With the 2nd Annual BIA of the Big Bend Home & Outdoor Living Expo behind us, we would like to thank all of the exhibitors, sponsors, committee members, and volunteers as it takes a village to hold such a successful event of that nature and we are happy to report that it was very successful with attendance and new exhibitors!  

There is still time to register for the 1st Annual Big Inshore Angler Saltwater Open taking place October 22nd at Shields Marina in St. Marks. Visit REGISTER to sign up today. 

As of September 30th, our BIABB membership is at 263 and we are asking for your help to reach 300 by December 31st. It may be a lofty goal but if each of you recruit just 1 new member, we would be over 500! Please encourage any business related to residential construction to join today! We have STRENGTH IN NUMBERS to fight governmental overreach.  

Thank you for your support and membership to the BIA.

Rob Watson

Get TWO, in '22!

Recruit 1 new member, retain 1 exisiting member

There is still itme to register for the 2022 Big Inshore Angerlers Saltwater Open!

New Members in September! Welcome!

Bell Bank Mortgage, Kerry Gaby,Associate

Hamilton Construction LLC, Justin Hamilton, Builder

Access Garage Doors of Tallahassee, Brian Kendall, Associate

Hancock Whitney, Sam McMillan, Affiliate

Regions Bank, Zecharias McMillan, Affiliate

Thank you for renewing your BIA (TBA) Membership!

Bridgewater Builders, LLC,  Daron Bridges, Builder 2013

City of Tallahassee Natural Gas Utilities, Stephen Mayfield, Associate 2013

City of Tallahassee Natural Gas Utilities, Lara Kuleshova, Affiliate

Dion Builders, Bryce Hall, Builder 2017

Harvest Print and Marketing Solutions, Vic Forsman, Associate 2020

Keith Key Heating & Air, Jared Key, Associate 2020

Metronet, Jackie Wilson, Associate 2020

Parker Services, Inc., Jeremy Parker, Associate 2020

Paul's Termite & Pest Control, Ward Schuller, Associate 2016

Perkins Electric, Inc., David Perkins, Associate 2008

Persica Design & Construction,  Masoud Karimapour, Builder 2013

Power On, LLC, John Cuniff, Associate 2019

Power On, LLC, Vicki Cuniff, Affiliate 

Regions Bank, Robin Striblin, Associate 2016

Sheetrock Services Inc., Eric Davis, Associate 2017

Sheffield Construction  Co., Inc., Lee Sheffield, Builder 2019

SRM Concrete LLC, Justin Spooner, Associate 2017

October is Careers in Construction Month!

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Despite the incredible growth of Florida’s population and economy, the construction industry is facing a skilled workforce shortage. To help promote the construction industry as a great career opportunity to Florida’s future employees, visionary industry leaders created the Future Builders of America (FBA). The mission is to engage in construction educational activities and help youth understand and pursue rewarding careers in construction.

The first Leon County FBA Chapter, Raa Middle School had an successful interest meeting this week with over 25 students ready to register! Shop instructor Brandi Faison and BIABB Member and NAWIC Tally President Kerwyn Jones-Wilson lead the way to help promote awareness of the need for more trade industry professionals....starting in trade school classes.