HBAL Blog
2023 Chili Cook-off
HBAL's Annual Chili Cook-off was a success! Thank you to our sponsors and participants! Event Sponsors: Black Hills Energy Cornhusker Bank Beverage Sponsor: Lincoln Federal Savings Bank Cinnamon Roll Sponsor: West Gate Bank Mortgage Water Sponsor: Water Treatment Pros...
HBAL Member Spotlight: Jan Badura
First & Last Name Jan D. Badura Company Spelts Schultz Components Title/Occupation Eastern NE Engineered Wall Panel & Truss Sales Multi Family\Commercial Email jbadura@sstruss.com Phone 402.631.3125 Tell us about your family. I have two daughters, both in the...
March 2023 HBAL President’s Message
Once again, our HBAL staff coordinated a successful Home & Garden Show, drawing attendance from Lincoln and surrounding communities. We are fortunate to have such a well run event that provides HBAL members the opportunity to interact with the public one-on-one to...
March 2023 Remodelers Council Chairperson’s Message
First, I want to thank everyone who was involved in this year's Home & Garden Show. It was a great turnout with so many builders and remodelers. I hope everyone had a chance to not only visit with new customers, but also had a chance to meet and greet with other...
HBAL Member Spotlight: Shannon Filing
First & Last Name Shannon Filing How has your career benefited from being a member of HBAL? Certainly. I met a few members that are in various stages of their businesses and they are always willing to share their knowledge. What is your favorite HBAL event and...
2023 Interior and Residential Design Contest Winners
The Home Builders Association of Lincoln announced the winners of the Interior & Residential Design Contest at the 51st annual Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show held at the Lancaster Event Center February 10-12. The two categories judged were Residential...
2023 Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show
Marketing in Uncertain Times
Christine Weeks of Eleanor Brands was a guest speaker at the February 1 meeting of the Remodelers Council of Lincoln. Christine shared with the group how important it is to be consistent with the "look, feel and voice" your social media and website portrays. She also...
February 2023 HBAL President’s Message
As only the second female President in 72 years it is an honor to be voted into this position. My path into the construction industry started in college at UNK. I learned of a major that combined design and construction, and after a few classes I declared my major in...
February 2023 Remodelers Council Chairperson’s Message
What remodel trends will be big in 2023? The pandemic changed the way people work and spend time at home. We can expect to see those changes reflected in the renovations homeowners prioritize in the new year. Coupled with a rise in material costs and a sky-high...
HBAL’s 73rd Annual Installation & Awards Ceremony
The Home Builders Association of Lincoln held its 73rd Annual Installation & Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, January 24 at the Country Club of Lincoln. At the event, Lori Wellman, Lincoln Cabinet, was installed as President of the Association along with the following:...
HBAL Member Spotlight: Ken & Jackie Svoboda
First & Last Name Ken & Jackie Svoboda Company Luxury Landscape Title/Occupation Owners Email lux@luxurylandscape-llc.com Phone 402-430-9430 Tell us about your family. Between the two of us, we have 4 adult children and 11 grandchildren! All who live within a...