Due to the generous efforts of Official Home Show exhibitor Invisible Fence Brand of Peoria, the Tuscarora Fire Department recently received two sets of oxygen masks specially-designed for animals in rescue situations. Phillip and Kathie Vroman, co-owners of Invisible Fence Brand of Peoria, donated the masks and demonstrated their use. View a news video from PJStar.com about the donation HERE
Archive for August, 2009
Kudos to Invisible Fence Brand of Peoria!
Monday, August 31st, 2009Illinois Rally for Jobs & Affordable Energy
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009Please add your voice to an important rally to be held in Springfield next week, on Tuesday, September 1 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel! The doors open at 11:30 am, and the rally begins at 11:45am. Lunch is included. See document in link (below) for full details. This event is brought to you by EnergyCitizens.org
The Home Builders Association of Illinois, affiliated with HBAGP on the state level, has joined a coalition of diverse organizations whose members share a common concern … to secure energy supplies, affordable energy prices, and saving Illinois jobs.
The U.S. Senate will soon take up discussion of climate/energy/tax legislation. Let our U.S. Senators know they need to oppose the Waxman-Markley House bill!
Full details of the rally, as well as the full list of organizations coming together to fight this legislation, can be found by clicking HERE
Visit our Facebook Group!
Thursday, August 20th, 2009New meeting/event dates added to HBAGP’s group facebook page … check it out and become a fan today! http://tiny.cc/1QF6C
Register Now for IBS!
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
Registration is now open for the International Builders Show, hosted by the National Association of Home Builders! The event will be held January 19-22, 2010 in Las Vegas
The International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is the largest annual building industry tradeshow in the country. Last year, more than 60,000 industry professionals gathered for this event that showcased new and important products in the home building and home remodeling industry, as well as hundreds of educational sessions for builder and associate members.
Special hotel rates and on-line registration are available HERE
Congratulations Brady Homes!
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009Our congratulations to Brady Homes, a Builder Member of HBAGP and the builder selected to construct this week’s ABC “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” project in Central Illinois! Visit their web site for more details, HERE
Extend the Home Buyer Tax Credit!
Monday, August 17th, 2009Call Your Congressmen to Express Support in the Extension of the Home Buyer Tax Credit!
The clock is ticking on the first-time home buyer tax credit, which expires on December 1, 2009. However, more time is needed to continue to stimulate housing, which will play a big role in fixing the national economy.
According to NAHB, if Congress acts to extend the tax credit program, it would spur 383,000 additional home sales, including 80,000 housing starts down the road as additional sales help deplete the inventory of unsold homes. This stimulus will create nearly 350,000 jobs over the coming year. That’s good for the economy and good for America.
How You Can Help Call your members of Congress today toll-free at 866-924-6242 and tell them to:
- Extend the deadline for the $8,000 tax credit through November 30, 2010; and
- Make it available to all home buyers.
Thank you for your help in letting Congress know that in order to restore America, we must revive housing!
2010 Official Spring Home Show
Monday, August 17th, 2009Save the date! The 2010 Official Spring Home Show will be held at the Peoria Civic Center February 26-28! Information will be available for exhibitors by the end of August, 2009. Details at www.OfficialHomeShow.com
Hello world!
Monday, August 10th, 2009Welcome to the public blog of the Home Builders Association of Greater Peoria … also known as HBAGP! You will find updates and information here on members, the industry and our events.
