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CVBIA Update: March 26, 2020
Economic update, useful links,
blood and mask donations

In a Town Hall meeting earlier today, NAHB chief economist Robert Dietz forecast an eight-week pause for the economy, with weak mid-year economic performance and a rebound in the fourth quarter. The housing sector, as it has historically, is expected to be a major leader in the economic recovery. Click here for Dietz' full presentation.

Also discussed was the $2 trillion coronavirus relief package , which is expected to be approved by the House tomorrow. NAHB is analyzing the package's impact on all sectors of the housing industry, including multifamily, and will be releasing that information as soon as possible.

Members are urged to fill out the weekly NAHB survey, How is Coronavirus Affecting Your Business , by clicking here .

HBAV reminds members that although the construction industry remains operational at the current time, no one should be conducting business as usual.

It's critical for every member to follow CDC and government guidelines in keeping employees, clients and the general public safe. Not doing so could jeopardize the industry's status as an essential business.

You'll find links to a wide range of health, business and human resource information on the CVBIA , HBAV and NAHB web sites.

As CVBIA continues to receive updates and information on things that affect your business, we'll share those with you in these Updates, as well as on the association web site .

Best regards,
Ryan Rose, CVBIA President
What you can do to help

Donate blood

There is a critical need for blood and platelet donations and the American Red Cross is urging all eligible donors to schedule a time to give blood .

Click here to find a donation center near you.

Donate masks

Next week, CVBIA will be collecting face masks (N95 or disposable) to distribute to our local healthcare organizations.

You can drop off masks at the association office, located at 2117 Smith Ave. in Chesapeake, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, March 30 - April 3.

Staff will distribute the masks the following week. Questions? jhearn@cvbia.com
Community "give back" program

Along with his staff at M&M Hospitality Group, Brian Mullins, a past PHBA and HBAV president turned restauranteur, is providing free boxed meals tomorrow, March 27 to those in need.

This past Friday, the group provided 1,500 meals in less than two hours, with the help of sponsors Southern Bank, Rose & Womble Realty, Sinclair Communications and MY33.

If you'd like to support this community outreach effort, contact Kati Newman at (757) 724-9888.
ATTENTION MEMBERS!
Builders Title has the ability to e-file during these challenging times and is here to help members who may need this service.
Contact Dorothy Johnson at 305-9029 or builderstitle@cvbia.com for details and assistance.

The following association events have been postponed and will be rescheduled.

  • Fair Housing Seminar with AJ Johnson, originally scheduled for March 24. Rescheduled for Sept. 22.

  • Remodelers Council Seminar with Vince Butler, originally scheduled for April 9.

  • VRLTA Seminar with Chip Dicks, originally scheduled for April 16.

  • CMHC Awards of Excellence Celebration & Associates' Showcase, originally scheduled for July 16.

As soon as new dates are confirmed, we'll let you know. Events and meetings scheduled for May will be evaluated in early April.