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Pull up a Chair Cont'd from page 11 "Our mission is to create a great customer experience, so we want to know: Was it a good meeting with the interior decorator? Was she helpful? Were there any problems when they went to our window supplier, or to view their plumbing fixtures?" she says. "We make sure that they're happy with the home, and sometimes they tell me where we could improve and that's good feedback to hear." The give-and-take of the business will carry over in her new capacity as MHBA chair. Advocacy is a big part of the association's mandate, and Sobie is already familiar with the process, through frequent contact with government ministers. "They often come up with issues that in the end are going to cost the consumer more money, so we go there and explain, 'Maybe you should hold off and do this, or do more research,' " she says. "We're always trying to say we have to keep prices as reasonable as we can for the consumer." A variety of construction professionals are represented on the MHBA board and its standing committees, which serve consumers and the industry by working on workplace safety and health, education and training, environmental and warranty issues, among other concerns. On the business front, after more than 12 years at Ventura, Sobie has never been busier. Sales are humming and the company has been hiring and training new staff. She's proud to work in the industry, and was delighted to be a judge during last spring's Parade of Homes. EXPE EXPERT HELP, BUILT RIGHT IN BUILT RIG IN BUILD YOUR WORLD. WE'LL HELP. Repairing the fence, putting in a new deck — there's always a new project just around the corner. With one of Manitoba's largest lumber yards, a fully stocked retail store, and an experienced team of building professionals on-hand to assist, make Star the first stop on the road to your dream home! Talk to the experts at Star today, and discover our unbeatable selection of building supplie ng supplies to fit every project and budget! 16 Speers Road (Lagimodiere & Maginot) Winnipeg: (204) 233-8687 Toll Free: 1-888-782-7974 starbuildingmaterials.ca 12 Parade of Homes Fall 2013