Vocational Training Council Board Meeting

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 […]

Virtual Whiskey Cocktail Hour

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 […]

$15 – $50

April Membership Meeting: Developments Snapshot Part 2

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 […]

Legislative Committee Meeting

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 […]

Lunch N Learn: Social Media Best Practices

Online

Your business is using social media, but is it making the most of each social platform? Join Brook Easton, director of digital marketing and co-owner of Easton Design, as she shares, best practices for social media. Included will be deciding which social networks will get you the most bang for your buck and how to […]

Build My Future – Virtual

Build My Future is virtual during 2021 via Zoom!  This award-winning iniative is intended to expose youth to the skilled trades and plant seeds for developing Iowa’s future building-industry workforce. It is hosted by the ACE Sector Board and a collaboration among The Greater Iowa City Area HBA; the Greater Cedar Rapids HBA; and Kirkwood […]

May Member Social

Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Co. 758 Camp Cardinal Blvd., Coralville, IA

We are live and in person! Chat with fellow members and celebrate Spring at The Greater Iowa City Area HBA’s FREE May Membership Social.  We'll be in Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Co.’s LARGE showroom, where there's plenty of space to be social and distanced. Hy-Vee will be grilling burgers and brats alongside an array of beverages.  Enter […]

Lunch N Learn: Dos and Don’ts of Owning a Historic Home in Iowa City

Virtual

Owning a home in one of Iowa City eight historic districts means understanding the ins and outs of the 107-page Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook. Join us for a cliff notes version from the city’s Jessica Bristow. You’ll learn about the: Purpose and Benefits of Historic Districts Location of Historic & Conservation Districts in Iowa […]

Lego Parade of Homes Entry Portal Closes (5 p.m.)

2021 IOWA CITY AREA HBA LEGO PARADE OF HOMES  Enter May 17 - 31 The Iowa City Area HBA Lego Parade of Homes is back by popular demand, sponsored by Great Western Bank. Kids aged 17 and younger are invited to summon their inner builder for a chance to win prizes, courtesy of Locals Love […]