Dec. 12, 2023

Advocacy Update: Horace Land Use Ordinance + more

Giving Hearts Day coming Feb. 8, but you can donate now!

Jan. 16 or Feb. 13: MN Building Contractor CE

Home Builders Care & HBA at Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo

We hope you are having a happy holiday season!

HBA of F-M will be closed:
Christmas: Noon Friday, Dec. 22 - 8 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27
New Year: 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29 - 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2

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Winter wisdom for construction compliance

As winter quickly approaches, staying informed about local regulations and best practices is crucial to decrease headaches and ensure compliance. In mid-November, HBA of F-M was joined by building officials from Fargo, West Fargo and Dilworth to hear key insights and recommendations. Click the link below to read a synopsis of reminders they gave.

Advocacy Update

What we are addressing to promote safe, attainable housing.

• Horace Land Use Ordinance Hearing - A hearing with the Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled for 6 p.m. Dec. 12 (this evening) at the Horace Firehall.

• Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Survey Results

• NAHB News: Bipartisan Workforce Housing Tax Credit Introduced

• Minnesota Budget and Economic Forecast

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Buy more, save more in our '24 consumer publications

Reach your ideal audience and be part of the official information sources for the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show and the Parade of Homes 2024! 

Buy two ads in our publications and get $100 off or buy three ads and get $200 off plus a free ad on the Home & Garden Show website.

We have options to advertise in the official Home & Garden Show guide and Parade of Homes magazines (spring and fall editions), plus the event websites. For the Home & Garden Show, we also offer ad space on the corner jumbotrons at the Fargodome during the event.

Don't wait! Lock in your selections by Dec. 15 to guarantee pricing.

Giving Hearts Day is coming Feb. 8

Home Builders Care Foundation's goal for Giving Hearts Day Feb. 8 is to raise $75,000. Join us in supporting workforce development in our industry and community projects. Early donations can be accepted until Jan. 2 in the following ways:

1. Check: Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation. Write Giving Hearts Day in the memo line.
2. Online: Venmo @HBCFM and Paypal at hbafm.com/hbc/support/donate.

Jan. 2, you can begin donating via the Home Builders Care page on the Giving Hearts Day website.

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Jan. 16 or Feb. 13:

MN Building Contractor CE

Registration is now open for HBA of F-M's Minnesota building contractor education Jan. 16 or Feb. 13. Featuring topics handpicked and organized by our Education Committee: 

• Home for a Lifetime - Aging in Place Design & Living
• Building an Energy Efficient Home
• Minnesota Code Enforcement
• Contracts for Today's Market: Residential Contracts A-Z

Early registration expires Dec. 31 for the January date and in-person attendance is limited.

Home Builders Care & HBA

at Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo

The Home Builders Care booth was buzzing with energy at the Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo Nov. 30 as HBA members promoted careers in construction, Home Builders Care scholarships and Herdina Construction Trades Camp!

Thank you to our

2023 Very Invested Partners!

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Upcoming Events

• Dec. 12 HBA Executive Committee
• Dec. 13 HBA Ambassadors
• Dec. 14 HBA Board of Directors
• Dec. 18 Home Builders Care Fundraising Committee
• Dec. 19 Health Plan Management Committee Meeting
• Dec. 22 HBA Closed at Noon
• Dec. 25-26 HBA Closed for Christmas

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