Home Builders Association of the Fox Cities

04/21/2026

That's a wrap on another Reality Check! Thank you to our volunteers from Marcus McGuire Homes LLC; Hietpas Homes LLC and Prospera Credit Union - Wisconsin for helping Appleton Area School District high schoolers understand where housing fits into their budgets. Based upon their future career income, what can they afford and what do they prefer for housing - renting or owning?

04/21/2026

In partnership with Inspire Wisconsin, we're hosting another Career Exploration session for high school students on May 19 from 9 - 11 a.m. at HBA Fox Cities in Appleton. Registration link in comments.

High School Students: Join us for a career exploration event and you’ll learn about:
Home building/general contracting from Brian Calmes, Calmes/Rohm Construction
Restoration from Brian Ziegler, 1 Source Restoration
Roofing, siding, gutters and insulation from Shannon Alberts, Security-Luebke Roofing
Cabinet making from Jonathan Ballestad, Becks Quality Cabinets
Building materials sales from Nathan Scott, Drexel Building Supply

04/09/2026

Today, members from BLC Community Bank, Gerhard’s Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Store, Griffin Builders Inc., Headliner Homes, LLC, Hietpas Homes LLC, Pella Windows & Doors - Green Bay, Prospera Credit Union - Wisconsin, Wolf River Community Bank and Yourr Electric, repackaged 21,600 diapers which will serve 432 children through 45 agencies in the Fox Cities. Each package of diapers also received a book, which was generously donated by a community member.

Thank you for helping make a difference and for bettering our community!

03/24/2026

In partnership with Inspire Wisconsin, we are hosting a Careers in the Trades exploration session for high school students on Tuesday, Apr. 14 from 8:45 - 11:00 a.m. at the HBAFC office in Appleton.

This is a chance for students to go beyond the classroom and learn about the following careers in the construction industry:
- Home building/general contracting from Hietpas Homes LLC
- Roofing, siding, gutters and insulation from Security-Luebke Roofing
- Electrical work from Yourr Electric
- Cabinet making from Becks Quality Cabinets
- Building materials sales from Drexel Building Supply

Students - register here: https://events.inspirewi.org/event/50378625841

03/05/2026

HBA Fox Cities' members came together at Feeding America for our first community service project of 2026. This fantastic group repackaged nearly 3,000 pounds of chocolate covered pretzels! Thank you to members from: Capital Credit Union, County Materials Corp.; Gerhard’s Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Store; Griffin Builders Inc.; Wolf River Community Bank; and Yourr Electric LLC, along with the Kimberly Akimbo show manager, which is currently performing at the Fox Cities PAC.

02/17/2026

02/16/2026

Thank you to our Winter Parade of Homes builder participants: Apple Tree LLC, Calmes VerKuilen Construction, Cypress Homes Inc., Gracella Homes, LLC, Headliner Homes, LLC, Jeff Heiting Builder Inc., Jon Huss Custom Homes Inc., Ken Mader Construction, Keystone Homes & Remodeling LLC, Marcus McGuire Homes LLC, Mark Winter Homes, Nonemacher Builders, ProEdge Custom Homes, , VerKuilen Builders LLC, Virtue Homes LLC

02/15/2026

Today is your last opportunity to tour the Fox Cities Parade of Homes. Don't miss the chance to see this stunning kitchen and many fun features of home #13 by Headliner Homes, LLC.

02/14/2026

The Fox Cities Parade of Homes is back open today 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.! To see more of this house, visit entry #9 by Calmes VerKuilen Construction.

02/11/2026

The Fox Cities Parade of Homes includes four virtual entries you can explore from your couch, office, or wherever you have access to the web. Walk through each home online, study the layouts, zoom in on finishes and gather ideas at your own pace. The link to view the virtual entries and all the homes in the event is in the comments.