Highlights from the HBAGC
The principal reason most members join HBAGC is to build relationships and network with our members. However, it is not always easy and it is never automatic. Membership does not give a member the right to earn another member’s business. What it does is give him or her the opportunity to seek business from that member. As a member of the home builders association, you need to take full advantage of all the business-building opportunities of your membership by attending events and networking with other members. Know someone who could benefit from membership? Bring them along. The key to a successful membership is getting involved and with the summer months coming up, we’ve got plenty of events to choose from. Join HomeAid Chicago, the official charity of the HomeBuilders Association of Greater Chicago, for a night of bowling and fun at Battle of the Builders on May 15th. Get your team of six together or join one of ours. If you are not a bowler, join us for the networking. $45 per bowler; $35 networking only (includes 1 raffle ticket, food and refreshments) Click here now to register online or Click here to download registration flyer! Proceeds to benefit HomeAid Chicago, building hope and homes for Chicago's temporarily homeless. For more information, contact Natalie Ashton, (630) 627-7575 Ext. 221. The Sales & Marketing Council presents NET Etiquette on May 16th from 10 a.m. until noon at HBAGC. Presenters, Nita Tuskan and Dick Greenwood talk about Internet Marketing and Interactive Technologies in today's new home sales market. Seating is limited so get your reservation in now. Click here for a printable flyer and registration form. Register now to attend MCSP – Marketing on a Shoestring Budget on May 20th at HBAGC from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This course provides marketing planning tools that won’t break anyone’s budget. Participants will learn how to analyze target markets, identify competitive advantages, create accurate proformas and monitor outcomes. Don’t neglect this vital component of your business!! Get more information at our website. Remodel Chicagoland™ is a scattered site tour of remodeled or renovated single family homes presented by the HBAGC Remodelors. The Tour highlights dynamic and significant home renovations in the greater metropolitan Chicago area. The tour is open to the public May 17th & 18th from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on the 17th and 11 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on the 18th. Tickets are available for sale at the Remodel Chicagoland website. Children 12 & under are free. The ticket price includes Remodel Chicagoland magazine (a $5 value) which features each of the homes and hot tips for remodeling your own home. The Young Builders Council will host the first golf outing of the year at Cog Hill on Tuesday, May 20th! Registration is only available by fax and tee times are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Please join us for this HBAGC tradition. Sponsor Registration Form (Priority for Course 2 Tee Times) Sponsor Benefits Golf Registration Form The McHenry and Lake County Chapters and HBAGC Remodelers cordially invite you to join them for the evening on May 21st at Concorde Banquets in Kildeer as they celebrate and recognize the winners of the Spring 2008 Medley of Homes, Tour of Homes and Remodel Chicagoland Tour. The presentation of awards will follow the Regional Board of Directors meeting. There is no cost to attend this event. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served beginning at 5 p.m. Click here for a registration flyer with directions. RSVPs would be appreciated. For more information, contact Rita Unzner at 630-627-7575 x205. HomeAid would like to remind you to recycle your used cell phones. It's good for the environment and also helps HomeAid raise money. Drop off or send your old cell phones to HomeAid at 1841 W. Army Trail Road, Addison, IL 60101. Consider sponsoring a cell phone drive at your office building; email nashton@hbagc.com for details. Is there an issue impeding your development? If so, chances are that it also affects others in the home building industry. Contact the Attainable Housing Alliance at 630-932-2304 and let us help you be part of the solution. Visit us on the web at www.ahabuilder.com. Interested in obtaining a NAHB designation such as Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) or Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR)? Visit www.learn-build.com to find a list of upcoming courses. Do you have feedback on the HBAGC Highlights? Please contact Jennifer Gorra.
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