Featuring Elliot Eisenberg, PhD, Housing Policy Economist - NAHB

Make plans now to attend the GHBA Political Luncheon & General Meeting to hear Elliott Eisenberg PhD, Housing Policy Economist for NAHB, speak on “The Local Impact of Home Building in the Greater Houston Area" on Wednesday, September 20 at the Westin Galleria Plaza Room.

 

 
Submit Information Regarding Your Experiences by September 20

GHBA is in the process of putting together a Jobsite Theft Summit that will include officials from all of the major hotspots in our region. However, it is urgent that we know what you have experienced in jobsite theft prior to finalizing our plans (i.e. What is it costing you in security costs? In stolen goods? And in total damage?). Please submit your stories, pictures and information by Wednesday, September 20 to Liz Rimer at LRimer@ghba.org or fax (281) 970-8971.

 

 
Deadline for Changes and Renewals is Sept. 15!

Is Your Company Information Correct? Are Your Dues Current? Deadline for Changes and Renewals is September 15. GHBA is updating its records for the 2007 GHBA Membership Directory. If your company information (i.e. address, phone, website, email, company name, etc.) has changed, please let us know right away. Deadline for changes is September 15, 2006. Download the Update Form here and return to GHBA right away.               

 

The 2006 Fall Golf Tournament proved to be a tremendous success with 288 players taking the course, great food and a lot of fun. Check out who took home trophies from this year's fall golf tournament.

 

 

Join the Montgomery County Builders and Developers Division for its next luncheon. We welcome Brandon Creighton of The Signorelli Company as the guest speaker on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. at the Shenandoah Municipal Building. A special thanks to RBC Builder Finance for sponsoring this month's luncheon.

 

 
4th Annual CBC PRODUCT EXPO Moves to Reliant Arena

Meet the Texans players and Texans cheerleaders at the 4th Annual Product Expo - "Food, Fun & Football," scheduled for Wednesday, November 1. Formerly held at the Sam Houston Race Park, we’ve moved this year’s expo to an exciting new venue – Reliant Stadium! Associate members are invited to exhibit, and then we invite the builders, developers and remodelers to attend free of charge, so exhibitors have an exclusive event at which to display their latest products and services. Only 100 booth spaces and 6 sponsorships available, so reserve your spot right away! DOWNLOAD: Expo Floor Plan Exhibitor Contract

 

The City of Houston is looking for a Residential Project Manager to help manage the Land Assembly Redevelopment Authority (LARA) RFP Construction Program. The position is a full time city employee, reporting to the mayor with responsibilities for managing and coordinating activities between builders, community development corporations and city departments as they relate to LARA lot development program.

 

 

State law stipulates that residential builders and remodelers may not lawfully operate as a builder or remodeler in Texas unless they hold a certificate of registration from the Texas Residential Construction Commission. Beginning on September 18, 2006, the City of Houston will require builders and remodelers to enter their TRCC registration numbers on all applicable residential permit applications.

 

 

The "2007 GHBA Marketing Guide" will include a comprehensive and detailed list of all the association events and sponsorship opportunities throughout the year. Members can use this new tool to set their 2007 marketing budgets, and as a reference throughout the year. It will also be useful for new members looking for the best way to get more involved in the association.

 

 

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Calendar

 

September 14

Green Building Comm.

Codes & Standards Comm.

MCBDD Clay Shoot

 

September 18

Benefit Homes Comm.

 

September 20

Political Luncheon

 

September 26

RMC Networking

 

September 27

MCBDD Luncheon

Gov. Affairs Comm.

 

September 29 - Oct.2

Membership Trip

 

October 3

BABA Luncheon

Retention Comm.

 

October 4

Ambassadors Club

Developers Council

Membership Comm.

 

October 5

Associate Council

 

October 19

SMC Fall Networking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The Greater Houston Builders Association is a trade organization whose members are involved in the development, homebuilding and remodeling industry in seven counties. At the current rate of building, the industry contributes some 100,000 jobs and approximately $8 Billion dollars to the local economy and jurisdictions annually.

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