Builder News Network

Greenville HBA Names New Executive Officer
Michael Dey has been named Executive Officer of the Home Builders Association of Greenville. Michael comes to the HBA of Greenville from Columbia where he was president of Michael Dey Public Relations, a government affairs consulting firm.


Governor Sanford Signs Business-positive Workers' Compensation Executive Order
Governor Mark Sanford signed an Executive Order requiring the Workers’ Compensation Commission to use widely accepted and objective American Medical Association (AMA) guidelines or other objective standards in determining levels of disability based on specific injuries.

Members Help Raise Money for SCBPAC
Members of the Home Builders Association of South Carolina answered our call to help raise money for the SC Builders PAC during the annual Silent Auction at this year’s convention. Donated items ranged from gift baskets, free advertising and tools to framed artwork, vacation getaways, and gas logs. One member even donated a doggy pool!

Membership Recruitment and Retention Efforts Paying Off
The numbers are in for September’s membership recruitment and retention rates, and they’re looking great! Statewide from August to September, membership increased by 40 members and retention increased from 75.8 percent to 76.2 percent.

Southern Staircase Donates Grand Staircase to HBASC Renovation Project
As plans were being made for the HBA of South Carolina’s office renovation project and donations were being solicited, the Board of Directors searched for a reputable staircase builder who could supply a quality staircase to serve as the centerpiece for the office. When Southern Staircase came through with their donation, everyone knew they could rest assured the staircase would be a spectacle.

Contributor Club Members Enjoy Seattle’s Best
Gold Key Club Chair Mike McGowan and fellow Gold Key Members enjoyed a lively reception filled with dinner and dancing at the Experience Music Project Museum at the 2007 Fall Board of Directors Meeting in Seattle, Washington.


Hilton Head Area HBA EO Ashley Feaster hams it up with Joan Rivers impersonator at this year's EOC seminar in Long Beach, California




Meetings & Events

Wed, October 24, 2007
Legislative Conference and Oyster Roast

Wed, October 24, 2007
Candidate Training School

Thu, January 17th, 2008
Celebration of Excellence

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Education Calendar

October 22
IRM III: Lifestyle Merchandising, Advertising, and Promotion Strategies

November 5
IRM IV: The Challenge of New Home Sales

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