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Contact: Chellee Siewert, Executive Director, Office: 262.436.1122; Cell: 262.442.5188
(Waukesha, WI) – December 9, 2008 – The Metropolitan Builders Association is hosting its 20h Annual Home Builders Expo Thursday, January 8th through Sunday, January 11th at the Midwest Airlines Center. This year’s Home Builders Expo, which is sponsored by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Weather-Tek Design Center, features over 600 booths, 250 exhibitors, and will draw approximately 15,000 attendees. This combination makes the Expo the largest, most comprehensive building trade show in Wisconsin.
“We are really excited about this year’s show,” said Association Executive Director Chellee Siewert. “It’s important to note that Home Builders Expo is not only for people looking for a builder, developer or remodeler; the show also features all of the products and services you will need for new construction, remodeling, or any home improvement project literally all under one roof.”
The Home Builders Expo is the place for you to gather ideas on landscaping, remodeling, and home products. If you are dreaming of a new home, the Expo also provides a wonderful opportunity for you to look at the latest land developments in the area, get to know a variety of home builders and do some research while you are at the show.
In addition to the large variety of products and services available, the 2009 Home Builders Expo will feature:
- MBA’s Consumer Publication - Abode. The MBA’s consumer magazine brings you a fresh look at building lifestyles. Enjoy the latest trends in decorating, remodeling, and home products. Also learn about the building process – from financing to finishing details. Abode is delivered on a bimonthly basis right to the consumer’s door. Be sure to pick up the January issue of Abode at the 2009 Home Builders Expo, as this issue also serves as the event guidebook.
- Landscape Contest. The Metropolitan Builders Association will once again feature the latest trends in landscaping design through the 9th Annual MBA Landscaping Competition at the Home Builder Expo. Three area landscapers have accepted the challenge of turning a 20 x 20 plot in the exhibit hall into a landscaping phenomenon. The following link will provide more information about the landscape competition: http://www.mbaonline.org/events/expo/expoCurrent/expoCurrent_contest.htm
- Consumer Seminars. FREE consumer seminars will cover a wide-range of topics including tips for choosing a remodeler, outstanding plant materials for Wisconsin landscapes, trends in interior design and interior remodeling, and green building. Presented by industry experts, the classes are the first of a series to be offered throughout the year. Additional classes are held on a monthly basis at the MBA Headquarters (N16 W23321 Stone Ridge Drive, Waukesha) and the Milwaukee Housing Authority (650 West Reservoir, Milwaukee). The following link will take you to a schedule of 2009 Consumer Seminars:
The Home Builders Expo will be take place at the Midwest Airlines Center (400 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee) Open hours are Thursday, January 8th from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, January 9th from noon to 9 p.m., Saturday, January 10th from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, January 11th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10.00 at the door, $9.00 at MBAonline.org, or $8.00 at advanced ticket sellers or with donation of 2 non-perishable food items at the door. Admission for children 12 and under is free.
