😏 February Meetings and Events at the BIA

ATTENTION: You can now call or text the BIA Staff at (803) 525-1120

Sponsored by: Builders FirstSource

Sponsorships Available starting at $500 - Contact us to sponsor this event

All members are invited to attend. You'll enjoy food and drinks while learning what your fellow members have to offer. Bring plenty of business cards as we'll be drawing for lots of prizes at the end of the night! Attend free with pre-registration - click here.

Show Your Stuff this March

We are now taking exhibitor applications for the 2023 Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show. The Marketplace and Beer Garden are back this year, and we're adding more family-friendly activities as well. Come show your stuff at the Midland's largest and only locally-produced home show of the year!

Visit HomeShowColumbia.com

Support the Association that Supports Your Business!

We've got fun and engaging meetings and events bringing members together all year. Put your product or service in front of them through sponsorships! Check out the 2023 Marketing Guide to see what's available and contact us to develop a plan to fit your budget.

ATTENTION: You can now call or text the BIA Staff at (803) 525-1120

See the calendar at our website for details and to register to attend meetings and events

If you are feeling sick or if you've recently been directly exposed to someone with COVID-19 or other contagious illness, please do not attend a meeting.

February -

Saturday, Feb. 11 - REGAL Awards Gala, 6p, Columbia Metro Conv. Ctr.

Tickets required for this black-tie event. Click here for info and tickets.

Monday, Feb. 13 - BIA Board of Directors Meeting, 4:00 p.m., BIA Office

Monday, Feb. 13 - President's Reception for New Members, 5:30p, BIA Office

New Members are invited to a reception with President Mike Cancilla and other BIA Board Members. We'll have cocktails, light hors d'oeuvres and a short introduction to the association. Please RSVP by e-mail, or call/text (803) 525-1120

Wednesday, Feb. 15 - SMC Cocktails & Connections, 4:30p, Location TBD

SMC Members and potential members are invited to this laid back networking event. No charge to attend and no RSVP needed... we'll see you there!

Thursday, Feb. 16 - Building Codes Class, 2:00 p.m., Seawell's

Learn what's new in the 2021 IRC + SC Modifications. Register for the class and add a new code book if you like. Register here

Thursday, Feb. 16 - BIA Table Top Night, 5:30 p.m., Seawell's

It's a member to member trade show! Reserve a table to show your products and services OR register to attend and learn more about your fellow members. Click here to start!

Sponsored by: Builders FirstSource Sponsorships available - Contact us today!

Tuesday, Feb. 21 - Remodelers After Hours, 5:30 p.m., Location TBD

Remodelers Council members, guests and potential members are invited to this casual meeting at a member's place of business for cocktails, food and networking. AVAILABLE! Contact Bin Wilcenski to host this event at your place!

Wednesday, Feb. 22 - Builders After Hours, 5:30 - 8:30p., Savage Craft Brewing

Builders FirstSource invites BIA Builders Members to Savage Craft in W. Columbia to enjoy food and craft beers and more while learning about new products and services available through the company and their vendors. Details and Registration

Thursday, Feb 23 - Building Industry Job Shadow Day

Help build our local workforce by hosting students at your company! Sign up to be a host and we'll work to pair you with one or a few interested students.

Details here. Sign up to be a host here. (Sign up by February 10!)

Thursday, Feb. 23 - HPBC Meeting, 5:30p, Location TBD

Thursday, March 9 - Home Show Member Preview, 6p to 9p, SC State Fairgrounds

BIA Members are invited to preview the Home & Garden Show before it opens to the public. Look for your tickets in the mail and bring them with you to enter.

March 10 - 12 - Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show, SC State Fairgrounds

Exhibit Space is available but going fast. Book now to be part of the show and bring your products and services to the masses in the biggest and best home show in the Midlands.

Presented by Bath & Bronze

Featuring: Cool Care Heating & Air Beer Garden, family-friendly activities, door prizes, live music and more.

Sponsor New Members - Get BIA Swag!

All members are eligible to win prizes for bringing in new members! Make sure your name is in the "Sponsored by" blank when your recruit fills out their membership application, and we'll give you a BIA Swag Bag of branded merch when you bring in 2 new members while supplies last.

The BIA Swag Bag includes a BIA ballcap, wireless earbuds, playing cards, ponchos and more, all in a clear stadium bag.

ATTENTION: You can now call or text the BIA Staff at (803) 525-1120

BIA of Central SC, 625 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201

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