Meeting Notes

The Harlingen Area Builders Association generally holds regular monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of every month at the Harlingen Country Club.

Prominent community leaders are often featured guest speakers at HABA’s meeting and keep members informed about issues affecting the community and the industry. Aside from educational benefits, HABA’s members enjoy the networking opportunities with the growing number of businesses joining the organization.

Below are the notes from our most current meeting:

February 2009 Meeting

The Harlingen Area Builders Association held their monthly meeting on February 3, 2009. With over 72 members in attendance, Mayor Chris Boswell serving as Guest Speaker delivered a well presented and well received "State of the City" address. Special guest in attendance included Commissioner Larry Galbreath, Harlingen Chamber Chairman, Ruthie Ewers, Harlingen Hispanic Chamber, Nat Lopez and Economic Development Director, Bill Martin.

HABA President, Armando Elizarde, updated members on upcoming events for February including "Rally Day" to be held in Austin, Texas at the State Capitol where builders from across the state will rally on the Capitol steps and be addressed by Governor Rick Perry. A Texas Style bar-b-que will also be held and hosted by the Governor on the Capitol Grounds. Other HABA events for February include a seminar that will earn builder members 2 hours of Continuing Education as mandated by the TRCC.

Associate Spotlight Member, Garrett Dorsey with AEP Energy Star was on hand with up to date information on the "Energy Star" program including the announcement of an upcoming Energy Star Homes Program Kick Off.

HABA is a 501c non-profit association. For more information call us at 440-0883 or email us.