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October 30, 2017
Governmental Affairs
HomeAid and BIA|Bay Area Team Up To Help North Bay
HomeAid Northern California and BIA|Bay Area have joined forces and formed BuildAid, which will raise funds and pool resources to help the families who have lost everything in the devastating North Bay fires rebuild their lives. Click here to learn more about BuildAid, how you can help and where to donate!
Walnut Creek Eyes Inclusionary Hikes
Walnut Creek proposes to increase its on-site affordable housing inclusionary percentages for ownership residential developments, and, thanks to a new state law passed earlier this year, expand its rules to allow rental developers to build units for the poor on-site rather than just pay a fee. Under the proposal, developers of "for sale" projects would see their inclusionary percentage requirements increase from 10 percent to 15 percent for moderate income households, 7 percent to 11 percent low income and 6 percent to 8 percent for very-low income.  Full Story
East Contra Costa HCP Seeks PAC Member
The East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy is seeking to fill an opening on its public advisory committee for a private landowner or agriculturalist. The PAC consists of three members from the development community, three representatives from the conservation community and three private landowners and/or agriculturalist and three representatives of suburban or rural residents within the HCP area. Full Story
U.S. Issues RFP for Housing At Moffett Field
NASA and the U.S. General Services Administration are seeking formal proposals to construct a minimum of 1,930 rental housing units and associated retail within the NASA Ames Research Center at Moffett Field. Details about the RFP, how to request a tour and the bid schedule can be found at https://rfphousing.arc.nasa.gov Full Story
Membership
BIA Membership Drive: A Win-Win for All!
The BIA's annual fall membership drive is underway and runs through Thursday, November 15. There's incentives for both new members and recruiters with a grand prize of up to $1,500 for the top recruiter. Recruiters: click here for more details. New member incentives, click here
Did You Know...
... General Motors offers up to $250/$500/$1000 toward the purchase or lease of most new GM vehicles to association members through the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)? Just visit your local Chevrolet, Buick or GMC dealer, choose an eligible vehicle and present your NAHB Proof of Membership form. Then stack this offer with additional current incentives from the  National Fleet Purchase Program and  Business Choice . Click here for complete details.
2018 New Gen Applications Available Now
The BIA's New Gen is an organization designed to empower and educate those new to the building industry. Each year a new "class" will be formed. Through educational seminars and fi­eld trips, each class will gain an understanding of the life cycle of a development project, while fostering long-lasting relationships with the members of their class and the participating builders. With the industry's holistic involvement and commitment to this program, each graduating class will be empowered and encouraged to remain engaged in the BIA, and its leadership opportunities, throughout their careers. Click here for packet and application.
Events
The BRE Fall Forum - Nov. 2
Limited Availability at the Door
There will be a few tickets available at the door. If you have not registered and are interested in attending. Please contact events@biabayarea.org. Visit our event page for full details  HERE .

The BRE Committee of the BIA Bay Area has gathered industry experts for a symposium to discuss Plan Bay Area and Priority Development Areas, plus the annual BRE update. Our speakers include:
Lisa Vorderbrueggen, Director of Governmental Affairs, East Bay, BIA Bay Area
Mark Shorett, Senior Regional Planner, Association of Bay Area Governments
Rich Carlston, Mayor of Walnut Creek
Denise Pinkston, Partner, TMG Partners
Jonathan Fearn, VP of Development, SummerHill Apartment Communities & SummerHill Homes
Chris Neri, Assistant Commissioner, California Bureau of Real Estate

Thank you to our event sponsors: LJ Bates Management, Miller Starr Regalia, The New Home Company
PWB Become a Champion - Nov. 9
The Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) concludes their successful Champion Series on Thursday, November 9th with Become a Champion. Linda Gates and Casey Case with Gates + Associates will share how they have embraced mentorship in the ongoing success of their business.  Visit the event page to register  HERE.
Annual PASS Reception & Toy Drive - Nov. 16
Join the following builders for this member ONLY event: CalAtlantic Homes, DeNova Homes, Lennar Homes, Meritage Homes, PulteGroup, Signature Homes, SummerHill Homes, Taylor Morrison, Toll Brothers, TRI Pointe Homes, William Lyon Homes, and more to be announced. Each attendee will receive the (digital) Builder Project Directory after the event.

Tickets and limited sponsorships are available NOW! Check out the BIA Event page for full details HERE Thank you to our sponsors to date:   BMC HomeSite Services, LG Hausys, Schlage Victory Fire Protection.
Bay Area Business Community supports Band Together Bay Area - November 9
The business community is developing a unified response to the North Bay fires. It's called Band Together. Led by some of the region's largest employers and business groups, Band Together is a benefit concert on November 9th at AT&T Park to raise money to support North Bay Fire relief and rebuild. We see this as a major opportunity for the business community to mobilize and make a significant contribution.  Some companies have pledged $25,000. Some have pledged $2 million.  Any donation is welcome. Companies who are able to donate over $25,000 will be recognized in Band Together concert materials and receive tickets to the concert, which will feature Metallica, Dave Mathew's Band and G-Easy.

Click here for the sponsorship form.
Donations can be made HERE

All funds raised will be distributed by the highly regarded non-profit group, Tipping Point, to organizations like the North Bay Fire Fund, Catholic Charities, Napa Community Foundation to name a few, for short term relief but also mid and long term investments.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
HomeAid Northern CA
HomeAid LIVE Nov. 13
HomeAid LIVE with the one and only Air Supply is November 13th! Sponsor or get your tickets today for what will be an amazing evening of entertainment and purpose. Visit www.homeaidnc.org  or email events@homeaidnc.org with any questions.
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