The Greater Iowa City Home Builders Association

Lunch N Learn: Funding Opportunities to Keep Housing Affordable
2021-03-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Learn about Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County (HTFJC) funding opportunities and outcomes from Ellen McCabe, HTFJC executive director. Highlighted will be the need to create and/or preserve housing that is affordable. A questions and answers period will occur the final 15 minutes.
HTFJC is a private nonprofit organization that promotes and supports affordable housing in Johnson County. The Iowa City Area HBA is a private partner and as such continually collaborates with the HTFJC.
This meeting is free and virtual only.
RSVP to Karyl by 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 23 to receive a Zoom link invitation.

March Membership Meeting: Developments Snapshot Part 1
2021-03-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Keep your business in the know! Join us to learn the latest in area development from Iowa City, North Liberty and Coralville administrators and planners during this update meeting.
We’ll hear from:
City of Coralville
Scott Larson
Click here for Coralville’s presentation PDF.
City of Iowa City
Geoff Fruin
Tim Hennes
Tracy Hightshoe
Danielle Sitzman
Click here for Iowa City’s presentation PDF.
City of North Liberty
Ryan Rusnak
Click here for North Liberty’s presentation PDF.
This meeting is free and virtual only. Please RSVP to Karyl by 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 10 to receive a Zoom link invitation.
Join us April 15 from 4 – 5 p.m. for Developments Snapshot Part 2.

Parade of Homes/Remodelers Parade Final, Extended Deadline
2021-02-28 - 2021-03-01 | IA
Showcase your work and gain publicity and business by entering
the Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes or Remodelers Parade!
Dates for the 2021 Parade of Homes are:
June 12 and 13
June 15 and 17
June 19 and 20
The Remodelers Parade is the SECOND WEEKEND, June 19 and 20.
Times are:
Saturdays: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sundays: Noon – 5:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Click here to apply for the new-construction Parade of Homes.
Click here to apply for the Remodelers Parade.
The Parade of Homes is sponsored by Hills Bank and Urban Acres Real Estate.

The Iowa City Area HBA Virtual Home Show
2021-02-22 - 2021-03-01 | Online
Experience the Home Show from home! Click here to visit The Home Show website for all the details, including featured exhibitors, daily giveaways and expert advice. Imagine the possibilities!

@ICAreaHBAHomeShow
#ICHBAHOMESHOW
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Co-Presenting Sponsors

Kids Coloring Contest Sponsor

The Home Show Preview on CBS Channel 2
2021-02-21 11:00 - 11:30 | Televised
Tune into CBS 2/KGAN for The Home Show Preview to see participating exhibitors and learn more about what to expect during The Iowa City Area HBA Virtual Home Show.
The Home Show happens Feb. 22 – 28 via a new interactive website, ichomeshow.com. The event is presented by Collins Community Credit Union and Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS and put on by The Greater Iowa City Area HBA.

Home Show Magazine in The Gazette
2021-02-21 - 2021-02-22 | IA
Pick up The Iowa City Area HBA Home Show magazine in The Cedar Rapids Gazette to see participating exhibitors, trends in home design, what to expect during the 2021 show and more.
The Home Show happens Feb. 22 – 28 via a new interactive website, ichomeshow.com. The event is presented by Collins Community Credit Union and Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS and put on by The Greater Iowa City Area HBA.

Board of Directors Meeting
2021-02-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
The board of directors typically meets the 3rd Thursday of every month except August.

Lunch N Learn with OnMedia: Reaching Customers with Targeted TV and Digital Advertising
2021-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Learn about targeting TV and digital advertising using CTV and OTT with Debbie Reynolds of OnMedia. CTV is an exciting new seamless addition to TV and lets you reach highly engaged customers on the largest screen in the home with non-skippable ads. OTT also features non-skippable ads and extends your long or short video message so you can reach your desired audience on the go across multiple screens, including smart phones. Both can filter by zip code and more.
Find out how these affordable innovations can get your business in front of consumers and translate to sales!
To attend this Zoom event, RSVP to Debbie Reynolds at dreynolds1@onmediaadsales.com by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb 16.
OnMedia, an Iowa City Area HBA member, provides digital and television advertising as well as integrated marketing and cable broadband.

HBA of Iowa Winter Board Meeting
2021-02-17 - 2021-02-18 | IA

Legislative Committee Meeting
2021-02-16 07:30 - 08:30 | Online
The Iowa City Area HBA’s Legislative Committee 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 members Mike Pugh and Glenn Siders oversee the Legislative Committee.

Legislative Committee, chaired by Mike Pugh.

Final Deadline for Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes & Remodelers Parade Applications
2021-02-12 - 2021-02-13 | IA
Showcase your work and gain publicity and business by entering
the Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes or Remodelers Parade!
Dates for the 2021 Parade of Homes are:
June 12 and 13
June 15 and 17
June 19 and 20
The Remodelers Parade is the SECOND WEEKEND, June 15 and 17.
Times are:
Saturdays: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sundays: Noon – 5:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Click here to apply for the new-construction Parade of Homes.
Click here to apply for the Remodelers Parade.
The Parade of Homes is sponsored by Hills Bank and Urban Acres Real Estate.

Remodelers Council Board Meeting
2021-02-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
The Remodelers Council Board of Directors meets the 2nd Tuesday of every other month – except August – in the IC HBA’s Conference Room. Interested in joining our Remodelers Council? Email karyl@hbaofic.org. Learn more under our Remodelers Council tab.

NAHB International Builders Show Experience (IBSx)
2021-02-09 - 2021-02-13 | IA
The 2021 NAHB International Builders Show is virtual. Find details and registration information at buildersshow.com.

Third Deadline for Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes Applications
2021-01-29 - 2021-01-30 | IA

NAHB Annual Meeting of the Members
2021-01-27 17:00 - 18:30 | Online
All National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) members are invited to join the 2021 virtual Meeting of the Members to elect and celebrate the 2021 Delegates to the NAHB Leadership Council.
Details regarding this session will be available at https://www.nahb.org/events/MeetingoftheMembers

Authentic Advertising: Creative that Speaks to Your Customer Lunch N Learn with KZIA
2021-01-27 11:30 - 12:30 | Online
NOTE: This event was rescheduled from Jan. 20.
Understanding how to tell your customer who you are can make or break a great branding plan. Honing in on your best message and delivering it in a relatable way helps new customers find you, and existing customers love you even more. During this event, learn tips on crafting your message.
RSVP by 5 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 26 to karyl@hbaofic.org or michelle@hbaofic.org. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link/calendar invite for the seminar.

Parade of Homes Committee Meeting
2021-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual

Young Professionals Network Virtual Meeting
2021-01-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Reconnect with the Young Professionals Network (YPN) and get a virtual tour of Kitchens By Design during this online event. Non-YPN members are welcome (we hope you’ll join the group too.) There will be a drawing for a $25 Hy-Vee gift card, courtesy of event sponsor Kitchens By Design!
RSVP to James Robinson, McCreedy-Ruth Construction at james@mccreedyruthconstruction.com to receive the Zoom link. James and Brogan Messer, Kitchens By Design, co-chair the group.

The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association and Greater Cedar Rapids Housing & Building Association co-sponsor the YPN.

Second Deadline for Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes Applications
2021-01-15 - 2021-01-16 | IA

HBA OFFICE CLOSED
2021-01-01 - 2021-01-02 | IA
Happy New Year!

HBA OFFICE CLOSED
2020-12-24 - 2020-12-26 | IA

Scholarships Donation Challenge Collection Ends
2020-12-22 - 2020-12-23 | IA
Thank you to the following businesses for placing a
donation bag to collect scholarship money for students entering the skilled trades:
Foster Appliance
Kitchens By Design
Mix Home Mercantile
PSC Distribution
Sobaski Abbey Carpet & Floor
Studio H20

Board of Directors Meeting
2020-12-17 12:30 - 13:30 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States

Lunch & Learn: Telling Your Story and Building Your Brand through Advertising
2020-12-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Now more than ever, customers are looking to connect with local brands and businesses they can trust. This goes beyond sharing a sale or promotion that is running, it goes to a more basic level of humanizing your business. Sharing your story, your people, the safety precautions they can expect when working with you and more.
Member The Cedar Rapids Gazette’s Bryan Busch and Amy McKelvy will share best practices and ideas on how to share your message and educate your audience through your content and advertising placement.
RSVP to Karyl or Michelle by Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. for a Zoom link to this online event.

About Bryan Busch
Bryan works with The Gazette in several capacities, including with the Iowa Ideas Conference, facilitating the Leadership Development Program, and digital strategy. Bryan’s background includes more than fifteen years in consulting, branding, marketing and advertising. With advanced degrees, multiple certifications, and several years’ experience in business, leadership, financial planning, sales and marketing, psychology, and mental health counseling, he brings a broad perspective and unique experiences to his work. Bryan is also a Master-level Tae Kwon Do instructor and long-time writer and speaker. His unique ability to blend both cutting-edge and tried and proven marketing strategies with dynamic story-telling allows him to help businesses reach and engage customers in new and innovative ways.
About Amy McKelvy
Amy has been with The Gazette for three and a half years and currently serves as their Sales Manager. Amy transitioned to sales after 12 years of working in nonprofit development, marketing, and events. She has a passion for working with local businesses to truly understand their needs and match them with customized, strategic solutions.

NAHB 2020 Winter Board of Directors Virtual Meeting
2020-12-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
The NAHB Winter Board of Directors meeting is today. Participation details will be provided to all Board members directly. Additional information pertaining to the business items the Board of Directors will address during the virtual meeting can be found on nahb.org.
In addition, NAHB Leadership Council delegates, members and executive officers may observe the meeting via webcast. You can access the webcast on Tuesday morning. (Member log-in is required.)

Legislative Committee Meeting
2020-12-15 07:30 - 08:30 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States

Online Silent Auction for Scholarships Ends
2020-12-15 - 2020-12-16 | IA
Thank you for your support!
Top bidders may make arrangements to pick up your items at
the HBA office by calling (319) 351-5333 or emailing Karyl or Michelle. Congrats!

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Online Lead Renovator Refresher Training Class
2020-12-10 08:30 - 12:30 | Online
Let’s talk about lead! Catch up on the latest information during this four-hour course, offered by The Greater Iowa City Area HBA, that is required by the State of Iowa as a prerequisite for renewing your Lead Renovator license.
THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD ONLINE USING A ZOOM MEETING.
During the course we will review how to safely work with lead-base painted surfaces, including: worker protection, proper cleanup and disposal methods, on the job training, record keeping and the Iowa Department of Public Health licensing process.
This course applies to anyone that needs to renew their lead renovator license, however, if you are also a Plumbing/Mechanical/HVAC license holder, the class is approved by the Iowa Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board for four continuing education credits towards your safety hours.
Have more questions about the class or licensing? Contact Marci at Iowa Lead & Asbestos Safety, (515) 331-1690 or marci@iowaleadsafety.com.
RSVP by Monday, Dec. 7 to
Karyl at (319) 351-5333 karyl@hbaofic.org
Click here to print a hand page of this information that includes details about Zoom meetings and how you take your test.

Remodelers Council Board Meeting
2020-12-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
The Remodelers Council meets the 2nd Tuesday of every other month – except August – in the IC HBA’s Conference Room. Interested in joining our Remodelers Council? Email karyl@hbaofic.org. Learn more under our Remodelers Council tab.
