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As Home Builders not only have you endured, but you have thrived in the worst economic setback since the Great Depression. A brief recap of all we accomplished:
- The HBA of CNM hosted a successful Parade of Homes in the face of a severe economic downturn.
- BGNM continued to serve as the leader for sustainable building in our region as it was named the THE standard in local codes, saw an extension of the Sustainable Building Tax Credit and a leveling with LEED at the state level.
- The Remodelers Council continue to lead the way in Community Building and saw another successful Bowling Tournament raising $12,000 for the Women\'s Housing Coalition.
- Our PR program rose to a new level serving as a home buying educational resource for buyers with an 8 week series in the Journal focused on all our industry provides, while hi lighting why now it is a good time to buy.
- The HBA of CNM continued to serve as a leading resource in our Community as we had a presence on significant policy making Committees throughout our region from Climate Change to APS to Water Conservation to Economic Development to Affordable Housing to Code Enforcement to Building Services staff hirings to the new Mayoral Leadership Transition Team.
- We spent a year working to reduce development fees on Homebuilding and succeeded in passing TWO Impact Fee Moratoriums in Bernalillo County and Albuquerque.
Last year you were faced with many challenges. Because of your sound leadership our Association saw significant accomplishments, just a few hi lighted above, that have well positioned us to thrive in the new year. We are currently focusing on key issues that look to lighten the cost of development as we strive to assist our members in these tough times, and ultimately the home-buying public.
REGULAR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MEETINGS WILL BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 3rd at 1pm. Please come and stay engaged with all we do in our region. Your input is valuable.
Happy New Year and Thank You.
MEETING DATE AND TIME
In the effort to increase member participation in Government Affairs, meetings will now be held at 1pm immediately preceding Board of Director meetings every other month. The next Government Affairs Meeting will be held on February 3rd at 1pm.
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Home Builders Association of Central New Mexico
Builders of the American Dream
www.hbacnm.com
Vision
• Developing a deeper understanding of effective leadership roles in the community;
• Developing the capacity to better plan, advocate and communicate strategically with elected officials;
• Developing sustainable policies to better enhance the local homebuilding industry.
• Build public appreciation for the importance of housing and those who provide it.
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