Lincoln Business Builder (December 2023)

The Lincoln

BUSINESS

BUILDER December 2023

Published monthly by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln

Vol. 60 No. 12

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Contents President’s Message 3 Calendar of Events 4 2023 Corporate Partners 4 HBAL Installation & Awards Ceremony 5 EPIC Facts & Fiction: The Truth about the EPIC Consumption Tax Proposals 6-7 Top Three Security Solutions for Your Jobsite 9 Ready to Roll: 2023 HBAL Membership Drive 10 HBAL Member Spotlight 11 Education Opportunities 12 Soup'r Chili Contest 13 More Than Just a Member 14 November Board Report 15 Santa Cop Project 17 HBAL Holiday Party 18-19 Remodelers Council 20-21 2024 Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show 22-27 Renewals 28 Directory Changes 29 Cancelations 29 New Members 30-31 Building Permits 32

President’s Message

Executive Committee Lori Wellman, CKD, CGR, CAPS, President Beau Daffer, President Elect Jereme Montgomery, 1st Vice President Perry Haralson, 2nd Vice President Ryan Trausch, Secretary Bob Bryant, Treasurer Ward Fred Hoppe, Immediate Past President Michaela Schwarten, Executive Vice President

Board of Directors Jeremy Bishoff Megan Dreyer Matt Firestone Kenny German Dave Lakin Dan Loeck Blake Pittack Scott Schneider Maria Semerad Brett Sundberg Sam Swartz Tim Zeng

Remodelers Council Ben Klein

Past Presidents

Jim Christo Steve Fulton Justin Johnson Bo Jones Matt Kinning Mike Kinning

Dan Klein, Sr. Mike May Herb Reese Roger Reynolds Mike Rezac Denny Van Horn

HBAL Staff Michaela Schwarten, Jennie Korth, Laure Husmann

President’s Message Lori Wellman, HBAL President

Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is right around the corner. As you are out shopping, please think about supporting our annual Remodelers Council tradition by picking up some hats, gloves or mittens which are given to Lincoln Elementary students in need. For those of you who attended the Holiday party, I hope you had a GREAT time and enjoyed a little gambling for free money!

HBAL is keeping an eye on the EPIC Consumption tax ballot initiative. If there are enough signatures gathered in the next several months, it will place new tax law changes as constitutional amendments on the ballot in the November 2024 general election. If you encounter someone collecting signatures for the ballot initiative, please make sure you are well-informed on how the proposed changes will affect Nebraska’s tax system. While the group promoting the tax makes it sound like this will be a great new system by eliminating property, sales, income and inheritance taxes, it will replace them with ONE LARGE consumption tax on EVERY new item purchased and service provided. This means the sale of any new home will incur a tax that HBAL’s consultants realistically estimate will be two to three times higher than the 7.5% the circulators are claiming.

We are already in a housing shortage, and this will only exacerbate the problem. Please see pages 6-7 for more information. If you would like any additional information please contact me, one of the members of the Board of Directors or Michaela at the office.

May you all have a wonderful holiday season, filled with fun times shared with family and friends!

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Calendar of Events | 2023 Corporate Partners

Calendar of Events Dec. 6

Remodelers Council Holiday Party Wonderbowl Lincoln • 2901 S. 84th Street 11:30 a.m. • See page 21 for more info.

Dec. 14

HBAL Board of Directors Meeting Country Club of Lincoln 3200 S. 24th Street 11:00 a.m.

Dec. 20

HBAL 101 HBAL • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 11:30 a.m. • Lunch is provided.

Dec. 25

Christmas Day (Office Closed)

Jan. 1

New Years Day (Office Closed)

Jan. 16

HBAL Installation & Awards Ceremony Country Club of Lincoln 3200 S. 24th Street 5:45 p.m. - Social, 6:30 p.m. - Dinner Cost: $20 for HBAL Members

2023 HBAL Corporate Partners Platinum

Gold

Silver

Bronze Celebrating 95 Years

1923—2018

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HBAL Installation & Awards Ceremony

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EPIC Facts & Fiction: The Truth about the EPIC Consumption Tax Proposals

EPIC Facts & Fiction:

The Truth about the EPIC Consumption Tax Proposals Fact: Eliminates all Nebraska property,

Tax on insurance premiums because insurance premiums are subject to a premium tax, which is an excise tax.

Fiction: Consumption Tax rate on all

• This is a statement made by proponents, but not guaranteed. The current premium tax is not considered an excise tax.

• There is no guarantee that the rate will be 7.5%. It is more likely that the actual rate will be two or three times that high.

• Nebraskans will also pay the tax on deductibles and any out of pockets costs. All medical costs not covered by insurance will be subject to tax. Medicaid and Medicare services may be subject to the tax because those payors do not pay a premium tax.

income, inheritance, and corporate taxes, and replaces them with a “consumption tax.” services and new goods set at a rate of 7.5%.

• Counties, Cities, Schools and other political subdivisions will also have the ability to institute a separate tax.

Fact: There will be no taxes on groceries.

• However, this is only true if both ballot measures pass.

Fiction: Eliminates double taxation.

• There are numerous goods and services that will have both a consumption tax and an excise tax.

Fiction: Imposes a Consumption Tax only on services and new goods.

• This would only be true if set in the Constitution. The Legislature gets to decide what will be taxed and there is no guarantee as to what will or won’t be taxed.

• Either way, the price of new homes and new vehicles would likely rise by over 20% eliminating the ability of many Nebraskans to purchase them.

• The cost of many necessities will drastically increase including diapers, over-the-counter medications, auto repairs, and rent.

Fiction: There will be no Consumption 6  Lincoln Business Builder

Fiction: No taxes on business-tobusiness transactions.

• This is contrary to the proposed Constitutional Language that states “the State of Nebraska shall impose a retail consumption tax or an excise tax on all new goods and services.”

• There is no guarantee or definition of what constitutes a business-to-business transaction. If all new goods and services will be taxed without exception that includes business purchases and purchases by entities that have historically been tax exempt (Churches, non-profits, and governmental entities)

Fiction: The Consumption Tax is fair to all Nebraskans.

• The tax is regressive on its face and will harm small businesses, those with lower incomes, young families, and seniors.

Fact: There are no special tax exceptions for Government agencies and non-profits.

• How does Nebraska expect to tax the

EPIC Facts & Fiction: The Truth about the EPIC Consumption Tax Proposals

EPIC Facts & Fiction:

The Truth about the EPIC Consumption Tax Proposals federal government? Proponents can’t explain.

• If we tax State government and political subdivisions in Nebraska, how will they raise the funds to pay the tax?

• Will non-profits be able to survive if they are required to pay the tax? Will contributions or grants that generally fund such institutions increase enough to cover the cost?

Fact: The EPIC Option would be achieved in two steps

• Step 1: Vote of the people to amend the Nebraska State Constitution on the November 2024 ballot.

- Ballot Language: “…No governmental entity in the state of Nebraska may impose taxes other than retail consumption taxes or excise taxes.”

- Ballot Language: “The State of Nebraska shall impose a retail consumption tax or an excise tax on all new goods and services.

There shall be no exemption from such sales taxes, except for grocery items purchased for off premises consumption.”

- Fact: Once voted into the Nebraska State Constitution, these amendments can only be changed by another vote of the people and cannot be changed by the Legislature. ◊ This should scare everyone! We currently have nothing in place to facilitate the implementation of this change.

• Step 2: Legislative vote to adopt implementation legislation.

- Proponents claim that the Legislature will adopt LB 79 (AM314) to implement the EPIC Consumption Tax. If that is true, it would have to be done in the 2024 Legislative Session which will end more than six months before the election.

- If it doesn’t work, Nebraskans will be left holding the bag. Lawmakers who championed this change will no longer be in office and have stated that it’s “not their problem.”

Fiction: The EPIC plan protects local control

• Local control will be eliminated. All tax revenue will go to the State Treasurer in Lincoln. The Legislature will make all budget decisions from the State to your local school and fire district.

FACT: The EPIC Option Consumption

Tax Proposal is an EPICALLY BAD Idea for Nebraska!

• No other state has a consumption tax.

• Other countries that use a consumption tax (called a value added tax or VAT) have an average rate of 22% and they also collect other taxes, including income and dividend taxes.

• If we are going to change the Nebraska Constitution, we should only do so with a clear path forward, not something that dumps a super sales tax in the lap of our future legislators.

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Top Three Security Solutions for Your Jobsite

Top Three Security Solutions for Your Jobsite Published Nov. 6, 2023 by Construction Dive Read the full article here.

A 2019 study found that construction site thefts cost contractors an average of $6,000 per incident. If that sounds like a big unexpected loss, keep in mind that this number was calculated before the pandemic, meaning the actual cost is much higher today.

Inflation paired with the supply chain slowdown has caused an increase in construction materials prices, making the cost of theft higher than ever for contractors. Construction site security is now critical in order for construction companies to deter trespassers and alert authorities.

Good security isn’t necessarily about finding the biggest and best security system on the market. It’s important to evaluate the project, security goals and other factors before settling on the right solution. This article will walk you through the process and the options to help you decide on the best security solution for your project.

physical on-site security guards. Smaller projects can achieve affordable yet comprehensive theft protection with security cameras and visual monitoring.

• What is your security budget?

• What is the size of the construction site?

• What is the value of the project?

• What personnel resources do you have?

• What security measures are already in place?

• What are your Builder’s Risk Insurance requirements?

You make the memories.

Things to consider before picking a jobsite security system Before you choose a site security solution, take inventory of your project and security needs.

Consider the budget, size and layout of the construction site, cost of materials, and any owner requirements. A bigger project with higher overall value may require more security resources, like multiple cameras for full coverage and

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Ready to Roll: 2023 HBAL Membership Drive

Ready to Roll 2023 HBAL Membership Drive

Recruit new members to earn points. First person to 50 points wins $100. At the end of the drive, we will award cash prizes to the top three scorers. You must have accumulated at least 50 points to qualify.

1st Place - $1000: Denny Van Horn 2nd Place - $500: NO WINNER 3rd Place - $250: NO WINNER The Membership Drive ended November 30, 2023.

Final Standings 1. Denny Van Horn

72 Points

15. Taylor Wyatt

9 Points

2. Matt Murray

18 Points

16. Mike Kinning

9 Points

3. Jo Lewis

12 Points

17. Jaysa Bowers

9 Points

4. Steve Kunkle

12 Points

18. Brian Hall

9 Points

5. Fred Hoppe

10 Points

19. Ted Scott

9 Points

6. Holly Buss

10 Points

20. Julia Gale

9 Points

7. Lori Wellman

10 Points

21. Shannon Filing

9 Points

8. Justin Brandt

9 Points

22. Scott Schneider

8 Points

9. Chris Haertel

9 Points

23. Matt Kinning

4 Points

10. Hayley Lane

9 Points

24. Josh Popp

4 Points

11. Jeff Pankoke

9 Points

25. Bailey Ward

2 Points

12. Blake Pittack

9 Points

26. Lea Barker

2 Points

13. Sam Swartz

9 Points

27. Todd Hildenbrand

1 Point

14. Sherri Tafoya

9 Points

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HBAL Member Spotlight

HBAL Member Spotlight Ethan Schroeder Truck Sales

Truck Center Companies Email: eschroeder@truckcentercompanies.com Phone: 402-677-2086 Click here to view Ethan's full Member Spotlight.

Tell us about your family. Sarah and I have two daughters, Sadie and Scout.

We live on an old farmstead northeast of Beatrice.

Name a recent movie you watched that blew you away? I don't watch much TV or movies - but my daughter is a big Moana fan. We've watched that movie at least 100 times.

Where are you from? Where did you go to school? I grew up in Papillion, NE. Went to Doane for college where I met my wife.

We decided to raise our family in Southeast Nebraska - the area she was born and raised.

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? I've had multiple side hustles over the years including woodworking, tile, mowing lawns and filming wedding videos.

What's the strangest thing you've ever done? Getting my CDL after having never been in a semi-truck in my entire life.

What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life? 3D Archery Tournaments When you’re not working, how do you enjoy spending your time? If you ask my wife, I have far too many hobbies.

Archery whitetail hunting, open water and ice fishing for walleye, raising chickens, slow pitch softball and golfing.

Who is someone who's made a big impact on your life? Why? Greg Reitmeier - Truck Center Lincoln's General Manager. Greg introduced me to the trucking industry, something I had never considered or thought of growing up.

What do you/did you love the most about your job? The ability to meet successful and hard working business owners in and around Nebraska. Finding solutions for them that make their businesses more successful.

What experiences and past roles have led you to where you are today? Playing college baseball helped form a discipline and competitive spirit that translates well into the business world.

What career advice do you live by?

Who gave it to you? Make sure your word is good. If you say you are going to do something, do it. And - answer your phone when someone calls.

What’s one skill you’d like to develop or sharpen this year? I'm working on being a better leader within our dealership.

To be considered for the next Member Spotlight, click here.

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Education Opportunities

HBAL 101

Learn how to maximize your membership.

HBAL 101 offers a quick but comprehensive look at membership benefits, programs and events. We invite you to join us for an informal presentation covering everything you need to know to make the most of your membership investment.

Wednesday, December 20 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cost: FREE (pizza & drinks provided) HBAL Office | 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C Please RSVP to info@hbal.org HBAL members are invited to bring a prospective member to this free lunch!

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The Education Committee is looking for ways to enrich membership through educational opportunities.

We want to know what training would benefit you in regards to: • safety (ie. OSHA, fall protection, first aid, self defense)

• training specific to your line of work (ie. lead paint, silica, building codes)

• running your business (ie.

project management, employee communication, procedure manuals) • marketing (ie. social media, AI, email/text message campaigns)

Please share your education requests via email to jennie@hbal.org.

Nebraska Safety Council

Public Training Offerings Nebraska Safety Council offers a wide variety of public courses; from OSHA 30-Hr Construction training to Emotional Wellbeing at the Workplace, there are trainings applicable for all employers.

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• Scan the QR code • Visit nesafetycouncil.org • Call 402.483.2511

What are your education needs?

Refer to the list below for upcoming course offerings or click here for a complete list.

• Dec. 7: Recognizing Drug Impairment • Dec. 8: D.O.T. Hazardous

Materials Refresher • Dec. 11: Respiratory Protection

& Fit Testing • Dec. 12: Accident Investigation Workshop • Dec. 14: First Aid/CPR/AED Training

Soup'r Chili Contest

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March 18 r this Join us fo ent! v e ly d n ie r family-f have hot dogs & we ) (hint, hint: for the picky eaters s ll ro n o m cinna

6:00 PM to 7:45 PM

Lincoln Firefighters Reception Hall 241 Victory Lane

Admission: $15 per person (12 years & under are FREE) Event Sponsor: Cornhusker Bank Keg Beer provided by: Lincoln Federal Savings Bank Cinnamon Rolls provided by: Mead Lumber Company Door Prizes provided by: Lincoln Children's Museum Nebraska Furniture Mart Habitat ReStore Big Red Restaurant HBAL If you are interested in donating a prize or sponsoring part of the event, please contact Michaela Schwarten at 402-423-4225 or info@hbal.org.

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More Than Just a Member

HBAL MEMBER MORE THAN JUST A

When you join HBAL, your dues are more than just membership in the organization.

The Home Builders Association of Lincoln provides opportunities to network and learn through member events, meetings and educational classes. HBAL's volunteer leadership and staff also do extensive behind-the-scenes work with government officials at the State and Local levels helping to decrease regulation and control housing costs. For example, members meet with elected officials and city officials on a regular basis. Meetings cover any topic potentially related to construction. Having a good working relationship is important to make sure everyone is well informed, which makes navigating potential changes in regulations easier. In 2023, members worked with the Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Department (LTU) on their updates to sidewalk and driveway approach criteria. Prior to 2023, sidewalk and driveway inspections were completed by the Building & Safety Department. With the change in City department oversight, there were significant changes to the process and new requirements had to be met. Effective communication with LTU made working through the changes easier. We appreciate all the dedicated members of HBAL who assist in these endeavors.

DENNY VAN HORN

Van Horn Custom Homes "Active membership in HBAL provides me a vehicle for paying back to the industry and to our community. Working through HBAL to impact public policy that affects our industry is personally rewarding and provides value to the home building industry and our HBAL members. HBAL gives me a wonderful chance to interact with fellow members on a regular basis both socially and in HBAL initiatives and efforts. As an HBAL member I love being involved in the many community service efforts we undertake and through the work of the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation."

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November Board Report

November Board Report Remodelers Council: The Remodelers Council met at the HBAL office on November 1 for “Distracted Driving is the New Impaired Driving” by the Nebraska Safety Council. Annual election of officers was conducted. Jason Willet (Willet Construction) will serve as chairperson. Matt Firestone (Concrete Craft) will serve as vice chairperson.

Megan Dreyer (CS Kitchen & Bath Studio) will serve as secretary. A Remodelers 101 was presented with non-Remodelers members invited to attend. Next meeting will be December 6 at Wonderbowl for the Holiday Party. Remodelers will be collecting warm weather clothing again for local elementary schools.

Membership Committee: The following new members were approved: • Blue Flag Home Inspections, Greg Goucher Sponsor: Beau Daffer • CharterWest Bank Mortgage Center, Amy Dritley Sponsor: Dave Lakin • Copple Insurance Agency, Inc., Sheryl Homer Sponsor: Denny Van Horn • NextHome Integrity, Karalyn Hoefer Sponsor: Denny Van Horn • ProSWPPP Solutions, Eric Pillard Sponsor: Beau Daffer

Growth is Good: The Growth is Good group is starting discussions about the next Lincoln on the Move Sales tax. Lincoln on the Move Sales tax was approved by voters in 2019 and will sunset in 2025.

EPIC Consumption Tax: HBAL has been monitoring the EPIC Consumption Tax which is currently a petition drive.

2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC): Members participated in an educational meeting to learn more about the 2021 IECC. Some of the changes include: R-30 in walls when using standard batt insulation. Building solar ready.

Requirement of wiring for EV charging station. Wiring in place for all appliances for conversion to electrical. New codes are expected to increase costs for building.

TradeGamz: TradeGamz is the only tool schools have to connect local students with local businesses. They expect a large influx of students to sign up in the future. Basic business accounts are free. Members can contract through Monster Media for deeply discounted videos.

Careers in Construction Committee: Construction Career Day is scheduled for 4/25/24.

Cruisin’ for the Trades: Decision was made to not move forward in 2024 with a car show due to limited member participation, significant staff time commitment and limited need for Foundation funding at this time.

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Santa Cop Project

An Aggravation-style board game was built for the 2023 Santa Cop Project. The boards were cut, sanded and assembled over the course of a few days. The extra money raised was used to purchase a variety of games which were put into cinch sacks for delivery. In all, 30 game boards and 40 bags of games were given to the Lincoln Police Officers Union along with a check for $1000. All of this will help make the holidays a little brighter for the children LPD officers encounter.

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make this event a success!

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Copley's Carpentry Michaela Schwarten Laure Husmann Justin Johnson Deac Jones Jennie Korth Dan Loeck

• • • • • •

Jereme Montgomery Duane Mundt Herb Reese Alyssa Rhoades Briana Scheef Ryan Trausch

We would also like to thank the following individuals/ companies who made a financial contribution to our Santa Cop Project: Ken Koch Design, Denny Van Horn, Rainwood Interiors, Stonybrook Homes, Reynolds Design & Remodeling, Jerry Boyce, Custom Countertop, John Hoppe, Jr., Lincoln Laminating, Pioneer Printing, Hoppe Homes, Jim & Vicki Christo, Kinning Design Build, Jo Lewis, Lincoln Cabinet and Hartland Homes.

Click for more photos!

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HBAL Holiday Party

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HBAL Holiday Party

View more photos of the HBAL Holiday Party here.

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Remodelers Council

Distracted Driving is the New Impaired Driving November 1, 2023

Publication of the Remodelers Council of Lincoln December 2023 • Vol. 26, No. 12

It has been a wonderful year here at the Remodelers Council. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to volunteer as the Chair of Remodelers Ben Klein Council. It has Remodelers Council been a great Chairperson experience being able to lead such a wonderful group of people. I hope I have been able to leave an impression on the group members and leaders for the next chapter in our leadership. Jason Willet will be taking over as Chair next year and I have all the confidence in the world that he will do a great job for the Remodelers Council. I hope he can grow the group even more so we can make changes and help other small businesses in Lincoln grow and prosper.

I want to thank Jennie Korth and the rest of the HBAL staff for all the work they have done this year for the Remodelers Council. We could not do it without them. You are the heart and soul of this organization and it is appreciated.

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Kirk Van Pelt of the Nebraska Safety Council presented “Distracted Driving is the New Impaired Driving” at the November Remodelers Council Meeting.

According to statistics, drivers are 23x more likely to be involved in a motor vehicle crash while texting and driving. The presentation reminded us that our driving choices not only affect us, but will also affect our coworkers, family and friends.

The meeting also included a Remodelers 101 presentation by our 2023 officers.

This was an opportunity to share what the Remodelers Council does throughout the year with new and potential members. We also had our election of officers. Special thanks to Jason Willet (Chairperson), Matt Firestone (Vice Chairperson) and Megan Dreyer (Secretary) for volunteering to serve in 2024!

View more photos of our Remodelers Council meetings here.

Welcome New Remodelers Council Members!

Tom Stelzer U.S. Bank

Joel Clark

Zeng Countertops & Surfaces

Remodelers Council

Don't forget!

The Remodelers Council is collecting hats, mittens, gloves and other cold weather items for a few of Lincoln’s elementary schools. Please keep this in mind as you start your holiday shopping!

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The Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show is a yearly event that is a community favorite! Most homeowners believe faceto-face interactions are the most important source of home improvement information.

Your business will reach a year’s worth of customers in just three days while you increase your name recognition. This is a great opportunity to showcase your work, meet other vendors, and share ideas!

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2024 Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show

2024 EXHIBITOR LISTING AS OF 11/30/23 Pioneer Overhead Door 3G, LLC Prairie Home Builders, Inc. Premium Carpet Care, LLC Professional Realty Group of BHHS Ambassador Real Estate Prominent Exteriors Provision Realty Group at RE/MAX Concepts Quality Air Rainbow Vacuum RDM Landscapes RE/MAX Concepts

REALTORS Association of Lincoln Re-Bath of Lincoln Redfern Enterprises, Inc. Reese Construction, Inc. Relentless Merch Remodel Nebraska Remodelers, Inc. Renewal by Andersen Rezac Construction, Inc. RFD Sales Co., LLC Ryker Tools Sid and Sons LLC Sam the Concrete Man Nebraska Sampson Residential Properties

Sark Tile SavATree Security Fence, Inc. Smetter Luxury Townhomes Smoking Gun Jerky South O Roofing Inc. Star City Heating & Cooling Stephens & Smith Construction Co. Sticks & Stones Hardscapes, Inc. Stonebrook Exterior Superior Sleep Experience

5601 S. 59th

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2024 Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show

2024 EXHIBITOR LISTING AS OF 11/30/23 Supreme Spa & Pool Tailored Landscapes, LLC TCA Outdoor Power The Paper Puller, Inc. The Window & Door Store Thrasher Foundation Repair Tillotson Enterprises, Inc. Tru-Built Construction True Finish Painting Tupperware

Turner Design Works LLC Uribe Refuse Services Veskerna Plumbing & Excavating Vinnie Krikac State Farm Agency VirtuActive 3D Drafting & Design Water Treatment Pros West Gate Bank Willet Construction Remodeling Specialists

All Home Show Exhibitors are invited to attend the

Exhibitor Reception to celebrate the opening of the Show!

Date: Friday, February 9, 2023 Time: 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Join your fellow Exhibitors for drinks and light snacks.

An Exhibitor wristband is required to attend this event.

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Window Option Specialists Window World of Lincoln Wireless Sourcing Woods Bros. Realty Zach Schnell Pest Control Zeng Countertops & Surfaces Zone Fence LLC

Sponsored by:

2024 Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS BEFORE THE SHOW! o Title Sponsor - $5,000 (Exclusive) Company Logo: • • • • • •

Sponsorship Opportunities for HBAL Members

Company:

SPONSORSHIP

WEBSITE MARKETING

The Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show offers opportunities to HBAL Members to increase their brand awareness and promote their products or services. Click on the forms below for more information about our Sponsorship and Website Marketing Opportunities.

New this year!

N E B R AS KA

BUILDERS

HOME GARDEN

Website & Program Marketing

SHOW FEB 10 10 AM - 8 PM TH

FEB 9 1 PM - 9 PM TH

KIDS SQUARE

SCHEDULE OF

BALLOON CREATIONS Clown & Friends

by Shades the Each day FACE PAINTING p.m.

Friday - 4:00-8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Saturday - 11:00 p.m.

Sunday - 12:00-3:00

All listings will be live until July 1, 2024.

Company:

EVENTS

WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS Live Animal Presentationp.m., 6:30 p.m.

4:30 Friday - 2:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m. p.m., 3:00 p.m., Saturday - 12:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.

Sunday - 11:00

TH FEB 11 10 AM - 3 PM

Advertise in the official Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show program!

ACTIVITY WILDFLOWER

by City of Lincoln Watershed Management p.m.

Saturday - 2:00-4:00 last) (while supplies

attendance each person in at this establishment from any liability for loss or By being present thereof in all photographed. videotape or photograph and all reproductions videotaped and/or users of such film, is being filmed, voice and likeness producers and and Garden Show and releases all of his or her name, Builders Home photographed and permits use videotaped and/or rights, and expressly authorizes therefor whatsoever.

NOTICE: The Nebraska compensation to being filmed, of any and without any irrevocably consents property or for infringement without limitation or world in perpetuity damage to persons throughout the media for all purposes 12:34:29 PM 11/14/2023

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Contact:

Promote: • Discount Coupons • Free Gift • Booth Location

Company Recognition:

Select TV advertising Select print ads TV screens at Home Show Cover of Home Show program HBAL.org Home Show page Lincoln Business Builder

• Select social media promoting the event

Show Perks:

• Upgraded website listing on HBAL.org Home Show page

SOLD

o Exhibitor Reception Sponsor - $3,500 (Exclusive) Company Logo: • • • • •

Show Perks:

Reception signage Home Show program HBAL.org Home Show page Lincoln Business Builder Exhibitor communication

• Upgraded website listing on HBAL.org Home Show page

o Program Sponsor - $2,500 (Exclusive) Company Logo:

Contact:

Show Perks:

• Home Show program • HBAL.org Home Show page • Lincoln Business Builder

Email:

• Upgraded website listing on HBAL.org Home Show page • Exclusive full page ad in Home Show program

SOLD

o Ticket Sponsor - $2,500 (Exclusive) Company Logo: • • • •

Phone:

Admit one tickets Home Show program HBAL.org Home Show page Lincoln Business Builder

Show Perks:

• Upgraded website listing on HBAL.org Home Show page

o Tote Bag Sponsor - $2,500 (sponsor supplies totes) (Exclusive)

Signature:

Company Logo:

• Home Show program • HBAL.org Home Show page • Lincoln Business Builder

Date:

(Limit two noncompeting companies)

HBAL 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C Lincoln, NE 68516

Company Logo:

• Exhibitor wristbands • Home Show program • HBAL.org Home Show page • Lincoln Business Builder

info@hbal.org Please include your logo and short description if applicable.

o UL

o Billed

o Paid

oL&D

ONE BLE AVAILA

Show Perks:

• Upgraded website listing on HBAL.org Home Show page

o Kids Square Entertainment Sponsor - $1,000 (Limit three noncompeting companies) Company Logo:

o AD

• Upgraded website listing on HBAL.org Home Show page • Staff to hand out bags to attendees

o Exhibitor Wristband Sponsor - $1,200

Please submit this form to:

For HBAL Office Use Only:

Show Perks:

• Home Show program • HBAL.org Home Show page • Lincoln Business Builder

Show Perks:

• Your banner in Kids Square • Upgraded website listing on HBAL.org Home Show page

Companies who have previously contracted for exclusive sponsorships/advertising have first right of refusal.

Email:

o Full Color Program Ad 1/2 page 1/4 page $500 $350 8”x5.125” 3.875”x5.125” Artwork due Jan. 1

Phone:

Signature:

o Website Ad 3 months 6 months $100 $175 Specs: 275 px (w) x 200 px (h)

Date:

HBAL 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C Lincoln, NE 68516 info@hbal.org Please include your logo and short description if applicable.

For HBAL Office Use Only: o UL

oL&D

o Billed

$100+* 12 months $325 GIF or JPG

o Upgraded Online Listing

$60

o Add a Logo & Description

$40

Move your company to the top of the online category listing! For each category your company is listed in, your information will be bumped to the top of the list.

Includes your company logo and short description as described below.

Please submit this form to:

o AD

$250+* 1/8 page $250 3.875”x2.4375”

o Paid

New this year!

Include in your online listing your company logo for additional brand recognition and a short 25-word description to emphasize the products or services you provide. *Design Rates: $50 minimum design fee.

N E B R AS KA

BUILDERS

HOME GARDEN

SHOW

In the last year, HBAL.org had over 161,000 pageviews!

Over 33,000 of those were in the month leading up to the Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show!

TH FEB 9 1 PM - 9 PM

KIDS SQUARE

FEB 10 10 AM - 8 PM TH

EVENTS SCHEDULE OF

ONS BALLOON CREATI & Friends Clown

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Friday - 4:00-8:0 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Saturday - 11:00 00 p.m.

Sunday - 12:00-3:

NTERS WILDLIFE ENCOU ation p.m.

Live Animal Present 4:30 p.m., 6:30 Friday - 2:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m. p.m., 3:00 p.m., Saturday - 12:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.

Sunday - 11:00

TH FEB 11 10 AM - 3 PM

ACTIVITY WILDFLOWER

by City of Lincoln ment Watershed Manage p.m.

0 Saturday - 2:00-4:0 last) (while supplies

in attendance nt each person for loss or at this establishme from any liability By being present ns thereof in all photographed. videotape or photograph and all reproductio videotaped and/or users of such film, is being filmed, voice and likeness producers and and Garden Show and releases all of his or her name, Builders Home photographed and permits use videotaped and/or rights, and expressly authorizes therefor whatsoever.

NOTICE: The Nebraska compensation to being filmed, t of any and without any irrevocably consents property or for infringemen without limitation or world in perpetuity damage to persons throughout the media for all purposes 12:34:29 PM 11/14/2023

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Advertise in the official Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show program!

Promote: • Discount Coupons • Free Gift • Booth Location

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Renewals

Thanks for Renewing!

(Please allow 60 days for names to appear on this list.)

72 Years

18 Years

7 Years

• Lincoln Electric System 71 Years

• Security First Bank • Tuscany Townhomes

• Russell Remodeling, LLC

• Woods Bros. Realty

17 Years

5 Years

68 Years

• Outdoor Solutions

• Bryant Air Conditioning, Heating, Electrical & Plumbing Co. • Nebraska Building Products

16 Years

62 Years

• Pioneer Overhead Door 3G, LLC 51 Years

• Pella Products of Omaha & Lincoln 35 Years

• May Custom Homes & Cabinets, Inc. 33 Years

• Fireplace Center 29 Years

• Moser Well Drilling & Service, Inc. 26 Years

• Kuhlman Construction, Inc. • Remodelers, Inc. 22 Years

• Eric's Electric, Inc.

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• Neemann & Sons, Inc.

• Service Specialists Lawn & Landscaping • TMP, P.C. - Taylor Made Properties

15 Years

4 Years

• Tillotson Enterprises, Inc. 14 Years

• E & A Consulting Group, Inc. • NE-Bath, LLC dba Nebraska ReBath

• Beacon Building Products • Kidwell 3 Years

• D & R Development, Inc.

• Groundworks Omaha • Hampton Development Services, Inc. • J-Tech Construction & Solar

12 Years

2 Years

• White Castle Roofing

• Legacy Curbing

10 Years

1 Year

• Midwest Bank

• Building on the Rock, LLC • Fast Freddy's Plumbing • Penner Sprinkler and Lawn • Water Quality Solutions, LLC

13 Years

8 Years

• Bouwens Plumbing • Carpenter Masonry • Lynch Contracting • Midwest Walls & Landscape, Inc. • Rave Ventures, LLC dba Ashland Oak, Inc. • Ten Point Construction

Directory Changes | Cancelations

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ANKEE HILL BRICK manufactures the highest quality FBX brick in a color palette ranging from the traditional reds and buffs to the innovative pinks, maroons, and lavenders.

Standard and custom color ranges, sizes, and shapes are our specialty. Brick murals and ornamentation are brought to a new level of sophistication at Yankee Hill Brick.

Rely on Yankee Hill to supply your project with the finest of materials.  Face brick  Paving brick  Thin brick veneer  Pool Coping

 Keystones  Stone  Brick mural & ornamentation  Crushed landscape brick

3705 S. Coddington Lincoln, NE 68522

(402) 477-6663

Directory Changes  Cindy Kiefer is the new principal member for Kitchen Tune-up of Lincoln.

Email: ckiefer@kitchentuneup.com.  New email address for Service Specialists Lawn & Landscaping is office@servicespecialistslincoln.com.  Amy Waldman is a new affiliate member with NP Dodge Real Estate.

Phone: 402-304-5110.

Email: amy.waldman@npdodge.com.  Eddie Brown is no longer an affiliate member with Provision Realty Group at RE/MAX Concepts.  Sophie Bolubasz is the new principal member for Allo Communications.

Phone: 402-613-7340.

Email: sophie.bolubasz@allofiber.com.  Mr. Amoto Lawn & Tree Service is now SavATree. Phone: 402-476-8873.

Email: waverly@savatree.com.

Web: www.savatree.com.

Sorry to See You Go! If you see your company listed below, contact HBAL at 402-423-4225 to renew your membership TODAY!

Ray’s Lawn & Home Care

Think HBAL First!

Do Business With A Member!

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New Members

Welcome New Members Blue Flag Home Inspections Greg Goucher

9000 Fremont Street, Apt. 286, Lincoln, NE 68507 Phone: 402-890-2718 Email: greg@blueflaghi.com Web: www.blueflaghi.com Sponsor: Shannon Filing, Transformation Group Buyers Guide Categories: Maintenance, Repair & Home Inspection Blue Flag Home Inspections’ services are directed towards home buyers, sellers, current homeowners, and landlords. Our vision is to provide an ethical, professional and informational service within the real estate industry. We believe that our home inspection services can help provide a safe, healthy, and comfortable home environment.

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Copple Insurance Agency, Inc. Sheryl Homer

1640 L Street, Ste. A, Lincoln, NE 68508 Phone: 402-475-3213 Email: sheryl@coppleinsurance.com Web: www.coppleinsurance.com Sponsor: Denny Van Horn, Van Horn Custom Homes Buyers Guide Categories: Insurance Copple Insurance Agency has served the Lincoln community and surrounding areas as an Independent Insurance Agency since 1933. We take pride in being a professional agency that provides personal service. Our dedicated team is here to help with your insurance needs.

New Members

Welcome New Members NextHome Integrity

Pro SWPPP Solutions

2001 N Street, Ste. 114, Lincoln, NE 68510 Phone: 402-217-7917 Cell: 402-450-1355 Email: karalyn@nexthomeintegrityre.com Web: www.nexthomeintegrityre.com

7507 Firth Road, Firth, NE 68358 P.O. Box 348, Hickman, NE 68372 Phone: 918-991-8846 Email: eric.pillard@proswpppsolutions.com Web: www.proswpppsolutions.com • Marion Pillard Phone: 402-205-8243 Email: marion.pillard@proswpppsolutions.com

Karalyn Hoefer

Sponsor: Denny Van Horn, Van Horn Custom Homes Buyers Guide Categories: Real Estate Services As a small boutique brokerage, we believe in Connection, Collaboration and Communication. Real estate is constantly changing and today’s competitive market reinforces the need for a strong advocate by your side whether buying or selling. NextHome Integrity’s winning combination of negotiating experience, effective marketing strategies and expert knowledge of the real estate market makes us one of the top small boutique brokerages serving Lincoln and Southeast Nebraska. Whether it’s buying your first home, upgrading, downsizing or investing, NextHome Integrity has the experience, education and expertise to help.

Premier Construction Cleaning David Carnie

15300 S. 65th Street, Roca, NE 68430 Phone: 402-525-3431 Email: dcarnie4@gmail.com Sponsor: Denny Van Horn, Van Horn Custom Homes Buyers Guide Categories: Cleaning

Eric Pillard

Sponsor: Beau Daffer, BIC Custom Homes Buyers Guide Categories: Construction Site Services | Professional Services Pro SWPPP Solutions has been serving the Lincoln community since 2022. We specialize in commercial and residential stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) inspections, reporting, installation, repairs using best management practices (BMPs). We will complete and provide electronic documentation to the permitting agency and project manager.

YOUR AD HERE! This space is available for an ad and can be linked back to your website for just $54/issue.

For more information, please contact Jennie at 402-423-4225 or jennie@hbal.org.

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