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In this issue...
:: OSHA's Fatal Four
:: GMM to include City Manager, Public Works, and DEQ
:: MBIA Education and Business Conference
:: SWPPP Training
:: Now accepting applications for 2012 Parade of Homes
:: Certified Aging in Place Training a part of MBIA Education Conference
:: Claim your identity on MBIA's new website
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GRIP Safety Training
OSHA's Fatal Four in Construction

GRIP LogoThe New Year of GRIP Training begins February 15. Learn about the Osha's Fatal four in Construction.
Cost: FREE to Everyone!
When: 7:30-9:00
Where: Hampton Inn (Zoo Drive exit)
RSVP: Please call the HBA office or 406.442.4479
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, Boris Krizek, Public Works Environmental Engineer regarding the most recent SWPPP audit and what changes we can expect as a result.
MT DEQ will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding StormWater Protection Prevention Plans

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

RSVP to anita@hbabillings.net or 252-7533

 

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
(HBA Members receive MCA Member Rate)
Place: Hampton Inn & Suites, 3550 Ember Ln (Zoo Exit), Billings $199 non-member
Click Here to Register and for more information
2012 Parade of Homes
Now Accepting Applications

We are now accepting applications for New Home Construction and Remodeled Homes for the 2012 Parade of Homes. 
Builder Application Click Here
New Construction Builder Agreement Click Here
Remodel Builder Agreement Click Here

The Dates for this Years Parade are September 14-16 and September 21-23rd.

For more information contact the HBA Office
Certified Aging-in-Place Training
February 28-29, March 1, 2012 in Missoula

CAPS Training
Why An Aging-in-Place Designation?
Seventy-seven million baby boomers are reaching retirement age in the first years of the 21st century and 49% of them do not feel that their home will fully meet their needs as they grow older.
The Certified Aging-in-Place designation program teaches the technical, business management, and customer service skills essential to competing in the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry-home modifications for aging in place.

This program has been developed to ...
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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. 

 

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Sincerely,

Denise Smith
Executive Officer

Home Builders Association of Billings

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