Meet Springfield City Council Candidates at December 6 Reception

You have an opportunity to meet several Springfield City Council candidates at a reception sponsored by the Springfield Good Government Committee on Monday, December 6 at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, 202 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway, from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. The Council General Election is on April 5, 2011 - several races will have a primary which takes place on February 8, 2011.

- Mayor Jim O'Neal

- Councilman Jerry Compton (Zone 3 Candidate - primary)

- Jan Fisk, Zone 2 Candidate

- Tom Bieker, General Seat D

Please RSVP to Emily@springfieldchamber.com or call 862-5567.

Paid for by Springfield Good Government Committee, Matt Morrow, Treasurer.

Last Chance to RSVP for HBA Christmas Party in Downtown Springfield!

Give us a call right away to reserve your spot at the HBA's 2010 Christmas Party! The event will be held on Tuesday, December 14 at 6:00 pm in a new downtown venue, 425 W. Walnut. The cost is $25 per person. For a map to the banquet facility which includes information about parking, click here. Enjoy great food and fun -- The Skinny Improv will provide the evening's entertainment. For more information and to RSVP, call Kay at 881-3711.

December Membership Matters

NEW APPLICATIONS:

BUILDER MEMBER - REMODELER

Superior Exteriors & Remodeling

Jeff Curtiss

2221 W. Battlefield, Springfield MO 65807

417-886-5882

Sponsor: John Yates

The Board will vote on membership when all information is received, if no contest is filed.

NEW MEMBERS:

ASSOCIATE - DRYWALL FINISHING
D. Hoagland Quality Drywall
Danny Hoagland
847 Brumback Rd. Seymour, MO 65746
935-4846
Sponsor: Wanda Johns

ASSOCIATE - ENERGY AUDIT/HOME INSPECTION
ARIS Home and Energy Inspection Service
Aaron Driskill
PO Box 51 Republic, MO 65738
209-4321
Sponsor: Steve Hamm

ASSOCIATE - HVAC SALES & SERVICE
Goff Heating & Air Conditioning
Ron Jackson
3659 N. FR 143 Springfield, MO 65803
869-5203
Sponsor: Dana Elwell

RENEWALS:

Advanced Welding & Ornamental Iron
BKD, LLP
C&R Metalworks
Classic Wood Floors
Direct Buy
Farr Better Plumbing, Inc.
Haynes Equipment Co., Inc.
KY3, Inc.
Millstone Custom Homes, LLC
Missouri Insulation & Supply, Inc.
Monticello Homes & Development
Ozarks Marble
Sechler Electric
Steward Construction, LLC
The Overhead Door Company of Springfield
Titan Propane
Wagner Interior Supply
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Cancellations:

Border X'Pressions
Scurlock Industries
Piper Carpentry

MarketGraphics Market Snapshot - Regional Review

Year to Date Homebuilding Activity 
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Guest Analysis from Joe Zanola (Zanola Company)

MarketGraphics Total Markets Outlook

The MarketGraphics Comparison of Markets for October 2010 reveals similar trending for most MarketGraphics New Homes Research Markets.  Generally speaking (a) developed lot inventories have plateaued, (b) permits are increasing, and (c) new home inventories are declining.  All good news!

In spite of improving supply/demand inventories greater factors, including employment and mixed economic news have many potential home buyers remaining in a holding pattern.

What Are The Trends Telling Us? 

            Two trends are notable at this time:

1.      Southwest Missouri Homeowners and Buyers.  Compared most MarketGraphics markets the Springfield area trends favorably for future population and employment growth.

2.      Southwest Missouri New Home Inventories.  The Springfield area current new home supply/demand conditions are among the best throughout the MarketGraphics markets.

Real World Success Question—What have we learned that can make a difference next year?  Do you have a 2011 plan with less waiting for change and more actions to make change happen? 

Housing News Weekly Now Open to All Employees & Agents of HBA Member Companies

The HBA of Greater Springfield Board of Directors recently voted to expand access to its Housing News Weekly electronic newsletter to all employees or agents of HBA member companies. The Housing News Weekly e-mail arrives on Monday mornings and is the primary communications vehicle used by the Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield to keep members up to date on news and information of value to their businesses. Since its launch in 2009, Housing News Weekly has only been available to HBA members who were listed as the primary contact for the member company, or who had purchased additional affiliate memberships for other employees or agents.

Under the new policy, anyone affiliated with a member company of the HBA is now eligible to opt-in to receive the free weekly subscription. No one will be automatically added to the subscription list. Rather, those who wish to receive the electronic newsletter must complete a brief subscription form (found below, or alternatively at this link).

For those who wish to browse past issues of the Housing News Weekly (or to bookmark the archives page), visit the HNW Archives Directory by clicking here.

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Charlyce Ruth Receives Vesta Award from NAWIC

At last week's Salute to Construction Banquet, HBA Operations Manager Charlyce Ruth was named the recipient of the Vesta Award from the SW MO Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction. This award is given to a woman that has shown outstanding achievements in her industry through skills, continuing education, promotions and volunteering. The Vesta recipient must also have been in construction for 10 years or more. Congratulations Charlyce!

City of Republic Hosts "Familiarization of the Area" Event

Mark your calendar for Republic's FAM event -- Wednesday, November 10 from 5 to 7 pm. Refreshments will be provided and the city will provide a brief presentation/update on development projects over the last year. The host this year Macadoodles. For additional details about this event, contact Gail Noggle, Director of Planning & Development, at 732-3150.

HBACF Auction & Go Kart Races Set for November 16

The HBA Charitable Foundation's Auction & Go Kart Race event is set for November 16th at Incredible Pizza starting at 5:00 pm. This is the HBACF's biggest fundraiser and all the proceeds go to providing scholarships to OTC (3) and MSU (2 in construction and 2 in Interior Design), along with 3 departmental grants. The HBACF provides more scholarships, both in numbers and dollars, for construction related fields than any other local organization. We have also provided funds for Habitat for Humanity and the American Red Cross, among others.

There are many opportunities to get involved -- be a sponsor, drive a Go Kart, donate something for the auction! For more detail about participating in this event including an auction donation form, click here.