Welcome Jason Brown and 2025 Board of Directors
Please join us in welcoming and congratulating our 2024 Home Builders Association Board of Directors. 2025 Home Builders Association Board President, Jason Brown Installs 2025 Board of Directors, whose term will begin on December 1st. The HBA of Metro Denver’s incoming 2025 Board of Directors’ official term begins December 1, 2024. HBA’s 2025 Board President,…
2024 MAME Awards Finalists Announced
Congratulations to 2024 MAME Finalists! Attend The Event November 16th To Celebrate & Support Your Fellow HBA Members Purchase tickets NOW! Ticket Sales end 10/31/2024 DENVER MAME 2024 FINALISTS LIST MILLION DOLLAR SALES AWARDS Winners to be announced at MAME CATEGORY 2 – SALES PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR Winners to be announced at MAME CATEGORY…
2024 President, Dave Lemnah: Year in Review
The HBA Annual Meeting was held Thursday, October 24th at Denver Marriott West. 2024 HBA Board President, Dave Lemnah, shared some thoughts about the state of the HBA and summarized key accomplishments in 2024. “It is an honor to stand before you today as the 2024 President of the Homebuilders Association of Metro Denver. I’d…
HomeAid – Share the Warmth Drive
We’re proud to support HomeAid Colorado and invite you to join us in their Share the Warmth drive, collecting seasonal essentials for those in need. From October 3 – November 8, we’ll be hosting a collection for hats, gloves, and socks to help our neighbors experiencing or at risk of homelessness. (Items need to be…
October is Careers in Construction Month
Careers in Construction Month in October is the perfect time to consider providing a job shadowing opportunity, participating in a career day event or giving a guest lecture at a local school. NAHB has more than 150 workforce development resources, including activity guides, lesson plans and how-to guides for setting up an NAHB Student Chapter or partnership with…
2024 HAP Award Finalists Announced
Winners to be Announced at Annual Meeting October 24th The 2024 HAP (Homebuilders and Associates in Partnership) Award recipients will be announced October 24th, at the 2024 HBA Annual Meeting. Join us to celebrate the 12 HAP Finalists and top winners, as well as attend the Annual Land Forum, Happy Hour, Dinner, Board of Directors Induction,…
CCIC Teacher Mike Degitis wins Prize for Teaching Excellence
Cherry Creek Innovation Campus (CCIC) teacher was surprised on Tuesday with a national $100,000 prize recognizing excellence in skilled trades education. Mike Degitis who teaches infrastructure engineering and construction, is one of 25 winners of the 2024 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence. The school’s skilled trades program will receive $70,000, and Degitis…
The HBA Advocate Newsletter | October 1, 2024
October 1, 2024 In this edition: Metro Housing Coalition (MHC) Hosts 2024 Annual Political Forum MHC Makes Endorsements for 2024 County and Municipal Candidates HBA Board Votes to Approve Local Ballot Measures Town of Erie Set to Increase Water Tap Fees by $20,000 MHC Hosts 2024 Annual Political Forum On September 26, the Metro Housing…
Metro Housing Coalition’s 2024 Voter Guide
With this being an even-numbered year, all Colorado counties and four metro Denver municipalities will be holding elections this November – with far-reaching implications for the residential construction industry and our ability to meet the needs of aspiring homeowners. With attainable housing in metro Denver consistently ranked as one of this year’s most critical issues,…
Remembering Walter A. “Buz” Koelbel Jr.
It is with great sorrow that we share the news of the passing of an industry giant. Buz Koelbel meant so much not only to our industry but to this state’s business community. He truly is an industry icon. Always kind to everyone, his intellect, determination and grace were unparalleled. Buz mentored not only his…