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Hardwoods Distribution Inc. Acquires Pacific Mutual Door Company

Posted on November 6, 2019

Hardwoods Distribution Inc. announced on Oct. 29 the finalized purchase of Pacific Mutual Door Company. This acquisition includes several brands, as well as five distribution and manufacturing centers. Click here to learn mor...

Foundation Topgolf Fundraiser, Nov. 6

Posted on November 5, 2019

The HBA Foundation is hosting a fundraising event on Wed., Nov. 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Topgolf, located at 10611 Nall Ave, Overland Park, KS 66207. A big thank you to Weichert for being the top flight sponsor and...

Attend OSHA-10 Class, Nov. 6

Posted on October 31, 2019

Register today for the last OSHA-10 class scheduled this year! When: Nov. 5 - 6, 2019 Tuesday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Where: KCHBA / 600 E. 103 St. Kansas City, MO 64131 Cost: $50 for K...

Go vote! Kansas Municipal Elections are Nov. 5

Posted on October 28, 2019

Make your way to the polls on Nov. 5 for the Kansas General Election. Use your voice and support those who support you! Below are the candidates who were approved for a HBA PAC contribution. ...

Assure the Successful Continuation of Your Business

Posted on October 23, 2019

Attend the upcoming Succession Planning Seminar to assure the successful continuation of your business. Twin brothers and partners Lee and Terry Resnick, from Resnick Associates, will be speaking at this seminar on how to mai...

OATC, Kearney Students Tour Parade Homes

Posted on October 23, 2019

As part of Careers in Construction Month in October, students from Olathe Advanced Technical Center (OATC) and Kearney High School learned about the residential construction industry by touring homes at various stages of the ...

First Ever Foundation Topgolf Tournament

Posted on October 23, 2019

KCHBA is excited to announce its Topgolf Tournament on Nov. 6 to benefit the association's Foundation. The Home Builders Foundation Fund of Greater Kansas City was formed in 2002 as the charitable arm of the Home Builders...

Teachers, Realtors Among Attendees to Onsite Construction 101

Posted on October 23, 2019

Approximately 25 people attended the HBA’s Onsite Home Construction 101 on Oct. 17 at Staley Farms Villas. Ranging from teachers to realtors to bankers, participants toured different phases of the home building process whil...

Single-Family Permit Slowed in September (September 2019)

Posted on October 22, 2019

The number of single-family housing permits issued in September in the Kansas City metro decreased from the prior month but showed more activity than September 2018, according to the monthly Residential Building Permit Statis...

KCHBA Participates in Roundtable with Federal Reserve Chairman

Posted on October 17, 2019

Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Jerome Powell was in Kansas City last week as part of his "Fed Listens" tour. Following the Fed Listens event, United States Senator Jerry Moran (KS) invited...

KCHBA Accomplishments in 2019 and Goals for 2020

The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (KCHBA) wants to always provide its members with relevant information regarding the current state of the industry, including a reflection of the growth that has taken place...

“American Graduate” Features Student Parade Tours in Video

The KCHBA's Fall Parade of Homes student tours were recently featured in a video created by "American Graduate: Getting to Work,” which is a two-year public media initiative made possible by the Corporation for Public Broad...

Jeans Day Fundraiser Supports Artisan & JDRF

Support the Artisan Home Tour and JDRF with this fundraiser! For $10 a day, your staff can wear jeans and blue (colors of JDRF and HBA)! All proceeds benefit JDRF on behalf of the Artisan Home Tour. Take a photo, share on Fac...