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Matt Bailey is president of the HBA of Greater Springfield. Matt is a second generation builder who specializes in residential remodeling and commercial construction. He is founder and past chairman of the HBA Charitable Foundation and is immediate past chairman of the HBA Government Affairs Committee. In addition to his HBA duties, Matt also recently completed a term as a member of the board of directors of Habitat for Humanity of Springfield.
As HBA President of the HBA's volunteer board of directors, Matt utilizes this blog to share his insights and opinions about the local and national economy; home building and remodeling issues; building, remodeling and commercial construction trends, and more.
President’s Blog: Looking Ahead (Part 3 of 3) – Advocacy is our Prize
It was my honor to address HBA members at our annual HBA Christmas Party & Banquet on December 13. For those who were not able to join us, or for others who might like to look a little more closely at what we covered together that evening, I’m breaking the main content of my speech from that night into a …
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President’s Blog: Looking Ahead (Part 2 of 3) – Education is Our Standard
It was my honor to address HBA members at our annual HBA Christmas Party & Banquet on December 13. For those who were not able to join us, or for others who might like to look a little more closely at what we covered together that evening, I’m breaking the main content of my speech from that night into a …
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President’s Blog: Looking Ahead (Part 1 of 3) – Membership is Our Foundation
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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Matt Bailey: Testimony to House Disaster Recovery Committee
As a part of the HBA’s effort to lead in public policy discussions in the aftermath of the Joplin tornado destruction, I was honored to recently submit testimony outlining our position as an association on the purpose and best use of building codes, local control, and more. The testimony was submitted on behalf of the HBA of Greater Springfield to …
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President’s Blog: Our Members & Staff Represent Well in Joplin
It has been seven weeks since a devastating F-5 tornado killed 158 people and destroyed much of the city of Joplin. It is still difficult to comprehend the agony that is experienced by so many there. I know our neighbors in Joplin remain in the thoughts and prayers of all of us here in Springfield. And, for those in the …
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Rebuilding Joplin: Contractor Guidance & Consumer Tips in the Aftermath
It is easy to feel helpless while watching the images out of Joplin following last Sunday’s devastating tornado. The profound loss they have experienced goes beyond what most of us could ever even imagine. Yet there are stories of inspiration as well. Neighbors helping neighbors. Survivors pulled from rubble. And, even as people on the ground sift through debris and …
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Matt Bailey: ‘Membership Matters’ Blog Helps Members Help Members
I am passionate about HBA member engagement. If you were at the Clarion Hotel for the HBA’s February general membership meeting you know from my “State of the Association” remarks how strongly I believe that the most valuable thing we can do for our members is to actively engage them in their membership in the HBA. Member engagement is my top …
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Better Times Ahead
As we start a new decade, we look forward to better times ahead. The last three years have been a struggle in the construction industry, but with the lessons learned have made us all better and more efficient at what we do. That’s good news for you as you plan your next home improvement, remodel or new construction project. Local …
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HBA President’s Blog: Maintaining the Integrity of the Competitive Process
In today’s highly competitive market we are all looking for ways to expand our opportunities. Many of us are accepting a new reality — we must bid more and more jobs in order to secure even one contract. We are painfully aware that buyers today are asking multiple builders to bid on their home construction project. Often times we discover …
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President’s Blog: A Winning Season May Be Just Around the Corner
“I’m just ready for all of this to be over.” Those words of pain have been uttered by many loyal St. Louis Cardinals fans recently. It’s become pretty obvious that our beloved team has given up. A quick look at the league standings only drive the point home. The team’s season is about to slide into the record books as …
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