HBA of Greater Peoria (HBAGP)

Join us at the HBAGP Office on Tuesday, March 23 for this month’s General Membership Meeting! Guest speaker Elliot Eisenberg, Senior Economist of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will give a presentation on “The Unintended Consequences of Building Regulation.”  6:30 pm reception, 7:00 pm dinner. Cost is $20 per person, advance reservations requested. Call HBAGP at 699-5500 to make your reservation!

Join us this Thursday, February 18 for our General Membership Meeting, to be held at the HBAGP Office. Reception begins at 6:30 pm, dinner at 7:00 pm, program immediately following.

Two important topics will be addressed in roundtable format … the new EPA/Hud Lead Paint Certification requirements, and the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Both of these issues have far-reaching implications for the home building and home remodeling industries, and go beyond just affecting builders and remodelers.

Reservations are required for this event, and as of the time this post was made … about 90 people have already reserved a seat! Cost is $20 per person and includes reception, dinner and program. Last chance! Call HBAGP at 309-699-5500 to register.

Start the new year off right by getting connected with the home building and home remodeling industry at HBAGP events!

Join us Thursday, January 14 at the HBAGP Office in East Peoria for reception, dinner and installation of our 2010 Officers & Directors! Cost is just $20 per person and everyone is welcome. Reception begins at 6:30 pm, followed by buffet dinner at 7:15 pm. Reservations are requested so that we can plan accordingly for the meal … call HBAGP at 699-5500 today!

All of these events will be held at the HBAGP Office, 1599 North Main in East Peoria in the next two weeks! From learning how to utilize free social media marketing sites (December 2), to finding out how your state association works hard to protect the interests of the home building/remodeling industry (December 3), to getting a national designation in the green building area (December 7-9) … there is much to take advantage of in the next two weeks at HBAGP to enhance your knowledge and professionalism! Read on for full details …  Last chance to register!

Social Media Lab

NEXT WEEK!  December 2 – Social Media Lab

Do you want to effectively engage in social media marketing to build your business? Are you confused by Friends, Fans and Followers? Do you wish someone could just walk you through the process of building all the basic social networking sites?

HELP IS HERE!

Join us at the HBAGP Office on Wednesday, December 2 for two half-day sessions offering the “how to” basics for promoting your business through social networking and blogging. Get started with the right sites and strategy with tips and insight from social media experts from mRELEVANCE. Their sessions offer large and small business owners an opportunity to learn how to effectively use social media to reach existing customers AND build relationships with new ones. You will learn how to engage in the conversation with this exciting form of permission-based marketing!

Session #1:  “Social Media Marketing: Engage in On-Line Business Conversation” will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 8:15 am to 11:45 am (includes continental breakfast), just $49 per person!

Session #2: “Building a Social Media Program from the Ground Up” will be held on Wednesday, December 2, Noon to 4:00 pm (includes working lunch), just $49 per person!

BEST DEAL!!  Be part of both session for just $79 per person!

Call HBAGP at 699-5500 to register today!  Or to download the registration form, CLICK HERE.  Laptops are welcome in class and free wi-fi will be available for participants. Seating is limited!

NEXT WEEK!   December 3 – Home Builders Association of Illinois committee, legislative & board meetings

As a member of HBAGP, a portion of your dues go to the Home Builders Association of Illinois to make you a member of the state association as well! Your state association works hard on your behalf year-round with issues coming before the Illinois Legislature that could present potential concern in the home building and home remodeling industry. Meetings will be held throughout the day that address the work done on behalf of our members, and everyone is welcome to attend. For details, visit HBAI’s web site, HERE. Reservations for lunch are requested, and the lunch fee is $15 per person.

NEXT WEEK!  December 3 – Home Builders Association of Illinois Installation of 2010 Officers & Directors

The Home Builders Association of Illinois will officially install its 2010 Officers & Directors at this event. We are proud to announce that for the second consecutive year, a Peoria-area builder will be named as state president. Ted Schieler of Schieler & Rassi Quality Builders will serve the HBAI members in the coming year. All members are welcome to attend this event. Complete details can be found on the HBAI web site, HERE … and you can make your dinner reservation by calling the HBAGP office at 699-5500.

Earn your national “Certified Green Professional” designation, December 7-9!

When you become a CGP, you gain a greater understanding of sustainable building techniques, knowledge of methods to achieve higher energy efficiency, marketing and sales tools specifically tailored to green building, and the business practices that foster success. You’ll be able to demonstrate to consumers the enhanced environmental impact, increased performance and health benefits of green homes. Earning the CGP shows prospective customers your commitment to staying current with industry innovations … including green building!

The coursework consists of three full days of education. It can be broken down into one or two day segments. If you can’t fit all three days of classes into your schedule now, just take one or two days … and you can complete the coursework when it is offered again in 2010!

At the completion of the course, participants will take an exam showing successful completion and understanding of the materials. After the exam, you are eligible to apply to NAHB to receive your Certified Green Professional designation!  To register for the classes, contact HBAGP at 699-5500 right away!

 Don’t miss any of these great educational opportunities!!

Last chance to participate in the 10th Annual HBAGP Sporting Clay Shoot, to be held this Saturday, September 12 at Oak Ridge Sportsman’s Club in Mackinaw!

Nearly 50 participants have already registered for the event. Check in begins at 8:30, followed by testing your skills at ten individual stations. Lunch will be served about 11:00. Cost is $50 per person. Contaact HBAGP at 309-699-5500 to make a reservation!