The President’s Challenge was offered by 11 Past, Present and Future HBAI Presidents who offered money from their own pockets to serve as Awards to the EO and the Local that showed the greatest percentage gain of new members from Dec. 31 2010 to June 31, 2011.

Congratulations to the Springfield Area Home Builders Association for Winning this Challenge! You guys did great. Keep up the good work!

Register Early for IBS 2012 … Save Big!

Registration for the 2012 NAHB International Builders’ Show opens September 1 … and as an NAHB member, you can save big by registering any
time during the month!

Here’s how. If you register for IBS 2012 between September 1 and September 30, you can choose how you want to save — either a FREE 4-day expo pass or $100 off the early full registration fee of $325. Even better, spouse registrations are also FREE in September!

The bottom line? For just $225, you can enjoy all of these benefits:

Over 200 education sessions,
including general business topics as well as specialized insights into
green building, multifamily, marketing, financing, 50+ housing and more

• Hands-on access
  to the newest, most essential products from the most respected suppliers


• Relaxed,
  enjoyable networking opportunities to meet with friends old and new


• Insights into
  evolving markets, emerging trends and proven strategies for survival

* Remember, these offers are only good from September 1
through September 30. Please visit BuildersShow.com/September for
information and to register.

On December 8, 2010, the Home Builders Association of Illinois presented it's annual "Of the Year" awards during the HBAI Installation of Officers Ceremony at the Sub-Zero and Wolf Showroom in Glendale Heights.

The awards were presented to:

Kevin Chaffin, Riverview Builders.....Builder of the Year
Dawn McKenna, Artisan Builder & Co.....Remodeler of the Year
David Barry, Smartwire LLC.....Associate of the Year

Congratulations to Kevin, Dawn, David and to all the members that were nominated!  We encourage them to continue to support their HBA's efforts! 

Posted:  December 15, 2010

The HBA of Greater Chicago is holding an EPA Lead Training class (RRP) on December 15th.  Seating is limited.  Contact HBAGC directly at 224-353-6050 for more information or to reserve your space.

Posted:  December 1, 2010

The 2-day Green Building for Building Professionals class will be offered in various areas of the state over the upcoming months.

October 20 & 21, 2010 - SouthWest Suburban HBA, Orland Park, IL
November 19 & 21, 2010 - Springfield Area HBA, Springfield, IL
February 7 & 8, 2011 - HBA of Greater Southwest IL, Maryville, IL

Go to our events calendar for more information on these courses or other courses being offered.

Posted:  September 30, 2010