Home Builders Association of Great Lakes Bay Region

11/02/2026

🔨 Local leadership. Real experience. A passion for the trades.

Our HBA President, Mike Heal of Mike’s Handymen, joined The 1% Podcast to share his journey from starting a side business in 1994 to building a company that invests in its employees and our community.

🎙️ In this conversation, Mike talks about:

✅ The value of being involved in the Home Builders Association
✅ Preparing the next generation for careers in skilled trades
✅ Supporting employees and helping them grow
✅ Lessons learned through the challenges of business ownership

We’re proud to have leaders like Mike helping move our industry forward. Take a listen and share! 👏

▶️ https://youtu.be/cvWcdMnKznQ

Mike Heal runs Mike's Handymen in the Great Lakes Bay region. He st...

10/31/2026

🏡💛 Please join us in welcoming Dashiell Masonry to the Home Builders Association of Great Lakes Bay Region!

This veteran-owned business serves the Tri-City area, specializing in block, brick, and stone for residential and light commercial projects.

Planning a project that needs masonry work? Connect with Dashiell Masonry!
📞 989-513-2360

Thank you for investing in our local building industry and becoming part of our HBA community. We’re excited to build connections and grow together! 🤝

10/31/2026

Don’t forget to register for our builders round table November 11th where Bob will be discussing a lot of great topics! This is a round table you want to be apart of! Thanks for you all you & HBAM does for our members!

10/29/2026

🏠 Same table. Bigger conversations. NEW LOCATION!

Join us for our next Builders Round Table at our NEW HBA building! We’re welcoming Bob Filka and local building inspectors from Midland, Saginaw, and Bay for an open discussion.

Bring your questions and join the conversation about:
🔹 Building codes and regulations
🔹 Permit processes and timelines
🔹 Common challenges
🔹 Solutions and best practices

📅 Wednesday, November 11, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Our NEW HBA building!
932 W Fisher Rd, Auburn, MI 48611

Come check out our new space, connect with fellow industry professionals, and gain insight directly from local inspectors. Members and nonmembers all are welcome!

☕ Thank you to Consumers Energy for providing refreshments!

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register. We look forward to welcoming you to our new building!

10/28/2026

Stop on by and say hi! 👋 Congrats on 65 years Lloyd's Cabinet Shop👏

🎉 Join us tonight! 🎉

We are thrilled to be invited to celebrate 65 incredible years in business for Lloyd's Cabinet Shop! Stop by and join the celebration tonight from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at their showroom in Pinconning.

Come tour the shop, meet the staff, enjoy some light refreshments, and enter for a chance to win fantastic prizes and giveaways! 🎁 And of course, meet members of your R. A. Townsend Company Saginaw showroom team! 🛀

10/28/2026

📣 NOW BOOKING VENDOR BOOTHS FOR THE 2027 HOME SHOWS! 🏡

Your next customer starts here! Connect with local homeowners, showcase your products and services, and put your business in the spotlight at the HBA of Great Lakes Bay Home Shows.

📍 FRANKENMUTH | March 6–7, 2027
Harvey Kern Pavilion

📍 MIDLAND | March 13–14, 2027
Dow Diamond

🕘 Saturdays: 9 AM–6 PM
🕚 Sundays: 11 AM–4 PM

✅ 10′ × 10′ booths: $900
✅ Corner booths: $150 additional
✅ HBA Great Lakes Bay members save 20% on booth sales with code glb27mbr

Join us at one show—or both!

Partnership opportunities are also available for businesses looking for additional exposure.

Questions about booths, partnerships, or membership? Contact Amanda Page:
📧 [email protected]
📱 269-569-4164

Tag a business you’d love to see at the Home Shows! 👇

10/27/2026

🔨 BUILD YOUR SKILLS. BUILD YOUR BUSINESS. GET LICENSED! 🏠

Ready to take the next step in your building career? Join the Home Builders Association of the Great Lakes Bay Region for our Michigan Residential Builder’s License Course!

This 60-hour pre-licensure course combines in-person and online learning, giving you practical knowledge and the opportunity to connect with local builders and industry professionals. You’ll learn from experienced instructor Mike Roberson!

📅 In-person classes: November 21, 22, 27, 28 & 29
⏰ 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
💻 Online classes: November 23 & 24
💵 Cost: $1,350

Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided during the in-person classes. The exact location will be shared upon registration.

Ready to invest in your future? Register today! 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️

Contact Bev Garchow:
📞 989-793-1120
📧 [email protected]