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Member Resources
Policy Issues for the Year Ahead
Policy Issues for the Year Ahead Our Mission as an Association – to Promote Building, Protect Housing, and Elevate Communities – guides what we do in the advocacy space. There are two ways to get things done in government – either you convince people in power to do the right thing, or you find people…
Read MoreIncome Tax Proposal Sparks Major Debate in Olympia as Session Nears Final Stretch
Income Tax Proposal Sparks Major Debate in Olympia as Session Nears Final Stretch A busy week in Olympia was capped off today with a hearing on a proposal to enforce the first state income tax in over 90 years. Not only does this call into question the entire tax structure in Washington State, but it…
Read MoreFed Holds Rates Steady as Leadership Change Looms
Fed Holds Rates Steady as Leadership Change Looms The Federal Reserve held rates steady at its January meeting, as inflation remains elevated at 2.7%. Economic growth remains in the good-not-great range, as the labor market showed clear signs of cooling during the second half of 2025. Such an economic backdrop would suggest continued easing for monetary policy. The…
Read MoreTop Color Trends for 2026
Top Color Trends for 2026 With the new year starting, everyone is looking ahead to the new year, and a new year means new possibilities. Brands such as Pantone and Behr are also looking to 2026 and announcing their inspirations for next year’s color trends. Whether you’re helping a client with a bathroom remodel or…
Read MoreWorkers in the Spokane Homebuilding Industry Receive Over $5.1 Million in Insurance Returns
Workers in the Spokane Homebuilding Industry Receive Over $5.1 Million in Insurance Returns More than 360 members were rewarded for workplace safety and received $5,106,610 in returns at The Spokane Home Builders Association’s annual Membership BBQ on June 24. ROII stands for return on industrial insurance and it is the state’s largest, longest-operating Retro (Retrospective…
Read More2nd Annual Workforce Development Camp
2nd Annual Workforce Development Camp The Spokane Homebuilders Association is hosting the second annual Frame Your Future Workforce Development Camp this weekend. The purpose of this weekend long event is to give high school students hands on experience, and to have conversations with local builders to get a sense of what a career in the…
Read MoreSpokane County is Changing
Spokane County is Changing Spokane County Will Go From Three, to Five Districts Following recent legislation out of Olympia, Spokane County will go from three Commissioner districts to five districts next year. This is due to a rapidly growing population, and the need for more representation. Spokane Home Builders Association members are in a unique…
Read MoreL&I Emergency Wildfire Smoke Rules
L&I Emergency Wildfire Smoke Rules What You Need to Know as an Employer The new rules apply mainly to workers that are not in environments with filtered air (offices, vehicles, etc.) So, the rules are likely to apply to construction industry employers and workers since most of the work is outdoors/in an unfiltered environment.…
Read MoreSHBA Wins Multiple Nationwide Awards
SHBA Wins Multiple Nationwide Awards This year the Spokane Home Builders Association took home four nationwide Association of Excellence awards from the National Association of Home Builders. They are: Best Public Relations Program Conducted, Best Education Program, Best Local Government Affairs Effort, and Best Service to Members. This is the first time SHBA has won…
Read MoreHouse to Home
House to Home The Spokane Home Builders Association recently joined Avista Utilities in sponsoring the House to Home program, part of the Spokane Talks local online media network. Hosted by former SHBA board member Clyde Haase and current SHBA Government Affairs Director Isaiah Paine, House to Home seeks to bring relevant information and helpful tips…
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