» Oct. 20, 2006
Remodelers Council Wins Two CADRESThe Remodelers Council of Lincoln was honored with two CADRE Awards (Council Awards for Demonstrating Remodeling Excellence) at the 2006 Annual NAHB Remodelers Council Gala in Chicago.
Alissa Johnson was presented the Outstanding Council Coordinator CADRE. This award is presented annually to a Council Coordinator for his or her outstanding contribution to the local council.
The Remodelers Council of Lincoln also received the CADRE for Government Affairs/Legislation. Council Chair Brian Senkbeil accepted the award on behalf of the Council. In 2003, the Nebraska Legislature passed a bill that added sales tax to contractor labor for home improvement, repair or remodeling. The tax placed an undue burden on remodelers and homeowners, and when the governor and a few senators expressed interest in repealing the sales tax, the Remodelers Council acted. With the help of a multi-pronged grassroots strategy with an extremely small budget, the tax was repealed in 2006, with the Council Chair being invited to the signing of the bill.
The Remodelers Council of Lincoln is currently the 6th largest council with 129 member companies.
» May 23, 2006HBAL Awarded 2006 Better Business Bureau's Integrity AwardHBAL was recently awarded the 2006 Better Business Bureau Integrity Award.
"The award finalists demonstrated that they had institutionalized ethics through programs and policies to benefit their stakeholders," said BBB Communications Director Margo Riekes.
Presented annually since 1998 in Lincoln, these awards were designed to promote the importance of ethical business practices and the willingness and efforts made by outstanding businesses to ensure that the marketplace remains fair and honorable, the BBB said.
HBAL received the award in the company category of 1-5 employees. All companies considered for an award submitted a formal application to the Bureau. The BBB Integrity Awards are granted at the discretion of an independent panel of judges from the academic community.
» May 22, 2006HBAL Awarded Distinguished Service Award by UNL Construction Management ProgramHBAL Received a Distinguished Service Award from the UNL Construction Management Program at its Annual Awards Banquet.
The Distinguished Service Award is the highest award bestowed by the Construction Management Program. The award recognizes significant and continued contributions by an individual, firm or organization in support of the Construction Management Program's mission of providing quality education for the future leaders of the construction industry.
A faculty member from the Construction Management Program must make the nomination and provide evidence of sustained, exemplary service to the Program by the nominee. The award is conferred upon a majority vote of the faculty.
» Apr. 6, 2006LB 968 Signed by the Governor!
LB 968 was signed by Governor Heineman on April 6, 2006. This bill will, in part, repeal the sales tax on remodeling and home repair labor. Remodelers Council Chair Brian Senkbeil attended the signing and was given the opportunity to thank the Governor and the Senators who helped see this bill through. Thank you to every member who put in the time and effort to help get the sales tax repealed!
Click here for more pictures.
Alissa Johnson was presented the Outstanding Council Coordinator CADRE. This award is presented annually to a Council Coordinator for his or her outstanding contribution to the local council.
The Remodelers Council of Lincoln also received the CADRE for Government Affairs/Legislation. Council Chair Brian Senkbeil accepted the award on behalf of the Council. In 2003, the Nebraska Legislature passed a bill that added sales tax to contractor labor for home improvement, repair or remodeling. The tax placed an undue burden on remodelers and homeowners, and when the governor and a few senators expressed interest in repealing the sales tax, the Remodelers Council acted. With the help of a multi-pronged grassroots strategy with an extremely small budget, the tax was repealed in 2006, with the Council Chair being invited to the signing of the bill.
The Remodelers Council of Lincoln is currently the 6th largest council with 129 member companies.
HBAL was recently awarded the 2006 Better Business Bureau Integrity Award.
"The award finalists demonstrated that they had institutionalized ethics through programs and policies to benefit their stakeholders," said BBB Communications Director Margo Riekes.
Presented annually since 1998 in Lincoln, these awards were designed to promote the importance of ethical business practices and the willingness and efforts made by outstanding businesses to ensure that the marketplace remains fair and honorable, the BBB said.
HBAL received the award in the company category of 1-5 employees. All companies considered for an award submitted a formal application to the Bureau. The BBB Integrity Awards are granted at the discretion of an independent panel of judges from the academic community.
"The award finalists demonstrated that they had institutionalized ethics through programs and policies to benefit their stakeholders," said BBB Communications Director Margo Riekes.
Presented annually since 1998 in Lincoln, these awards were designed to promote the importance of ethical business practices and the willingness and efforts made by outstanding businesses to ensure that the marketplace remains fair and honorable, the BBB said.
HBAL received the award in the company category of 1-5 employees. All companies considered for an award submitted a formal application to the Bureau. The BBB Integrity Awards are granted at the discretion of an independent panel of judges from the academic community.
» May 22, 2006
HBAL Awarded Distinguished Service Award by UNL Construction Management ProgramHBAL Received a Distinguished Service Award from the UNL Construction Management Program at its Annual Awards Banquet.
The Distinguished Service Award is the highest award bestowed by the Construction Management Program. The award recognizes significant and continued contributions by an individual, firm or organization in support of the Construction Management Program's mission of providing quality education for the future leaders of the construction industry.
A faculty member from the Construction Management Program must make the nomination and provide evidence of sustained, exemplary service to the Program by the nominee. The award is conferred upon a majority vote of the faculty.
» Apr. 6, 2006LB 968 Signed by the Governor!LB 968 was signed by Governor Heineman on April 6, 2006. This bill will, in part, repeal the sales tax on remodeling and home repair labor. Remodelers Council Chair Brian Senkbeil attended the signing and was given the opportunity to thank the Governor and the Senators who helped see this bill through. Thank you to every member who put in the time and effort to help get the sales tax repealed!
Click here for more pictures.
The Distinguished Service Award is the highest award bestowed by the Construction Management Program. The award recognizes significant and continued contributions by an individual, firm or organization in support of the Construction Management Program's mission of providing quality education for the future leaders of the construction industry.
A faculty member from the Construction Management Program must make the nomination and provide evidence of sustained, exemplary service to the Program by the nominee. The award is conferred upon a majority vote of the faculty.
LB 968 was signed by Governor Heineman on April 6, 2006. This bill will, in part, repeal the sales tax on remodeling and home repair labor. Remodelers Council Chair Brian Senkbeil attended the signing and was given the opportunity to thank the Governor and the Senators who helped see this bill through. Thank you to every member who put in the time and effort to help get the sales tax repealed!Click here for more pictures.
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