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to be raffled off or check out the line item auction with prizes like an Amway Grand Plaza overnight stay, tools, wheelbarrow full of premium craft beers, a spa package and much more,” says Jodie Rykse Salmoran, HBA Foundation Director. “Our members and sponsors have provided some great live auction items as well.”

Live auction items include: Bobcat Hunt – donated by John Bitely from Sable Homes, Live Band Performance from Now & Then Band – donated by Nelson VanElderen, BBQ for 20 people (everything from lunch, AND 1 Case of Michigan Micro Brewed Beer and 6 Bottles of Michigan Wine – donated by Randy Joppie from Homelife Kitchen & Bath and 100ft. Well w/equipment – donated by Jason Merlington from North Kent Well & Pump and Valley Farms Supply.

“A big thank you to our lead sponsor Michigan Propane Gas Association,” Salmoran continues. “Our dedicated committee and generous sponsors at all levels are a key reason for this events success.” Additional sponsors include: Foundation Building Materials, Standale Lumber and Interiors, Standard Lumber and Kitchens, Zeeland Lumber, Alta Equipment, American Classic Construction, Lumberman’s Inc., US Golf Cars, Macatawa Bank, Dieseltec, Miller Johnson Attorneys, Monsma Marketing, Deleeuw Lumber, DPE Electric, Hanson Real Estate Group, Land & Homes, Mont Granite, North Kent Well & Pump, Roosien & Associates P.L.L.C., Straight Drive Fasteners, Weekes Forest Products and Vos Glass.

There are still a few slots for shooters. Sign up as a team for $750 or $175 for an individual shooter. Lunch and dinner is included if you sign up to shoot or can be purchased separately. Tickets are available at mygrhome.com/foundation or call (616) 281-2021.

HBA FOUNDATION 3RD ANNUAL CLAY SHOOT SET FOR OCTOBER 25

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2017

OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER GRAND RAPIDSSERVING KENT, OTTAWA, IONIA AND MONTCALM COUNTIES

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Get ready for some outdoor fun at the third annual Clay Shoot Wednesday, October 25 at Kent County Conservation League. Whether you’re an experienced or novice shooter there is fun and awards to be had during this fundraiser to rebuild the Foundation Scholarship Fund and promote residential construction careers.

“This is a celebration of our industry as much as it’s a fun shooting event with great prizes,” said Randy Joppie, President of Homelife Kitchen and Bath and Clay Shoot committee chair. “We’re all looking for great employees and this is an easy way to support the HBA Foundation’s community-wide efforts to attract, train and retain talent for our industry and rebuild our scholarship fund.”

More than $155,000 in HBA Foundation financial and tool scholarships have been awarded to local students pursuing residential construction careers. Clay Shoot is making these scholarships possible again.

The Clay shoot is designed for both the novice and expert shooter. Sign up as a team of five or let us find a team for you. While you wait for your clay flight take your shot at the Flurry Skeet or the LongBird Competitions. Registration begins at 11:30am, the shoot begins at 1:00pm.

If shooting is not your thing join us for the awards party afterwards at 5:00pm. Or, enjoy the steak dinner, premium liquor and cigar lounge while you peruse the auction items.

“We’ve got something for everyone, there are more guns than ever before

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MESSAGE FROM THE EONEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION STILL TRENDING THE RIGHT DIRECTION By most measures, the housing market in the Greater Grand Rapids continues to be quite healthy. Permit activity is up in 2017 as compared to the same period of time for 2016. This is according to both the data collected by the U.S. Bureau of the Census and by data collected locally by Builder Track Reports.

As the first graph shows, permit activity (single family and multifamily) has increased steadily since 2009 for the Grand Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). In 2016, the number of single family permits issued was 2,650 units. As indicated, we are slightly up in permit activity based on data available through August, and I project single family permits to grow to 2,900 in 2017 and to 3,200 in 2018.

Growth in new single-family activity is certainly good news, but as the second graphs shows, we are still well below peak activity from the late 90s and early 00s when 5,000+ units per year was the norm. In fact, we are

still not back to the long-term average of approximately 3,500 single family units per year.

Given our strong employment and population growth, it is surprising to many (including myself) that we have not even returned to our long-term average. Some of this (as pointed out in previous articles) is based on demographics with millennials just beginning to get to the age when a new house might be an option for them. But, not surprisingly, the shortage of workers and developable lots in also impacting the supply of housing.

The future of the Grand Rapids area economy continues to look bright and this will drive demand for future housing needs. That means we must ensure that we have an economic and regulatory climate that encourages housing for current and future residents. Your HBA will continue to work with our local, state and national partners to look for solutions to help us meet the growing demand for housing in Greater Grand Rapids.

Builder Track Reports – A subscription service that provide summary information for builders, developers, suppliers, banks and other parties that want to see the big picture down to the jurisdiction. Lots of charts, active builder lists, rankings by dollar value, number of units, jurisdiction information, and more. www.buildertrackreports.com. Discounts on this service are available to all HBAGGR members.

Andy LofgrenExecutive Officer

Andy LofgrenHBAGGR Executive Officer

2017 HBAGGR OFFICERS & DIRECTORSOFFICERS

President Al Harig of Jim Tibbe Homes Associate Vice President Tom Rayla of Double O Supply & Craftsmen, Inc.Builder Vice PresidentRowdy Lapham of Old to GoldSecretary / Treasurer Larry Berghorst, L.B. & L.B. Construction, Inc.

DIRECTORSScott Branc of New Urban Home Builders Tom Clouse of Lake Michigan Insurance AgencyBrandyn Deckinga of Habitat For Humanity of Kent CountyDave Dusendang of Dave Dusendang Custom Homes, Inc. Jack Katerberg of Jack K. Katerberg, BuilderRandy Joppie of HomelifeTim Schollaart of Tim Schollaart Builder LLCJoel Terpstra of 56 West Homes & DesignAmanda Wildman of TruMedia

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U PCOMING EVENTS & EDUCATION

Know Your Business - October 24Don’t miss the last meeting of the year. The Future of Construction:

What trends are we seeing? What and Who is entering the market and how do builders need to adjust? What are the trends in economic data and what impact will it have on your business? What legislative issues and regulatory affairs are impacting the home building industry, including land development and local governmental relations? What code changes are

under consideration right now? This is also a great opportunity to have your voice heard in Lansing and in Washington DC.

Panel discussion will include Lee Schwartz, Executive Vice President for Government Relations at the Home Builders Association of Michigan.

Location: Zeeland Lumber 5836 Clay Ave SW, Wyoming,

Time: 7:30-9 am. Space is limited so register early.

Register on-line at www.mygrhome.com or contact Pat Lewis at 616.281.2021 x254 or [email protected]

2017 “KNOW” YOUR BUSINESS EDUCATION SERIES WRAPS UP OCTOBER 24

Location: HBA OFFICE 3959 Clay Ave SW, Wyoming

Dates: November 1, 2, 3, & 6 November 7 *optional 8 hour Lead Renovator Course 8am -5pm

Fees: $899* *If 10 students or more register for course, the fee will be discounted to $699.

Lead Renovator only $150

Register at myGRhome.com or by email at [email protected]

60 HOUR BUILDERS PRE LICENSE & LEAD RENOVATOR COURSE This mandated course will prepare you for the Michigan Builders’ License test. This small classroom setting will provide you with the information necessary to reach your goal of getting a builders license. The course includes 8 Hr Lead Renovation course.

The Lead Renovator (RRP) 8 Hr Course is included in the 60 Hour course. The EPA mandates that all renovation contractors that disrupt more than 6 sf of lead paint must be EPA certified. This EPA certification is valid for 5 years. You may also sign up for this course separately.

FALL PARADE SLATED FOR OCTOBER 6-21The annual Fall Parade of Homes presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids and sponsored by Lake Michigan Credit Union begins Friday, October 6 at 1pm through October 21. The homes will be open for touring, Fridays, and Saturdays from 1- 8 pm and on Wednesdays from 5-8pm. The remodeled homes will be open October 20-21 from 1-8pm.

Want some free tickets? As an HBA member you are entitled to 2 free tickets. Just send an email to [email protected] for the code.

Want discounted tickets? As a member you can purchase tickets at a discounted rate. Visit goo.gl/E9NA77 for the order form.

Visit myGRhome.com for the latest information on all HBA events.



The HBA Parade of Homes has their own APP. This App is designed so that parade-goers can easily get directions, plan a route, and get home details at the click of a button.

Visit your APP store or mygrhome.com to download the HBA Parade of Homes app.

Many of the new construction homes don’t appear on many smart phones and GPS cannot yet find these new addresses. Those touring the homes can take the guess work out of following confusing directions or consulting the map by using the app to get to each home via the most efficient route!

“We have been ready for this advancement in the Parade of Homes for a while now,” tells Executive Officer Andy Lofgren. “We’re excited to have finally fine-tuned the right plan for the app. We feel this Parade app will be easy for anyone to use to get the most out of the Parade of Homes.” The opportunity to reach younger parade-goers and give members the chance to advertise to homeowners is a very exciting prospect.

Advertising Opportunities

The Parade app advertising opportunities are designed to run for a three-month cycle surrounding each HBA Parade of Homes. Spring Parade

PARADE OF HOMES SETS SIGHTS ON THE FUTURE WITH NEW APPadvertising runs May-July and Fall Parade runs September-November. Members have the opportunity to get their business in front of those actively looking to improve or build their home. HBA Members get a special rate but there is a limited number of advertising openings, so act fast!

Parade Builders: Each Parade home receives a general listing with a pin on the general map. Click on this pin to reveal home details including the home number and address, the home image, and directions to the home. For a fee, you can purchase the upgraded home listing which includes all the above as well as a home description and a logo link to your company’s website. You can also take advantage of geo fencing! Use geo fencing to send a call to action for people entering the homes to fill out a contact form that goes to the builder. There are a limited number of notifications per region, so act fast.

Associate Members: Let the home visitors know that you supplied products in that home. This home-specific vendor listing allows you to showcase your contribution to Parade homes each season. You also have the opportunity for geo fencing. Use geo fencing to send targeted push notifications to those in the area of your business or Parade home you are featured in!

2017 YEARLONG SPONSORS

To find out how you can become a sponsor contact the HBA at (616) 281-2021.



NEW MEMBER APPLICATIONS RENEWING MEMBERSThe following companies are applying for membership with the HBAGGR. If your company has an unresolved dispute or complaint with any of the following companies and would like to submit a notice to be considered when approving the applicants below, please submit a complaint in writing to the HBAGGR. - It will not be until a resolution of the complaint is submitted to the HBAGGR that the applying member will be approved.

A&E Heating&Cooling Joe Martinez - (616) 516-8579

Citizens BankTom Regan - (616) 299-4674

Hansons Windows and Siding of Grand Rapids Gary Sherman - (248) 581-3030 x5500

Romig Custom Homes, Inc . Bonnie Baird - (616) 437-9743

Talsma Furniture Jessica Smith - (616) 818-4080

The Floor Network, LLC Teri O’Driscoll - (616) 975-6870

Please welcome these new members to the HBA!

These members know the value of investing in their businesses through membership in the HBAGGR. Thank you for making the choice to invest in your association!

Advanced Interiors, Inc.Allen Edwin HomesAmerican Living, Inc.Avalon Building ConceptsBin There Dump ThatBosworth BuildersCenturyChemical BankDK Homes LLCDreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Greater Grand RapidsEdward J. Zaagman BuilderFeenstra & Associates, Inc.Glenn Tissue Builders, Inc.Gordon Lucas, BuilderH.S.V. Redi-Mix, Inc.Happy Acres Homes LLCHelmholdt + Company LLPHuffman Homes LLCi3 Business Solutions LLCInsignia HomesJADE Builders, Inc.

MEMBER STATS

KNOW SOMEONE THAT SHOULD BE A MEMBER? LET PAT KNOW!

Pat Lewis | Membership Director (616) 281-2021 ext. 254 | [email protected]

587 Total HBA Members

200 Builder Members299 Associate Members88 Affiliate Members

Builder memberships are at their highest since 2008.

HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

Jim Tibbe HomesKerkstra Precast, Inc.Lake Michigan Insurance AgencyLakewood Homes LLCLand & Homes, Inc.Landscape Design Services, Inc.LEAD Marketing AgencyMaplewood HomesMeijer Credit UnionMercantile Bank of MichiganNorthwind Insulating Systems LLCOttawa KentPries Supply Co., Inc.RLH Carpentry, LLCS & D Kuiper BuildersSable Developing, Inc.Tom Montsma Builders, Inc.Transnation Title Agency LLCVisbeen Architects, Inc.Zeigler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Grandville

HBA MEMBERS FINALISTS FOR 2017 EPIC AWARDSCongratulations to Lake Michigan Credit Union and Sun Title for being named finalists in the 2017 Epic Awards. Winners will be named October 18.

Each award category recognizes businesses or individuals who are leading the way in growth and innovation, strengthening our business community, enabling collaboration and connections, and accomplishing incredible endeavors with their focus on the future.



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After failing to repeal or replace Obamacare, Republicans are now focused on tax reform, a seemingly much easier task. Distance, however, is tax reform’s best friend. Proposals that look great in theory are routinely

derailed by details. And, that is why there has been no significant tax reform since 1986. Moreover, passing tax reform has historically required a bipartisan coalition to withstand the many opposition groups that intensively lobby to protect their deductions. Moreover, it will be inordinately difficult for Republicans to pass revenue-neutral tax reform on a partisan basis with a slim two-vote majority in the Senate and with a president with an approval rating in the upper-thirties. Thus, expect -- a small tax cut, but no structural tax changes.

Republicans generally agree that individuals should not be able to deduct state and local income taxes from their federal taxes. The problem is that if Congressional Republicans attack this deduction, they will incur the wrath of dozens of interest groups, as well as court the potential loss of Republican seats in high tax states such as California, New Jersey, and New York. Simply put, a partisan Republican effort that raises taxes is politically next to impossible. This is why the border tax adjustment - which was a very good idea - was withdrawn even though it would have raised $1 trillion over the next decade from importers. The intense political pushback from large retailers and others was simply too much. For this same reason, the mortgage interest deduction and charitable deduction are already off limits.

TAX REFORM IS OUT, TAX CUTS ARE POSSIBLE Reducing corporate taxes is an idea that has broad support across the political spectrum since many US-headquartered firms have already “moved” to Europe to escape high US corporate taxes. The problem is that financing the lower tax rate requires eliminating corporate deductions for, among other things, investment, and doing that would have perverse effects. It would raise the cost of new investment and thus reduce economic growth, the opposite of the intended effect. If we reduce the corporate rate to 15% or 20%, enough to overcome the investment problem, we create enormous incentives for people to re-characterize wage income as business income, leading to enormous deficits.

This leaves the most likely outcome being a small tax cut. While a large tax cut might seem more appealing, with an existing budget deficit that is already large, and on track to get much worse over the next decade, because of rising healthcare and retirement costs, the votes for a large

tax cut that will increase our already enormous debt are simply not there. In short, the inability to increase the deficit on one hand and the political inability to raise revenues by closing loopholes on the other makes this entire exercise very difficult.

Tax reform is hard, demands unpleasant trade-offs, and even creates divisions that cut across party lines. For example, some Republicans oppose tax breaks for renewable energy, but members of Congress from states with substantial wind and solar energy will strongly disagree. While Republicans may agree on the broad outline of tax policy, such as lower rates and fewer loopholes, they will divide on the details as they reveal themselves. With a slim Republican majority, Democrats in no mood to help, and an election year fast approaching, meaningful tax reform will wait for another Congress. Despite the legislative need, I peg the chances of a meaningful tax cut at 65%/35%.



a few hours out of their Friday morning to showcase some of our most sought-out career opportunities with area 5th graders. Jessica Mielke of Standard Lumber and Kitchens also shared how important it is for our carpenters to measure twice (to the tenth of an inch), and cut once as they matched up miniaturized stud wall pieces. HBI students demonstrated traditional

Reaching the Next Gen – Measure Twice, Cut OnceAccording to a recent housing economics study published by the National Association of Home Builders, the construction sector will add around 790,000 new jobs in the decade leading up to 2024 and 8 out of 10 single-family builders identify the availability of labor as the most significant issue they currently face. Long-time HBA of Greater Grand Rapids members and staff got ahead of the labor issue a few years ago by forming the Next Gen/Workforce Development committee. Recently, a group of HBA members and Home Building Institute (HBI) students took

plumbing configurations students would see underneath most sinks and shared their plans for working in construction. “Thank you all for taking the time out of your work day to teach our 5th graders a bit about your careers/companies and to create so many interactive and fun, hands-on learning opportunities for them. We truly appreciate your partnership with us in extending their out-of- classroom learning. It’s such a great way to introduce them to STEM and skilled trade careers.” Nancy, S.T.E.M. Coordinator/Kentwood Public SchoolsThe Next Gen committee coordinates the home building area at MiCarrerQuest, one of the nation’s largest annual career events, participate in job fairs, host Connect Outside the Box hiring workshops, schedule members to share their construction stories in local classrooms, mentor students and partner with education and community partners to promote residential career pathways. If you want to be part of the fun and share in our Next Gen/Workforce Development efforts contact Jodie at [email protected] or (616) 281-2021, ext. 201.

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