Highlights from HBAGC

Peter Schwartz Chief Executive Officer
Peter Schwartz
Chief Executive Officer

Tomorrow the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago and the Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate at Roosevelt University are hosting a special home builders forum on the new regional planning structure.  The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) replaces NIPC and CATS.  At the forum members can come and speak with the leaders of the new agency as well as learn how the new structure will impact them.  We hope to see you there. Please click here for more information.

Kitchen and Bath Trends  Abruzzo Kitchens will be hosting an after hours seminar on Kitchen and Bath Trends on Tuesday, July 31st.  The educational session is complimentary to members. 

New Website Functions  Two new functions are now available on the HBAGC website, www.hbagc.com.    Members can add events/meetings into their calendars through a link on the event page as well as view Google maps and link to Google for directions.  For more information, please contact Lisa Henning.

Do you have a question about a Chapter or Council?  Click here for a full list of our staff members and their contact information and responsibilities.

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Membership Discount of the Week

Introducing The Hertz Green Collection. Reserve and Conserve. 
Fuel Efficient, Environmentally Friendly Cars Reservable By Make and Model

Now you can reserve fuel efficient, environmentally-friendly cars that are both easy on the wallet and suitable for families and small groups traveling together.  Reservable by specific make and model, with an EPA highway fuel efficiency rating of 28 miles or more per gallon, the Hertz Green Collection features the five cars listed below. 

  • Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion, Buick LaCrosse, Hyundai Sonata, & Subaru Outback
  • Reservable at over 50 major airport locations in the U.S.  
  • EPA Highway Fuel Efficiency rating of 28 Miles or more per gallon
  • More than 35,000 cars in the Green Collection

To check rates or make a reservation, visit hertz.com, call your travel agent or call Hertz at 1-800-654-2200. Be sure and mention the Discount CDP# 51046 to receive special discounts. For other Hertz values and fee-waived entrollment in Hertz #1 Club Gold®, visit www.nahb.org/ma.

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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.attainablehousingalliance.com.

 

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Save the Date - The 2nd Annual Run for Cover - 5K Fun Run/Walk hosted by North Central Chapter and benefiting HomeAid Chicago's mission to build hope and homes for the temporarily homeless will be held on October 13th in Busse Woods. Online Registration Adults $25; Child $10. First 250 Registrants receive a t-shirt and goody bag.  Visit  www.runforcover5k.com for all the details.