Workforce Development Push Continues with Multiple Events in November

Olathe Chamber Career Expo 2017 OATC Students Inspired Homes 2 November was a busy month for the HBA as it continued its efforts to promote employment in the home-building industry.

On Nov. 15, the HBA was thrilled to participate in the Olathe Chamber of Commerce Career Expo. Thank you to our members who came and marketed their opportunities to the students, including Willis Custom Homes, Henges Insulation & Fireplaces, Weber Flooring/Joe’s Carpet and Starr Homes LLC.

Additionally, students from Olathe Advanced Technical School learned about home building from foundation to finish on Nov. 17 at the Huntford community being built by Inspired Homes. Thank you to everyone who participated.

More than 300 Homes on 2024 Spring Parade of Homes

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Fox4 Interview Ruder on KCHBA’s KCMO Proposal

“The end result that we’ve gotten with the code having been adopted in the way that it was and our efforts to comply with it is a historic reduction in new housing starts in Kansas City, Missouri,” KCHBA Executive Vice ...

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