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Bethenny Frankel Talks Design Before Headlining Home Show

Posted on March 21, 2019

In a recent article by Spaces magazine, Home & Lifestyle Show Headliner Bethenny Frankel said she doesn’t keep up with trends in decor or fashion. She likes what she likes — and isn’t afraid to say what she doesn’...

Detoxinista Gives Sneak Peek of What She’ll Be Cooking at the Home Show

Posted on March 20, 2019

If you're looking for a healthy, easy instant pot recipes, then come to the Greater Kansas City Home Show March 22-24 to see the Detoxinista, Megan Gilmore, in action. She will be on the Price Chopper Cooking Stage Saturday, ...

KMBZ: Mansion Renovator Tamara Day to Speak at Local Trade Show

Posted on March 20, 2019

DIY Network's Tamara Day, star of the hit TV show Bargain Mansions, shared her thoughts about remodeling local behemoths and shared what she plans to talk about on stage during the Greater Kansas City Home & Lifestyle Sho...

William Ruder Joins the HBA as Executive Vice President

Posted on March 19, 2019

The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City is pleased to announce the selection of William Ruder as its new executive vice president, effective immediately. Ruder comes to the HBA from U.S. Senator Jerry Moran’...

Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Help Ease Labor Shortages

Posted on March 15, 2019

Reps. Lloyd Smucker (R-Pa.) and Francis Rooney (R-Fla.) have introduced the Workforce for an Expanding Economy Act, legislation that would help alleviate the worker shortage in the construction industry by establishing a ...

Johnson County Contractor Licensing, April 1-3

Posted on March 11, 2019

Registration has opened for the Contractor Licensing 2019 Spring Education Seminar, which will be presented April 1-3 at the Overland Park Convention Center. The online process is the fastest way to register for your classes ...

Earn CE Credits with CSP Classes, April 3-5

Posted on March 6, 2019

Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP) April 3-5 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | $495 Member, $595 Guest Master the craft of successful selling. This professional-level course is designed for specialists in new home sales....

Missouri North Area Council, March 27

Posted on March 6, 2019

Hear from New HBA EVP William Ruder and How the Parade App Benefits You March 27, 11:30-1:00 p.m. Located at Staley Farms Golf Club 10310 N Olive Ave., Kansas City, MO 64155 Lunch Is Included Join us March 27 ...

Build-PAC Event at Tom’s Town

Posted on March 6, 2019

Join us April 11 at Tom's Town Distillery for a fun evening! ...

NAHB Highlights KCHBA in Article “BUILD-PAC Fundraisers Get Creative”

Posted on March 4, 2019

In a recent article about creative fundraising, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) highlighted KCHBA's cake decorating Build-PAC fundraiser at the Kansas City Culinary Center last spring. "Of the more than 10...

Join Us for an Associate Appreciation Lunch

September is National Associate Appreciation month! Help us celebrate by attending our picnic lunch in the back parking lot of the HBA. ...

ICYMI: HBA Building Remodel Open House

Nearly 200 people attended the HBA’s open house on July 31. Attendees had the opportunity to view the newly renovated main floor of the HBA building – a building that has served as the headquarters of the HBA since 1979. ...

A Great Way to Meet New People

If you enjoy meeting new people and are willing to share the story of why the HBA is important to you then the Membership Committee is where you need to be! The Membership Committee is looking for enthusiastic individuals to ...