Tuesday Toolbox - July, 23 2019

It Starts With You You Make a Difference The HBAGTA Foundation is hosting the 5th Annual Scholarship Dinner on September 25th. The goal of this event is to bring the construction community together to raise awareness of the career opportunities in our industry, while raising scholarship dollars for students.    A special presentation will be given highlighting some of our past scholarship recipients as well as testimonials from the students themselves. Please join us in celebrating their personal and professional accomplishments. Your invaluable support of this important event will help raise funds for future scholarships and shine the spotlight on the need for skilled trade professionals in our industry and the opportunities available. Please contact Bob today to become a Toolbox Sponsor or to donate a silent auction item. Corporate Full-Tables, Corporate Half-Tables, and individual tickets are also on sale now. Visit our the Scholarship Dinner webpage to see all the wonderful opportunities available to support this prestigious event. Contact the HBA office with any questions, 231-946-2305. Thank you for your support.

Thank You to Our 2019 Sponsors!

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Only a Few Tickets Left! Compliments of MacAllister Rentals Bring your family, friends, crew, and/or someone you feel could benefit by being an HBA member to the July 24th Pit Spitters game compliments of our friends at MacAllister Rentals. Free Porch seating and a 10% souvenir discount coupon for the Pit Stop PLUS find Jerry or Brian that night and receive a $6 coupon good for drinks, food or merchandise! Pick up your FREE tickets at the HBA office - only 6 tickets are left, first come, first serve.

TOMORROW! July 24th Gate Opens at 6:00 p.m. Game Starts at 7:05 p.m.

Here's Your Chance! Building Tomorrow Connect with industry professionals like yourself who are seeking to increase the awareness and need of construction workers. See what is being done to promote the building trades and see where training is conducted. Tuesday, Aug. 6th, 5-7 p.m. @ NMC's Aero Park Lab Light snacks will be served.

Please Take Note Office Closed Thursday The HBA office will be closed on Thursday, July 25th for staff development and will reopen on Friday, July 26th, at 8:30 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.

NAHB Video Toolbox Talk Heat Stress Exposure to high temperatures or heat can cause serious illness and even death. Ensuring that your body is regularly hydrated and protected from the sun during hot months is essential to maintaining balance for performing well at work. Click Here to view the precautions you can take to keep yourself and your crew safe from heat stress.

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

8-Hour Initial Lead Safety Certification Class Oct. 10, 2019 8am-5pm

4-Hour Refresher Lead Safety Certification Class Oct. 11, 2019 8am-12pm

CPR & First Aid Certification Class Sept. 12, 2019 9am-1pm

CPR & First Aid Certification Class Nov. 22, 2019 9am-1pm

MIOSHA Scaffolds & Scaffold Platforms Nov. 21, 2019 8:30am-4pm

MIOSHA 10-Hr Construction 2-Day Seminar Dec. 11 & 12, 2019 8:30am-4pm

Click on an icon to register for a class or visit our website hbagta.com/upcoming-classes or contact Debbie @ 231-946-2305

NAHB & HBAM NEWS

Shaheen-Portman Energy Bill Statement From NAHB Chairman Greg Ugalde Greg Ugalde, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Torrington, Conn., issued the following statement on energy legislation introduced by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio): “NAHB supports efforts to promote energy efficiency but believes the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act introduced by Sens. Shaheen and Portman takes the wrong approach. Specifically, the legislation would harm housing affordability by imposing overly costly and aggressive energy efficiency requirements .....   READ MORE

State HBA Annual Convention Grand Hotel Room Block Now Open! Don’t miss the fall colors on Mackinac Island this October 2-4 while attending your state association’s annual convention (open to all members). HBA Michigan has secured a Bed and Breakfast per room rate of $289, based on double or single occupancy (click here for reservation form) , for its gathering. This rate (based on room availability) has been extended to HBA members before or after the convention if you wish to lengthen your stay at this great rate.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact Pam Frankenberger at pam@hbaofmichigan.com or 517-646-2572

MEMBER SAVINGS!

NAHB Benefit Spotlight Kabbage! Kabbage - Small Business Loans for the Real World Receive a $200 electronic gift cards when you qualify for a business line of credit up to $250,000 using the URL www.kabbage.com/nahb! After qualifying, you will received your $200 gift cards via email in 3-4 weeks. This offer is a single-use and non-transferrable. Another great NAHB member benefit!

MPerks Savings!

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