HBAL Blog
June 2023 Remodelers Council Chairperson’s Message
June is here and remodeling is in full swing. As remodeling contractors we sometimes should review who we are working with as subcontractors. We need to make sure we ask some of the important questions that protect us and our customers. We all want jobs to run...
June 2023 HBAL President’s Message
We had a successful event-filled month in May. Thank you to everyone who helped with the Car Show. We had a good turn out considering the morning's misty weather, but the sun eventually came out and so did the spectators. We raised over $8,000 for the HBAL foundation....
May 2023 Remodelers Council Chairperson’s Message
Did you know May is Small Business Month? Did you know small business is the backbone of your town, city and state? It is important to keep as much business as we can in our communities. As remodelers we can make sure we utilize the businesses next door as much as...
May 2023 HBAL President’s Message
The month of May brings us the Spring Parade of Homes! We are excited to have 25 builders showcasing houses in this year’s Parade. I have always felt our Parade has a nice variety of home sizes, styles and floorplans. The Parade gives our members a chance to showcase...
PODCAST: Josh Jones, The Career Academy
Today, the garb brings you Joshua Jones. Josh is the director of The Career Academy (TCA) here in Lincoln NE since 2020. Before being TCA's director, Josh spent 3 years as TCA's coordinator. Prior to joining TCA, Jones was assistant principal at Elliott Elementary...
Traction Lofts
The Remodelers Council toured the old Terminal Building which is now home to the Traction Lofts. The building still includes office space and will have the opportunity for ground-level retail space. Thanks to Trish Jarvis and Ann Deck of Wood Bros. Realty, Amelia...
2023 Cruisin’ for the Trades Car Show
The Home Builders Association of Lincoln (HBAL) held its second annual Cruisin’ for the Trades Car Show on Saturday, May 6. In addition to the 100+ cars entered in the contest, the event included large machinery, food trucks and music. First and second place winners...
HBAL Member Spotlight: Matt Lundberg
First & Last Name Matt Lundberg Company New Ventures Email Matt@newventures.com Phone 402-420-0088 Tell us about your family. My wonderful wife, Megan, and I have been married for 5 years. We have 2 sons together. Leo is 2 years old and is the baby boss around the...
2023 Spring Parade of Homes
The Home Builders Association of Lincoln’s (HBAL) Spring Parade of Homes is the week of May 14-21. Every spring and fall, HBAL organizes a Parade of Homes for the public, offering potential home buyers a great opportunity to walk through new homes and meet the...
2023 Tribute to Youth
On Tuesday, April 4, the Home Builders Association of Lincoln (HBAL), honored the young people who have excelled in programs we sponsor. HBAL takes very seriously its dedication to youth and to housing and we feel we have some outstanding programs which foster an...
2023 Construction Career Day
The Home Builders Association of Lincoln (HBAL) hosted its 2023 Construction Career Day at Haymarket Park on April 20. Continuing education is important, even if it’s not in a classroom. Local construction companies took hands-on training to another level when they...
HBAL Member Spotlight: Michelle Van Horn
First & Last Name Michelle Van Horn Company CMG Mortgage Title/Occupation Mortgage Lender Email mvanhorn@cmgfi.com Phone 402-416-8068 Tell us about your family. I'm married with three kids and two dogs. Avery is a senior at East High School and is going to Ottawa...