HBAL Blog
February 2022 Remodelers Council Chairperson’s Message
Happy February! Have you kept up with your New Year’s resolutions? My goal this year is to raise awareness about the Remodeler's Council and see other HBAL members refer to our group for support and knowledge. One way we can support each other is through the Home and...
February 2022 HBAL President’s Message
I hope everyone’s new year is off to a good start! On Monday, January 10 there was an ordinance change proposed to City Council. If the ordinance change is approved, builders will be able to work directly with a contractor for curb cuts. You will still need to have...
Handy Man Home Remodeling Center
The Remodelers Council of Lincoln held their January meeting at Handy Man Home Remodeling Center. Many thanks to Josh Hulbert and everyone at Handy Man for not only hosting, but also for covering the cost of our lunch from Muchachos! [gallery size="large"...
January 2022 HBAL President’s Message
It’s hard to believe 2021 has already come to an end. What a wild end to the year with the tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings in December! Our thoughts are with those in Kentucky and Tennessee. I hope everyone had safe and enjoyable holidays with their families...
January 2022 YBP President’s Message
Well, here it is, my last message as your YBP President. It’s crazy how fast this last year has gone. This month I’ll be passing on my presidential duties to Blake Pittack with Blake Builders. Blake is a great guy and I know YBP will be in good hands with him leading...
January 2022 Remodelers Council Chairperson’s Message
Happy Happy 2022! I am thrilled to be this year’s chairperson. I want to thank Sue Eaton for a wonderful year leading the Remodeler's Council - here’s to another great one! Do you have any New Year’s Resolutions - personal or professional? One of my goals is to...
PODCAST: Craig Gana, Attitude, Ambition, & Communication
Today, we bring you Craig Gana. Craig and his wife, Lori started Gana Trucking and Excavating Inc. in 1995 by hauling sand out of their sand pit with a single dump truck. Since then, their fleet has grown to more than 100 trucks and 200 pieces of equipment. Gana...
2021 HBAL Christmas Party
The Home Builders Association of Lincoln held its annual Christmas Party at the Scottish Rite on Thursday, December 2. Fun Pianos provided the evening's entertainment. Congratulations to Denny Van Horn, Bob Bryant and Matt Kinning who split the Reverse Raffle...
Sun Valley Lanes
The Remodelers Council of Lincoln held their annual Holiday Party at the newly renovated Sun Valley Lanes & Games. Our 2021 Chairperson, Sue Eaton, officially handed over the hammer to our Chairperson for 2022, Tim Zeng. Tim presented Sue with a plaque and thanked...
Greenhouse Build for Lighthouse
Kelli Fleek, Michaela Schwarten, Matt Kinning, Jim Christo and Jennie Korth attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new greenhouse at the Lighthouse on November 8, 2021. Many thanks to Lance Roach and his crew at Black Label Built, Stephens & Smith...
2021 HBAL Awards Ceremony & Election of Officers
Postponed since January 2021, The Home Builders Association of Lincoln’s (HBAL) Awards Ceremony and Election of Officers and Directors was held November 9, 2021. At the event, which was emceed by Perry Haralson, Cornhusker Bank, the following awards were presented:...
YBP Hard Hat Happy Hour – Mead Lumber
Mead Lumber hosted the Young Building Professionals Council for a Hard Hat Happy Hour on Thursday, November 4. YBP members joined for networking at the Mead Lumber showroom and supported the Food Bank of Lincoln's Backpack program through free-will donations. [gallery...