News & Updates
February 2019
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2019 Central KY Home Expo
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Almost 3,000 people attended the 2018 Central KY Home Expo and we look forward to exceeding those statistics in 2019!
Hours for the 2019 Central KY Home Expo are as follows:
Friday, February 22: 4pm - 8pm
Saturday, February 23: 9am - 4pm
Sunday, February 24: 11am - 4pm
Also, new for 2019, The Central KY Home Expo will be free for the public to attend. Parking will be $5 per vehicle during the Expo. Exhibitors will be given an allotment of parking passes prior to the Expo.
The 2019 Central KY Home Expo will feature an all new floor plan setup and will be showcased in the Exhibition Hall of the Arena. Click the link below to start your booth space selection process.
>>For Member Pricing, make sure to use promo code:
bia2019
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Interested in a highly visible sponsorship opportunity? There will be several options to meet your needs. Sponsorship details and forms will be emailed in the near future.
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Event Promotional Material Sponsor:
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Remodelers Council Meeting
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Date: Wednesday, February 6
Time: 11:30am - 12pm (lunch), 12pm - 1pm (presentation)
Location: BIA Office
Join fellow BIA Members for an
electrifying presentation by
Jamie Clark of Synergy Homes about preparing for more electrification in homes. Also, thank you
K-I Lumber for sponsoring the meeting's lunch. Remodelers Council meetings are great opportunities to meet BIA Members and learn something new!
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Thank you K-I Lumber for Lunch!
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BIA Emerging Leaders Young Professionals Group
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Join the BIA Emerging Leaders Young Professionals Group for a fun evening of networking, pizza and beer at Goodfellas Pizzeria in the Manchester Street Distillery District (
1228 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY) this Wednesday from 4-7pm
The BIA Emerging Leaders is a networking and educational group within the BIA and is open to young professionals,
40 and under, in the building industry in Central KY.
RSVP (by Tuesday, February 5th) at the link below for two free beers and free pizza at the event, which will be held on the
upper Mezzanine area of the restaurant complex.
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Thank you
Traditional Bank for sponsoring this event. On Friday, March 15th, Traditional Bank will also be hosting a BIA Emerging Leaders Young Professionals Group
"Banking for Small and New Businesses" Lunch & Learn meeting. Stay tuned for more details.
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This Wednesday's event will be held in the upper Mezzanine area of Goodfella's
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Wells Fargo Lunch & Learn
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Date: Thursday, February 7
Time: 12pm - 1:30pm
Location: BIA Office
Join the team from Wells Fargo Home Mortgage for a special lunch & learn opportunity at the BIA. The presentation will feature Guest Speaker, Sean Loomis of the National Builder Division. Sean will share insight on the: 1.) 2019 Market Forecast 2.) Tools to help you grow your business with rising interest rates 3.) Builder Best(r) Extended Rate Lock and Builder Spec Lock 4.) Opportunity to meet and ask questions from a Wells Fargo National Builder Division member.
RSVP to Vicki Coiner,
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Does your chili have what it takes to win a chili cook off? Whether you're cooking chili or just sampling, join fellow BIA Members for the 7th Annual BIA Chili Cook Off on Wednesday, February 13th from 4-6pm at the BIA Office.
Chili Cook Off Winners:
- Drew McLellan 2018
- David Thornton 2017
- Christy Helton 2016
- Paula Minton 2015
- Noreen Jeremiah & Patricia Houchins 2014
- David Thornton 2013
- Bob Lysack 2012
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The Code Administrators of Kentucky along with the Home Builders Association of KY and The Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction will be hosting two one-day classes at the BIA Office on Tuesday, February 26th and Wednesday, February 27th.
The classes will be instructed by Alex "Cash" Olszowy and will focus on the significant changes in the 2018 Kentucky Residential Code, which was made mandatory as of January 1, 2019.
To register, please see the attached Class Detail and Registration Form or visit:
https://caak.org/ceu-events-certification/#changes
to register & pay online. Registration is not handled through the BIA. Each class has a limit of 60 attendees. Please register asap to reserve your seat.
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Be a BIA Facebook Page "Member of the Week!"
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For 2019, the BIA will feature a "Member of the Week" on the BIA Central KY's Facebook page.
Interested in featuring your company? It's easy! Simply reply back with the following:
- A few sentences describing your company/services
- An interesting anecdote or funny story about your company
- A photo or short video you would like to use in the feature
- A link to your website and/or Facebook page
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So far, BACK Construction, ProSource and Synergy Homes have been featured. Send in your company's BIA Member of the Week details today!
Also...
While you're on the BIA's Facebook page, make sure to
"Like" &
"Follow" it. Invite your friends to do so too! The BIA is supporting the building industry throughout Central KY...help spread the word!
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The Building Science Conference & Expo
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The Midwest Residential Energy Conference is now the Building Science Conference & Expo, and will be held at the Sloan Convention Center in Bowling Green, KY on March 19-20!
The 2019 Building Science Conference & Expo will continue to provide world-class CEU training and certification opportunities while offering new sessions including commercial building science, workforce development initiatives, serving hard-to-reach customers, multifamily housing energy efficiency programs, and more!
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Member Benefit - Group Health Insurance Program
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Logan Lavelle Hunt is the provider of the special Home Builders Association of Kentucky Health Insurance Program that may offer more competitive rates that what you currently pay. Contact Stephen Strong at (502 )643-8747 or email:
stephenstrong@llhins.com for more information.
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NAHB Member Advantage -
More Benefits for Your Membership Experience
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Save Today - And Tomorrow, Too!
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The numbers are in, and they’re awesome: NAHB members saved $20 million in 2016 when they bought products and services through the
NAHB Member Advantage
program.
From discounts on vehicles, rental cars and building supplies to shipping, warranty services and insurance, NAHB Member Advantage has something to offer every member.
For the most up-to-date information about which companies are offering discounts as well as detailed information on how to get started, bookmark
nahb.org/ma
— and start pocketing those savings. For more information, contact
Christy Ronaldson
at 800-368-5242 x8273.
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Home Builders Association of Kentucky
Member Rebate Program
The average rebate per Builder/Remodeler in 2016 was $1,206.93!
Click the image below for more details on this exciting program.
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For more information on a BIA Central KY Promotional Partner investment and what it can do for your company, contact
Sandy Beck
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