Highlights from HBAGC

Peter Schwartz Chief Executive Officer
Peter Schwartz
Chief Executive Officer
This week brings our last chapter golf outings of the year.  The Lake County Chapter Golf Outing will be held at White Deer Run in Vernon Hills on the 26th.  Tee times are still available, so be sure to register online or contact Rita Unzner (815) 814-2166 for more information.  The City of Chicago Chapter will also be hosting their annual McLean Golf Outing at Lakewood in Lake Geneva on the 27th.  This is a unique opportunity and a few slots still remain, so don't delay; contact Andrea Brady as soon as possible.
Key Awards Judges Reception If you volunteered to judge the Key Awards, the Judges Reception will be held Thursday, July 26th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Medinah Banquets, located at 550 Shriners Drive in Addison, Illinois. A cocktail reception will run from 5:30 to 6 pm, and the orientation will begin afterwards.  You will receive your team assignments and judges packet.  We look forward to seeing you there!
Annual Boat Cruise The Chicago Chapter and City Sales & Marketing Council invite you to set sail! Join us for an evening of cocktails, musical entertainment, dinner and networking aboard The Evening Star. We will depart from the Ogden Slip at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 9th and return at approximately 9:30 p.m. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Andrea Brady. To register, click here.

Spokespersons Requested Every week HBAGC receives inquiries from the media looking for sources for their columns and stories.  The Regional Communications Committee is developing a directory of spokespersons which will make HBAGC a valuable source in assisting the media.   This is a great opportunity for promoting trends in our industry and your company.   If you would like to participate, please click here if you are an Associate member and here if you are a Builder member.

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.

Member Benefit of the week

Builders Risk, Workers Comp, General Liability, Contractor/Home Builders, Sub-Contractor, Auto and all other insurance needs are available through American Builders Insurance Agency.  For more information, contact Tom Mitchell at (877) 224-2946.

Attainable Housing Alliance

Starting on July 30th the Attainable Housing Alliance will have a new home on the internet.  Our new and easy to remember address is http://www.ahabuilder.com/.  The new website will make it easier for members to find resources and articles addressing your issues.  Watch your emails to receive your new login information.

HomeAid Chicago

HomeAid Chicago will be celebrating the opening of our third completed project - MorningStar Mission Women & Family Center. The center will be home to up to 72 women and children.  Thanks to the work of numerous trade partners and supporters including our builder captain, Phoenix Developers. Check out all the stages of our project on our website at www.homeaidchicago.org. We need your help on our next project - email Natalie Ashton to get involved.