HBA of St Louis & Eastern Missouri

Thank you for taking the extra step to send in copies of completed fire sprinkler option forms. As a friendly reminder, please submit forms as soon as possible once they are completed. It is important that HBA present current and accurate information in meetings with fire officials. HBA staff contact: Stephanie Sikes, SikesS@hbastl.com

Visit the HBA Web site at www.stlhba.com and click on the “BuilderBooks” link at the bottom of the home page to buy Social Media for Home Builders: It’s Easier Than You Think by Carol Flammer for $13.95. The book has tips to effectively use social media to reach existing customers; build relationships with a target audience; and enhance professional reputation.

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Users can print application forms for permits and inspections. Forms may be found at: http://metrowest-fire.org/InspectionsPermits/InspectionsandPermits.aspx. HBA staff contact: Jennifer Heien, HeienJ@hbastl.com.

Harry Freeman (Freeman Homes) will be installed as the 2011 HBA President along with the 2011 HBA Executive Committee, Builder and Associate Directors and Council Chairs.

Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Time: 11:15 a.m., Networking; Noon, Lunch; 12:30 p.m., Installation of Officers
Place: The Columns Banquet & Conference Center, 711 Veteran’s Memorial Parkway, St. Charles, MO 63303

For a $500 sponsorship your company will receive:

-Two complimentary tickets to the Installation Luncheon

-Company name listed in Builder News magazine, OPTIONS newsletter, reservation form, and HBA social media networks promoting luncheon

-Company name and logo on Active HBA Member Honor Roll presentation appearing throughout the luncheon

-Company name and logo on table tent cards

-Company name mentioned in event script

Sponsorship deadline is Wednesday, August 18 by noon. Contact Jessica Hogan at 314-994-7700 (x127) or HoganJ@hbastl.com to sponsor!

Check out the new listings NOW for land and lots for sale and wanted: http://www.stlhba.com/memberexclusive .

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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.

Laclede Gas authorized personnel will now lock all meters when the Construction and Maintenance Department installs new service laterals. Change made for safety and billing reasons. Please caution superintendents to not break locks for access as it is a safety hazard and illegal. Laclede encourages all new construction to contact Brenda Haynes at (314) 342-0681 to have meters turned on and off. Additional Laclede contacts available.

HBA staff contact: Emily Wineland 314-994-7700 (x125) or WinelandE@hbastl.com.

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