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New PPP Loans Available
Dear HBA Members,
Resources are available, to help your business cope with the pandemic economic slowdown. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 includes a second round of funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Program. The date of SBA program submission is currently pending, but expected to be released soon.
What You Need to Know:
- Loans are available to companies that have already received a PPP loan
- Loan amounts of up to $2,000,000
- Borrowers must have experienced a 25% decline in revenue for any one quarter of 2020 (as compared to the same quarter in 2019), or an annual basis (2020 versus 2019) to qualify for a PPP Second Draw loan
- Borrowers must have less than 300 employees
- Borrowers are allowed to utilize the same payroll data previously submitted to the Bank for purposes of the PPP Second Draw application. It is not necessary to resubmit your payroll data.
- Loan proceeds are to be utilized for payroll and other eligible expenses (at least 60% of loan proceeds must be used on payroll costs)
- Loan forgiveness and repayment details are similar to your first PPP loan
If you didn’t apply for a PPP loan in the first round of funding, there is also money available to you. Check the SBA First Draw website for details.
Best Regards,
Bob O'Hara
Executive Officer, HBAGTA
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Support Available from the State of Michigan
Covid-19 Grants
Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program
The State of Michigan has allocated $55 million to implement the Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program to support the needs of Michigan businesses that have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 virus and the Gatherings and Mask Order. The application to apply will open at 9:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.
Find all the information you need here.
Employee Assistance Grants
The Employee Assistance Grants were made available by Senate Bill 748, and are designed to provide support to employees impacted by the MDHHS Gathering and Face Mask Order that took effect on November 18, 2020. The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation is administering this grant program.
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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
2020 Virtual Parade of Homes!
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Just in case you missed it or want to revisit it, the 2020 Virtual HBA Parade of Homes is back for a limited time!
Tour the exquisite homes featured in September's Virtual Parade of Homes. Hurry! The Parade starts today and ends March 31st!
Enjoy!
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Interested in Apprenticeship Resources?
We're Here to Help!
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Creating a Registered Apprenticeship Program is a great way to display your commitment to the development of your workforce and the industry's future talent pool. Now is an especially good time to consider creating an apprenticeship program, as state funds are available to help committed employers cover the costs of training for apprentices.
You do not need to have an apprenticeship program currently to qualify for these funds (If you have a program already, we can connect you to these funds as well!). Here is what we need to connect you with these resources:
- Your commitment to creating an apprenticeship program and hiring an apprentice at some point between now and March 31, 2023. Don't worry, the support system locally can help you with every step of the process for building an apprenticeship.
- Your willingness to help advise in the development of pre-apprenticeship programs, focused on basic career skills for any employee.
The consortium will be applying for grant funds before February 1, 2021. By sharing your commitment with the consortium, they can more accurately determine the amount of funding needed to support all of the local employers with apprenticeship goals.
Please contact Christian Berry at christian@hbagta.com as soon as possible to learn more about this opportunity, and to get connected to resources in Northwest Michigan to help you create an apprenticeship program.
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We Would Love to Be Your Guest
2021 GMM Hosting Opportunities
In anticipation that Michigan will shortly begin to relax COVID-19 restrictions, we are beginning to schedule our 2021 General Membership Meetings. Hosting a General Membership Meeting is a great way to introduce or re-introduce yourself and your company to your fellow HBA members. We are not going to be able to have the GMM in February, but hope to hold our annual Chili Cookoff on March 8.
The available 2021 GMM dates for hosting/sponsoring are:
March 8 October 11
April 12 September 13
May 10 November 8
If you want to take advantage of this sponsorship opportunity for your business, contact Bob O’Hara at 231-946-2305 or robert@hbagta.com.
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Upcoming Online VIRTUAL Classes
Something for Everyone!
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Now is the time for you and your team to take advantage of the awesome virtual classes being offered by the HBA!
All classes are LIVE ONLINE VIRTUAL classes!
Interact with your instructor and fellow class participants
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NAHB
Project Management
Jan. 22nd
9am-4pm
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NAHB
Estimating & Scheduling
Feb. 3rd
9am-4pm
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Networking
for Results
Feb. 18th
9am-10:30am
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NAHB
Business Accounting &
Job Costing
Feb. 22nd
9am-4pm
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NAHB
Risk Management
& Insurance
Feb. 25th
9am-4pm
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NAHB
CAPS I
Marketing & Communicating
March 10th
9am-4pm
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NAHB
CAPS II
Design Concepts For Livable Homes
March 11th
9am-4pm
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NAHB
CAPS III
Details & Solutions For Livable Homes
March 12th
9am-4pm
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MIOSHA
Excavations:
The Grave Danger
March 18th
9am-4pm
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Contact Debbie with any questions or to register, 231-946-2305.
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2021 Home Expo UPDATE!
Policy Finalized
The HBAGTA Home Expo Committee would like to convey to all committed and yet to commit Expo 2021 exhibitors a deeper sense of security and transparency. Therefore, we updated our cancellation policy as follow:
Cancellation and Registration Refund Policy
In the case the HBAGTA Home EXPO is cancelled, delayed, or relocated, irrespective of the reason, as the result of an act of God, or any other cause whatsoever which is beyond the control of the HBAGTA, the HBAGTA will offer a full refund of any registration fees paid.
The HBAGTA will be shouldering all associated costs and risks in the unlikely chance we must cancel; therefore, we would like to ask you to consider a small donating a small portion of your registration. This small donation will help us offset the costs so we may remain whole until we see you in Expo 2022 . In the case the HBAGTA must cancel the event, that decision will be made on April 1st.
In the case you, the exhibitor chooses to cancel before March 1st, the exhibitor will be refunded the entire registration fee, minus $100. Should you, the exhibitor cancel on March 1st or after that date, the entire registration fee will be forfeited.
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Hooray! It's Here!
2021 HBA Membership Directory
The 2021 HBA Membership Directory is available at the HBA office NOW! Be sure and stop by to pick up your copy! Don't forget to grab some for your customers and crew.
It looks great!
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NAHB Winter Leadership Meeting
Virtual Meeting Schedule
NAHB will hold their inter Leadership Meeting virtually, this year. Highlights include:
- A Board Session on Monday, January 25 at 2:00 PM
- A Meeting of the Members at 6:00 PM on January 27
- Our Area Caucus on January 28 at 3:30 PM
- A second Board Session on Friday, January 29 at 3:00 PM
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On the latest episode of Housing Developments, NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin address the violence seen in the nation’s capital last week. The co-hosts also discuss the implications of a pro-union Labor Secretary on home builders, and how a 50-50 split of Republicans and Democrats in the Senate will impact legislation for the foreseeable future.
To submit a question to be featured on a future episode of the podcast, email podcast@nahb.org and remember to subscribe to Housing Developments wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also listen to previous episodes at nahb.org.
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How They Could Disrupt Housing
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With the average median new home price hovering at around $321,500 in 2019, up from $216,700 just over a decade ago, housing affordability has become a leading issue for both home builders and consumers. Chief contributing factors include increasing land prices, rising costs for building materials (in particular lumber), consumer demand, and skilled labor shortages. But what if there was another way to create housing supply to help alleviate this crisis, especially in the wake of COVID-19? READ MORE
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Get Ready for a Whole New Experience
The Industry Together - Online!
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The IBSx Virtual Experience (IBSx) is your opportunity to access the best of the in-person NAHB International Builders’ Show®, online and at your convenience, whether you’re at home, at work or on-the-go. Join us for an interactive business-building event where you’ll be able to discover new products and technology, tap into the industry’s latest trends and find the solutions you need to wow your customers. |
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Who Is Working On Your Behalf?
2021 HBAGTA Board of Directors
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PRESIDENT
Mike Tucker
Kingsley Lumber
TREASURER
Caleb Norris
Norris Design Productions
DIRECTORS
Jennifer Bard
Platinum Construction
& Design TC, LLC
Jeff Black
Rembrandt Construction Inc
Julie Bravender
Lake Michigan Credit Union
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FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
Brian Terhune
Brian Terhune, LLC
SECRETARY
Marcy Hurst
MAC Custom Homes
Colin Bushong
CMB Construction
Dan Goodchild
Northwestern Michigan College
Jim Harmeson
Paul Maurer General Contracting
Brian Maurer
Paul Maurer General Contracting
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SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
Vacant
PAST PRESIDENT
Dean Adams
Bay Area Contracting, Inc.
Trevor Mitchell
Pella Windows & Doors by Horne
Daniel Paulson
Daniel Paulson Builders
Robin Whipple
Bay View Flooring
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