National Economist, Dr. Robert Dietz
2022-09-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, 3184 IA-22, Riverside, IA, 52327, United States
Robert Dietz, Ph.D. is the Chief Economist for NAHB, where he leads a team of 12 economists whose responsibilities include forecasts of housing and economic trends, survey research, and home building industry and policy analysis. Dr. Dietz has published academic research on the private and social benefits of homeownership, federal tax expenditure estimation, and other housing topics. He is the nation’s leading analyst of the residential construction industry.
Dr. Dietz has testified before the House Ways and Means Committee, the Senate Finance Committee, and the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Economic Policy on housing, economic and tax issues. He is a member of the Blue Chip, Wall Street Journal and other top national forecasting panels, has co-chaired the National Association for Business Economics construction/real estate group, and is commonly cited on CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post and NPR.
Prior to joining NAHB in 2005, Robert worked as an economist for the Congressional Joint Committee on Taxation where he estimated the federal budget impact of tax law changes associated with housing and real estate issues. He is a native of Dayton, Ohio, attended George Washington University as an undergraduate and earned a Ph.D. in Economics from The Ohio State University in 2003.
You can view the charts and graphs used in the slideshow by clicking on the link below.
Dr. Dietz Slide Show
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Tari Dailey Memorial Golf Tournament
2022-09-09 - 2022-09-10 | Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, 3184 IA-22, Riverside, IA, 52327, United States
The Home Builders Association of Iowa, The Greater Iowa City Area & Greater Cedar Rapids HBAs invite you to the Tari Dailey Memorial Golf Tournament.
Enjoy a day of golf followed by dinner and networking with HBA members. Event proceeds benefit the HBA of Iowa Educational Corporation to provide scholarships for students entering the building trades.
Pricing
Dinner Only: $20
Golf Foursome: $480
Single Player: $125
Sponsorships: Hole – $150, Beverage – $250, Prize – $750
Learn more, including what comes with each package, and sign up at https://dailey-memorial-golf.perfectgolfevent.com.

About Tari Dailey

Tari, who passed away February 2021, worked for Cedar Rapids Millworks before becoming a partner/owner for Ogden & Adams Lumber.
He was a long-time, dedicated volunteer for the Greater Cedar Rapids HBA and HBA of Iowa. Among Tari’s leadership roles was Cedar Rapids HBA president (2006) and state president (2011).His exemplary service earned him several awards, including induction into the Cedar Rapids HBA Hall of Fame.

President's Welcome Breakfast
2022-09-13 07:30 - 08:30 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
New members of The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association are invited to breakfast with the board president, Melissa Schooley with First Interstate Bank.
Network with other new members, members of the board of directors, and learn about some of the benefits of membership.

Membership Recruitment Training
2022-09-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Dave Ashley, NAHB Membership Field Specialist, will be in Iowa City Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 9am to talk about how to recruit new members to our association.
Please RSVP if you can attend so I have plenty of food for everyone.

Nominating Committee Meeting
2022-09-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
The Nominating Committee meets yearly to review applications and make recommendations of the next year’s board of directors.

Board of Directors
2022-09-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-10-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-12-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
The board of directors typically meets the 3rd Thursday of every month except August.

Vocational Training Council Board of Directors Meeting
2022-09-15 13:30 - 14:30 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
The Vocational Training Council Board of Directors and Committee members meet quarterly to discuss workforce development.

Remodelers Council/YPN Social
2022-09-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Hatchet Jack’s, 101 Highway 1 W, Iowa City, IA, 52246
Join members of the Remodelers Council and Young Professionals Network for an evening of fun and networking!
Food and beverage tickets will be provided.
Casual attire and closed toed shoes are recommended.
Click here to register by Friday, September 23. Join the fun and split some wood!
Thank you to our Event Sponsor, Rexco Equipment, and Social Sponsor, RP Lumber!

Digital Seminar Brunch & Learn
2022-09-29 10:00 - 11:30 | The Highlander Hotel, 2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, IA, 52245
Join Z102.9 for a free digital seminar and brunch!

RSVP to Karyl or Tyesha by Friday, September 23 or text BRUNCH to 40691.

Remodelers Council Board Meeting
2022-10-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-12-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
The Remodelers Council Board of Directors meets the 2nd Tuesday of every other month – except August – virtual or in the IC HBA’s Conference Room. Interested in joining our Remodelers Council? Email karyl@hbaofic.org. Learn more under our Remodelers Council tab.

Legislative Committee
2022-10-18 07:30 - 08:30, 2022-12-20 07:30 - 08:30 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
The Iowa City Area HBA’s Legislative Committee typically meets every other month on the third Tuesday from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
The committee recommends policies to the association on legislative, regulatory and legal matters. It tracks and monitors issues, explores options on ways to deal with them and connects with local officials and legislative leaders. The committee endorses candidates for local elections and actively recruits candidates for boards and commissions. It also discusses strategies and methods of advocating to gain the best possible results for HBA members. Board member Mike Pugh oversees the Legislative Committee.

Legislative Committee, chaired by Mike Pugh.

HBA Hockey Night Out
2022-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Xtream Arena, 200 E. 9th Street, Coralville, Iowa, 52241
Who’s ready for some Iowa ice hockey?
Attend the opening home game of the Iowa Heartlanders as they kick off their season this fall during this unique members outing. A member of the 27-team ECHL, they’ll face off against the Idaho Steelheads.
Each ticket includes entry to the game and food and/or beverages in the Party Suite.
But wait, there’s more! A week before the contest, 30 names will be drawn to select who gets to sit in the Party Suite, sponsored by MidAmerican Energy.
Click HERE to RSVP or email Karyl by Oct. 17!
Get ready to watch the biscuit fly!
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Accessory Dwelling Units Lunch & Learn
2022-11-02 11:30 - 13:30 | Iowa City Area Association of Realtors, 847 Quarry Road, Suite #110, Coralville, IA, United States
Fair Housing is one of the most important subjects in our industry today, and it’s important to stay up on date on the latest advancements. This includes Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
Join us on November 2 from 11:30am-1:30pm to learn about ADUs needs, purposes, and uses, a review of current ADU ordinances across Johnson County, how they vary from town to town perspective, and experience from homebuilders that have built ADUs locally.
This event is hosted in partnership with the Johnson County Housing Action Team, the Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS, and the Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association.
Register Here
For non-ICAAR members: If you are having any issues registering, please email megan@icaar.org and we will register you on your behalf.

Aaron McGlynn's HBAI President Reception
2022-11-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Hyatt Regency, Coralville, 300 E 9th St, Coralville, IA, 52241, United States
COME JOIN US TO CELEBRATE AARON MCGLYNN AS THE 2023 HBA OF IOWA PRESIDENT!
RSVP by Thursday, November 3rd to Karyl@hbaofic.org or call (319) 351-5333!

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2022 Annual Meeting
2022-11-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Hyatt Regency, Coralville, 300 E 9th St, Coralville, IA, 52241, United States
Join us November 10th!
Enjoy Dinner, Networking, Vote in the 2023 Slate of Officers and Celebrate 2022 Award Winners
RSVP to Karyl by Thursday, November 3!
Click HERE or call (319) 351-5333
Gold Cards Apply!
YOUR 2023 SLATE OF OFFICERS

Kevin McCreedy

President
McCreedy-Ruth Construction

Melissa Schooley

Past President
First Interstate Bank

Andy Hodge

1st VP
Hodge Construction

Jennie Wunderlich

2nd VP
PSC Distribution/Studio H2O

Mark Koch

Treasurer
Hills Bank

Kelly Manning

Secretary
Sobaski Abbey Carpet & Floor

GT Karr

Director
Sueppel’s Siding & Remodeling

Art Floss

Director
CBI Bank & Trust

Jason Walton

Director
Navigate Homes

Jerry Waddilove

Director
Merit Construction

Mike Pugh

Director
Pugh Hagan Prahm, PLC

Rory Triplett

Director
Relion Insurance Solutions

Heather Kuenster

Remodelers Council
Kuenster Heating & Air

Sandy Steil

Women’s Council
Sandy Steil

Aaron McGlynn

State and National Director
Cabinet Works

Tim Ruth

Area 10 NAC
McCreedy-Ruth Construction

Karyl Bohnsack

Executive Officer
HBA of Iowa City

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Holiday Party and Scholarship Fundraiser
2022-12-01 18:00 - 21:00 | The Graduate, 210 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IL, 52240, United States
Oh What Fun!
The Greater Iowa City Area HBA Professional Women in Building invites members and their guests to its annual
HOLIDAY PARTY
Enjoy cocktails,food and live entertainment. Participate in wine- and whiskey-tree chances and a silent auction to raise money for the Amy Lynn Pretorius Endowed Scholarship Fund. To donate an auction item or bottle(s) of wine/whiskey, email Karyl or call (319) 351-5333.
RSVP HERE by Friday, Nov. 25
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End of the Year Mixer for Remodeler's Council, PWB & YPN
2022-12-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Tavern Blue, 805 2nd Street, Coralville, 52241, United States
Please come join us for the END OF THE YEAR MIXER for the
Remodeler’s Council, Professional Women in Building & Young Professionals Network
at Tavern Blue in Coralville, Iowa!
Enjoy pizza, appetizers, and drinks all while seeing old and new faces!
Please RSVP by Dec. 5. Click HERE to register, email Karyl or call (319) 351-5333.
Thank you to Our Sponsors!

Legislative Committee Meeting
2023-01-10 07:30 - 08:30 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States

Hard Hat Happy Hour at the Highlander
2023-01-12 17:30 - 19:30 | The Highlander Hotel, 2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, IA, 52245
Celebrate the New Year at the new Highlander Supper Club!
Enjoy appetizers and your first round courtesy of the Mission Partner Sponsors.

Gold Cards Apply. (Membership has it’s benefits and Gold Cards are one of them. Your first two events are included in your membership and can be paid for with your Gold Cards. Don’t know where your Gold Cards are? Don’t worry. Karyl keeps track of them for you.)
RSVP HERE or email Karyl by January 10.

Board of Directors Meeting
2023-01-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States

Iowa City Night Out at the International Builders Show
2023-02-02 20:30 - 22:30 | Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen & Bar, 3535 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109
Aero Rental, Rich Hatch and Adam Pretorius of Lepic-Kroeger REALTORS and Sueppel’s Siding & Remodeling invite Iowa City Area HBA members attending the International Builders Show to a night out at Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen & Bar.
RSVP to karyl@hbaofic.org or call (319) 351-5333 by Jan. 26 to join in on the fun.

Remodelers Council Meeting
2023-02-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States

Board of Directors Meeting
2023-02-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States

Home Show Exhibitor Applications Due
2023-03-17 - 2023-03-18 | IA
Make sure your business is seen in The Home & Garden Show magazine published in the Sunday Gazette by having your application submitted by March 17.
Click HERE for an Application!

Legislative Committee Meeting
2023-03-21 07:30 - 08:30 | IA
