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2013 Residential Code Seminar 5.30.13
Posted 2013-04-30 at 3:44 p.m.

HBA of the Valley presents
2013 Residential Code of Ohio (RCO) Seminar
Overwhelmed by the changes in the 2013 Residential Code?
Looking for clarification?
Jim Zengel, a third generation builder/remodeler will be teaching a three hour seminar on Thursday May 30^th from 10am-1:30pm at the Holiday Inn ...

HBA HAPPY HOUR MIXER 5.15.13
Posted 2013-04-03 at 2:12 p.m.

HBA HAPPY HOUR MIXER
sponsored by National Healthcare Access
WEDNESDAY MAY 15TH 5P-7P
The Upstairs Restaurant, Mahoning Ave.
Cash Bar, Complimentary Appetizers
The Associates Committee hosts another HBA Happy Hour Mixer at The Upstairs on Mahoning Ave. Happy Hour will be in the 'Wine Down Bar' on the first floor ...

2012 HBA PRESIDENTIAL WINNERS
Posted 2013-01-21 at 11:42 a.m.

2012 HBA PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS
OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE:
vBill Clipse, Meander Homes
CHAIRMAN OF THE YEAR:
vDave Novak, D & R Garage Doors Plus
Teri Storey SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR:
vRich Abel, BANNER SUPPLY
Frank Pasquale ASSOCIATE OF THE YEAR:
vJohn Kennedy, SuperFleet
Vern Ostovich REMODELER OF THE ...

2012 HBA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE WINNERS
Posted 2013-01-21 at 11:37 a.m.

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2012 HBA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE WINNERS SHOWCASE THE VALLEY’S
“BEST OF THE BEST”
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Youngstown, Ohio- The 2012 HBA Remodelers Committee co-chaired by Tom Duncan, Duncan’s Bath & Kitchen, and Keith Denman, Cortland Hardwood Products, announced the winners for the 2012 Awards of Excellence on Friday January 4^th, 2013 ...

Lead Class March 1st
Posted 2012-12-07 at 1:54 p.m.

*POSTPONED*
~Details to be announced soon for a rescheduled date~
The HBA of the Valley & The Mahoning County Healthy Homes Lead Hazard Control Program is offering a Lead-Based Paint Renovation Repair (RRP) Certification Course on Thursday MARCH 1ST from 7:30 am-5pm. HBA member fee is $190 and non-member fee ...

The 2013 'JIM GRANTZ' FUNFEST
Posted 2012-10-31 at 4:17 p.m.

THE 'JIM GRANTZ' FUNFEST
Your support of the semi-annual Funfests help the HBA to protect and represent the home building industry locally, statewide, amnd nationally. Please plan to attend this fun-filled evening!
Friday April 19th @ Antone's Banquet Center
*Reverse Raffle GRAND PRIZE $2,000*
Music by 'MIDLIFE CRISIS'
Delicious ...

HBA 2012 Fall Community Project
Posted 2012-09-12 at 5:37 p.m.

Youngstown, Ohio- The Home Builders and Remodelers Association of the Valley is kicking off a community service project Wednesday September 12, 2012 at an area home, 1067 Zander Drive, Youngstown, Ohio 44511.
Every year the HBA of the Valley works on several community projects.This fall an elderly couple is ...

2012 HBA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Posted 2012-06-07 at 11:10 a.m.

The 2012 Awards of Excellence entries have been received and will be judged in November! Winners will be announced in January 2013 and showcased at the 2013 HOME & GARDEN SHOW at Mr. Anthony's on February 22nd-24th. Thank you for your support!
The Remodelers Committee is pleased to announce the ...

The Language of Remodeling
Posted 2011-09-29 at 3:13 p.m.

The Language of Remodeling
You’ve bought your first home.Now you want to update the kitchen, expand a bathroom or two or finish the basement.As you interview potential contractors, words like building permits, call-back policy and lien release are used, and you find yourself lost in the jargon ...

The Courier Magazine 2011
Posted 2011-07-13 at 2:36 p.m.

Click on any link for that month's issue of the locally written, published and printed "The Courier Magazine"
August & September 2011
June & July 2011
April & May 2011
February & March 2011
December 2010 & January 2011
October & November 2010
August & September 2010
June & July 2010

HBA - Information on Buying New Homes
Posted 2011-04-19 at 10:13 a.m.

Information on Buying New Homes in Todays Market
Guide to Buying a New Home (PDF)
Is Buying a Home in Today's Economy A Good Idea? (PDF)
New Homes Strengthen Economy Year-Round (PDF)
The Top Reasons You Shouldn't Wait to Buy A New Home (PDF)

EPA Lead Law RRP
Posted 2011-04-15 at 10:40 a.m.

Renovations on homes Pre-1978 must follow the new Federal EPA Lead Law (site updated 9/13/2011)
www.epa.gov/lead
Renovate Right Brochure Revised September 2011
Renovation, Repair, & Painting Sample Checklist
Renovation, Repair, & Paining Frequently Asked Questions
Paint Chip Sample Guide (Updated October 2011)
Steps to Lead Safe Renovation ...

HBA Hall of Fame Dinner
Posted 2011-03-11 at 10:13 a.m.

Honor our history by attending this great dinner. March 29 Holiday Inn Boardman Reserve your dinner today!
2011 Honorees
Jim Stewart
Jerry Carleton
Gary Esasky
Guy Damore
Frank Pasquale
Robert "Bob" Lidle

2011 HBA Home and Garden Show
Posted 2011-02-24 at 9:29 a.m.

The 60th annual HBA Home and Garden is February 25, 26 & 27.
FREE ADMISSION
Friday: Noon – 8pm
Saturday: 10am – 8pm
Sunday: 10am – 6pm

Celebrate HBA Membership
Posted 2010-05-17 at 11:28 a.m.

May 27 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ice House Inn, Route 46 in Austintown
FREE to attend!
Free Beer, Free Hamburgers, Free Hot Dogs, Free Pop, Free Water, Free Beer, FREE, FREE, FREE
Thank you to our sponsors:
Basinger Auction Services
Boak & Sons Roofing & Insulation
Bodine, Perry LLC
D&R Garage ...

Fire Sprinklers
Posted 2010-04-16 at 2 p.m.

RCAC CONTINUES DELIBERATIVE CODE REVIEW
At its meeting Wednesday (April 14), the Residential Construction Advisory Committee (RCAC) continued a deliberative review and analysis of comments on the initial draft of the Residential Code of Ohio. During the full committee meeting, the Committee agreed on a tentative timeline covering the next ...

Imagine our membership in 2015
Posted 2010-04-15 at 2:11 p.m.

Want to help your HBA? Sign-up here: http://hbamv.businesspointepro.com/2010-membership-drive
Imagine for a moment, it’s May 2015 and you’re telling someone about the HBA:
·Policy-makers regularly consult with us and pay attention to what we say. After all, we represent the entire homebuilding industry in our ...

Ohio Home Builders Association Supports Senate Bill 80
Posted 2010-02-25 at 2:10 p.m.

A comprehensive package of reforms intended to bring balance and fairness to Ohio’s civil justice system has been introduced by Ohio Senator Steve Stivers (R-Columbus). Senate Bill 80 was announced with support from Governor Taft; Senate President Doug White and key Senate leaders; representatives of Ohio’s small and ...

What Are Urban Boundaries?
Posted 2010-02-25 at 2:09 p.m.

As I was preparing for the HBA April Courier, it occurred to me that with HBA's many new members they might like to read some of our previous articles.

With that thought in mind I found the March article from 2001 that addresses land use issues. A subject that ...

What You Should Know About Annexation
Posted 2010-02-25 at 2:08 p.m.

Q: I've been reading and hearing about annexation lately. What is it, exactly?
A: Property owners often seek the services that a city or village can provide, such as water and sewer service, full-time police and fire protection, and more favorable zoning or development practices.
Q: How can an ...

Mold: An Old Contaminant Creates New Concerns for Homeowners
Posted 2010-02-25 at 2:08 p.m.

Mold has been around for millions of years, and continues to travel in and out of our homes and work places through ventilation systems, doors and windows. Despite the fact that it is ever-present, mold has recently and increasingly become the subject of lawsuits being filed by homeowners against homebuilders ...

The Ohio Legislation passed HB 366
Posted 2010-02-25 at 2:07 p.m.

The Ohio Legislation passed HB 366. This Bill deals with counties and townships ability to enact access management.
Listed below is a summary checklist for those types of regulations as printed in the Nov., Dec., Twp News.
While the law is a basic enabling statute for the adoption of access ...

Ohio Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (AEPP)
Posted 2010-02-25 at 2:06 p.m.

There has been much written regarding the Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (AEPP) but the following article I found to be more informative.This article was in the Sept/Oct Township News and was written by Jill Clark, Ohio Field Representative, American Farmland Trust and she has given me permission to ...

Governmental Affairs Committee
Posted 2010-02-25 at 1:58 p.m.

The Committee meets, as called, to evaluate existing and pending legislation and regulations to ascertain how they do, or will, impact the Home Building Industry. The Committee works with elected officials so that legislation is not passed that will adversely affect the industry. The Committee cooperates and interacts with elected ...

HBA Bylaws & Constitution
Posted 2010-02-19 at 2:13 p.m.

Bylaws and constitution as a downloadable pdf.

Training Programs
Posted 2010-02-19 at 2:12 p.m.

LIST OF HBA EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Please contact HBA Main Office for Information on These Resources
1. OSHA/Safety Training (multiple topics)
2. General Safety Training Video of Employees
3. Hazard Communication Training Video for Employees
4. Fall Protection Training Video for Employees
5. Lien Law Updates
6. Legal Topics ...

Member Application
Posted 2010-02-18 at 2:14 p.m.

This page contains a PDF file link to the membership application.
To join the HBA, you must be a business entity for a minimum of 1 year; have a minimum of $500,000 general liability insurance and a Workers Comp Certificate (if you have employees).
The Board of Directors approves ...

HBA Committees Help Sign-Up Form
Posted 2010-02-18 at 2:14 p.m.

Use this form to sign up to volunteer to help out on an HBA committee.

HBA Membership Information
Posted 2010-02-16 at 2:15 p.m.

We hope that you consider joining the HBA. Membership today means more to our industry than ever before. The HBA is The Voice of the construction industry! We are here to support you and your business that provides for your family.
You cannot afford to NOT become a member today ...

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