President Kevin Clingan on CBBT Political Action

HBA President Kevin Clingan talks about the work of the Coalition for Building a Better Tomorrow ... How you can subscribe to the HBA Daily News E-mail ... Builder & Remodelor Breakfast on July 25 ... Green Product Showcase on August 19 ... OSHA Fall Safety Video Available through Builderbooks ... Dealing with market perceptions and selling in a shifting market ... Greene County Land Use Plan Recommendations

Matt Morrow on building permit requirements

HBA of Greater Springfield Executive Officer Matt Morrow highlights the 2008 HBA Parade of Homes. He also reviews the issue of builder licensing and/or registration, and the prospects of area municipalities implementing sensible insurance requirements of anyone who applies to receive a building permit.

Aaron Wahlquist on Member Features of the NEW SpringfieldHBA.com

Aaron Wahlquist (JustAdHumor) is the webmaster for the HBA of Greater Springfield, and the designer of the NEW SpringfieldHBA.com. He discusses the new features of the sites and how it was designed to provide maximum value for HBA members. Upcoming events also are highlighted, including:  HBA Bowl-A-Rama ... HBA Parade of Homes ... St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway ... Builder/Remodelor Breakfast ... Green Building Product Showcase Night.

Jennifer McClure with the Latest HBA Advocacy & Issues

Today HBA of Greater Springfield Public Affairs Director updates HBA members on Missouri legislation that passed the House and Senate in 2008, affecting HBA members - and what DIDN'T pass was as important as what DID!

HBA Executive Officer Matt Morrow helps gives a glimpse of the members-only information now available at the NEW SpringfieldHBA.com. He explains how HBA members can create a login to access the insider info.

This podcast also shares helpful tips for HBA members on how they can make their listings more visible and "findable" by consumers visiting the NEW SpringfieldHBA.com and utilizing the powerful new "Find-A-Pro" feature.