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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: NAHB Also Leading on Independent Contractor Issue
Note: This is part two of a two-part blog on this subject. To read part one, click here. As part of its advocacy program on your behalf, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is monitoring issues surrounding the …
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President’s Blog: On the Horizon – Independent Contracting Under Fire
Note: This is part one of a two-part blog on this subject. To read part two, click here. Recently, I’ve seen a new issue emerging on the advocacy landscape for our industry which relies heavily on the independent …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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