*Interim logo while new one is being developed
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CVBIA Update: March 25, 2020
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Town Hall update, new Beach info,
blood and mask donations
In a
Town Hall conference call earlier today,
HBAV leaders cautioned members that although the construction industry remains operational per Gov. Northam's executive order issued Monday,
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. To help members put a risk mitigation plan in place - which some states are requiring - NAHB has prepared a template plan available by clicking
here
.
HBAV, along with the Virginia Association of REALTORS, strongly recommends that
builders close model homes
until the crisis ends.
The
Virginia Beach Planning and Community Development Department
has now closed its lobby and counter to the public. Online submissions are encouraged; drop-off instructions are also available. Click
here
for details.
Municipal Updates sent out last week
detailed individual localities' plans for services
normally provided to the construction industry. Click
here
for a compilation of those updates
.
We continue to stay in touch with all the localities and will let you know of any additional changes in their operating procedures.
The
multifamily industry is also struggling with a new way to operate
, while safely fulfilling a demand that still exists, despite the pandemic. An
article
just out from
Multifamilypro
highlights Google demand graphics for apartment searches over the past 30 days. (Virginia ranks ninth.)
Association member and benefits partner One Digital also has a number of helpful articles available and has set up a
Coronavirus Advisory Hub
to help businesses with workplace issues. Click
here
to sign up for a free live session at 2 p.m. tomorrow, March 26,
addressing the stimulus bill and Families First Act.
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
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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.
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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 this Friday, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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