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West End HBA announces Michael Collins-Williams as new Chief Executive Officer

December 1, 2020NewsWest End HBA

Hamilton, ON, December 1, 2020 – West End Home Builders’ Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Collins-Williams as its Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2021. Mike brings a wealth of expertise in planning, policy and government relations, having been a key contributor to the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) for over … Continue reading West End HBA announces Michael Collins-Williams as new Chief Executive Officer →

WE HBA Awards of Distinction Winners

November 26, 2020NewsWest End HBA

(Hamilton) November 20, 2020 – The West – End Home Builders’ Association held its Awards of Distinction and Annual Association Awards on Friday November 20, through a virtual awards presentation. The Association Awards recognize the efforts and successes of very hard-working members and friends of the home building industry. The 2019 edition of the WE … Continue reading WE HBA Awards of Distinction Winners →

Leveraging Social Media for New Home Sale Referrals

November 13, 2020NewsWest End HBA

Have you ever seen incredible homebuyer reviews on social media and wondered how to turn them into referrals? Over the last 10 to 15 years, social media use has gone up by leaps and bounds across the globe, with Pew Research estimating that at least 72% of the public uses social media to communicate and … Continue reading Leveraging Social Media for New Home Sale Referrals →

How to prepare your business for a potential second wave

October 5, 2020NewsWest End HBA

Many doctors, epidemiologists, and other experts believe Canada will see a second wave of COVID-19, based on the history of infectious diseases. While there isn’t a precise definition of what will constitute this wave, we’ll know it’s here when we start to see a continuous rise in cases. In the fall, as schools and more … Continue reading How to prepare your business for a potential second wave →

Industry Update September 14, 2020

September 14, 2020NewsWest End HBA

OHBA Updates OHBA Regional Call OHBA has scheduled their next Regional Conference Call to provide a general COVID-19 and government relations update on Tuesday September 15 @ 9:00. The short half hour meeting will be open to any interested members from all local HBAs. WE HBA encourages our members to take part! Follow this link … Continue reading Industry Update September 14, 2020 →

COVID-19 Industry Update July 14, 2020

July 14, 2020NewsWest End HBA

OHBA Updates Bill 197 – COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act As part of the COVID-19 post pandemic recovery, the provincial government introduced Bill 197 COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act on July 8th. The omnibus Bill makes amendments to a number of pieces of existing legislation as part of Ontario’s Plan for Economic Jobs and Recovery. Through June … Continue reading COVID-19 Industry Update July 14, 2020 →

COVID-19 Industry Update July 6, 2020

July 6, 2020NewsWest End HBA

OHBA Updates OHBA Regional Conference Calls OHBA has shifted to bi-weekly conference calls to provide a general COVID-19 update as well as other relevant government relations updates. All of the regions together will be scheduled for one big “zoom” meeting this coming Tuesday July 7 @ 9:00. The short half hour meeting will be open … Continue reading COVID-19 Industry Update July 6, 2020 →

COVID-19 Industry Update June 24, 2020

June 24, 2020NewsWest End HBA

CHBA Update Industry Status and Sentiments Survey To bolster association advocacy, CHBA National invites members to complete this survey on the current state of your business and your experiences with the CEWS and other federal emergency programs. Aggregate data from the survey will help the association convey the challenges being faced by the sector to … Continue reading COVID-19 Industry Update June 24, 2020 →

COVID-19 Industry Update June 17, 2020

June 17, 2020NewsWest End HBA

WE HBA Wins Canadian Local HBA of the Year! The West End Home Builders’ Association received the HBA of the Year Award at the Canadian Home Builders’ Association Leadership Awards which took place virtually last Friday, June 12th. WE HBA now holds the Provincial and National top honours for local Home Builders’ Associations. The award recognizes … Continue reading COVID-19 Industry Update June 17, 2020 →

WEST END HBA WINS THE CANADIAN HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION HBA OF THE YEAR AWARD.

June 16, 2020NewsWest End HBA

WE HBA now holds the Provincial and National top honours for local Home Builders’ Associations. Hamilton, June 16, 2020 – The West End Home Builders’ Association received the HBA of the Year Award at the Canadian Home Builders’ Association Leadership Awards which took place virtually last Friday, June 12th. The WE HBA Members, Board of … Continue reading WEST END HBA WINS THE CANADIAN HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION HBA OF THE YEAR AWARD. →