HBAL Blog
September 2025 Remodelers Council Chairperson’s Message
Thank you to everyone who made it out to this year’s Remodelers Council golf tournament supporting HBAL's scholarship fund. Through your support and generosity, HBAL continues to provide the next generation of skilled workers with scholarships to further their...
September 2025 HBAL President’s Message
Building Nebraska’s Future: Housing at the Heart of Statewide Growth Housing is more than shelter, it’s the foundation for workforce growth, community vitality and economic prosperity. At this year’s Governor’s Summit, I attended a presentation titled "6 Regions, 1...
August 2025 Remodelers Council Chairperson’s Message
It’s hard to believe we are more than halfway through the year. Hopefully, your summer has been productive with work, but you have still found time to enjoy friends, family and the humid Nebraska days. The Remodelers Council is gearing up for an eventful fall, with...
August 2025 HBAL President’s Message
How do you define success? I recently attended a leadership roundtable with other business development managers, and one simple yet powerful question was posed: “How do you define success?” It gave me pause, not because I didn’t have an answer, but because the answer...
HBAL Member Spotlight: Jason Firestone
Name: Jason Firestone Company: Union Bank and Trust Title/Occupation: Vice President/ Department Manager, Residential Real Estate and Construction Email: jason.firestone@ubt.com Phone: 402-323-1052 Tell us about your family. My wife Christy and I will be married 29...
2025 Remodelers Council Golf Tournament
Proceeds from this event support the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation which supports community service projects focused on housing, provides scholarships for students pursuing a career related to the building industry and funds other industry related educational programs.
Making the Most of Your Membership: Attend HBAL 101
So, you’ve joined HBAL—now what? Whether you’re a brand-new member or just need a refresher, HBAL 101 is your go-to crash course in how to make your membership work for you. This informal but information-packed session is designed to introduce you to the people,...
HBAL Member Spotlight: Zach Bloebaum
Name: Zach Bloebaum Company: Lincoln Glass, Inc. Title/Occupation: Project & Service Manager Email: zbloebaum@lincolnglass.net Phone: 402-475-6785 Tell us about your family: My wife’s name is Jackie, and we celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary this past May. We...
Making the Most of Your Membership: Promote your business in the Parade of Homes
The Parade of Homes is one of HBAL’s most visible and effective ways to connect with homebuyers. Whether you showcase a home or advertise in the guidebook, your business gains premium exposure to an engaged audience actively seeking housing solutions. Showcase Your...
July 2025 HBAL President’s Message
Turn down the noise and turn up engagement There’s no shortage of headlines these days. Between global tensions, political division and economic uncertainty, the news cycle can feel overwhelming. But while things may seem unsettled nationally and abroad, it’s...
July 2025 Remodelers Council Chairperson’s Message
What a fantastic time we had at the Remodelers Council Picnic in June! The Remodelers Race was a highlight, bringing out everyone’s creative side and teamwork skills—with plenty of laughs along the way. It was great to see so many members come together for a time of...
2025 Remodelers Council Picnic
Remodelers Council Picnic Brings the Heat with “The Remodelers Race” The Remodelers Council of Lincoln hosted its annual summer picnic on June 18, 2025, at the HBAL office—and this year’s event came with a competitive twist! New to the lineup was the Remodelers Race,...