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Builders’ Circle Blog: How Low Can You Go?
Low is not always something we like to think about. To lower your driving speed when you are late for a doctor’s appointment, to get there just in time so he can tell you to lower your cholesterol and lower your weight, tends to give us a low, negative feeling. The doctor’s advice continues to include lowering carbs, lowering fat …
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News-Leader Thanks Springfield Fire Department, HBA for Smoke Alarms
The Springfield News-Leader recently featured an editorial applauding an historic achievement by the Springfield Fire Department in 2011. On January 5, the local newspaper reminded readers of the department and City Council’s initiative a year ago to make 2011 the “Year of the Smoke Alarm.” The Fire Department set the goal of installing 1,100 smoke detectors in the city, in …
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Builders Circle Blog: Out of Sight, Out of Mind
We all have things we would rather not think about. Three that come to mind are taxes, dental appointments, and Crawl Spaces. Even though we may not like to think about any of these, the last two are definitely in the “do not like to go there” category. Are you surprised to find Crawl Space in my list? Most are …
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KY3: HBA, Republic Fire Department Provide Smoke Alarms to Residents
As a part of National Fire Prevention Week, The Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield teamed up this week with the City of Republic Fire Department to provide new smoke alarms for residents of homes without working smoke alarms. The smoke alarms are a joint donation to the fire department from the HBA of Greater Springfield, Meek’s – The Builders’ …
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HBA Home Remodeling Expo Opens with Media Attention
The HBA of Greater Springfield’s 2011 Home Remodeling Expo Opened Friday to larger than anticipated crowds amid positive local media attention. Coverage on KOLR/KOZL (watch video by clicking here), the Springfield Business Journal, and the Springfield News-Leader (early-week and late-week) helped set the stage for a successful weekend. It was a busier-than typical opening Friday at the Home Builders Association …
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HBA Giving 50 Smoke Alarms to Republic Fire Dept. for Fire Prevention Week
Thanks to a donation by the Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield, the City of Republic’s Fire Department will be able to help more residents stay safe in their homes as part of National Fire Prevention Week (October 9-15). At the October 10 Republic City Council Meeting (7 pm), the HBA will present the Republic Fire Department with 50 new …
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Home Remodeling EXPO Opens FRIDAY! “NEW PRODUCTS” Showcase & MORE
PLANNING NOTE TO MEDIA: To schedule on-sight media interviews, live shots, video, photography, etc (for during the show and/or in advance), contact Matt Morrow (cell/text: 417-838-7009). Market research consistently confirms that the majority of trade show attendees are coming to see what is new in the market. They won’t be disappointed at the Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield’s …
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HBA in Joplin Hosts First “Meet the Builders” Show on Thursday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JOPLIN –The Home Builders Association of Southwest Missouri will present the first ever “Meet The Builders Show” on Thursday, August 11, 2011. Designed to bring victims of the tornado together with qualified, reliable builders, this show will give the public an opportunity to interview builders, while reviewing their portfolios and gathering information about the rebuilding process. Also …
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FEMA Re-building Advice for Joplin Residents July 10
JOPLIN, Mo. — Specialists with the Federal Emergency Management Agency have an information table set up at Home Depot, 3110 E. 20th St., to help residents with rebuilding information, information about safe rooms and to answer questions. “We try to answer questions and send them in the right direction,” said Jeanne Heller, FEMA community outreach specialist. “We’re just trying to …
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KOLR: Storm Shelters in High Demand Following Joplin Tornado
KOLR-10 and KSFX-27 reported last week on increasing demand in the Ozarks for storm shelters in the aftermath of the devastating tornado that hit Joplin three weeks ago. Among those interviewed for the story was HBA of Greater Springfield President-Elect Galin Campbell. The story highlighted ways to install a storm shelter in an existing structure, as well as how to …
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