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The Official Newsletter of the Home Builders Association of Greater Southwest IL
The Voice of the Homebuilding and Remodeling Industries in Southwest Illinois. Representing
Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Greene, Jersey, Madison, Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair Counties
April 2016 issue
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2016 NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
HBA Leadership met with Congressman Shimkus & Bost
to keep the Home Building industry issues on the top of
their priorities. We work hard, take risks and get the job
done. We are engaged in our communities, giving back
day after day, year after year. We create jobs and build
the homes that are the foundation of American family life.
Housing drives our nation’s economy. Our industry
contributes to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) through
private residential investment and spending on housing
services, representing roughly 17% of GDP in a typical
year. Roughly 3.5 million people – including those who
are self-employed – worked in residential construction
and remodeling last year.
Left to right: Norm Etling; The Village of Shiloh, Congressman John Shimkus,
Jeff Schmidt; RLP Development, Tracy Butler; HBA Executive Officer; Mark
Fulford; Fulford Construction, Congressman Mike Bost, Kevin Wrigley; LW
Contractors, Chuck Daily; Providence Bank, Joe Lanahan; Joe Lanahan
Construction Services, Inc., Mark Vogt; Vogt Vogt Builders, Inc., David Padgett;
Padgett Building & Remodeling Co., Inc.
Reduce burdensome regulations. Most home building and
remodeling companies are small businesses. We are saddled
with a disproportionate share of costs associated with
excessive – and often unnecessary – regulations. regulations at
all levels of government account for 25% of the cost of a new
single-family home. Lead Paint rule “opt-out” language was
further discussed with a strong request to put this disclosure
into the rule.
Adopt sensible workforce development and immigration
policy. Properly conceived, immigration reform will help
our industry fill open jobs, boosting our nation’s economy.
We asked for their support of HR1147, the Legal Workforce
Act, which implements E-Verify nationwide.
Address soaring health costs. Enable small businesses to help
employees with healthcare costs through the use of
Health Reimbursement Arrangements. We asked for their
support to Co-sponsor the Small Business Healthcare Relieft
Act (HS2911/S1697) which will allow small businesses to
continue to offer standalone HRAs to their employees for the
payment of healthcare insurance premiums or qualified
medical expenses.
Without a healthy housing market, the economy can’t
flourish. The issues that are important to home builders,
remodelers and others in our industry are the same issues
that are key to a thriving economy. We’re asking the
nation’s lawmakers to:
Promote energy efficiency. We need the freedom and
flexibility to build energy-efficient homes in the most costeffective way we can. Personal experiences with the Illinois
Energy Efficiency Law in place were shared to give real life
experiences on these requirements that have been more costly
than efficient.
Protect middle class tax breaks. The mortgage interest
deduction is a key to the financial well-being of the middle
class. We also need tax credits to encourage production of
housing for less fortunate families. We asked for support of
housing’s role in the economy. Eliminating or scaling back
these vital housing incentives will also shrink the local tax
bade of many communities, causing already cash-strapped
state and local government to further cut jobs and essential
services.
Enact housing finance reform. The nation needs a federal
backstop that provides for a reliable and adequate flow of
affordable housing credit in all economic and financial
conditions.
Enforcement Begins in 2017 for Construction Industry
OSHA issued the final silica rule to limit exposure to crystalline silica, which was published
in the Federal Register. After a brief initial review, it appears that the final rule contains
some of the same problematic provisions that NAHB identified in comments submitted to
OSHA during the rulemaking process.
What work is covered by the rule? Crystalline silica is found in many common building
materials. Popular remodeling jobs like kitchens and baths that involve cutting tile, bricks and
other materials containing crystalline silica over the new limit will likely be impacted by this
new regulation.
Why is this important to Builders & Remodelers? You will be required to use specified
engineering controls like water or ventilation and provide respiratory protection for common
tasks like trimming tile and cutting bricks under the updated exposure limits of the new silica
rule.
What are Builders/Remodelers responsibilities in the meantime? The rule goes in to
effect on June 23, 2016 but OSHA will not enforce the rule in the construction industry until
June 23, 2017. At that time, industry professionals are required to establish work practices
that limit worker exposure, have a written exposure control plan and find a competent
person to implement it. Employers should prepare to provide workers who must wear a
respirator for 30 or more days per year with medical exams and to keep records of workers'
silica exposure and medical exams.
Where can Members learn more about the required training and equipment? NAHB
continues to review the 1,772 page pre-publication copy of the rule. Members can access
more information on the potential impact on nahb.org.
When and how did NAHB get involved? NAHB raised numerous concerns during the
multi-year rulemaking process. Though the agency has made major changes to the
construction rule, NAHB remains concerned that the final rule is not technologically and
economically feasible for remodelers.
This is the value of your membership. NAHB makes your voice heard with regulatory
and legislative decision-makers—and ensures that you are informed of the latest actions that
could impact you and your business.
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Bang for your Buck Opportunities
Friday,
Snack/Soda Cart Sponsor………....…….$250
Signage & opportunity to meet with all shooters
May 6th
T-shirt Sponsor…………………………….$200
Logo on the back of shirts for all shooters
Score Sheet Sponsor…………….......…..$150
Logo on all score sheets
2016
Station Sponsor…………….….……..…..$100
Company Name on signage at a station
8:00 am
Registration
Gun Raffle ($1,000+ value)….……..…..$20-$50
NILO FARMS
Sponsored by
15025 IL-111, Brighton, IL (618) 466-0613
“One of our Nations finest hunting & shooting facilities”
$105 each registration “loaded” with:
100 Rounds of Sporting Clays, Ammo, Drinks, Lunch and
Friendly Competition (Protective eye wear required)
1 ticket for $20 or 3 for $50 ~ limited # of tickets sold
or $750 cash for the non-shooting enthusiast
Winner does not need to be present to win
ALL SPONSORS welcome to “man their stations”
and will receive 1 comp lunch at the event.
Contact the HBA to make arrangements
Registration: complete the following information and return it to the HBA office (please print)
___ $105 per Sport Clay Shooter
___ $250 Snack/Soda Station (limited to 3 ONLY)
___ $200 T-shirt Sponsor
___ $150 Score Sheet Sponsor
TOTAL DUE $ _______
Method of Payment: ___Member Invoice
___Check
___Visa/MasterCard*
*credit card payments will include an additional 4% convenience fee
Credit Card# _________________________________________________
___ $100 Station Sponsor
___ 1 Raffle Ticket for $20
Expiration: ______ Signature: _________________________________
___ 3 Raffle Tickets for $50
Company Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Name:
_______________________________ Phone#/Email: ___________________________________
Names of attendee(s)
_________________________________________T-shirt Size______
_________________________________________T-shirt Size______
_________________________________________T-shirt Size______
_________________________________________T-shirt Size______
_________________________________________T-shirt Size______
_________________________________________T-shirt Size______
HBA Policy: Registration for the Sport Clay Shoot is
considered confirmation of your participation and
will be invoiced if cancellation is not made within
3 days of the event.
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Home Builders Association of Greater Southwest Illinois
6100 West Main St., Maryville, IL 62062
Office: (618) 343-6331 - Fax: (618)343-6335
www.hbaswil.org ~ Email: hba@hbaswil.org
There will be no recession in 2016!
Despite all the news to the contrary, the US economy is
in pretty good shape, better than the financial pundits
think. Sure, the stock market has taken a battering of
late, exploration and production activity in the oil patch
has been declining, and exports are performing poorly,
but the rest of the economy is fine. The service sector
continues to grow nicely and construction activity
continues to increase. Let’s take a closer look at the
facts.
manufacturing, construction and oil services activity
that supports oil and gas E&P. The key here is that
cheaper energy prices have boosted household incomes
by about $130 billion or $1,000/household. While to
date most of this money has been socked away, I
expect that to change and to see increased consumer
spending this year and next as households perceive the
recent price declines as somewhat permanent.
Most importantly, the rest of the economy is already
doing well. Unemployment is at 4.9% and will decline
The recent tumble in equity prices has nothing to do
further as the year progresses, and at 4.9%,
with a slowing economy and is not the precursor of a
unemployment is already at one of the lowest levels in
recession. Rather, the declines are the result of three
decades. Moreover, home sales and prices are up, as is
quite independent factors. First, as the Fed raises
loan demand. In addition, tight labor markets are
interest rates, the value of financial assets must decline. finally leading to sizable increases in hourly earnings,
Remember, the Fed initially lowered rates to boost
which will boost household spending further, and
asset prices and stimulate spending. As this process
inflation, which has been completely dormant for
slowly unwinds, the value of equities must decline.
several years, appears to be rising. This is a
Second, corporate profits have been flat for several
particularly welcome development given that Japan and
quarters, and third, even at today’s somewhat lower
Europe continue to fight deflation.
equity values, P/E ratios remain high by historic
standards.
Lastly, services, which account for roughly 84% of
GDP, and construction activity, which accounts for
As for exports, the US is much less dependent on them about 6% of GDP, both of which are almost entirely
than most nations. Exports of goods to China total less domestically focused, are in fine shape and growing
than one percent of GDP, while exports of goods to
nicely. During the past 12 months, construction
Europe are about 1.5% of GDP. While exports of
activity increased by 10.4% and services grew by 3%.
services such as movies, music and intellectual
In short, the parts of the economy that are inwardlyproperty add to these totals, they do not vary much
centered are doing well, and the negative impacts of
with economic conditions. As a result, while a 10%
softer growth from abroad are not nearly strong enough
decline in exports certainly hurts manufacturers and
to derail our economy. As for the upcoming election,
their employees and reduces GDP by about 0.2%, it is let’s fervently hope that the threats to dramatically raise
far from catastrophic in an economy growing by a
taxes or increase the deficit do not come to pass.
healthy 2.5%.
Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. is President of
Regarding falling oil and gas prices, the benefits to the
GraphsandLaughs, LLC and can be reached
economy are just beginning. Until now, the price
at Elliot@graphsandlaughs.net. His daily 70
word economics and policy blog can be seen
declines have resulted in large cutbacks in exploration
at www.econ70.com.
and production (E&P) activity, as well as related
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2016 Lobby Day
Tuesday, May 3rd ~ 10am to 7pm
10:00 am Sangamo Club, 227 E Adams, Springfield, IL
Guest Speaker, Lunch, Issues Updates
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Legislative Visits at the Capitol Building & Stratton Building
With Senators Clayborne, Haine, Luechtefelt, Manar, McCann & McCarter
and Representatives Beiser, Bourne, Bryant, Cavaletto, Costello Jr.,
Davidsmeyer, Hoffman, Jackson, Kay & Meier,
5:30pm to 7:00 pm Legislative Reception - Sangamo Club, Springfield, IL
Where the Senators and Representatives from our territory will stop by to
follow up with previous conversations in a relaxed setting with beverages
and appetizers.
REGISTER TODAY for Lobby Day - HBA Local #1468
Name: _________________________________________________________________________________
Company name: _________________________________________________________________________
Email address/Phone# _____________________________________________________________________
Simply email to eyowell@hbai.org with the following information
and copy tbutler@hbaswil.org for car pool arrangements
*One week before Lobby Day, you will be sent an
information packet by email to prepare you for the day’s events.
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Private Lunch with
Mayor Allen Adomite of Troy
Mayor Adomite joined the PWB Council and
fellow members for lunch at the Butterfly
Patio and shared information about himself
and the City of Troy.
In the past 15 years, Allen has served in
several different capacities in local, state and
federal government, as well as work in
advocacy-related non-profits. Allen was an
Alderman for eight years and had three
years as Mayor Pro-Term before being
elected as Mayor of Troy, IL, in April 2013.
Troy has had many infrastructure
improvements around town include reopening of South Main Street which was a
$2 million project and used less than 1% of
city funding. It has taken 9 years to complete
10 grants totaling $43,615.
New construction in 2015 included $9.5
million in new residential construction (41
permits) and $8.2 million in commercial
construction.
A new senior community “Serenade”
featuring homes made of insulated concrete
forms will be located alongside Tri Township
Park. Up to 60, two-family houses, divided
by a common wall, will be built. Each half,
estimated at 1,600-1,800 square feet, will be
priced at $250,000. Everything is designed
to be low maintenance and energy efficient.
Left to right: Jeff Schmidt - 2016
HBA President, Cherity Freeze w/
Wells Fargo, IL State Rep. Charlie
Meier, Brittney Ragsdale w/ C.A.
Jones, Mayor Allen Adomite,
Tracy Butler w/ HBA, Linette
Warnecke w/ TheBank of
Edwardsville, Jeff Soland w/ City
of Troy, Beth Jacob w/ Jacob
Sunrooms, Exteriors & Bath and
Mindy Shafer w/ Wells Fargo
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Friday, April 22, 2016
10:00 - 11:30am
House located at:
400 E. Church Street, Collinsville, IL 62234
Come visit the Collinsville Area Vocational Center (CAVC)
home in progress and meet the Junior and Senior students
who are building it!
1,200 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom
Recruit the next generation:
The economy is on an upward spiral and the
building industry is having a hard time
finding enough skilled workers to fill key
positions. As demand continues to rise the
Students are drawn from nine area high
industry will face an increase of worker
schools and attend 2 1/2 hour classes taught shortage.
by instructors who have many hours of
A career in construction is a successful and
actual work experience in their fields.
profitable profession that doesn't require a 4
year college degree.
Each program area is designed to
emphasize proper work habits, employable
This is the perfect opportunity for our
skills, and career opportunities, as well as
give students a work environment related to builder/remodeler members to discuss a
career in construction to the next generation
their chosen fields.
who already have interest in the industry
and has hands on experience!
About CAVC:
CAVC is a two year, public vocational
training center for Junior and Senior high
school students.
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Trash Heap Can Trash
Your Bottom Line!
In a recent decision, an Illinois Appellate Court upheld a ruling from the Illinois Pollution
Control Board that imposed a $7,500 fine on an Illinois contractor cited for
( I ) causing or allowing “open dumping” of waste that resulted in litter;
( ii ) causing or allowing “open dumping” of waste that resulted in deposition of
construction or demolition debris; and
( iii) causing or allowing accumulation of water in used or waste tires.
The “open dumping” was a pile of debris (boards, PVC pipe
pieces, silt fence, etc.) removed from work sites and “dumped”
outdoors, on the ground, at the contractor’s property, by
returning work crews. The contractor indicated that its
employees piled the materials there, until there was enough
accumulated to make it worthwhile to drive it to the landfill.
This practice garnered the contractor citations for both causing
or allowing litter and deposition of construction debris.
The tires with accumulated water were 2 tires that had been removed from the contractor’s
equipment; laid on their sides; and accumulated rain water. The contractor indicated that the
tires had been retained to be used for other purposes, such as filling them with concrete to
create a base for work-site light poles. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency field
workers did not believe that explanation, as they saw no evidence of use for light poles.
IEPA fined the contractor $7,500 for the three concurrent violations of its
regulations; and both the Pollution Control Board and the Appellate
Court have upheld the fine.
HBA has been advised that IEPA intends to increase its enforcement
and fines relating to the construction industry. This case will provide
precedent that will allow IEPA to do exactly that. If your company
currently accumulates wastes and/or debris on the ground, now is a
good time to change that practice.
If you have any questions about how environmental regulations would apply to any of your
practices, you should speak with your attorney, before you are visited by IEPA.
Sue Schultz, Esq., Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.,
sschultz@sandbergphoenix.com, 618-624-3478.
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SHARE YOUR SUPPORT
of new homes built in the
Metro East while saving
BIG dollars on a full blown
marketing campaign!
Event Promotion Partner……....$1000 each
For less than .025 per household you will
receive recognition in print advertisements
going out to over 100,000 consumers in St.
Clair County & Madison County premier
publications including a prominently placed full
page ad in the New Homes on Parade
magazine, HBA website hyperlinks,
recognition in all event press releases, 1st
right of refusal for 2017 Homes on Parade.
(Valued at $10,000)
….…….. $500 full page ~ $250 half page …….…….
Industry specific publication that will be placed
in the BND and in-house at the builder
participant homes.
All ads will be in full color.
Full Page
7.25”W x 9.75”H
Only ready-to-use ads can be vertical ad ONLY
submitted in .jpeg or .pdf.
Choose the Builder page you
want to be on!
Deadline for Partnership
commitment April 15, 2016
Deadline for Magazine
Ad May 2, 2016
Event Magazine Advertising
Half Page
7.25”W x 4.875”H
horizontal ad
ONLY
Participating Builders to be Announced - Previous Participants included:
Barnes Properties ~ CMI Construction ~ CMG Custom Construction ~ Fulford Homes LLC
Garrett E. & Herschel E. Johnson RE & Dev. ~ Homes by Deesign ~ McBride & Son Homes ~
Kappert Construction ~ New Tradition Homes ~ Spencer Homes
___Event Promotion Partner $1000 ___ Full Page ad $500 ___ Half Page ad $250
Company _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Name ___________________________________
⌂ Payment Enclosed
⌂ Invoice Company
Email/Phone# _________________________________________
⌂ Charge to credit card * 4% convenience fee will be added to credit card payments
Charge to Visa/Master Card# ________________________________________________
Exp date: ________
Signature: ___________________________________________
The individual completing this contract warrants that he/she has been duly authorized to execute this binding agreement and the HBA Member Company
will continue to fulfill these terms even if the individual ceases to be part of the HBA Member Company.
SEND COMPLETED FORM TO:
Home Builders Association of Greater Southwest Illinois
6100 West Main St., Maryville, IL 62062
Office: (618) 343-6331 - Fax: (618)343-6335 - Email: hba@hbaswil.org
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www.hbaswil.org
TAKE ME OUT TO
THE BALLGAME
Wednesday
Chicago
$30
Cubs
May 25th
vs.
Game starts
at 12:45pm
St. Louis
Cardinals
per ticket
Section 428
24 tickets have been purchased and will be sold
on a first come first serve basis.
Please complete the following information to register.
Company: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Name(s): ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Email/Phone#:______________________________________________________________________________________
# of tickets________ @$30
⌂ Payment Enclosed
TOTAL DUE $____________
⌂ Invoice Company (local HBA members ONLY)
⌂ Charge to credit card (credit card payments will be charged and additional 4% convenience fee)
Charge to Visa/Master Card# _____________________________ Exp date: _________
Signature: _______________________________________________________________________
Cancellation will be accepted 2 days prior to event ~ No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations or no-shows.
Home Builders Association of Greater Southwest Illinois
6100 West Main St., Maryville, IL 62062
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Office: (618) 343-6331 - Fax: (618) 343-6335
Email: hba@hbaswil.org
The HBA has partnered with the Wings & Wheels show
that attracts over 2,000 consumers!
This Event is for Industry Professionals to connect with potential
Photo: J.T. McDermott Remodeling
“Presidents Choice” 2015 Remodeler of Distinction Award
2016
Exhibitor Packet
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER
SUNDAY
24 25
10a-4p
ST. Louis Regional Airport
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8 Terminal
Drive, East Alton IL (618) 259-2531
9a-2p
There are currently over 45 of the country’s leading Manufacturer
Brands participating in the Member Rebate Program.
HBA members are eligible to receive a rebate thru 4 easy steps:

Register - provide your company information

Claim form - report the products you used every quarter along with
the project address with several options to report online, customized
excel spreadsheet or rebate fax form.

Deadlines to submit quarterly purchases: Feb, May, Aug & Nov

Claims Process - receive your remittance
statement and your rebate check
www.HBArebates.com
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No Receipts necessary ~ Use 1 or all Manufacturers to claim your rebate
If your Subcontractor provided the materials/product you can still claim them for your project as
the Manufactuers know you are affecting the sale and therefore qualify for the rebate.

3 different forms you can chose from for your convenience
Rebate Claim Form lists all participating Manufacturers in the program for you to choose
from with a separate form to list the address of the projects and fax, scan to email or mail.

Customized Excel Claim form will prompt you to enter your company name and select the
manufacturers you would like to add to your template, then click “download template” to
save a copy to your computer and enter the information required. Once completed submit via
email to info@hbarebates.com.

Online Claim Form will prompt you to enter your company name, address of the home/
project and choose the manufacturer(s) from a dropdown box, click submit and repeat for
each home/project.
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March 2016 New Members
March 2016 Renewed Members
Michael Kurtz
Arrowhead Building Supply, Inc.
Builders Club Rewards
CMC Electric, Inc.
Coach House Garages
Creative Landscapes, Ltd.
Dossett Installation, Inc.
Heartland Turf Farms
Illinois Title and Escrow
JLP Homes
John Bender, Inc.
L.W. Contractors
P&A Drywall Supply
R.P. Lumber Co., Inc.
Trost Plastics, Inc.
Floor Coverings International
140 Iowa Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
Phone: (618) 641-9466
Email:
michael.kurtz@floorcoveringsinternational.com
Website:
www.metroeast. floorcoveringsinternational.com
Anne Nowak
Maids My Way
Remodelers Council
1189 Hearthstone Drive
O’Fallon, IL 62269
Phone: (618) 206-6243
Email: anne@maidsmyway.com
Website: www.maidsmyway.com
Sherwin Williams Co (NEW)
Roofers Mart, Inc. (NEW)
Green Building Council
ActOnEnergy
CMI Construction
Midwest Block & Brick
Robert Langreder
Professional Women In Building Council
Ambassador Floor Co.
Homes by Deesign
Wells Fargo - Cherity, Shelly & Mindy
Mr. Handyman of the Metro East
1309 Vandalia
Collinsville, IL 62234
Phone: (618) 659-5055
Email: bob.langreder@mrhandyman.com
SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 15th
The Herschel E. Johnson Golf Classic
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2016 HBA Home Show Corporate Sponsors
OFFICERS
President, Jeff Schmidt RLP Development
1st Vice President, Dave Padgett Padgett Building & Remodeling Co., Inc.
2nd Vice President, Joe Lanahan Joe Lanahan Construction Services
Associate Vice President, Mindy Shafer Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
2016 Home Builders Association
Platinum Annual Sponsors
Secretary, Jerry Yaekel, Jr. Yaekel & Associates, Inc.
Treasurer, Robb Treat New American Funding
Immediate Past President, Chris Jones C.A. Jones, Inc.
DIRECTORS
Jason Klein - Ameren Illinois
Michelle Null - Benchmark Title Company
Art Stumpf- AUTCOhome Appliances
2016 HBA Gold Annual Sponsors
Joel Keel - Custom Floors & More
Robert Dee Jr. - Homes by Deesign
Joe Knox - Copious Technologies
Beth Jacob - Jacob Sunrooms, Exteriors & Baths
2016 HBA Silver Annual Sponsors
Aaron Klemme - Klemme Construction
Jason Huelsmann - New Tradition Homes
Barbara Markham RE/MAX Preferred, The Markham Network
Mike Rathgeb - Spencer Homes
Mark Vogt - Vogt Builders, Inc.
OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE DIRECTORS
Ken Diel - Diel & Forguson
Mark Fulford - Fulford Construction
2016 HBA Bronze Annual Sponsors
Chris Matteo - Fulford Homes, LLC
John Snapat, CAPS, CGR Fulford Home Remodeling
Ron Padgett - Padgett Building & Remodeling
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Norm Etling - Village of Shiloh
6100 West Main Street
Maryville, IL 62062-6688
Office (618) 343-6331
Fax: (618) 343-6335
Email: hba@hbaswil.org
WWW.HBASWIL.ORG
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