Highlights from the HBAGC

NAHB is asking for our help in completing their 2008 Member Census.  Please take a moment to complete the brief Builder or Associate member census form.  Forms can be faxed to NAHB - 202-266-8573.  Thank you!!

FINAL REMINDER:  Entries for the 2008 Key & SAMMY Awards are due in the HBAGC office by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 7th.  Complete information on entry criteria and requirements can be found on our website.  Please contact Madge Douglas – 630-627-7575 x 219 - for more information.

Vendor Day for the 2009 Remodel Chicagoland Tour will be July 9th at Medinah Banquets in Addison.  This is a great opportunity to display your products/services to the remodeler tour participants.  More information is available on our website or from Rita Unzner – 630-627-7575 x205. 

Start Your Engines... HomeAid’s Racing Home event featuring Jeff Gordon, four time NASCAR champion, is July 11th at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet.  Registration starts at 11 a.m.  Reserve your spot today at www.homeaidchicago.org.  Space is limited.  Enjoy this opportunity to have your personal NASCAR memorabilia autographed and have your photograph taken with Jeff.  Presented by DuPont, Parksite and Bank of America, a variety of sponsorship opportunities are available.  Commit to a sponsorship to receive a VIP Private Meeting with Jeff Gordon. 

Volunteers needed!   HomeAid, the official charity of the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago, is looking for volunteers in Schaumburg on Tuesday, July 8th from 9 am until noon to do some painting at a shelter and downtown at the John Hancock plaza to help sell raffle tickets for Project Playhouse for the following times:

Saturday, July 5th from Noon-2 p.m.
Sunday, July 6th from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, July 12th from 1-3 p.m. or 3-6 p.m.
Sunday, July 13th from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Please contact Natalie Ashton to volunteer. 

The HBAGC Remodelers will host a picnic at the South Shore Club in Lake Geneva on July 11th.  All HBAGC members are welcome to attend.  Please visit our website for more information. 

The Sales and Marketing Council will be holding an education class on July 15th and 16th at HBAGC on understanding the changes in lending and how you can use them to close more sales.  The cost is $25 per person and space is limited to 30 people per class.  Call 630-627-7575 X205 or email runzner@hbagc.com to reserve your place. 

The Regional Membership Committee will be holding a membership drive on July 22nd.  They are asking for your help by providing names and phone numbers for 5 prospective members.  Is there someone you do business with who could benefit from membership in HBAGC?  Please help us reach out to them on July 22nd by emailing info@hbagc.com with their names and contact information by July 15th.  Thank you so much for your help in making this membership drive a success!! 

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Starting Monday, April 28, 2008 through July 28, 2008. Safe Home Products will donate 5% of its sales on SafeHomeProducts.com to HomeAid on the following home safety products: outlet covers, edge guard cushions, banister guards, window guards, radon gas detectors, combustible gas detectors, and safety gates for children and pets. Visitors to http://www.safehomeproducts.com/ can click on the HomeAid banner to view eligible items and full details on the contribution program. Then they may purchase their choice of products and know that 5% of their purchase price goes to fund HomeAid projects.

 

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.