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VOICE OF THE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN AND APARTMENT ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN

Rino Soave First Vice President

Michael C. Stoskopf, CEO

David S. CompoImmediate Past President

Jason Minock Treasurer

Bill FreemanAssociate Vice President

HBA’s 2021 LeadershipPresident & Executive Committee

HBA PRESIDENT HBA PRESIDENT Ben Templeton, Ben Templeton, CGB, CGR, CGPCGB, CGR, CGP

Templeton Building Co.Templeton Building Co.

David Steuer Vice President

Brian Szliter Vice President

Barbara Burnham Vice President

Tim Capaldi Secretary

FEBRUARY 19-21, 2021 & APRIL 9-11, 2021

TO RESERVE YOUR EXHIBIT SPACE CONTACT: Brians@builders.org

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Vito Castellana Vice President

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The health and safety of our community remains our top priority as we prepare for the in-person Novi Home Shows, February 19 - 21 & April 9 - 11 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.

We continue to evolve in response to the rapid changes of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Our team is working closely with City of Novi, Oakland County and State of Michigan authorities to create a safe environment for all attendees, exhibitors and staff. We will apply guidelines and standards set-forth by the CDC, federal, state and local government. We will implement important health and safety protocols and ensure industry best practices are followed.

• New Floorplan designed to help you easily and safely visit the suppliers you came to see while maintaining safe social distance.

• Demos, Experts and more to help you design, research and purchase the best products and services for your home.

• Save Money, Time and reduce stress for all your home projects, big and small, inside and out. Over 200 companies will be available to you.

• Virtual Post-Show After the Show, find your favorite suppliers on our website to request more information and set up appointments.

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FEBRUARY 19 - 21 & APRIL 9 - 11

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HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGANEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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EDITOR Susan Adler Shanteau

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PRESIDENT Warren Rose FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Karlene Lehman IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Matthew Lester

PAST PRESIDENTS Allen Amber Jeffrey Kaftan Melvin Kaftan George M. Nyman

CEO Michael C. Stoskopf

VICE PRESIDENTS Cary Belovicz Mitchell Bleznak Jonathan R. Borenstein Jay Brody Kevin Dillon Leslie Lewiston Etterbeek Howard Jacobson Andrew Kuhn Aaron Rosenhaus Shawn Stafford Michael E. Tobin David Wilkins

PRESIDENT Ben Templeton

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Rino Soave

TREASURER Jason Minock

SECRETARY Tim Capaldi

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT David S. Compo

VICE PRESIDENTS Barbara Burnham Vito Castellana David Steuer Brian Szliter ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT H. William (Bill) Freeman CEO — Michael C. Stoskopf

BUILDING Business &Apartment Management FEBRUARY 2021FEATURES2 Introducing Ben Templeton HBA’s President for 2021

3 November Permits Begin Seasonal Slowdown But Outperform Expectations Michael Stoskopf, CEO

3 New Housing Permit Forecast

4 Resilience in New Home Marketing For Post Pandemic Success

6 Awards Web Page Is Ready For Viewing www.awards.builders.org

6 Member News Contour Windows, Eleni Interiors, Edward Rose

8 Work From Home Safety Safety Guidelines For Property Managers

9 Advocacy Update Rent Control Does Not Advance, House Leadership

10 News & Events Upcoming Webinars, Events and Shows

11 Protect Your Livelihood Have Your Suppliers And Subcontractors Join HBA

12 New and Renewing Members

12 Valued Advertisers

Inside Back Made In America/Built In Michigan

Outside Back IBS 2021 Goes Virtual February 9 - 12 www.BuildersShow.com

Visit The Awards Web Page at www.awards.builders.org PRESIDENT DAVID S. COMPO

DISTINGUISHED AWARD HONOREES

SALES & DESIGN ACHIEVEMENT

PLATINUM SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS

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Kate and Ben Templeton with Ashley Gibaud (right).

Introducing 2021 HBA PresidentBen Templeton, CGB, CGR, CGPTempleton Building Co.

Ben Templeton, HBA’s 2021 President, is an active member of the Association, has been a member of the HBA Board of

Directors since 2001 and serves in a leadership role as Past Chair of the HBA Professional Remodelers Council.

He earned professional credentials as a Certified Graduate Remodeler, Certified Graduate Builder and Certified Green Professional. In 2012 Ben was named to Professional Remodeler magazine’s prestigious 40 under 40. In 2013 he was named as HBA’s Remodeler of the Year and in 2016 the HBA Young Builder of the Year.

In 2017, Ben was named HBA’s Membership Growth honoree for bringing in the most new members during the year. Then, in 2019 he was honored with Distinguished Service Awards for both Urban Home Building and the Remodeling Industry.

In 2019 HBA’s Sales & Marketing Council and Remodelers Council presented the first Sales & Design Achievement Competition. Ben and Templeton Building Co. won gold awards in the two categories they entered: Whole House Remodel over 2,000 square feet and Basement Remodel.

A year after graduating from Lawrence Technological University in 2004, Ben joined the family business. Founded in 1980 by his father, Steve Templeton, the company does residential

remodeling, additions, historical restoration, and new home building. The company also operates a Service Division that provides routine home maintenance, and a Commercial Division that provides all aspects of commercial construction.

Ben’s 2019 award for Urban Home Building stems from his invaluable work on HBA’s Tiny Home Project, a charitable endeavor which was completed in September 2019. “Your leadership and dedication to completing the task at hand made a positive impact on all three homes as well as several other homes as part of this development phase,” commented Michael Stoskopf, HBA CEO. The project is helping to provide homes that will positively impact the lives of many for years to come.

Ben credits the HBA for playing a large part in his success. “As I took professional education classes, I got to know people,” says Ben. “With that networking, I became involved in the Remodelers Council. The best thing about the HBA is that there is always someone in the room that can give you a different perspective on any situation, and everyone is always willing to help.”

Ben is serving as President during a pivotal time as the industry comes to terms with the changes in the economy, the labor market and the way business is conducted, as the threat of the pandemic is resolved. For HBA, Ben will

Past President Darshan S. Grewal (left) giving Ben one of the awards he received in 2019.

work alongside Michael Stoskopf to bring back the Novi Home Shows and other in-person events, when it is safe to do so.

One of the most critical ways to keep HBA strong during 2021 is to increase membership numbers, insuring that the Association has the political clout necessary to work toward heading off unreasonable legislation and to keep homes affordable for the families of Southeastern Michigan.

“I am a strong proponent of the value of HBA membership for everyone involved in the building and remodeling industry,” said Ben. “One of my priorities for the coming year is to continue to encourage every current HBA member to make sure their associates and subcontractors become HBA members and get involved! Taking advantage of the educational and networking opportunities is a way to increase professionalism and support business growth for us all.” n

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New Housing Permit Forecast

Executive Officer Commentsq

November Permits Begin Seasonal Slowdown But Outperform Expectations MICHAEL C. STOSKOPF, EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Based on residential

permit data compiled

by the Home Builders

Association of Southeastern

Michigan (HBA) and reported

in the HBA/Carter Lumber

Southeastern Michigan Residential Building

Activity Report™ a total of 325 single-family home (SFH) permits were issued in Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair and Wayne counties in

November 2020. This is over 5 percent higher

than November 2019 (309).

In addition, HBA’s econometric model had

forecast only 248 permits, accounting for

seasonality. The higher permit number leads to the conclusion that the energy for new home construction in southeastern Michigan continues. November also marked the sixth consecutive month above 300 permits.

Finally, the number of permits in October was adjusted upward to a total of 429, resulting in four consecutive months (June – October) above 400 permits.

The sustained rebound of new home

construction from June through November

is truly remarkable given the pressures from

COVID – including workplace safety, material

price increases and employment concerns from

potential home buyers – coupled with a tense

election season. It will be interesting to see

how the colder, snowy weather that is typical

of December through February will affect the

number of actual permits issued compared to

what we expect based on economic factors.

North American vehicle production continues

to rebound as November’s production is nearly

4 percent higher than November 2019. The

price of crude oil also remains 23 percent lower

than the same time last year. Of significant

note, preliminary employment numbers from

the US Bureau of Labor Standards, shows a

significant increase, indicating an even more

rapid recovery.

Looking ahead, seasonal slowdowns in new

home permit activity are expected to level off

before turning sharply upward in April 2021. n

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Resilience in New Home MarketingFOR POST PANDEMIC SUCCESSWRITTEN BY NANCY ROZUM

The pandemic has changed many aspects of the American lifestyle. How new home buyers shop for homes and what they

want and need in those homes is also changing, shaped in part by social distancing and the necessity of working and learning within the home environment.

Carving out space for home schooling and for work-at-home situations and highlighting those multi-function use options is one of the biggest changes taking place in marketing new homes. “Even prior to the pandemic, many new home buyers were working from home and builders were incorporating their needs into new home plans,” said Kate Brennan with Eleni Interiors. “Because technology continues to be more portable, home buyers don’t need big executive-sized spaces. Pocket offices or secondary spaces have become more in-demand and now we are creating adaptive use spaces for multiple family members working or schooling at home.” The apartment home builders are adapting to changes by incorporating more flexible community amenities. “In addition to the usual social, fitness and mail areas, we have worked with one client recently on the interior design of three midsize conference rooms, six rentable office spaces and a co-working space,” said Kate. “The client tells us the rental offices are sold out and the co-working space is occupied up to the allowed COVID gathering restriction numbers.”

Another change is a renewed focus on the kitchen prompted by more time spent preparing

at-home meals and gathering to enjoy those meals as a family. “Now more than ever, home buyers are realizing the importance of design that is efficient and effective for meal preparation and entertaining the core family group,” said Kate. “The kitchen design elements including furniture and lighting selection have taken on more importance in our designs as well as our presentations to clients.” The other area that is getting increased attention in homes is a

multi-use fitness area, as people are staying away from gyms and fitness centers. “Even in smaller townhomes we are designing for spaces that builders have carved out, oftentimes multi-use spaces, where people can work out,” said Kate.

Incorporating spaces where people can feel connected with nature is also moving up in prominence on the wish lists of home buyers and renters. In residential new home construction, outdoor kitchens and outdoor living spaces are increasingly becoming part of the original home plans, rather than an addition which home buyers make after a number of years in their homes. “City Flats, the luxury apartment complex built in Rochester Hills by Aragona Properties, offers a community space on the rooftop,” said Mary Olk with Designer Interiors. “It is a place where residents can connect with the outdoors without having to

leave the building,” said Mary. “In addition to plants, it has beautiful specialty tile stone flooring and outdoor furniture made by a manufacturer based in Michigan. I try to buy local, sourcing as many of the furnishings as I possibly can from Michigan or United States companies.” Mary always works with Aragona Properties early in the planning process, stressing how important that collaboration is to the finished project. “Working as a team with

my clients to select everything from the tile for the vestibule, to cabinets, to paint colors, creates impactful, cutting-edge properties that sell/rent,” said Mary.

How new home buyers shop for homes is also changing and builders must adapt to those changes. “The real estate market had already been using a tremendous amount of technology before the pandemic,” said Anita Blender broker/owner of Blender Realty and the 2021 chair of the HBA Sales & Marketing Council. “This situation has just brought the industry further down the technology road. People are now shopping online first and then visiting the property to validate that it is what they want and where they want to live. It is critical that your customers can find your homes using different search engines. In addition, your communities must be listed on top online real estate sales platforms, including Zillow.com, Realtor.com, Trulia.com, Movoto.com and Homes.com. Today, it’s essential for builders to have a dynamic website with professional photos, a virtual tour, drone shots and even 3D images.”

The online information provided needs to be as thorough as possible. “Builders need to put their best foot forward and include items like a chat box where online shoppers can immediately connect with someone who can answer their questions,” said Anita. “Buyers are tech savvy and data driven and will check out builder reviews and builder websites. When buyers come into a sales office, they often ask about the builder – how long have they been in business, how many homes they have built, etc. This information should be included on builder websites.” While most real estate transactions can now be done online, selections

Carving out space for home schooling and for work-at-home situations and highlighting those multi-function use options is one of the biggest changes taking place in marketing new homes.

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and inspections are still done in person. “People still want to see and touch the products going into their homes and this can be accomplished because builders have fully adapted to safety protocols,” said Anita. “Home builders today have implemented Covid safety protocols. While open houses and crowded sales centers are not feasible today, I believe that those clients who do make an appointment to see a home are very interested potential customers.”

The ways we capture customers’ attention have also been shaped by the pandemic. “The number of people watching television/cable has increased dramatically since the pandemic hit,” said Beth Monicatti Blank with All Seasons Communications. “Not only are people watching more television, a home builder client saw engagement about 50 percent greater than it was last year, as viewers are using the ads to further research companies through social media and websites. Our clients who have consistently run television ads throughout this year are seeing good returns on their investment. It proves once again that staying with your marketing plan, especially when your competitors are pulling away from advertising, can really pay off in the long run.”

Television advertising can be an affordable option, even for smaller volume businesses. “Once we supply demographics and the key components of what our clients want to do, the media gives us research data so that we can target which programs a certain audience is viewing,” said Beth. “While prime time advertising may be too expensive, there are other more cost-effective time slots that will work. We can regionally place ads, especially with cable, which is zoned. Advertising on the local networks, such as WDIV and WJBK can also be affordable.”

Television or cable advertising should be just one part of a comprehensive media plan. “Any good marketing campaign has a multitude of different touch points because you can’t reach everyone with just one approach,” said Beth. Websites and social media should be part of the mix. “Websites need to be updated periodically

or they cause credibility issues. They also need to be re-done every three to five years to keep up with trends and technology. Be sure to use photography on your website and share those pictures on Instagram. Your website is your online resume so you should make it the most important tool in your marketing arsenal.” Beth also recommends paying attention to, and responding to reviews. “A measured, educated response to a bad review is ultimately better than not responding,” said Beth. n

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Member News

New HBA member, Contour Windows, announces that they will be adding a second production line in February at

their 80,000 sq. ft. Auburn Hills, Michigan-based manufacturing plant which opened last year. The company offers a series of stylistic energy efficient windows in an affordable price range for residential and multi-family construction. Contour Windows has a state-of-the-art high-tech facility which includes an in-house European designed heat treating paint booth which is capable of painting both the exterior and interior of windows. Reduced lead times, easy field installation, and low maintenance are also hallmarks of Contour Window products. The company is managed by window industry veterans, with a combined 100+ years of experience. Ted LaVanway is the company’s representative in Michigan.

Congratulations to HBA member Helen Velas of Eleni Interiors who recently won two awards at the 25th Annual Glastar Awards by the Property management

Association of Michigan. The honors for Model of the Year/Business Partner and Clubhouse of the Year were for 24 at Bloomfield developed by Edward Rose and Sons. n

Visit The Awards Web Page 2020 PRESIDENT DAVID S. COMPO

The Distinguished Award Honorees &Sales & Design Achievement Competition Winners

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It is not an overstatement that 2020 has been a year that has demanded resilience in order to not only survive but to be successful. Many of our annual award honorees were selected this year, in large part, because of their demonstrated resilience – sometimes over a lifetime of service.

We had hoped to be able to gather safely and responsibly, in-person following established MDHHS guidelines. Once restrictions got tighter, we pivoted and planned to produce a video of the HBA Awards ceremony. Then MDHHS restrictions got even tighter, delaying our ability to hold a smaller, recorded presentation. Thank you for your patience as HBA continues to await the time when we can safely and responsibly acknowledge our Honorees and the winners of the annual Sales & Design Achievement competition.

The good news is, except for the yet-to-be-shot video, the AWARDS PAGE is ready for viewing! Honorees are featured on the home page. Use the pull-down Menu to reach the Sales & Design Achievement Competition winners. Check out the Messages from our Sponsors, below their logos.

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Apartment Association of Michigan PROPERTY MANAGEMENT®q

Work From Home Safety WRITTEN BY DANIEL ADAY, COMPONE ADMINISTRATORS SAFETY & LOSS PREVENTION SPECIALIST

While several

companies still

require employees

to work either on job-site,

at location or on the road,

many are now having some

positions work from home

for the foreseeable future. Employers are finding

that productivity and employee morale tends to

increase, and office expenses and utility bills

seem to drop, when we shift to working at

home. However, something employers are

finding more often now, is that working

from home can be an ergonomic nightmare!

Whether it is back strain, a sore neck or early

carpel tunnel, most ergonomic injuries take

months to become a recognized problem and

take even longer to heal. Those working from

home should consider these three ergonomic

factors: a proper chair, a proper working surface

and a proper environment.

Although it may seem like a good idea to

set up shop on the living room recliner and

begin reading emails while sitting in comfort, it

absolutely should not be considered. Yes, it is

comfortable to sit on a recliner or the couch but

there is a difference that should be understood

between something that is comfortable and

something that is ergonomic. An ergonomic

chair would imply that you are able to freely

sit in it for the duration of your work day and

not have any aches or pains. The difference

between something that is comfy and something

that is ergonomic, is that a comfy chair does

not promote adequate posture and allows your

muscles to relax for extended periods of time,

eventually weakening them and increasing the

chance of injury. Ideally, a rated office chair will

promote sitting upright and support the natural

curve of your back, while also allowing your

feet to rest on the floor with your knees slightly

below your hips.

While the name implies that you could use it

without a desk, a laptop should be treated the

same as a computer when working from home

– having an external keyboard, mouse and

monitor. The importance of having a secondary

or primary monitor for your work station at a

proper height cannot be understated. The top

of your monitor should be just below your eye

level and about arm’s length away. This keeps

your neck and head level and you do not end

up with a sore or strained neck. A keyboard,

separate from the laptop, if possible, should

be just below elbow height, which leads us

to the most important aspect of this factor:

an adequate working surface is a must. A

work surface that is too tall is going to create

a hard corner that is going to pinch a lot of

nerves and lead to long term issues, such as

carpel tunnel. A work surface that is too short

is going to have you leaning forward and lead

to back problems that come with slouching.

Additionally, ensure the surface you are

working on has plenty of space that does not

cramp or limit your working area.

Lastly, working from home should be treated

very similarly to working in the office. You

should have a designated working area that is

free of clutter, tripping hazards, excessive noise

and anything else that could cause injury while

working. This not only ensures a safe working

environment, but also promotes productivity.

Even though someone may be in their own

household, if someone is within their working

hours and they are injured as a result of

something that could be work-related (such

as tripping while walking over to a printer)

the injury could be considered work-related.

Additionally, at-home safety audits can be

done to see where there may be hazards of

working in your own home.

Since home office environments are

so incredibly different from typical office

environments, there is no “one size fits all”

procedure, practice or recommendation. As

long as you stick to the three main factors –

having a proper chair, an adequate working

surface and an environment that promotes

safe working – you will be headed in the right

direction!

If you have any specific questions in regards

to your working area, recommendations on

ergonomic equipment or anything else safety or

ergonomic related, please feel free to reach out

to Daniel Aday at daday@compone.net. n

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Rent Control Bills Do Not Advance

As the 2019-

2020 Michigan

Legislative Session

came to an end, two

efforts related to rent

control did not advance in the Michigan

Senate. The first bill, Senate Bill 1129,

proposed a complete repeal of the existing law

which prohibits local governments in Michigan

from enacting rent control ordinances. A

second effort, which was a two-bill package,

proposed to allow rent control in specific

situations, with the potential for offsetting

property tax breaks. These bills would have

authorized local units of government to

limit rent for disabled individuals and senior

citizens. AAM’s work does not end here,

however, as it is expected that these bills will

be reintroduced in the next legislative session.

Michigan House Leadership ElectedHouse Republicans have elected their

leadership team for the 2021-2022 Legislative

Session. Rep. Jason Wentworth (R-Clare) was

elected by the Republican caucus as their

leader for the next session and will become

Speaker once elected by the full House.

Wentworth served as House Speaker Pro Tem

in the last session and, due to term limits, will

be the fourth single term Republican Speaker.

Rep. Pamela Hornberger (R-Chesterfield

Twp.) will be Speaker Pro Tem and Rep. Ben

Frederick (R-Owosso) will serve as Majority

Advocacy Update WRITTEN BY FORREST WALL, CAE, VICE PRESIDENT GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND INDUSTRY RELATIONS

Apartment Association of Michigan PROPERTY MANAGEMENT®q

KARLENE LEHMAN, FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

MATTHEW LESTER, IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

PAST PRESIDENTS: • Allen Amber • Jeffrey Kaftan • Melvin Kaftan • George M. Nyman

2021 APARTMENT ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN OFFICERS

VICE PRESIDENTS: Cary Belovicz • Mitchell Bleznak • Jonathan R. Borenstein Jay Brody • Kevin Dillon • Leslie Lewiston Etterbeek • Howard Jacobson Andrew Kuhn • Aaron Rosenhaus • Shawn Stafford • Mike Tobin • David Wilkins CEO, Michael C. Stoskopf

WARREN ROSE PRESIDENT

AAM MARKET OUTLOOK RECORDING AVAILABLEAlthough it was disappointing that the annual AAM Market Outlook

could not be held in person, our virtual version on November 5th garnered the highest attendance in the 13 years of holding this event!

The recording and slides are available at www.apartments.org for your viewing.

A special thanks to our panelists Warren Rose, Matt Lester and Dave Ferszt for their insightful comments and exchange of ideas, our moderator David Wilkins for skillfully facilitating the discussion,

OUTLOOK SLIDES & RECORDING: www.apartments.organd our market update presenter Kevin Dillon for his fantastic information.

We especially appreciate our sponsors (shown on the facing page)who made the live stream possible. n

Floor Leader. On the Democratic side, Rep.

Donna Lasinski (D-Scio Twp.) will lead that

caucus as Minority Leader. Ms. Lasinski

becomes the fourth woman to lead a legislative

caucus. Rep. Yousef Rabhi (D-Ann Arbor) will

serve as Minority Floor Leader. Republicans

hold a 58-52 majority in the Michigan House

for 2021-22, the identical majority they held in

the previous session.

Thank You From AAM-PACOur efforts to support elected officials who

understand the important role of rental housing

in Michigan’s economy took another positive

step with the 2020 General Election. AAM-PAC

scored a 100 percent success rate in Michigan

House legislative races in which we financially

supported a candidate! Of course, none of this

success would have been possible without the

generous contributions to the fund from the

membership.

Thank you, thank you, thank you! n

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Make sure to visit AAM’s Rental Property Management COVID-19

Resource Page for current guidance and valuable information.

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JanuaryWEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13REMODELERS COUNCIL ZOOMCurrent Guidance For Remodelers in 2021Share ideas with other builders, remodelers and suppliers to the industry.Time: NoonCost: FREE to the first 100 who registerZOOM CODES WILL BE SENT TO YOU WHEN YOU REGISTER ONLINE

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28HBA of MICHIGAN WINTER BOARDwww.hbaofmichigan.com

FebruaryFEBRUARY 9 - 12Virtual International Builders’ ShowEarly Bird Registration Rates end on January 8. Register Today At: www.buildersshow.comSEE BACK COVER FOR MORE INFORMATION

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9SALES & MARKETING COUNCIL ZOOM - Different Sales Staffing Methods For New ConstructionLearn from a panel of experts:Current Trends in Setting • Current Trends in Setting Up Your

Sales Team • The Pros and Cons for each model• The cost to builders for each

model• How has the pandemic impacted

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19HBA Executive CommitteeTime: 9:00 a.m.HBA Executive Committee members will be contacted with details.

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HBA’s Foundation was created to give members the opportunity to give back to a charity that is uniquely aligned with our profession.

The Foundation’s success and ability to fulfill our mission are dependent on contributions from you. Gifts to the Foundation are fully tax deductible and are used to improve housing affordability for the families of our area.

This year alone, the Foundation has made grants to:• Michigan Colleges Alliance• Habitat for Humanity Oakland County• Life Remodeled• Southwest Solutions• Community & Home Supports• Habitat for Humanity Detroit• Humble Design

The Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 charity and our mission is to promote and improve housing opportunities. combat community deterioration and inform and educate home owners, home buyers and industry professionals on issues relating to affordable housing.

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PROTECT YOUR LIVELIHOODPROTECT YOUR LIVELIHOOD IN MARCH 2020, RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION IN MICHIGAN WAS SHUT DOWN.

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