The 2013 HBA Home Remodeling Show (sponsored by Southern Supply) proved to be a great sign that the home construction industry is trending back in the direction of growth. In addition, booths for the 2014 HBA HOME SHOW are disappearing quickly, which indicates our HBA Home Pros are sensing things are heading for a rebound.
Attendance was up more than 13 percent compared to 2012
“Many vendors shared with me that their businesses benefit, not only financially in the short term, but also substantially in the long term because of their participation in HBA Trade Shows,” says Ken Thrasher, HBA CEO. Ken goes on to say, “The networking opportunities with consumers visiting the show and vendors participating in the show is invaluable.”
Here are a few DIRECT QUOTES from vendors who participated in the Home Remodeling Show:
The Remodeling Expo is a great event for us every year. We benefit from the opportunity to meet new people, as well as re-connect with old friends.– Bryan L. Morris, American Detection Specialists, LLC We were pleasantly surprised at the leads produced at this year’s remodeling show. It brought in a different client than the “Home Show.” May we reserve the same space for next year? – Sam Neil, Southwestern Insulation LLC The HBA Remodeling Show is a great way to get your business in front of new customers.
– Aaron Paddock, The Carpet Shoppe We generate more leads and closed business from the HBA Remodeling HBA Show than all of the other shows we attend combined. We will never miss this show.
– Randy Friga, Friga Construction Co., Inc. For Southern Floors, the Remodeling Show provided us with an opportunity to show off our business and services…. people that came by were interested and we gained leads that resulted in sales. Thank you for a great show.
– Jess Cortese, Southern Floors
Thank you Southern Supply for sponsoring this event. The exposure that sponsors receive and the financial assistance that sponsoring provide make sponsoring a win win situation for the HBA Membership. Funds received go back into the HBA budget to enhance what the membership can provide for its members. If your company is interested in the benefits of sponsoring an event please contact Aaron or Charlyce. The deadline for submitting your request is October 31, 2013.
A Special Thank You to all of the 2013 HBA Home Remodeling Show Volunteers:
| John Harp | Acme Brick Company |
| Robert Felton | ADSmith Communications |
| Dan Crutcher | ADT Security Systems |
| Bryan Morris | American Detection Specialists |
| T.J. Loudis | Better Business Bureau of Southwest MO |
| Kathy O’Neill | Bolivar Insulation |
| Sarah Shelton | Cabinet Concepts By Design |
| Shelley Wehner | Cabinet Concepts By Design |
| Fred Marty | City of Springfield |
| John Tranbarger | Colorgraphic Printing, Inc. |
| Annie Green | Concrete Enhancements |
| J.W. DeLong | DeLong Plumbing |
| Jeremy Ray | Empire Bank |
| Ryan Friga | Friga Construction Co., Inc. |
| Gene Douglas | Gene Douglas Construction |
| Alyce Fetterhoff | Graham Construction |
| Russell Walker | Graham Construction |
| Cathi Sheetz | InsulUSA, LLC |
| Jennifer Davidson | InsulUSA, LLC |
| Maribeth Gardner | InsulUSA, LLC |
| Brandon Welch | KY3, Inc. |
| Kim Hushman | KY3, Inc. |
| Stan Bess | KY3, Inc. |
| Herb Rimel | Meek’s – The Builder’s Choice |
| Mike Coan | Midwest Block & Brick |
| Vonda Holland | Midwest Window & Door Corp. |
| Dianne Rankin | Morelock-Ross Properties |
| Debi Murray | Murney Associates |
| Kim Barnes | Murney Associates |
| Susan Lance | Murney Associates |
| Tina Mooneyham | Murney Associates |
| Michelle Romero | Quality Masonry, LLC |
| Paul Potthoff | Simmons First National Bank |
| Keith Havens | Solid Surface Designs, Inc. |
| Darrellene Sosebee | Southern Materials |
| Crystal Shotts | Southern Supply |
| Debbie Speake | Springfield Electric |
| Henry Novack | St. Clair Corporation |
| Lisa Bracy | Steward Construction, LLC |
| Paul Kaminsi | Vermillion |
| Kay Wylie | |
| Sheila Collins |
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