January 2017
How was 2016 at the HBA? Busy! Economic Forecast – page 8 State Updates – page 10 Origins of the KCHBA – page 16
The Economic Forecast Breakfast drew a large crowd in January
A primary benefit of membership in the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City is the opportunity to network with industry peers. HBA members could attend more than 40 events during 2016, as well as committee meetings, board meetings, associate council meetings and code credit classes.
Inaugural photos and HBA award winners – page 6
The Economic Forecast Breakfast in January gave members valuable planning information from two well-known economists. The International Builders Show (IBS) celebrated Tom Woods as he closed out his year as chairman of the National Association of Home Builders. Late in January, the annual Kansas Legislative Day offered members the chance to meet with legislators face-to-face and
discuss current issues affecting home builders. Elliot Eisenberg returned to Kansas City in February with his message, “The Economy in 2016: Much Like 2015”. The meeting of the Missouri North Area Council re-instituted the regular meetings of our three area councils as members were updated on development in the northland. HGTV celebrities Chip and Joanna Gaines brought huge crowds to the Greater Kansas City Home Show in March. The Home Show also featured Darol Rodrock’s Farmhouse in the landscape square. April was an especially busy month
The CAPS class in September demonstrated the meaning of accessibility
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