Last Call for Conklin’s Group Outing!

October 19th, 2009 by hbaofgreaterpeoria

We have a small number of seats available for this Thursday’s (10/22) group outing to Conklin’s Dinner Theater … tix are $34 per person and include a great buffet dinner and a fun and relaxing show! The Conklin’s cast is performing Neil Simon’s “Rumors” and it is always a great way to laugh away an evening with good company! Call the office today to grab the last seats!

Thanks to our Hosts!

September 25th, 2009 by hbaofgreaterpeoria

Special thanks to our River Cruise ‘09 hosts … Tom & Vicki Carney (Peoria Brick and Tile) and Tom Hoffman (Crawford Brinkman) for taking their boats and our members out for a beautiful fall cruise on the Illinois River! A great time was had by all … and no rain! Can’t wait for next year!

Booth Sales Strong for 2010 Show!

September 21st, 2009 by hbaofgreaterpeoria

PHBA Spring Home Show Logo ColorOpening booth sales are strong for the 2010 Official Spring Home Show! This is the largest consumer home show in Central Illinois and proven to bring many qualified customers to our exhibitors! Visit our web site for the exhibitor contract details, HERE

Thank You to Our Event Sponsors!

September 14th, 2009 by hbaofgreaterpeoria

Special thanks to the sponsors of our 10th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot, held this past Saturday!

  • ABC Supply
  • Carver Lumber
  • CEFCU
  • The Gutters & More Companies
  • Home Comfort Insulation
  • IDSCO
  • LS Building Products
  • Uftring Auto Group

Sporting Clay Shoot this Saturday!

September 10th, 2009 by hbaofgreaterpeoria

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!

Booth Sales Open for Official Spring Home Show!

September 7th, 2009 by hbaofgreaterpeoria

PHBA Spring Home Show Logo ColorBooth sales are now open for the 2010 Official Spring Home Show!

Booths cannot be reserved by phone, and we cannot hold space with only a verbal commitment. To reserve your space, you must return the Booth Contract along with the minimum 50% deposit. Actual location is assigned based on your set up time requirements.

For complete details, visit our web site HERE

Green Technology Tour – Sept 30th

September 1st, 2009 by hbaofgreaterpeoria

Members of HBAGP are invited to take part in a full day ”Green Technology Tour” on Wednesday, September 30 in the Chicago area.

Charter bus transportation will be provided for the group. The tour is of special interest to all who want to learn more in the techniques that are economically feasible to protect the environment and preserve natural resources. Stops on the tour include the Chicago Center for Green Technology, the Morton Arboretum, the Green Roof at Aquascape Headquarters, and Settler’s Ridge. Reservations must be made by September 23 to Prairie Rivers RC&D. Download the registration form with full details by clicking HERE

Kudos to Invisible Fence Brand of Peoria!

August 31st, 2009 by hbaofgreaterpeoria

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

Illinois Rally for Jobs & Affordable Energy

August 26th, 2009 by hbaofgreaterpeoria

Please 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!

August 20th, 2009 by hbaofgreaterpeoria

New meeting/event dates added to HBAGP’s group facebook page … check it out and become a fan today! http://tiny.cc/1QF6C