HBA of St Louis & Eastern Missouri

St. Louis ranks #22: http://www.forbes.com/2010/04/13/best-places-for-business-beltway-business-places-10-main_slide_23.html

St. Louis ranks #27 among large cities as best place for job growth, ranking above cities like Seattle, Miami, Minneapolis and Atlanta.  http://www.newgeography.com/content/001513-large-cities-rankings-2010-best-cities-job-growth

The HBA’s Green Building Council invites you to attend this session on Wednesday, May 12 at the Laclede Gas – Shrewsbury Facility (4118 Shrewsbury Avenue, 63119) to network and learn about how the design of the building envelope is critical to a home’s overall efficiency and performance. Ryan Bennett (ASERusa) and Mark Buckley (Dow Chemical Company) will provide brief overviews of certain variables associated with high performance building envelopes. Only $10 for GBC council members/guests. Please register by May 7 so that the appropriate amount of food and beverage is available, www.stlhba.com/events. HBA staff contact: Steve Loos 314-994-7700 (x119) or LoosS@hbastl.com.

HBA needs help contacting council members! City considering ordinance that restricts home sizes in unfinished subdivisions. HBA expressed opposition and submitted comments. Public hearing and first reading was on April 20. Final reading will be on May 4. For copy of ordinance or more information, contact Heidi Morris 314-994-7700 (x137) or MorrisH@hbastl.com or Lyzel Krebs (x115) or KrebsL@hbastl.com.

http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=200872&catid=3

Chris Lissner, president of Acropolis Investment Management, will headline the HBA’s Economic Forecast Luncheon on April 29 at The Columns in St. Charles (711 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy, 63301). Networking begins at 11:15 a.m. followed by lunch at noon and the program at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $49. Costs are partially underwritten by contributions from The Alternative Board/Kelsey Group; Laramie Drywall, Inc.; and Spencer Brickwork, Inc.

Register now! www.stlhba.com/events

HBA staff contact: Jessica Hogan 314-994-7700 (x127) or HoganJ@hbastl.com.

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Deadline for applications is Friday, July 9, 2010. Contact Jessica Hogan 314-994-7700 (x127) or HoganJ@hbastl.com for questions about Homer and Professional’s Choice Awards or Jaime Weyrauch (x133) or WeyrauchJ@hbastl.com for questions about Sales & Marketing Awards.

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/business/stories.nsf/story/CECAACDF63E135D7862577080002C162?OpenDocument

New home sales in March rocket past expectations:  http://voices.washingtonpost.com/economy-watch/2010/04/image_by_getty_images_via.html?hpid=topnews

Home construction shows life:  http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/business/stories.nsf/story/E1DAB383857929E98625770800084C1C?OpenDocument

Missouri Department of Natural Resources extended public comment period on the 2010 proposed 303(d) Impaired Waters List until July 14, 2010. HBA members and staff will contribute to public comment on list but welcome additional member comments. Contact HBA staff for copy of proposed list. HBA staff contact: Emily Wineland 314-994-7700 (x125) or WinelandE@hbastl.com.