Author Archives: Matt Morrow

EPA to Delay Implementing New Stormwater Rule

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Matt Morrow

The Environmental Protection Agency has missed a settlement agreement deadline of April 27 for releasing its new stormwater regulation, and will have to delay the rule by perhaps a year from its intended date due to difficulties the agency has experienced in coming up with an appropriate cost-benefit analysis. In developing this new stormwater regulation, EPA aims to limit the volume and pollutant loads in stormwater …

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KOZL’s Ozarks Local Live at 4 to Broadcast from the Home Show Friday

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Matt Morrow

The HBA of Greater Springfield Home Show is a regional annual event that is eagerly anticipated throughout a broad geographical area. And each year it draws considerable attention – not only from the thousands who attend, but also from the area’s news media. Print and broadcast media already have been previewing the regional attraction for weeks. And local television stations …

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Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Joplin Project Airs this FRIDAY

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Matt Morrow

The heart-tugging original feel-good series “Extreme Makeover : Home Edition” will conclude its 9th and final season on ABC with its biggest-ever build — the 200th episode, in which the team builds 7 homes in 7 days for tornado victims in Joplin, Missouri. The final regularly scheduled episode, “Joplin, Missouri,” January 13 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. …

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Sen. Blunt hears HBA members’ concerns, answers questions at roundtable

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Matt Morrow

While in the state during the holiday break, United States Senator Roy Blunt held a roundtable discussion with a group of HBA members at Metro Appliances and More. Blunt updated members on recent legislative action including the passage of the payroll tax cut extension including the provision ordering President Obama to grant a permit to the 1,700-mile Keystone XL pipeline. …

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President’s Blog: Looking Ahead (Part 1 of 3) – Membership is Our Foundation

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Matt Morrow

It was my honor to address HBA members at our annual HBA Christmas Party & Banquet on December 13. Turnout was the strongest we’ve had in years, and I was energized by the interactions I had with fellow HBA members before, during, and after the evening event! As we commemorated the passing of 2011 and welcomed the new year, we …

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CEO Blog: Build With Christmas Inspiration

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Matt Morrow

It was my eleventh opportunity to be blessed by spending an evening with HBA members and friends at the association’s annual Christmas party and banquet. Each year is special in its own way, and I’m always so touched by the bonds and friendships that form, and by our chance annually to share in each other’s holiday celebration. This year, mixed …

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Home Builders Applaud Congress For Restoring Higher FHA Loan Limits

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Matt Morrow

The National Association of Home Builders today applauded Congress for reinstating for another two years the higher conforming loan limits for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), noting that this is an important step to help mend the struggling housing market. “We commend congressional leaders in both parties and each chamber of Congress for taking this action to boost overall mortgage …

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Pensmore Project Draws a Crowd for Salute to Construction Kick-Off

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Matt Morrow

The 27th annual Salute to Construction festivities began last week with a successful reception at Chateau Pensmore in Christian County. The 72,000 square foot first-of-its-kind home served as a very appropriate location for the kick-off and proclamation ceremony. The fact that our region was selected as the place to build this home featuring the super insulating TransForm system by TF Concrete …

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Extreme Makeover: Home Edition – Joplin Pep Rally TUESDAY

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Matt Morrow

EMHE Build Will Also Help Firefighters Collect Christmas Toys for Kids JOPLIN, MO– ABC’s Emmy-award winning reality TV show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition will set the stage for the show’s upcoming build in Joplin with a community-wide pep rally Tuesday, October 4 at Calvary Baptist Church (600 E. 50th Street in Joplin), from 5pm to 8pm. The pep rally will provide …

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Nominees Announced for 2012 Board of Directors Service

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Matt Morrow

The HBA of Greater Springfield Nominating / Leadership Development Committee has finalized nominations to start new terms on the HBA Board of Directors in 2011. The Nominating / Leadership Development Committee is chaired by HBA Past President Rusty MacLachlan, and includes Kevin Clingan, Matt Bailey, Galin Campbell, John Harp, and Adrian Rhoads. The following nominees for board service will be …

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