Presenting Organizations
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University of Missouri |
Considered one of the nation's top-tier institutions, Mizzou has a reputation of excellence in teaching and research, and is the flagship campus of the four-campus University of Missouri System. It is one of only 34 public universities, and the only public institution in Missouri, to be selected for membership in the Association of American Universities. MU offers more than 280 degree programs — including 40 online degree options — and is designated as comprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. |
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Center for Sustainable Energy at the University of Missouri |
The Center for Sustainable Energy was formed as a joint effort between the University of Missouri's College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and the College of Engineering in response to national needs for energy sufficiency. Energy capability in the United States is important for our national security, our economy, transportation, and agriculture growth. There are more than 70 members of the MU faculty who are associated with the Center, providing expertise in nuclear energy, solar and wind energy, nanotechnology, bio-energy, policy and extension. |
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Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri |
The Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri began in 1934 when seven builders started the Builder's Guild. In the seventy-plus years since, the HBA has grown to over 1,200 members and is one of the most active local building industry associations in the country. The HBA is responsible for the geographic areas of St. Louis City and the Counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson, Lincoln, Pike, Montgomery, Franklin, Warren, and Washington. |
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Home Builders Association of Central Missouri |
The Home Builders Association of Central Missouri is an organization of professional builders and related industries, dedicated to serving its members. The HBA of Central MO has over 300 members and serves five counties, Cole, Osage, Camden, Miller and Morgan. We strive to be a resource center and “THE” voice on building issues. We do this by educating our members, providing networking opportunities and advocating progressive growth in the communities. |
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Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City |
THE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY is the voice of the housing industry and the source for housing information. Comprising approximately 750 member companies, the HBA represents an industry that supports more than 10,000 jobs in the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. For more than 65 years, the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City has been working to support the home building industry and the home buyers and home remodelers who keep the industry strong. HBA is proud to bring you an outstanding, year-round opportunity to experience the home building and home improvement industries. |
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Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield |
The Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield is the voice and advocate for construction professionals leading the way to protect and promote housing, and preserve the American dream of home ownership. The HBA is a professional trade association whose members are committed to ethical business practices, the highest construction standards, the education of our members and the community, and serve as the political voice of the industry. The HBA of Greater Springfield is home to approximately 400 members, representing builders, developers, remodelers, and associates in all areas of the residential construction and housing industries. |
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National Association of Home Builders |
The Federation of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) exists to represent the home building industry by serving its members and affiliated state and local builders associations. The NAHB members, who are involved in all aspects of a diversified building industry, create jobs for millions of people and contribute significantly to the economic activity of their community, the nation and the world. Working in partnership, the Federation provides superior service to its more than 160,000 members and their employees and strives to improve housing affordability, availability and choice. |
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Missouri Association of Building Officials and Inspectors |
Missouri Association of Building Inspectors (MABI) was formed by a small group of Inspectors prior to 1950. In 1952 we changed our name to include Building Officials becoming Missouri Association of Building Officials and Inspectors (MABOI). In 1963 MABOI became Charter Chapter #3 of Building Officials and Code Administrators International, INC (BOCA) for the State of Missouri. We then incoporated as a not-for-profit organization with the State of Missouri September 14, 1967. In 1978 MABOI became a foundation for education. Recently we became a Chapter of International Codes Council (ICC). |
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Missouri Career Center |
Missouri Career Centers provide quality talent development services to the citizens and employers of Missouri through the coordination of a variety of partner agencies. These agencies include federal and state agencies, local workforce regions, and agencies that provide information and resources to make the system function. |
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Home Builders Association of Columbia |
The Home Builders Association of Columbia is an affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). HBA is part of the most influential and active organization representing the building industry. HBA members include builders, remodelers, developers, suppliers, manufacturers, architects, engineers, real estate brokers, lenders, attorneys and other industry professionals. |
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Missouri Department of Natural Resources |
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources was created under state reorganization July 1, 1974. The department serves all the state's citizens through its involvement in environmental and resource-related issues of the day. The department deals with the critical area of energy, helps develop mineral resources in an environmentally safe manner, protects Missouri's land, air and water resources, and works to preserve the state's historic and natural heritage through state parks and state historic sites. |
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U.S. Green Building Council – Missouri Gateway Chapter http://www.usgbc-stl.org/ |
Greater St. Louis needed a voice for green building. A voice for change. To transform its landscapes, interiors, new and historic buildings into more enduring, respectful, sustainable spaces and public places. WIth the national U.S. Green Building Council established during the 1990s, several local organizations expressed interest in a metro-wide green building initiative. In just a matter of months, the St. Louis Regional Chapter took shape as the sixth USGBC chapter in the nation. Thanks to the vision and hard work of Chapter founders and leaders, the organization flourished and has grown to over 600 individual members. The continued support and hard work of members and Chapter leaders over the years has brought us many honors and recognition as well as new initiatives. |
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