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By Larry Andrews and Garth Selden National conversations regarding kitchen controversies have typically been relegated to reality competition shows like “Top Chef,” “Iron Chef” and “Hell’s Kitchen.” However, earlier this month a federal bureaucrat’s call to consider national bans on gas stoves across our country evoked strong opposition from bipartisan leading members of Congress and anti-ban assurances from the White House. According to a Jan. 12 story posted on CNN.com, reporter Matt Egan wrote, Richard Trumka Jr., a U.S. Consumer Product Safety commissioner, “set off a firestorm this week by suggesting the agency could ban gas stoves because they have…
Read MoreMayor Nadine Woodward delivered the keynote speech at the launch party and recognized SHBA’s leadership in the housing industry Spokane, Wash. January 18, 2023-The Spokane Home Builders Association (SHBA) hosted its 75th anniversary and launch party at the Historic Flight Foundation last thursday night. More than 235 SHBA members celebrated the organization’s history of advocacy, education and community-building for the housing industry. Organization leaders announced at the event that SHBA will lead a new, year-long community conversation called Building for the Future, which will focus on strategies for addressing the region’s growing housing crisis. “SHBA members have…
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Annual Fall Festival of Homes and Building Excellence Awards Celebrate Local Builders The Spokane Home Builders Association (SHBA) is proud to recognize the best of the best in new home construction and the challenging field of remodeling. SHBA members are award-winning professionals who take pride in building quality homes featuring exceptional craftsmanship, outstanding design, and concern for sustainability as well as the latest technology and energy-saving devices. “We’re honored to partner with construction leaders who set the standards for our industry,” said Joel White, executive officer of Spokane Home Builders Association. In September and October, SHBA hosted the…
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Funds will enhance workforce development initiatives combating Spokane’s housing crisis On Oct. 25, the Spokane Home Builders Association’s (SHBA) Frame Your Future program was awarded $1 million to enhance its workforce development programs. Spokane County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to allocate funds from the Federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act to five organizations, including Frame Your Future, under the Economic Impact Assistance subcategory. “We’re thrilled to have the Commissioners’ support of our industry-driven solutions to the housing crisis and construction worker shortage,” said Brian Burrow, Frame Your Future’s director of workforce development. “These funds will boost our…
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