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Morrow Resigns from HBA of Greater Springfield; New CEO Search Underway

Matt Morrow

Matt Morrow, CEO of the Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield since January 2001, has resigned his position with the local association to accept an offer to serve as Executive Vice President of the Greater Birmingham Association …

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2012 Home Remodeling EXPO Recap – Great Response by Vendors

Southern02

Another Home Remodeling EXPO is in the books and based on vendor responses and increased attendance the event was once again a success. “I feel like we had a surprising increase in attendance this year,” said Crystal …

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Join the ‘Expansion’ at the Home Remodeling EXPO – OPENS FRIDAY

Home Remodeling EXPO 2012

Remodeling Continues to Grow in the Ozarks SPRINGFIELD – The 2012 Home Remodeling EXPO begins this Friday and continues through Sunday. The Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield begins setting up elaborate displays at the Ozark Empire …

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Fox Business: Home Builder Confidence Highest in Six Years

Jerry Howard

National Association of Home Builders CEO Jerry Howard today was interviewed on FOX Business Network to get his take on the home building sector of the nation’s economy. Howard sited home builder confidence levels which recently were …

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KY3: Drought Conditions Could Affect New Home Construction

Matt on TV 300x275

KY3‘s Jay Scherder reported Tuesday (8/28) on the increasing threat drought conditions potentially pose to economic development in the region. As water supply drops nearer 60%, 55%, or 50% of capacity, increasingly severe restrictions automatically kick in …

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KY3: New Home Starts on the Rise in the Ozarks

Matt on TV 300x275

On Monday, Contact KY3‘s Jay Scherder reported on recent national data indicating the housing market may be on the mend. In the Ozarks, home building also is showing signs of improvement. In the KY3 news story, Scherder …

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HBA of Greater Springfield Receives Five National Awards for Association Excellence

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The Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield last week received five national awards for association excellence from the Executive Officers Council (EOC) of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The 2011 Association Excellence Awards were announced …

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Morrow Elected Secretary of NAHB Executive Officers Council

Matt Morrow

Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield CEO Matt Morrow was elected by his peers Friday to serve in the office of Secretary of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Executive Officers Council (EOC). Annual election of …

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SBJ: 2012 Business Advocate of the Year – HBA of Greater Springfield

Photo Credit: Aaron Scott, SBJ

The Springfield Business Journal recognized the Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield with its 2012 Economic Impact Award as “Business Advocate of the Year” at the annual Economic Impact Awards Banquet on July 19. The award recognizes …

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HBA of Greater Springfield Wins Five National Awards for Association Excellence

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The Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield recently was recognized with five national awards for association excellence from the Executive Officers Council (EOC) of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The 2011 Association Excellence Awards were …

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