HBA Chalkline Magazine Spring 2020

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SPRING 2020

The Official Publication of the Home Builders Association of Marion & Polk Counties

New Salem Payroll Taxes Coming?

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President’s Message �������������������������������������������������������4 OSHA’s List of Top Safety Hazards ������������������������������8 2020 Tour of Homes Applications Open ������������������ 10 Mark Long Takes Over as OHBA CEO ����������������������� 11

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CONTENTS / MEMBERSHIP & BOARD

2020 Board of Directors Contents

OFFICERS PRESIDENT

Brett Tallan, M.J. Tallan Construction VICE PRESIDENT

Nolan Fridley, Nolan Fridley Construction SECRETARY/TREASURER

Jason Sawyers, Randy Fultz Custom Homes, LLC ASSOCIATE VICE-PRESIDENT

Brent DeHart, Northwestern Mutual IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Mike Riddle, Mike Riddle Construction, LLC FORMER PAST PRESIDENT

Rick Massey, Richard Massey Construction

BOARD MEMBERS Mike Devlin, Withers Lumber Oleg Foksha, Foksha Homes Kyle Juran, Remodeling by Classic Homes, Inc. Leslie Kampstra, Cherry City Interiors & Design Wes McWhorter, Premier Remodeling & Design Brad Moore, AmeriTitle Keith Owen, Owen Construction Kevin Scerini, Sunco Homes & Remodeling Jordan Schweiger, Good Well Construction Amy Senske, Consolidated Supply / The Fixture Gallery Bruce Wadleigh, Barn Wood Naturals Andrew Wheeler, T. Wheeler Homes, LLC

Association Staff Mike Erdmann, Chief Executive Officer mike@HomeBuildersAssociation.org Jeni Huntington, Director of Events jhuntington@HomeBuildersAssociation.org Carrie Daye, Director of Member Services carrie@HomeBuildersAssociation.org Shannon Baughman, Administrative Assistant shannon@HomeBuildersAssociation.org Brad Nanke, Director of Safety & Training brad@HomeBuildersAssociation.org Reilly Rosecrans, Events Manager reilly@HomeBuildersAssociation.org Tracy Mitchell, Contract Accountant accounting@HomeBuildersAssociation.org

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The Spike Club is an exclusive group of members who contribute to the growth of the association by recruiting and retaining members. Spikes maintain a special status, have the respect of their peers as valued members of the HBA and are recognized for their efforts locally and nationally.

To become a Spike, bring in six members to the HBA. Applications for prospective members may be obtained from the HBA office, or call to have one sent to the prospective member.

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President’s Message ���������������������������������������� 4 Payroll Tax Proposal ���������������������������������������� 6 Top 10 2019 Safety Hazards ����������������������������� 8 2020 Tour of Homes ���������������������������������������10 OHBA’s New CEO Mark Long �������������������������11 Vital Sttistics ��������������������������������������������������� 14

John Gooley 2496

STATESMAN SPIKE 500+ Ric McNall 799

SUPER SPIKE 250–499 Tim Mametieff 464 Mike Smith 456 Rick Massey 426 John Mills 407 Mike Meaghers 369

Dan Dorn 360 Jeffrey Green 339 Dean Kaufman 324 Chuck Foster 287 Jubal Frost 261

ROYAL SPIKE 150–249 Steve Johnson 238 Don Druliner 202 Tom Wheeler 191 Mike Riddle 181

Rick Ziebell 165 Randy Fultz 165 Ken Hannegan 161

RED SPIKE 100–149 Kelvin Dettwyler 144 Rob Rardin 122

Jerry Page 100

GREEN SPIKE 50–99 John Hammer 95 Lora Creswick 92 Rich Kansky 83 Larry Bilyeu 75 Kent Kaufman 75 Matt Holstege 75 Eric Olsen 67 Kathy Temple 65

Brad Moore 65 Bruce Hardy 62 Mike Smith 56 Don Sturgeon 57 Serge Serdsev 53 Patrick Jackson 52 Kerry Kuenzi 51

LIFE SPIKE 25–49 Eric Jensen 47 Steve Herr 46 Chris Pfeifer 46 Randy Melton 46 Eric Templeton 45 Jim Hobbs 45 Rich Tovar 43 Ryan Bloedel 42 Tim Kelsh 34 David Hafner 33

Kimberly Hosmer 33 Nolan Fridley 27 Michael Devlin 27 Rich Fry 26 Laura Dorn 26 Mark Shipman 26 Rich Clausen 25 Kevin Stone 25 Jason Sawyers 25

BLUE SPIKE 6–24 Rod Ashford 25 Kraig Kelly 23 Hunter Emerick 23 Randy Reeves 22 Jason Robertson 21 Peter Strauhal 21 Brent Pence 21 Robert Kleinke 20 Steve Hurley 20 Don Lulay 12 Brett Tallan 12 Chad Robb 12 Ricky Fast 10 Mike Giles 10

Jim Sparkman 9 Chad Montgomery 9 Chris Rasmussen 9 Gary Epping 9 Nigel Guisinger 9 Mark McGregor 9 Brent DeHart 8 Tim Roth 8 Bonique Hollinrake 7 Jeff Boles 7 Becky O’BrienGardinier 6 Leslie Savage 6 Della Seney 6

New & Reinstated Members Capital One Spark Business Carley Lehr (503) 686-8412 Spike: Mike Riddle China Creek Construction Jennifer Burdick (503) 364-7442 Oregon Woodsmen Ryan Sims (503) 551-7610 Spike: Patrick Jackson Overall Real Estate Rebecca Overall (503) 559-1367 Revelation Renovations Justin Huff (503) 877-2434 Salem Fine Woodworking Rod Claar (503) 882-0726 Stumptown Built, LLC Cody Newton (541) 390-8290 Valley Insulation Haley Stanley (503) 390-1151 Spike: Matt Holstege

Dropped Members Do you know or do business with any former members of the association? If so, give them a call and encourage them to maintain their HBA membership. You’ll get a Spike Credit, plus help keep the association strong.

All Electric Monte Baker (503) 851-1704 Coast to Coast Remodelers Tino Lara (503) 810-3055 Costco Wholesale Octavio Munguia (503) 361-3824 Leigh’s Construction Jeremy Leigh (503) 967-6961 PremierGarage & Tailored Living John Zietzke (503) 390-0522 Roseburg Forest Products Todd Davis (503) 884-6075

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Ongoing Challenges Require a Strong Association Well, we made it to 2020, all smooth sailing from here!

Oh, how we only wish that were the case. As I sit down to write my first President’s Message I am reminded of what we have been through, the busy economic times we have all been experiencing, and all the challenges we are facing as we go into this new year and decade with eyes wide open.

First, I would like to say thank you for the opportunity to serve you all as 2020 HBA President of this great association. I look forward to meeting all of you, serving this association, and to the challenges ahead.

Reiterating from my speech at the Holiday Banquet in December, I think it is more important than ever for us an association and an industry to become more involved; to not just sit idle and let others make decisions and policy while we are out busy working.

We have a strong association here at the Home Builders, but here in 2020 we are going to be facing many challenges and have many opportunities to better our industry and our businesses if we can get involved and stay engaged. More than ever we need involvement from you, the members, to help us out. Here are just a couple of the most important issues coming up.

President’s Message

by Brett Tallan

Last year the Legislature passed through the new Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) with HB-3427. Though none of us wanted this additional tax burden on our businesses, the HBA in conjunction with the OHBA fought tooth and nail to get our industry some additional critical deductions when figuring the tax. It is all very over-complicated and I know a lot of us all have questions on how we need start tracking our subcontractors labor and materials separately. The HBA will be holding a conference on this new tax coming up soon and I encourage all of you to be there to learn what we all must do to comply and to better lower our tax obligations. I tell you without a strong association fighting for us with just this one legislative bill, I don’t

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know where were would have been. This one additional deduction for just our Industry more than pays for what we pay in HBA dues each year. I want to say thank you to our lobbying team and all the crew that helped fight for us with this one.

2020 is, of course, a big election year. Not only at the national level, but at our state and local levels also.

We at the HBA have the opportunity to vote and win critical seats at the Salem City Council. We have seen the effects of an anti-building/growth council and can’t afford to continue down that path. We will be supporting several candidates in the coming months and will be looking for your help to help get the word out, walk your neighborhoods, and help support these business-friendly candidates with your financial contributions. I cannot stress how important it is for all of us to win back these seats. Be on the lookout for more info coming soon on how we can all get involved here.

Most importantly I encourage all of you to get more involved in the HBA. There are many ways to find out what is going. First come to the Monthly Dinner meetings. It’s a great way to not only meet other members and friends but to find out what is currently

going on, issues we are dealing with and updates on progress we have made. Another great way to get involved is to help with the New Product Showcase House which raises funds for our PAC. These funds are critical for us to help support our causes and candidates in the coming years. Contact the staff at the HBA, or Mike Riddle, who has volunteered to build the home this year, for more info on getting involved. Also, spread the word. Reach out to non-members you work or deal with. Let others know that we are an association that gets things done, that makes a difference for each and every one of us in this industry. We all benefit from the HBA’s good work and involvement and we would love to have new members to help keep our association strong.

There is no doubt 2020 is going to be an exciting year.

I know that myself and the rest of the tremendous staff down at the HBA will be working hard to fight for our association of members. I am looking forward to spring, this busy building season, and getting through all these coming elections. It may not be all smooth sailing, but with a little luck and a lot of work we may just get through it all just fine.

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Already in the books is an operations fee that has been added to the city utility bills of residents, businesses, schools and churches. The fee, which is designed to raise $7.1 million per year, will pay for a variety of city services, including parks and the library.

“The operations fee is intended to fill immediate gaps,” said Courtney Busch, manager of strategic initiatives for the city. “Funds coming into the city are often restricted to fund specific services. For example a portion of the gas tax comes to the city (only) to help pay for streets.”

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The operations fee, Busch said, is aimed at “general fund” services, which have fewer restrictions.

The second piece of the new revenue pie is a payroll tax that the Salem City Council has referred to city voters.

The tax, if approved by the voters May 19, will target the wages of everyone who works in Salem, including those who commute in from out of town.

The city will have to ‘unknot’ whether a business owner’s draw is subject to the proposed tax.

Workers would pay at the rate of 0.39% on income earned within the city limits. A person earning $50,000 annually, city officials project, would pay $195 per year.

Those making the minimum wage, self-employed individuals and independent contractors would be exempt from the tax, said Salem City Manager Steve Powers.

The tax would raise $9.1 million annually, with the funds only to be used for public safety – police, firefighters and emergency medical service.

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Powers said that no formula exists for how many police officers or firefighters will be hired using

the funds. Those decisions, he said, will be made by the city’s Budget Committee and City Council.

If the measure passes the revenue would begin to be collected in July 2022, giving the city a bit of time to figure out how it will be implemented.

Courtney Busch, Manager of Strategic

One issue for initiatives for the City of Salem industries such as home builders – particularly those who work throughout the mid-valley – is that some projects are built inside the Salem city limits and some are not. Mike Erdmann, CEO of the Home Builders Association of Marion & Polk Counties, thinks that companies will face bookkeeping challenges.

“We expect it will be an administration burden for construction employers to track which employee hours were worked in the Salem city limits and which hours were not,” he said.

Also, Erdmann noted, is the question of “whether the tax applies to a business owner’s own non-payroll income.

If a business owner takes a draw from his/her company is that draw subject to the payroll tax?”

Powers said that the city must follow Oregon Department of Revenue statutes when implementing the tax, but he said that Erdmann’s question on owner draws is one that the city will have to unknot.

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HBA NEWS

Time to Review 2019 Top 10 OSHA Violations Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspects thousands of workplaces and issues citations to those facilities that violate safety standards. OSHA publishes its list of the top 10 most frequently violated standards to help prevent unnecessary worker injuries and illnesses in the future. This list is also meant to alert employers about these standard violations and encourage them take steps to address these hazards in their own workplaces.

Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501) is OSHA’s most frequently cited standard for fiscal year 2019.

This marks the ninth consecutive year it has stood atop the agency’s “Top 10” list.

Speaking in September at the National Safety Council 2019 Congress & Expo in San Diego, Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, talked about another thing that hasn’t changed: The agency’s willingness to assist employers with curbing violations involving fall protection and other standards.

“These are common violations that we’re finding – they’ve been in place for a lot of years,” Kapust said. “The answers are out there, and employers shouldn’t feel like these are very complex issues. If you don’t know the answers, we encourage you to contact OSHA.”

safety Brad Nanke HBA Director of Safety and Training are related to fall protection, six if you add in the ladder requirements violations.

As we all focus on the future early in this new year, it’s important to learn from the past. The list of violations doesn’t change much throughout the years. Fall protection also prevents serious injuries and fatalities (SIF) that we wrote about in the Fall 2019 Chalkline Safety article.

A strong safety system with a comprehensive fall protection program will help protect your employees, avoid costly penalties that can affect your reputation and your bottom line, and possibly even lead to a good night’s sleep. Now that’s a future to look forward to this year.

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411

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Documentation of Safety Committee Meetings OAR 437-001-0765(13)

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Requirements for use of ladders 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)

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Certification of fall-protection training OAR 437-003-0503(2)

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Written hazard communication plan 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)

63

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Fall protection training program OAR 437-003-0503(1)

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Personal fall arrest systems 29 CFR 1926.502(d)

36

8

Lead exposure assessment 29 CFR 1926.62(d)

31

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PPE – Requirements for eye and face protection OAR 437-003-0134(8)

28

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Fall Protection (1926.501)

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Scaffolding (1926.451)

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Hazard Communication (191.1200)

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4

Ladders (1926.1053)

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5

Lockout/Tagout (1910.147)

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6

Respiratory Protection (1910.134)

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Machine Guarding (1910.212)

1,737

8

Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178)

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Fall Protection Training Requirements (1926.503)

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10 Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment – Eye and Face Protection (1926.102)

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Total Violations

1

FY 2019 Federal OSHA Top 10 List Subject/Standard Violated

Subject/Standard Violated

10 Fall protection – holes OAR 437-003-1501(3)

27

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HBA NEWS

2020 Tour of Homes Applications Now Open

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Builders considering entering one or more homes in the 2020 Tour of Homes are now able to submit entry applications. The 2020 Tour takes place Saturday, June 20th through Sunday, June 28th, and offers builders excellent marketing opportunities to sell existing spec inventory, sign custom build jobs with potential clients, and build brand awareness of their company with thousands of area consumers.

Did you know that the HBA offers steep discounts on blueprint printing, scanning and copying for association members?

While we’ve offered this service for years, we’re now able to provide color blueprints as well as affordable waterproof/ tearproof paper, also at deeply discounted members-only pricing. Standard 24”x36” plans are only $1.50 per page (25c per square foot) for both B&W and color prints, and we can print virtually any sized plan ranging from 12”x18” up to commercial sized 36”x48” plans.

With thousands of consumers visiting the Tour each year, participating builders consistently generate sales and custom build jobs from their entries. The Tour of Homes provides you with an excellent opportunity to enhance and focus your marketing efforts. Home may be submitted in any price range, and any location in Marion or Polk counties.

The cost for entering the 2020 Tour of Homes is very affordable, and on a sliding scale depending on when the entry is received.

Contracts will be emailed in February. Submit your entry

by March 13 to receive the lowest entry fee. For information, contact Jeni Huntington at 503-399-1500 or by email at jhuntington@homebuildersassociation.org.

For those of you tired of having your blueprints rain-soaked and torn within days of hitting the jobsite, our waterproof/tearproof polypropylene paper makes your plans almost indestructible and also comes with significant member-exclusive discounts. The polypropylene paper only adds $6 per page for a standard 24”x36” ($1 per square foot).

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OHBA NEWS

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Born and raised in Eugene, Mark is a fourth generation Oregonian, representing the family of pioneers who came to Oregon to eventually settle in Cornelius. He follows that pioneering spirit by traveling to and from his farm in Eastern Oregon with his wife Heather and their two dogs.

Mark is committed to ensuring homeownership is available and affordable for all Oregonians, and looks forward to serving the association’s members and working to promote the best interests of the residential building industry throughout the state.

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HBA NEWS

Promote your Business at the HBA’s Trade Show Night on April 14th at the Salem Convention Center Why did you join the HBA? If one of the reasons was to promote your business to your fellow Association members, now is your chance!

Each attendee will be given a passport card with all

Trade Show Night is coming up on April 14th from 5pm to 7:30pm at the Salem Convention Center. This event offers participating vendors the opportunity to set up a 6’ or 10’ table to display information on their products and/or services, allowing them to connect with potential customers in the HBA membership who get more familiar with the vendors and what they have to offer. Tables are $195 for a 6 foot table, and $249 for a 10 foot table. Each reservation includes one dinner ticket.

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Each exhibitor is asked to provide a door prize valued at a $50 minimum to be raffled off during the evening. When your prize is raffled, you will have a moment to introduce you and your business and select the winning entry.

the exhibitor’s logos. If they visit every booth and receive a stamp, they will be able to enter for the $500 encourages attendees to visit all of the exhibitors and learn more about their companies, as well as encourages guests to stay until the end of the evening for a chance to win the grand prize.

Don’t miss out on this targeted, cost effective, marketing opportunity. Space is limited and expected to sell out quickly. If you would like to participate as a vendor, please contact the HBA’s Jeni Huntington at 503-399-1500 or by email at jhuntington@homebuildersassociation.org.

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OHBA NEWS

8 Reasons to Visit the 2020 Yard, Garden & Home Show as an HBA Member The 23rd annual Mid-Valley Yard, Garden & Home Show will be held at the Oregon State Fairgrounds on March 20th through the 22nd. This is the Home Builders Association’s largest and best attended show of the year bringing in thousands of attendees. But some ask why should I attend if I am not a vendor in the show? Here are 8 reasons why: 1. View the amazing landscape displays. a. A group of superbly talented local landscapers fill an entire building full of immaculate landscape displays full of life plants, running water, hardscapes, and more! You truly feel like you have stepped into your backyard dream. Support their hard work and be amazed by what they can accomplish! If you’re a builder and looking to get design ideas or talk with the landscapers about working on one of your future projects, this is a great opportunity.

2. Develop business contacts with vendors & material suppliers. a. As a business owner, you’re always on the lookout for quality subcontractors and suppliers to partner with on your projects. The show is a great way to make connections with other industry professionals that your business could work with in the future.

Whether you are an established local business or just starting out, it is a great way to make new connections and business relationships.

3. Get inspired for your own future projects. a. Many of our vendors are showing the latest and greatest in their field of work for home improvement.

Use the show to gain a new perspective for upcoming jobs or for your own personal projects.

4. Setting yourself up for Spring & Summer. a. The rainy days of winter in Oregon can make us put off projects or maintenance. Meet the local businesses that can help you get back on track before busy spring and summer building season.

5. Fun for the family. a. This year’s show will host a Kid Zone sponsored by the Salem Kroc Center! There will be games, crafts, face painting, and a bouncy house for your kiddos to enjoy. Make the Home Show a fun day trip for you and the family.

6. Support your local HBA and its members. a. One of the HBA’s goals is to create a community for those within the home building industry. These events are a chance to take advantage of that by supporting members and the association. We love seeing familiar faces during the week so be sure to stop by the info booth and say hello!

7. Stop putting off your own projects. a. Ever heard the saying, “The contractors house is always the last to get finished”? We know you work hard year-round for your business and customers, and sometimes that means putting your own projects on the back burner. Use this show to find trusted local business who can help you get your own projects going!

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Vital Statistics NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

Information Courtesy of Willamette Valley Multiple Listing Service

KEIZER

CENTRAL SALEM

SUBURBAN EAST—N

SUBURBAN EAST—S

SE SALEM

SOUTH SALEM

WEST SALEM

MARION COUNTY

POLK COUNTY

TOTAL

20

4

138

10

79

42

91

218

153

755

$406,533

$293,400

$336,697

$301,190

$417,433

$426,860

$393,976

$403,949

$337,262

$377,748

Average Square Footage

2,337

1,477

1,927

1,438

1,998

2,095

2,184

2,030

1,743

1,969

Average Cost per Square Foot

$176

$199

$178

$212

$211

$204

$183

$201

$196

$194

Average Days on the Market

180

84

85

140

169

133

139

176

171

150

Currently Active Listings

12

0

12

0

30

14

13

48

48

177

Units Sold 12 Months to Date Average Sales Price

Top Area Builders

Sold Units-12 Months to Date 800

RANK

BUILDER

1.

DR Horton Inc

127

2.

Forrest Ridge Homes, Inc.

62

3.

Celtic Homes LLC

49

4.

Comfort Homes

41

5. (tie)

Chad E Davis Construction

38

6.

Fowler Homes

34

7.

Hayden Homes LLC

34

4.0

8.

Banner Homes

32

3.0

9. (tie)

MC Northwest

32

10.

Stafford Homes & Land LLC

29

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PERMITS*

Data for all areas of Marion and Polk Counties. Nov. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2019.

Data compiled from building permits applied for through Salem, Marion County, Polk County, Dallas and Independence building departments.

HBA Events Calendar DATE

EVENT

TIME

LOCATION

March 10th

HBA Member Dinner

5:00pm - 7:30pm

Salem Convention Center

March 19th

Lead Paint Certified Renovator Training

8:30am - 5:00pm

HBA Conference Room

March 20th - 22nd

Yard, Garden & Home Show

April 14th

HBA Member Dinner & Trade Show Night

5:00pm - 7:30pm

Salem Convention Center

June 20th

Builders Bash

6:00pm - 8:00pm

HBA New Product House

June 20th - 28th

HBA Tour of Homes

July 13th

HBA Golf Tournament

12:30pm Shotgun

Salem Golf Club

Sept. 19th - 20th

HBA Tour of Remodeled Homes

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