Lots of Fun at this Years Chili and Politics Event last Thursday!

The rain and bad weather held out for The Chili and Politics event held this past Thursday evening. It was a great event with with great food and fun. While the judges of the Cook- Off had a hard decision to make the winners of the Best Chili and Dessert contest are as follows:

1st Place Chili- "OOO Wee"- GBS Building Supply
2nd Place Chili- "Wild Chicken Chili"- Howard Custom Builders
3rd Place Chili- "Smokin Hot"- The Cook's Station
Best Dessert was awarded to The Cook's Station for their Sweet Potato Bread Pudding.

There were also some great prizes including a  KBRS Tileable Shower worth over $700, eligible for Builder or Remodeler, won by Trey Cole of Trey Cole Design Group. A Cook's Station gift basket went to Alan Boone of Advanced Renovations, and Bill Fitz of Gateway Supply won the raffle for some cold hard cash. 

The HBA of Greenville would like to thank our event sponsors for helping to make this event a success!

Enjoying some Oysters

GBS Team with their 1st Place Chili.

Oyster Roast courtesy of Clark's 

Quarterly Economic Report

That latest quarterly economic report is ready for viewing.  Produced in partnership with RESH Marketing and sponsored by Clark's Services, the report provides HBA members with up-to-date information about the Upstate housing market in an easy-to-consume five-minute video format.

The report is presented by Joseph Von Nessen, PhD., CMP, Director of the Real Estate Center at the University of South Carolina Moore School of Business.

The key findings in this quarter are the weakening of employment, which was stronger in 2012 than 2013, largely the result of the Federal Government Sequester and the increase in the Federal Payroll Tax. The report also found that intense competition, particularly in Greenville, has resulted in more than 70 percent of new homes have been built by the top 10 builders.

Watch the full Upstate Third Quarter 2013 Economic Report at HBAofGreenville.com by clicking here.

Quarterly Economic Report

That latest quarterly economic report is ready for viewing.  Produced in partnership with RESH Marketing and sponsored by Clark's Services, the report provides HBA members with up-to-date information about the Upstate housing market in an easy-to-consume five-minute video format.

The report is presented by Joseph VonNesson, PhD., CMP, Director of the Real Estate Center at the University of South Carolina Moore School of Business.

A key finding in this quarter's report has been the instability of job growth, the result of uncertainty about the economy by business owners and leaders.

Watch the full Upstate Second Quarter 2013 Economic Report at HBAofGreenville.com by clicking here.

Quartery Economic Report

That latest quarterly economic report is ready for viewing.  Produced in partnership with RESH Marketing and sponsored by Clark's Services, the report provides HBA members with up-to-date information about the Upstate housing market in an easy-to-consume five-minute video format.

The report is presented by Joseph VonNesson, PhD., CMP, Director of the Real Estate Center at the University of South Carolina Moore School of Business.

A key finding in this quarter's report has been the instability of job growth, the result of uncertainty about the economy by business owners and leaders.

Watch the full Upstate First Quarter 2013 Economic Report at HBAofGreenville.com by clicking here.

New HBA Member Service: Quarterly Economic Report

Your HBA of Greenville has released its first quarterly economic report.  Produced in partnership with RESH Marketing and sponsored by Clark's Services, the report will provide HBA members with up-to-date information about the Upstate housing market in an easy-to-consume five-minute video format.

The report is presented by Joseph VonNesson, PhD., CMP, Director of the Real Estate Center at the University of South Carolina Moore School of Business.

A key finding in this quarter's report is the relatively low component of new construction to existing construction in total home sales.  At present, just 17 percent of total housing sales are new construction in Greenville, compared to 25 percent or more in other markets in South Carolina.

Watch the full Upstate Third Quarter 2011 Economic Report at HBAofGreenville.com by clicking here.

Raise money for the PAC: Annual Chili Cook Off and Oyster Roast

This year the Annual Chili Cook Off and Oyster Roast will benefit the S.C. Builders PAC. All proceeds from the event will go to the PAC and support your HBA's government affairs program.

What: Chili Cook Off and Oyster Roast

PAC Fundraiser

When: Thursday, September 8, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Atrium, Woodside Conference Center, TD Convention Center

Event Hosts: GBS Building Supply, Clark's Services, Dillard-Jones Builders, Gallivan White & Boyd

To Register at HBAofGreenville.com, click here.

About the Chili Cook Off

The Annual Chili Cook Off is anticipated by members all year. HBA members and friends compete for the best chili, enjoy steamed oysters, an assortment of sides and desserts, and adult beverages.

The chili will be judged by attendees to the event for the winner of the coveted "People's Choice Award" for the best chili. Participants "purchase" votes on their favorite chili for $1 per vote, and all of the money will benefit the PAC. As they say in Chicago, vote early and often!

New this year will be the "Top Hot" award, judged by one of our local elected officials.

Elected officials from around the Upstate have been invited to attend.

First Annual Corn Hole Tournament

Also new this year will be the first annual Corn Hole Tournament. You know the game: toss a corn bag from 27 feet away into a small hole. Teams will enter to earn the top prize: The Corny! All entry fees will benefit the PAC.

Event Hosts and Presenters

Event Hosts and Presenters make it happen. Of course you can buy a ticket and attend. But consider doing more. Everything benefits the PAC.

Event Host: $250 includes 3 tickets to the event

Event Presenter: $500 includes 10 tickets to the event

You also can support the PAC by contributing a door prize.

Support South Carolina Builders PAC, have a good time networking and socializing with your fellow members, enjoy good food and drink, and judge the chili contest. That sounds to us like the perfect way to enjoy a Thursday evening in the Upstate!