Bloomington-Normal Area Home Builders Association

Congrats to the BNAHBA for winning two awards at the EOC Conference this summer in Santa Fe, NM. The first Association Excellence Award was for Best Social Media Effort for our Blog Spot/Website...the second was for Best Community Project for our efforts on a new shelter at the Miller Park SprayGround and for a new exhibit at the zoo for the Red Panda. A check from the BNAHBA for $1,650 was presented to Miller Park Zoo and several BNAHBA Board of Director members as well as the Mayor and Zoo Board members were on hand to accept it. I am so proud to be a part of this amazing organization and all the people who make good things happen!

Even if you didn't sign up to golf, you can still come to El Paso Country Club and join us for an amazing steak dinner! Cost is only $25.00 and it looks like it's going to be a beautiful day! If you are interested, call me (309) 663-6612 so I can make you a reservation.

Wondering what all those "BLACK" houses are around town? Come out and see us on Tuesday, June 8th (rain date Thursday, June 10th) at 1221 Longford Lane (Ireland Grove Road to Shaunessey, Left on Casey and Right on Longford). The Bloomington-Normal Area HBA along with Isaacson Construction and Tremco Barrier Solutions, will be hosting a Muddy Boots event. Come and enjoy lunch on us and see the demo on the latest LIQUID WEATHER RESISTANT BARRIER SYSTEMS and what it has to offer! Reservations are appreciated so call Lisa (309) 663-6612 if you plan on attending!

The BNAHBA annual golf outing is Monday, June 28th at El Paso Country Club. Cost of the outing is $90 per person and includes golf, cart, box lunch, on-course beverages, and steak dinner. WHAT A DEAL! Prizes and give-aways all day long too!
If you are interested, call Lisa (309) 663-6612 to sign up!

Due to the high demand for training, the BNAHBA has opened another day for Lead Paint Training Certification. The next class will be held on Wednesday, June 9th. The cost is $225.00 and includes lunch. Class size is limited to 25 so sign up ASAP. You can get more information from our web site at www.bnhomebuilders.com, on front page under latest news. Call Lisa (309) 663-6612 with any questions.

The Bloomington-Normal Area Home Builders Association and Hundman Lumber will be offering a Contractor Clinic....CITY BUILDING CODES/WHAT'S NEW? on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 12 noon at Knights of Columbus, 1706 RT Dunn Drive, Bloomington. Among topics to be discussed are new energy codes. Lunch will be provided and reservations are required and requested by April 16th. Call Lisa (309) 663-6612 if you are interested in attending.

The BNAHBA is offering a LEAD PAINT CERTIFICATION course on Thursday, May 13, 2010 here at our office, 1713 Tullamore, Suite B, Bloomington. The cost of the course is $225.00 which includes lunch and you will leave this training with your certification certificate in hand. Go to our web site www.bnhomebuilders.com and under LATEST NEWS click on LEAD PAINT CERTIFICATION to download more information and get the sign-up form. Class is limited to 25 people, so sign-up today...it will fill up fast! Call Lisa @ (309) 663-6612 with any additional questions.

Special thanks to Dr. Elliot Eisenberg, a Senior Economist from National Association of Home Builders for his informative presentation on the Economic Impact of Residential New Construction in Bloomington-Normal Area. Dr. Eisenberg started his day with an interview with Cities 92.9 FM, then a presentation to our Student Chapter at Illinois State University. Another interview with the radio and The Pantagraph and then the BNAHBA presentation that evening. We had 148 attend this event and we could not have received better comments from those that attended. We look forward to having Dr. Eisenberg back in a couple years for more housing discussions.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 6:00 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres with presentation at 7:00 p.m.
Eastland Suites and Conference Center, Bloominton
Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
Call (309) 663-6612 for more information and how to purchase your ticket.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear the results of a study compiled by Dr. Elliot Eisenberg, Senior Economist, National Association of Home Builders. He will focus on the income, jobs and taxes produced by the home building industry in the Bloomington-Normal area. Home building generates substantial local economic activity, including new income and jobs for residents, and additional revenue for local governments. Dr. Eisenberg's report captures the effect of the construction activity itself, the ripple impact that occurs when income earned from construction activity is spent and recycles in the local economy. In addition, the ongoing impact resulting from new homes becoming occupied by residents who pay taxes and buy locally produced goods and services.

HOMESHOW 2010, March 12th thru March 14th at the Interstate Center. Print out this coupon for BUY-ONE, GET-ONE on Friday March 12th.

On Friday, 1/29/2010, the Capitol Development Board filed final and emergency rules with the Sec. of State's Office and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules implementing the Illinois Energy Efficient Building Codes Act. The Act mandated the statewide adoption of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code for single family residential construction. This mandate is effective and enforceable immediately.

The Illinois Chapter of the International Code Council has obtained a grant for "free of charge" training for our builders across Illinois. Go to http://www.iccsafe.org/Education/Courses/Pages/IL-Seminar-List.aspx to register for the training seminars.

Energy Code Law filed with Secretary of State on 1/29/2010. To see this entire document, go to our website at www.bnhomebuilders.com under latest news on front page!

Don't forget to mark your calendar for Home Show 2010 at the Interstate Center. Dates are March 12th, 13th and 14th. Booth space is still available but they are going quickly. If you are interested in getting booth space for one of the most successful Home Shows in Central Illinois, give me a call at (309) 663-6612.

The Bloomington-Normal HBA will be having their Annual Meeting and Installation Banquet on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Central Station Cafe in Bloomington. Dinner will be at 6:00 p.m. Cost of the 2-meat buffet is $25.00 per person and reservations are a must. Please contact Lisa at (309) 663-6612 if you will be attending. Please come support your Board of Directors and your President, Guy DiCiaula of Kaisner Homes.

Dr. Rick Boser and his team will be doing a presentation at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas on Thursday, January 21, 2010. Their presentation time is 7:00 a.m. at the Las Vegas Hilton. If you are going to the Builders Show and would like view their competition please let us know and we can give you room numbers when they become available to us. GOOD LUCK TO DR. BOSER AND HIS TEAM!