October 8, 2019
#1 Fall Home & Garden Show A Success!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the fall SAHBA Home & Garden Show.

A few of the many highlights included:

  • 10 dogs were adopted out from the Pima Animal Care Center
  • 20 exhibitors celebrated over 10 years in the show
  • Our outdoor stage presentations were a hit!
  • Smokey Bear celebrated his 75th birthday with us.
  • Our food trucks were delicious
  • 600 trees were given out by TEP
  • Nothing Bundt Cakes were tasted
  • Animal Experts was super informative on rattlesnakes and pack rats etc..
  • RV’s were toured
  • And so much more….!

We look forward to seeing everyone again for our April 3-5 , 2020 show.
#2 Upcoming Event to Help Raise Money for Federal Candidates
Next week, SAHBA is hosting a private reception to raise money for NAHB-BuildPAC. The PAC makes donations to candidates for Federal office who support pro-builder policies. NAHB CEO Jerry Howard will be in attendance and will highlight what’s going on in D.C.

If you are interested in attending, please contact Shawn Cote at shawn@sahba.org . 
#3 Home Show Winners & 10+ Year Exhibitor Veterans
#4 Call to Action - Member Input Needed on Impact Fee Proposal
Pima County is proposing an increase in impact fees of $3,000 per home. SAHBA is actively reviewing the supporting documentation and will be providing comment.

We remain concerned about the negative effect this increase would have on housing affordability. Pleas e click here to view the documents.

Comments can be submitted to Shawn Cote at shawn@sahba.or g . 
#5 October is Careers in Construction
October is Careers in Construction Month

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HMX is coming to Austin!

HMX, the Home Merchandising Experience, is a full day summit that BDX will be hosting in Austin, TX on October 22nd and 23rd, 2019!

They are bringing top builders and manufacturers together to discuss online design centers, retail merchandising, buyer and product trends, content best practices, Envision, and more!

And as with all of the BDX events, they will make sure your time in Austin is filled with fun, good food, and plenty of opportunities to network.
Mark Your Calendars
October 9 - Custom Build Council Mtg

October 10 - Board Meeting

October 15 - BRE Meeting

October 15 - Tech Committee Mtg

October 16 - Government Liaison Breakfast "Housing Matters"
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