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Angi Blevins: Co-owner and Project Manager at Bailey Pyle Builders

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The New Face of Springfield's Home Builder’s Association

Dori Grinder has worked for 2 different chambers of commerce in the past 10 years­­. Now she’s on to her next role: serving as executive officer for the Home Builder’s Association (HBA) of Greater Springfield.

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Dori Grinder has worked for 2 different chambers of commerce in the past 10 years. Now she’s on to her next role: serving as executive officer for the Home Builder’s Association (HBA) of Greater Springfield.