 | Wess Galyon is President and Chief Executive Office of the Wichita Area Builders Association which is the largest building industry trade association in the state of Kansas. He has been with the Association in this capacity since 1986 and represents the interests of builders and associates from his local association. Wess can be reached at his office, 316-265-4226. For more information, go to www.wabahome.com. |
Home Improvement
2011-01-01 10:18:00
The 2011 WABA Home Show
Answer: The Wichita Area Builders Association (WABA) kicks off its annual Home Show event on Thursday, February 10, 2011, at Century II Convention Center. Home Show 2011 is the 57th show for WABA, and will feature over 275 different booths representing a wide variety of interior and exterior home products and services for virtually every aspect of a home, from floors to ceilings, interiors and exteriors including outdoor living, decorating and improving, constructing and remodeling and more. The show maintains its popularity because consumers know that they can see just about every home related product in one location, and while attending the Show can compare products and conduct research right there without feeling pressured. As we always say, “It’s the largest window shopping spree around.”
The Wichita Area Builders Association is a Trade Association whose membership consists of builders and persons in allied trades, industries and professions. The primary objective of the association is to work toward providing quality, affordable housing and homeownership for the greatest number of people possible. The association strives to promote a better understanding between the industry and the general public in regard to housing issues and acts as a liaison between the building industry and all levels of government whose actions impact efforts to maintain housing affordability; promoting adherence to an industry adopted Code of Ethics and high professional standards and business priorities among its members to the mutual benefit of both the consumer and the housing industry as a whole.
Home ownership strengthens the social fabric of the nation. By encouraging civic participation and involvement in schools and communities and inspiring the upkeep and improvement of the home, homeownership fosters good citizenship. Safe, decent and comfortable housing in general and homeownership in particular, are also a positive influence in children’s lives. Children of homeowners stay in school longer and are more likely to become productive citizens, according to a study by the University of Chicago. The benefits to children are even more pronounced among low-income households, the study found.
The Home Show opens February 10 2011 and runs through February 13 2010 at Century II Convention Center. Check the ad in this publication for hours and admission costs. Remember, there is free parking and shuttle bus service from Lawrence Dumont Stadium.
Whether you’re considering building, remodeling or redecorating, Home Show 2011 is the place to be!
