The Greater Iowa City Home Builders Association

Legislative Committee Meeting
2021-04-20 07:30 - 08:30, 2021-02-16 07:30 - 08:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Scholarships Application Deadline
2021-04-16 08:00 - 17:00 | IA
The Greater Iowa City Area HBA’s Women’s Council each May awards its scholarships students entering skilled-trades, Architecture-Construction-Engineering arena or who have an HBA affiliation.
Application link is below. Submission deadline is April 16.
Questions? Contact Karyl Bohnsack at (319) 351-5333.
2021 Iowa City Area HBA Scholarship Application

April Membership Meeting: Developments Snapshot Part 2
2021-04-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Keep your business in the know! Join us to learn the latest in area development from Kalona and Johnson County administrators and planners during this update meeting.
We’ll hear from:
City of Tiffin
Brian Shay, Building & Zoning Official
Click here for the City of Tiffin presentation PDF.
Johnson County
Neil Bombei, Lead Building Inspector
Josh Busard, Planning & Zoning
Click here for Johnson County’s presentation PDF.
Solon
Sandy Steil, Project Manager/Business Development with MMS Consultants
Click here for MMS Consultants’ Solon presentation PDF.
This meeting is free and virtual only. Please RSVP to Karyl by 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 14 to receive a Zoom link invitation.
Miss our March Developments Snapshot 1 meeting with Coralville, Iowa City and North Liberty? Download the presentations:
Click here for Coralville’s presentation PDF.
Click here for Iowa City’s presentation PDF.
Click here for North Liberty’s presentation PDF.

Board of Directors Meeting
2021-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 | IA
The board of directors typically meets the 3rd Thursday of every month except August.

Remodelers Council Board Meeting
2021-04-13 12:00 - 13:00 | IA
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.

CANCELED: Cedar Rapids/Iowa City HBA Spring Social
2021-04-08 - 2021-04-09 | IA

Virtual Whiskey Cocktail Hour
2021-03-29 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
IOWA CITY AREA HBA WOMEN’S COUNCIL
invites all members and guests to a
Virtual Whiskey Cocktail Hour
Sponsored by Sueppel’s Siding & Remodeling
How it Works
Zoom in at 5:30 p.m.
Make and enjoy two cocktails from Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery.
You’ll also enjoy snacks and learn about what you’re drinking.
Cost Levels
$15 Event Participation Fee — All money goes to the Women’s Council Scholarship Fund.
$35 Sampler Pack — Purchase the Cedar Ridge American Whiskey Sampler Pack Collection (optional).
You can get this even if you are unable to attend the Zoom cocktail hour.
$50 Combo — Combines the $15 entry fee and $35 sampler pack purchases.
RSVP & Pick Up
R.S.V.P. to Karyl by Friday, March 26 for a Zoom-link invitation.
On Monday, March 29, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., pick up your cocktails mix and snacks,
plus the sampler pack if you purchased it, at Studio H20 (2020 South Riverside Dr., Iowa City).
Call or text 319-338-8275 before arriving as the doors are locked.
OR you may pick up your sampler box through March 28 at the Iowa City Area HBA Office (11 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City).

Board of Directors Meeting
2021-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual

Vocational Training Council Board Meeting
2021-03-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
The Vocational Training Council (VTC) Board of Directors meets the third Thursday of the month, every three months.
The VTC assists and supports area schools in the operation of their vocational training programs. Initiatives include the Student-Built House Program, Build My Future showcase, career fairs, job shadows and guest lecturing at ACE Academy classes. Contact VTC President Adam Hahn of Watts Group for more information.

The 2021 Vocational Training Council Board of Directors.

Lunch N Learn: Funding Opportunities to Keep Housing Affordable
2021-03-24 12:00 - 13:00 | 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

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

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

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!
