year NAHB News: Lumber Prices & Appraisals Independent Contractor Rule Delays NAHB Member Savings Program at a glance Illinois Tax Credit Program for Industry Employers Illinois Criminal Justice System Speaker of the House musical chairs Page 1
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