Your Weekly Update: June 1, 2020
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Did you know
. . .
as a CVBIA member,
you have access to competitively priced insurance for all your business needs?
The
HBAV Insurance Agency
is a one-stop shop for high-quality insurance products tailored to association members. Click
here
for details!
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Norfolk's new inspection protocol;
June is homeownership month
The city of
Norfolk has released new guidelines for field inspections
and will continue to accept third-party inspections from approved inspectors and agencies. For detailed information, click
here
.
Beginning today, the city of
Suffolk Community Development staff
responsible for building permitting and inspections have returned from part-time to full-time in their offices and in the field.
"Home" has always been an important concept, but it's taken on a whole new meaning over the past few months.
National Homeownership Month in June
is a great opportunity to remind your clients
about the benefits of 'buying new' as well as the advantages of homeownership.
The statewide requirement to wear a face mask in public indoor settings went into effect Friday. HBAV is seeking
additional guidance and recommendations from the departments of labor and health on how this requirement impacts the housing industry.
In the meantime, members are encouraged to practice common sense and err on the side of caution. Click
here
for HBAV recommendations.
If you're curious about how the National Association of Home Builders operates, now's your chance to find out. For the first time,
the annual NAHB Spring Leadership Meeting June 15-19
and
Legislative Conference
June 22-24
will be virtual events,
free of charge
and open to all members. Click
here
for more details on both.
As business restrictions continue to ease,
we'll
keep you informed with Updates
providing information from the localities and agencies you work with on a daily basis.
You'll find links to a wide range of health, business and human resources information,
including comprehensive resources from both the state and national home builders associations, on the CVBIA
website.
Best regards,
Ryan Rose, CVBIA President
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Need help filing with localities?
Builders Title has the ability to e-file during these challenging times and is here to help members who may need this service.
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Free webinars offer business-building advice
While in-person programs are still on the restricted list, there's no lack of
free virtual learning opportunities out there.
Here are a few you should check out:
3 p.m., June 3
If you missed the live stream program on the
Top 10 Social Media Marketing Tips, you can still check it out on CVBIA's
Facebook page.
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Fair housing and VRLTA go virtual!
The Coastal Multifamily Housing Council's
annual Virginia Residential Landlord & Tenant Act Review and Update
has been rescheduled in a format modified for today’s new work environment.
Conducted by
John G. “Chip” Dicks III of Gentry Locke
, this program is a “must-attend” for anyone involved in multifamily property management.
The webinar will be held from
9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, June 23
. The cost is $55 for members; $85 for nonmembers. Click
here
for a registration form.
Also going virtual is the
Fair Housing Seminar presented by A.J. Johnson. Zoom in at
9 a.m., Wednesday, June 17 for the three-hour program. The cost is $40 for members; $55 for nonmembers. Click
here for a registration form.
Questions?
jhearn@cvbia.com
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It's time to get social!
CVBIA is gearing back up for all the great events that have been put on hold, so get out your calendars and take note!
The CVBIA
Member Mixer & New Member Welcome will be held from
4-6 p.m., Wednesday, July 29 at O'Connor Brewing Co. in Norfolk. Click
here for all the details on sponsoring and attending!
Next up, the
43rd Annual Picnic & Tailgate Party, 4-7 p.m.,
Thursday, Aug. 20 at Khedive Temple's picnic area in Chesapeake.
Sign up now to sponsor, tailgate or attend!
The
CVBIA Golf Committee is ready to tee it up and is looking for sponsors for the annual tournament, scheduled for
Wednesday, Sept. 16 at The Riverfront Golf Club in Suffolk. Contact
dfain@cvbia.com for details!
And don't forget to put the annual
Shucked in the Park event on your calendar for
Friday, Oct. 16 at the 24th Street Park at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Details to come soon!
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Welcome, new members!
The companies listed here recently joined CVBIA. Please welcome them to the association with a call or email.
Remember, it's good business to do business with a member!
A big thank you to recruiter John Queen with R.K. Chevrolet!
Click
here
to find all CVBIA members by their business category.
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Flashback Friday on Facebook!
Be the first member to correctly identify the Flashback Friday photo and win a ticket to the Member Mixer July 29! Click
here
to check it out. (And don't forget to like CVBIA's new page!)
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York County has introduced a new customer service online portal to assist in the permitting and inspection process.
The system went 'live' May 11. To use it, you must set up a portal account, which will link to all of your current projects. Click
here
for the account registration form.
Virginia Beach has posted its
updated Draft Public Works Design Standards Manua
l
. Public comments were reviewed last year and revisions have been incorporated into the recently released version. Click
here
for details.
Dominion Energy has released its
S
ubdivision Coordinator contact information
for local companies developing or building in new subdivisions. Click
here
for contact information.
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State and National News
HBAV continues to closely monitor industry-related developments across the state. Click
here for all the news from your state association, including COVID-19 resources, educational offerings and information on the upcoming Virginia Builders Summit.
NAHB is working diligently to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on the residential construction sector.
You'll find a wealth of information on what the association is doing to protect your business, as well as helpful resources, at
www.nahb.org
The 2021 International Builders' Show is Feb. 9-11 in Orlando and
if you're a young industry professional, you're eligible for a scholarship to attend.
The application process is open through THIS FRIDAY, June 5!
Click
here
to learn more.
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Being a member
provides you with cost-saving benefits, professional credibility AND advocacy for your company on the local, state and national levels.
There is no better example of the value of your membership, however, than what is taking place at your local, state and national associations during this national COVID-19 emergency.
Not only are you receiving valuable information on how to navigate the new rules for our new normal, your trade association is working hard to keep the industry open for business.
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Looking for labor?
The national
Home Builders Institute
is operating a 12-week construction industry program in Norfolk for transitioning military and is looking for jobs in which to place its students.
If you're in need of qualified, reliable employees,
contact HBI's Steve Kelley at
skelley@hbi.org
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A special thank you to the 2020 members!
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If you'd like to join this elite group, whose support helps keep the industry strong for everyone, email
ccotton@cvbia.com
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QUICK LINKS TO YOUR BENEFITS!
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Filing deadline extended to June 5!
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Make the most of your member investment!
Get connected with the Member Information Center!
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An important first step to making the most of your membership investment
is logging into the Member Information Center and checking out your company profile. Make sure your information is correct and put your best foot forward to the public and fellow members
. Click
here
to get started!
(
Tip:
Your user name is your email address. If you're not in the association's database, contact Betty Axson at 305-9042 and she'll add your information.)
This Information Center should be your "go to" resource for member contact information, job postings, event registration, local legislator and city staff contacts, and so much more. You can also post news about all the great things your company is doing and if you have any special events or offers coming up!
Use the Member Deals and Member Happenings section to promote your products, services and news!
There's even a
FREE
app that puts everything within easy reach on your phone.
Just search "MemberPlus" on Google Play or the App Store and download it today!
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Coastal Virginia Building Industry Association | 757-420-2434
2117 Smith Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23320 www.cvbia.com
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