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The Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield represents the highest professional standard in the residential construction and remodeling industries. Through the HBA, industry professionals can earn a variety of National Association of Home Builders Professional Designations. Thanks to generous scholarship support from the HBA Charitable Foundation, and the support of HBA Professional Designations partner Herrman Lumber, the HBA of Greater Springfield has scheduled a full local courseload for completion of the CGB, CGR, CGA, CGP, and CAPS designations. These classes are guaranteed not to be cancelled, and they will allow for completion of all coursework for these designations, in Springfield, by the end of 2012. For more information on this program, browse or download the education catalog below. To sign up for classes use our online registration form. Other selected courses or specialties also are available that have direct and immediate positive impact for members and their customers. Whatever your approach, raising the education bar gives HBA members an edge on their competition and gives the ability to satisfy customers like never before!
International Builders Show Shaping up to be Great Event
Pre-registration for the show is up nearly 25% from where it was this time last year and exhibitors are coming back strong. Excitement is building (pun intended) as preparations continue for the largest and most important annual light construction exposition in the world this coming February 8-11 in Orlando, Fla. With pre-registration running nearly 25% ahead of the same time last year and exhibit space …
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International Builders Show 2012: Register in September for FREE!
IBS Time is now! Registration is now open for the building industry’s biggest event. Make plans today to join your colleagues for four days of non-stop business and networking February 8-11 in Orlando. With more than 50,000 attendees, 1,000 suppliers and nearly 200 education sessions, you’ll get a year’s worth of value in just 96 hours. Register in September and receive the best …
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Two Scholarship-Eligible Designation Courses Offered Locally THIS WEEK!
The Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield represents the highest professional standard in the residential construction and remodeling industries. Through the HBA and and HBA Professional Designations Presenting Sponsor Herrman Lumber, industry professionals can earn a variety of National Association of Home Builders Professional Designations. Thanks to generous scholarship support from the HBA Charitable Foundation, and the support of HBA …
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Builders in 55+ Market More Optimistic About Multifamily Rentals
NAHB’s newly released 55+ Housing Market Indices indicate that builders in the 55+ housing market are significantly more optimistic about production and demand factors for multifamily rental units than they are for sales of single-family homes or multifamily condos. In fact, all components of the latest confidence gauges that measure production and demand for 55+ multifamily rental units increased significantly in the second quarter …
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Builder Sales Training Session at HBA – June 23: The Art of Pre-Selling
The Art of Preselling. What if you committed to only build what you are convinced that people will buy…and what if your commitment was so strong that you would only build pre-sold homes? We would like to help you (1) learn more about the art of pre-selling homes and (2) take less risk in your homebuilding business. 1. YOU (homebuilder) …
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Ozarks Regional Housing & Construction Conference Almost Here!
Oasis Inn & Convention Center CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE CLICK HERE FOR SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION & SPEAKER BIOS The housing and construction sectors of the economy are essential for creating jobs and increasing business activity and local economic vitality. The HBA’s Ozarks Regional Housing & Construction Conference provides the private and public sectors with accurate information about the status …
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MarketGraphics Market Snapshot: Two Key Indicators in the Crossfire
MarketGraphics Market Snapshot: Two Key Indicators in the Crossfire … and the Art of Pre-Selling Key Indicator # 1. Southwest Missouri’s population continues to grow, outpacing all other metropolitan areas in Missouri. Hooray! Key Indicator # 2. A review of Southwest Missouri’s current new home measurable activities (primarily reviewing starts, inventory, and closings) shows an improving trend, albeit modest. Get Me Out …
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Ozarks Regional Housing & Construction Conference is May 25 – Register Today!
The HBA of Greater Springfield will hold its second annual Ozarks Regional Housing & Construction Conference on Wednesday, May 25, at the Oasis Inn & Convention Center in Springfield. After a successful inaugural event in 2010, the second annual housing and construction conference again will be an all-day affair – complete with insightful and inspiring keynote addresses for general sessions, …
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Free Webinar @ HBA – MARKETING IN A NEW BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
View a free NAHB webinar entitled “Marketing in a New Business Environment” on Thursday, December 16, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm at the HBA office. If you plan to attend, please email jennifer@springfieldhba.com or call 881-3711. Description: Inasmuch as you wouldn’t use a telegraph to stay in touch with clients and vendors, why would you continue using traditional but fading …
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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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