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HBAG News - February 2016
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Building a Better Georgia
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A BUSY START TO 2016 FOR THE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA
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| | HBAG Regulatory Affairs Consultant Bettie Sleeth along with Ted Miltiades from the Department of Community Affairs visited the Greater Columbus HBA and addressed members on what to expect in codes for the coming year. |
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Greater Atlanta HBA Execuitve Officer David Ellis, HBAG Government Affairs Director Austin Hackney, and Greater Atlanta HBA member Jim Chapman meeting with Senator Johnny Isakson.
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| | HBAG Members and Government Affairs Director Austin Hackney with Representative Tom Price. |
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2016 HBAG LEGISLATIVE RALLY AT THE CAPITOL - February 16
Please join us for the 2016 Winter Board Meeting and Legislative Rally on February 16. HBAG will be holding a Legislative Rally at The Capitol prior to lunch and the Board of Directors Meeting. This is the perfect opportunity for talking with local legislators and learning the issues important to them that might affect home building. In return, legislators are able to learn from individuals in the building industry. Please call your legislator ahead of time and set an appointment to meet. Legislative issues will be provided closer to the day of the Legislative Rally. Registration is $20 per person. Visit the HBAG website to register and pay. If you would like to pay with cash or check on the day of the event, enter promo code HBAG2016 and you will not be charged. Please make sure to register, even if you choose to pay at the event. Call the HBAG office at 404.763.2453 with any questions or concerns. Tentative Agenda9:30 - 10:00 Gather in room 403 of The Capitol for Legislative Briefing Welcome from Howard Maxwell, House Regulated Industries Chair10:00 - 10:15 Photo on the stairway10:15 - 11:30 Visit House & Senate Chambers 11:30 - 1:00 Boxed lunch available in room 4031:30 - 3:00 Board of Directors Meeting - Blue Room at the Freight DepotHotel InformationHilton Garden Inn Atlanta Downtown275 Baker Street Atlanta, GA 30313Call 404.577.2001 by February 2nd and mention Home Builders Association of Georgia to make a reservation and receive the rate of $145/night (not including taxes & fees).
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International Builders' Show 2016 Was A Huge Success!
More Than 110,000 Attend 2016 International Builders' Show, Design & Construction Week
More than 110,000 housing industry professionals packed the aisles at Design & Construction Week, held Jan. 19-22 in Las Vegas. This marked the third year of the co-located mega-event, which included the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders' Show (IBS), the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, the International Window Coverings Expo and The International Surface Event. Official attendance for IBS was 59,687, which was 8 percent higher than last year's show. Nearly 1,400 IBS exhibitors filled more than 500,000 square feet of space, including a record-breaking 30,000-square- foot outdoor exhibit space. New products focused on home technology and increased energy efficiency: two factors boosting the return of buyers to the new home market.
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SAVE THE DATE for The Builder Remodeler Expo - March 8 & 9, 2016
HBAG will be participating in The Builder Remodeler Expo in Atlanta at the Cobb Galleria March 7-9, 2016. The Builder Remodeler Expo (BRExpo) is the east coast's meeting place for the building and remodeling industry. BRExpo will bring together builders, designers, remodelers, and others who sell and service the residential building industry. BRExpo gives you endless opportunities; from sourcing new products and services to networking and education.
The Conference will begin on March 7th at the Cobb Galleria with with a five track education series offering top notch sessions for the builder, remodeler, designer, the kitchen & bath specialist and includes a business track for your front office and social media team members. Check out the full conference schedule here. Register for the full day, one individual track, or if your time is more limited, individual sessions. The conference Keynote Luncheon is a MUST ATTEND event! Click here for more details.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
HBAG Winter Board Meeting & Rally at the Capitol - Atlanta, GA
February 16, 2016
The Builder/Remodeler Expo at the Cobb Galleria - Atlanta, GA March 8 & 9, 2016 Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) SkillsUSA CareerExpo at the Georgia International Convention Center- Atlanta, GA March 17 & 18, 2016
HBAG Spring Board Meeting at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort - Braselton, GA
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2016 LEWIS CENKER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 1, 2016
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Applications for the 2016/2017 Lewis Cenker Scholarships are due March 1, 2016. The Lewis Cenker Scholarship Fund is a non-profit organization created in 1977 by HBAG to honor the late Lewis B. Cenker - an outstanding Georgian and a national industry leader. Scholarships are awarded to qualified students seeking a career directly related to the home building industry.
It is not too late to make your tax deductible contribution to the fund. Call the HBAG office at 404.763.2453 for more information regarding the scholarship and for copies of the contribution forms and scholarship application form.
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