Holiday Party Committee Planning Meeting
2021-10-06 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Brix Cheese Shop and Wine Bar, 209 N. Linn St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
The Iowa City Area HBA Women’s Council is working on our 2021 Holiday Party, being held Thursday, Dec. 2 at the Highlander Hotel in Iowa City! Join us to help plan. Email Women’s Council Chair Brogan Messer, Kitchens By Design, or Karyl if interested.

Ask Me Anything about YP’s Success Stories
2021-10-07 14:00 - 15:00 | NAHB Connect
Experts, Greg Hardwick, Erin LeCorgne and Joe Ernst, will be available to answer questions on all things related to creating a successful career in the building industry – including their career journeys and advice for those just entering the industry! Participants are welcome you to ask questions, follow the discussion and/or provide their own input.
How to Participate:

If you have not already logged into NAHB Connect, you can join using the steps below:

Go to connect.nahb.org/home
Log in with your nahb.org Username and Password
Set up your profile and upload an profile photo
Start connecting!

On Oct. 7th at 2 p.m. CT, sign in to connect.nahb.org/home and do the following:

Go to Ask Me Anything about YP’s success stories and watch live what’s being posted and post your own question and get the answer. The thread is closed to responses now but will be open to responses during the event.
Click the Follow star at the top of the Ask Me Anything about YP’s success stories thread and get real time emails from this thread so you can follow the conversation if you need to leave the NAHB Connect platform.
Log in to ask your question on Ask Me Anything about YP’s success stories and check back later for an answer and read through the rest of the discussion.

Can’t make it during that time? Send your questions now to karyl@hbaofic.org.
They’ll be posted and answered during the event.
All questions and responses will be available on NAHB Connect after the event.

Aging-in-Place Forum: Reverse Mortgages Ins and Outs
2021-10-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Use your home equity to improve quality of life.
The equity in your home can help you pay for home modifications, at-home care, or other expenses. Reverse mortgages are one of the many products that help you tap into your equity, but often come with many questions. Get more information about the benefits and risks of this tool from John Gianola of Legal Aid and Alan Tenney of Mutual of Omaha.
Register to view via Zoom at http://bit.ly/Oct13-AIP-Reverse-Mortgages or view it live on the Johnson County Social Services Facebook page.

NAHB Fall Leadership Meetings
2021-10-14 - 2021-10-17 | Houston, Texas

Remodelers Council Board Meeting
2021-10-18 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.

Legislative Committee Meeting
2021-10-19 07:30 - 08:30 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States

Board of Directors Meeting
2021-10-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-11-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-12-16 12:00 - 13:00 | IA
The board of directors typically meets the 3rd Thursday of every month except August.

Membership Outing: Ice Hockey at Xtream Arena
2021-10-22 19:00 | Xtream Arena, 200 E. 9th Street, Coralville, Iowa, 52241
Who’s ready for some Iowa ice hockey?
Attend the debut home game of the Iowa Heartlanders as they kick off their inaugural season this fall during this unique members outing. A member of the 27-team ECHL, they’ll face off against the Kansas City Mavericks.
Each ticket includes entry to the game and vouchers for up to $10 on food and/or beverages. Options, besides beer, include:
>Guild-burgers brats dogs as well as normal arena items Candy, soda, nachos and pretzels
>Pizza Ranch- Pizza, Breadsticks and normal arena fare
>Fuzzy’s- Burritos and tacos
>Grill stand- Chicken tenders, dogs, polish and special items the chef may decide on and normal arena fare
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.
RSVP to Michelle or Karyl.
Get ready to watch the biscuit fly!
SPONSORED BY
Party Suite Sponsor

Snack Sponsors

Career Inspire
2021-10-26 08:00 - 13:30 | Alliant Energy Powerhouse, 370 1st Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401
Several Iowa City Area HBA members are providing hands-on activities for this Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa-sponsored event offered to 9th-grade students. Its purpose is to give students the opportunity to learn about careers from industry representatives in time to ensure their high school course work aligns with career goals and better prepare themselves for life after high school graduation. A total of 1,400 students will be attending.
Learn more about the event at https://easterniowa.ja.org/events/index.

Vocational Training Council Board Meeting
2021-11-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Iowa City High School – Old Cafeteria, 1900 Morningside Dr., Iowa City, IA, 52245
The Vocational Training Council (VTC) Board of Directors typically 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 Tim Ruth of McCreedy-Ruth Construction for more information.

The 2021 Vocational Training Council Board of Directors.

HBA of Iowa Board Meeting
2021-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 | IA

Dan Marine HBA of Iowa Incoming President Reception
2021-11-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Courtyard by Marriott, 901 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa, 52246
Celebrate Greater Iowa City Area HBA member Dan Marine, Oak Tree Homes,
as he takes the helm of the HBA of Iowa Board of Directors for 2022.

Annual Meeting
2021-11-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Courtyard by Marriott, 901 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa, 52246
Join Us!
Enjoy Dinner
Network
Vote on 2022 Slate of Officers
Celebrate 2021 Award Winners
RSVP by Friday, Nov. 5 to Karyl or Michelle.
Gold Cards Apply
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Event Sponsor

Bar Sponsor

Social Sponsors

Young Professionals Network & Remodelers Council Tour & Social
2021-11-16 17:30 | Studio H2O Kitchen & Bath Showroom, 2020 S Riverside Drive, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
HBA members aged 35 and younger or new to the industry and Remodelers Council members are invited to a relaxing evening of Fall fun! Remodelers: Come represent the seasoned pros, and invite at least one of your young pros to join you.
There will be competitions (think Minute to Win-it meets Amazing Race!), food, drink, prizes, networking and laughter. You’ll also get a tour of host and sponsor Studio H2O Kitchen & Bath Showroom, including a sneak peek of some cool new kitchen and bath products, and a chance for youth and established HBA professionals to connect.
RSVP to Karyl or Michelle by 5:00 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12.
(But come even if you forgot to RSVP!)

Office Closed
2021-11-25 - 2021-11-27 | IA

Home Show Member-Exhibitor Discount Deadline
2021-12-01 - 2021-12-02 | IA
Greater Iowa City Area HBA members who submit an application to be a 2022 Home Show exhibitor by Dec. 1, 2021 will receive a 10 percent discount. Membership fee is $530 annually.
Click HERE for an Exhibitor Application.
Click HERE for a Membership Application.
The show is one of Eastern Iowa’s best and is a chance to get your business in front of thousands of ready-to-buy/hire consumers interested in all aspects of the home-building industry.

Kirkwood Residential Construction Confidence Course for Women FREE Preview Zoom Webinar
2021-12-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Are you looking to build your home-improvement skills? Do you want to make a difference in the Iowa City community? Then the new Kirkwood Community College Residential Construction Confidence Course for Women might be for you! Classes begin Jan. 8, 2022. But before you sign up, check out this FREE Zoom webinar to get a behind-the-scenes view of the course.
You’ll hear engaging panel of experts and visionaries and learn more about:
– The fascinating background of how this class came to be
– Which residential construction skills you will learn hands-on
– Details on Iowa City’s involvement and partnership
– The story behind writing the book, “The House That She Built”
– Your direct impact to the community when you join this class.
Panel Speakers Include:
Sandy Steil, Project Manager at MMS Consultants, Inc.
Mollie Elkman, Author of “The House That She Built”
Stan Laverman, Senior Housing Inspector for The City of Iowa City
This webinar is available to everyone, not just those who plan on taking the class! All are welcome
Please sign up ahead of time to get your Webinar Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3n5qvG0.
The course and preview is a collaboration among Kirkwood, The City of Iowa City, MMS Consultants and The Greater Iowa City Area HBA.

Holiday Party
2021-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | The Highlander Hotel, 2525 Highlander Place, Iowa City, IA, 52245
Oh What Fun!
The Greater Iowa City Area HBA Women’s Council invites members and their guests to its annual
HOLIDAY PARTY
Enjoy cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment by the legendary Kevin Burt and his trio. Participate in wine- and whiskey-tree chances and a silent auction to raise money for the Women’s Council Scholarship Fund. To donate an auction item or bottle(s) of wine/whiskey, email Karyl or Michelle or call (319) 351-5333. Click here for an invitation PDF.
RSVP by Friday, Nov. 26 to Karyl or Michelle
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Legislative Committee Meeting
2021-12-07 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 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.

Remodelers Council Board Meeting
2021-12-14 12:00 - 13:00 | IA
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.

Vocational Training Council
2021-12-16 10:30 - 12:00 | IA
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 Tim Ruth of McCreedy-Ruth Construction for more information.

The 2021 Vocational Training Council Board of Directors.

First Deadline for Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes Applications
2021-12-31 - 2022-01-01 | 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 2022 Parade of Homes are:
June 4 and 5
June 7 and 9
June 11 and 12
The Remodelers Parade is the SECOND WEEKEND, June 11 and 12.
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 Parade of Homes.
The Parade of Homes is sponsored by Hills Bank and Urban Acres Real Estate.

Holiday Party Follow Up
2022-01-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Brix Cheese Shop and Wine Bar, 209 N. Linn St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Women’s Council Chair, Brogan Messer with Kitchens By Design, invites you celebrate a successful 2021 Holiday Party and scholarship fundraiser, thank those that made it possible and make plans for 2022.
Please RSVP to karyl@hbaofic.org so we can open the appropriate number bottles of wine.

HBA of Iowa Legislative Committee
2022-01-14 10:00 - 10:30 | Online
The Home Builders Association of Iowa Legislative Committee typically meets every Friday while legislation is in session.
Contact Karyl at the IC Area HBA office if you are interested in attending.

IC HBA Executive Committee Meeting
2022-01-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States

Board of Directors
2022-01-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States

Home Show Applications Due
2022-01-31 17:00 | IA
Due to increasing COVID numbers, the Home Show Committee made the very tough decision to cancel the in person show and go entirely virtual again this year.
The Virtual Home Show has been moved to February 28 – March 4 to give the exhibitors more time to create their videos and write ups.
The Home Show magazine will be published in the Gazette and distributed to area businesses February 27.
The Opening Home Show on CBS 2 KGAN will air February 26 at 6:30 pm. It will then be uploaded to the Home Show website, the HBA website and our YouTube channel Feb. 27.
More than 2,100 users visited The Home Show website over 3,000 times for 7,642 page views. Not bad for our first year and we’re expecting higher numbers this year as we’ll advertise on tv, radio, newsprint and social media.
Complete the 2022 Home Show Virtual Home Show Application and send it to Karyl@hbaofic.org to get in the Virtual Home Show today!

Iowa City Night Out at IBS
2022-02-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Taverna Opa
Aero Rental and Sueppel’s Siding & Remodeling invite Iowa City Area HBA members attending the International Builders Show to a night out at Taverna Opa.
RSVP to karyl@hbaofic.org or call (319) 351-5333 by Feb. 4 to join in on the fun. Opa!
