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In this issue...
:: Builder Meeting - Parade of Homes 2012
:: GMM to include City Manager and Public Works
:: Claim your identity on MBIA's new website
:: MBIA Education and Business Conference
:: SWPPP Training
:: Fatal Four in Construction - Grip Training
:: Savings for Members Only
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2012 Parade of Homes
Builder Informational Meeting

Wednesday, February 8th 4:30pm Red Door
  • Come find out more about this year's parade. 
  • Builder Agreements will be made available and are due to the HBA Office by April 2nd.
  • If you have thought about entering a home and don't know where to start, this meeting is for you too.
RSVP to anita@hbabillings.net or 252-7533

2012 Parade of Homes Dates

September 14-16 & 21-23
General Membership Meeting - City of Billings
Tuesday, February 21st 5:30pm
Red Door

At this month's GMM, we will hear from City Manager Tina Volek regarding priority based budgeting and what that means to the building industry and Boris Krizek, Public Works Environmental Engineer regarding the most recent SWPPP audit and what changes we can expect as a result.

PLEASE NOTE: The date has changed due to the 2nd Tuesday coinciding with Valentine's Day.

RSVP to anita@hbabillings.net or 252-7533

 

MBIA launches new Website
Montana Home Experts
www.MontanaHomeExperts.com  is a website for consumers.  It is a place where the public can learn about the home building process, research and find businesses, and purchase deeply discounted products.
The site is already populated with listings for all MBIA members.  You now have a website to provide customers a brief overview of your company, pictures of previous projects and information on how they can contact you.  All you need to do is confirm your information, upload a logo and insert any photos you wish to share.  We will do the rest. 

 

February 28th - March 1st
MBIA Education and Business Development Conference

Education Conference, with classes for people involved with all aspects of building trades.
Two days of training on marketing and designing products for baby boomers and the emerging growth market.
One full day of classes on obtaining business financing, QuickBooks, new design trends, harnessing the power of social networking, creating unique branding opportunities and developing brand loyalty with your customers. Additional classes will focus on liability in the building trades and marketing energy savings.
Click Here For More information

 

Storm Water Protection and Prevention Plan
(SWPPP Training)
Provided by MCA

Storm Water Management During
Construction: Developing and
Implementing Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plans (SWPPPs)

Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Time: 8:00-5:00
Price: $150 MCA member, $199 nonmember
Place: Hampton Inn & Suites, 3550 Ember Ln (Zoo Exit), Billings $199 non-member
Click Here to Register and for more information

 

GRIP Safety Training
Wednesday, February 15 7:30-9:30
Fatal Four in Construction
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has identified the four most common ways that builders are seriously injured or killed in construction.... Find out more by attending.
Free and open to the public RSVP 252.7533

or sean@montanabia.com  

Members Save Money AT:
NAHB

As an NAHB benefit, members have access to discounts and savings opportunities offered by many top companies. Click on the picture above or go to http://www.nahb.org/ma
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Sincerely,

Denise Smith
Executive Officer

Home Builders Association of Billings

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