Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association

10/26/2026

Congratulations to our Executive Officer, Christina Thrun on her wedding this weekend to her husband, Rob! The CVHBA is so happy for you both and wish you a lifetime of love and happiness together. Congrats to the newlyweds!

10/21/2026

We had a great time last night at our October Builder After Hours and Speed Networking hosted by St. Croix Garage Doors at the wonderful Wissota Lodge & Event Center! Thanks to all of our members who joined us for a fun evening of networking. Make sure to mark your calendars for our November Builder After Hours happening on November 17 hosted by CapVest, LLC .

10/20/2026

Help us welcome our new members since the beginningof September! We're thrilled to have them join the CVHBA community. A big thank you goes out to the members who referred them—your support makes a difference! Don’t forget members, when you refer someone to join CVHBA, you earn points that can be redeemed for marketing opportunities, gift cards, booth spaces, and more.

⭐ Apex Electric Services
⭐ Furnish 123 & Mattress 123
⭐ Heath Construction
⭐ Hillcrest Estates - Altoona, WI
⭐ StrongPoint Contracting LLC
⭐ SVA, A Professional Services Company

10/19/2026

The 2027 Chippewa Valley Home Builders Foundation Scholarship is now open! Two $750 scholarships will be awarded to students attending a Western Wisconsin college in construction or the skilled trades including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, engineering, architecture and more. Know a student building their future in the trades? Tag them or share this post and help us spread the word.

Deadline to apply is January 9, 2027.

To apply, visit https://www.cognitoforms.com/ChippewaValleyHomeBuildersAssociation/_2027CVHBFoundationScholarshipApplications

10/15/2026

SPEED NETWORKING IS BACK! Members...join us before Builder After Hours on Tuesday, October 20 from 4-5pm for Speed Networking. Connect 1 on 1 with members by rotating through a structured networking event. You'll chat with the other participants for a set amount of time before moving on to the next person. Then stick around for Builder After Hours. Registration for Speed Networking is required & limited to members of the CVHBA.

10/14/2026

What does it take to build a strong team across generations? Join us Wednesday, October 28, for our Building a Multi-Generational Workforce Lunch & Learn featuring keynote speaker Brad Herda. With experience in workforce and leadership development and a blue collar background, Brad will share practical strategies to improve communication, strengthen relationships, and build a stronger team.

Hear from Brad and a multi-generational panel as they discuss workplace expectations, motivation, and what makes employees feel valued.

Wednesday, October 28 | 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Lunch and networking included.

Bring your team and join the conversation! Link to register in the comments.

10/13/2026

Dreaming about buying your first home but not sure where to begin? 🏡 🔑 Join us and the City of Eau Claire - Government Housing Opportunities Commission for a First Time Homebuyer class and we will help you navigate the home-buying process from dreaming about your first home to turning the key in your own front door. Local professionals will guide you through the entire process, from preparing your finances, knowing when to buy, exploring down-payment option, understanding the loan process, making an offer and navigating the process, and what to do after you’re a homeowner.

FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER CLASS
📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026
⏰ 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association (4319 Jeffers Road, EAu Claire)

We are excited to partner with the City of Eau Claire - Government Housing Opportunites Commission, REALTORS® Association of Northwestern WI and the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce to bring this great event to the Chippewa Valley.

Whether you’re ready to buy soon or simply want to understand what it will take, come ask questions and learn how to start preparing for your future home!
Learn more or register here:
https://members.cvhomebuilders.com/events/Details/1st-time-home-buyer-class-1937028

Dreaming of owning your own home? Not sure where to start or what it takes to become a homeowner? Join the City of Eau Claire’s Housing Opportunities Commission, in partnership with the Realtors Association of Northwestern Wisconsin, Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce and Chippewa Valley Home ...

10/13/2026

Make sure you mark your calendars to join us next week for our October Builder After Hours hosted by St. Croix Garage Doors! Join us for a fun evening of networking at the beautiful Wissota Lodge. Connect with fellow members, make new connections and enjoy a relaxed evening with others in the building industry. We look forward to seeing you there!

10/12/2026

Read more:https://www.wisbuild.org/s/2025-Wisconsin-Act-237.pdf

10/08/2026

We had a great time this morning at Builder Before Hours hosted by Gerhard’s Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Store! Thanks to all of the members who were able to make it for a fun morning of networking. Make sure to mark your calendars for our next event happening October 20th hosted by St. Croix Garage Doors!