April 22, 2008  

 

 

Greenville Home Show Exhibitor Awards

Congratulations to the winners of the Greenville Home Show Exhibitor Awards! Despite the lure of our first beautiful weekend of the season, the Greenville Home Show pulled in some solid leads. Thank you to all who exhibited and especially to show sponsors, Everdry of Greater Grand Rapids and Granite Transformations.

Congratulations are extended to the following companies who were presented with exhibitor awards by judges Christopher Hunter, Creative Director for Daily News; Dixie Parish, local artist and Grace Peterson, retired teacher:

• Best Overall – Kitchen Craft International
   Honorable Mention – Nugent Builders, Inc.

• Showstopper – Girard Fine Carpentry

• Most Informative Presentation to Consumers – Energy Doctor, Inc.

• Best Builder – J.R. Wright Builders, Inc.
  Honorable Mention – Dan L. Kent, Builder
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Showcase Kicks Off This Weekend

The Showcase of Remodeled Homes will be held this weekend, April 25 & 26 with 15 home on tour! View maps and features online at www.hbaggr.com/showcase. Tickets are available at all homes on the tour, at the Housing Center of West Michigan or at the sponsor’s showroom: Modern Hardware, 1500 Kalamazoo SE in Grand Rapids. Enjoy the wide variety of remodel projects in this popular event!
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Enter The Awards of Excellence

The Deadline for the 18th Annual Awards of Excellence Program (AOE) is May 16*. The AOE offers builders a venue to showcase their work and promotes competition and creativity in new home construction, marketing and sales. Build your reputation with the continuous exposure you receive as a participant. Winners will be announced at the AOE Banquet at Egypt Valley Country Club on June 26.

Categories include: Best Affordable Home, Best Floor Plan, Best Site Harmony, Best Interior Elements, Best Interior Merchandising, Best Exterior Design, Best Kitchen Design, Best Owners Suit, Best Community, Best Web site, Best Green Built™ Home and Best Universal Design Home.

Construction must have been completed between June 1, 2007 and May 31, 2008. To download an application, visit www.hbaggr.com/smc or for more information call Barb Bestrom at (616) 447-7252.

*All materials must be submitted by May 16. An extension to May 22 is allowed for photos.
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  Judges Still Needed!

The Sales & Marketing Council invites you to be a judge for the prestigious Awards of Excellence program. Judging day is May 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity to view beautiful homes while meeting and networking with other professionals in the industry. Please call Barb Bestrom at (616) 447-7252 for more information on becoming a judge.
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FINAL Parade Entry Deadline - May 1

We are up to 83 homes in the Spring Parade of HomesSM, which will be held May 21-31, and sponsored by Macatawa Bank.

There’s still time to enter and be listed in most of the printed materials, but May 1 is your final opportunity! Download the forms online at www.hbaggr.com/parade or call us if you would like a copy faxed to you. The calls are picking up for home sales – don’t miss this great advertising opportunity. Get your name in the mix!
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4/24 - General Membership Meeting, THIS THURSDAY

Take advantage of this event to meet our many new members, network with your peers and hear an excellent program called “What’s Great About America?” presented by Waddell & Reed.

Date:    Thursday, April 24

Time:   Social - 5:30 p.m., Dinner - 6:15 p.m.

Place:  Housing Center of West Michigan

Cost:    $27 in advance or $32 at the door,
             FREE for membership drive recruiters and new members!

Have your credit card ready and call (616) 447-7258, or email homes@hbaggr.com to RSVP today! Table Top Displays are still available! Call Barb today at (616) 447-7252 or (800) 305-2021, ext. 252 or email barb.bestrom@hbaggr.com to market your company for just $140.
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5/7 - Official Green Built™ Builder Training

This course is required for all new members of Green Built™ Michigan. On top of hearing some great tips on making your homes more energy efficient, durable, and environmentally sustainable, you will also learn the importance of indoor air quality and low impact development. 

Date:    Wednesday, May 7

Time:   9 a.m. - Noon

Place:  Alliance for Environmental Sustainability

      949 Wealthy St SE, Suite 201, Grand Rapids

Cost:    Green Built™ Members - $10
              HBAGGR Members - $60
              Non-Members - $75

RSVP:  By May 2 - Seating is limited to 35!

EDU:    10 HBAGGR Education Credits
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TO REGISTER:

To register for any of the events listed above, call (616) 447-7258 or (800) 305-2021, ext. 258, or email homes@hbaggr.com. Payments may be made by check, credit card or PayPal. Reservations made after the RSVP date are subject to a $5 late fee.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


This Thursday,
April 24, 2008

5:30 p.m.

 

 

 


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