Silver Sponsors: Home Pest Control Company, Inc and The Broach Company @ Keller Williams Palmetto
Recruit Members, Win Prizes
The 2022 BIA Membership Drive is underway!! All members are eligible to win prizes for bringing in new members now through October 7. Click here for Membership Drive Rules + Prize Chart.

>Get Started: Members and potential members are invited to Columbia Craft Brewing on the evening of Tuesday, August 9. Register yourself and your potential member(s) here. If they join at the meeting, they'll get a BIA Swag Bag!
Registration is open for the 2022 HBA of SC Convention!

Come down to beautiful Hilton Head Island for a weekend of education, fellowship and good times. Join friends and colleagues October 14-16, 2022 to discover the real meaning of mixing business with pleasure!

Rooms at the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head start at just $179/night, but don't delay as this is a limited time room block offer! Click here to book your room.
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.
AUGUST:
Monday, Aug. 1 - BIA Board of Directors meeting, 4:00p, BIA Office

Monday, Aug. 1 - President's Reception for New Members, 5:30p, BIA Office
New Members from the past three months will be invited to this reception to learn more about the BIA, HBA of SC and NAHB with President Stan O'Brien, members of the Board of Directors and BIA Staff.

Tuesday, Aug. 9 - BIA Membership Meeting, 5:30p, Columbia Craft Brewing
Join us for the kick-off of the 2022 BIA Membership Drive - Game On! Enjoy Columbia's best craft beers and food while networking with fellow members. Bring potential members so they can learn more about the BIA and join up!

Drinks sponsored by SRI Cutter's Insulation
Gold Sponsor: Brabham Griffin Insurance
Silver Sponsors:
Home Pest Control Company, Inc.
The Broach Company @ Keller Williams Palmetto
Other Sponsorships Available! Contact us to get involved

We are now accepting entries in the Columbia Remodelers Awards (CRA) and Custom Building Awards (CBA) programs. Entry forms can be found on-line here

Wednesday, Aug. 17 - SMC Cocktails & Connections, 4:30p - 7:30p, TBD
SMC Cocktails & Connections is BACK!! Join fellow members for a drink and a bite at a local bar/restaurant. Details coming to the SMC Facebook page and BIA Calendar.

Thursday, Aug. 18 - HPBC Power Lunch, 11:30a, Location TBD
Members of the High Performance Building Council meet for lunch and discuss pertinent information on high performance building. Sponsorship Available!

Monday, Aug. 23 - Remodelers After Hours, 5:30p, Garden State Tile
It's a Summer Soiree and all members and potential members are invited to attend this event for food, drinks and networking while we learn more about Garden State Tile. Please click here to register in advance

SEPTEMBER:
Hear from economists from the National Association of REALTORS and the National Association of Home Builders at this event. Tickets on sale now - Click Here!

Come tailgate with the BIA at the opening UofSC football game in Columbia, SC! Vanir Installed Sales will host the event with food, drinks and live DJ at their Bluff Road location. Register on-line if you want to stop by for some fun (no charge). Keep an eye on your inbox for a special invitation that includes parking + tickets to the game (limited supplies of each).

Monday, Sept. 5 - Happy Labor Day! BIA Office closed.

Thursday, Sept. 15 - Building Codes Class, 3:30p, Theatre at Harbison
The Building Codes are changing in January - this class will get you up-to-speed on important changes in the code. More details and registration coming soon!

BIA Members are invited to the Theatre at Harbison for a special night honoring the winners of the Columbia Remodelers Awards and Custom Building Awards. We'll start with cocktails & hors d'oeuvres and then move into the theatre for the awards. Don't miss it! Please register in advance if you'd like to attend. Potential Members Welcome!

Wednesday, Sept. 21 - SMC Cocktails & Connections, 4:30p, TBD

Tuesday, Sept. 27 - Remodelers Council Meeting

Friday, Sept. 30 - BIA Clay Shoot sponsored by 84 Lumber

Sponsorship Opportunities are Available
We've got General Membership Meetings in August and September, BIG THURSDAY in November, the BIA Holiday Ball in December plus BIA Sports presents the BIA Clay Shoot and BIA Cornhole Tournaments this year and MORE! Contact us to get involved!
Get involved in the BIA by joining a committee, council or group

One of the many benefits of being a member of the BIA is the opportunity to work with other members through committees and voluntarism.
Committees work with the Board of Directors to bring new ideas and programs to their association as a means of adding benefit to the membership. They also work with BIA staff to execute successful government affairs/ programs, advocacy, education and networking opportunities.

Click here or the "Get Started" button for more information and to sign up for one of theses committees, join a council or other groups.

Ambassadors Club - Join the Welcome Wagon of the BIA! Help get new members involved, run new member orientations and serve as a liaison between members and BIA leadership
Codes & Inspections - Monitor proposed changes in building codes. Establish and maintain a forum for communication between building departments and builder members
Education - Inform members of educational programs and workshops available by our association, HBA of SC and NAHB. Coordinate and conduct educational sessions for the membership.
CEO Exploratory - This special committee will lead the search for our next CEO and make their recommendation to the Executive Committee.
Government Affairs - Develop and coordinate local and state legislative goals; monitor state and local ordinances/legislation; inform the membership
Home Show - Plan, organize, promote and put on the Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show
Membership - Establish goals for membership growth; plan and conduct programs for membership development and retention
Political Education - Evaluate local political races and recommend allocation of funds from the SC Builders PAC.
Social - Help with planning and execution of events like the Golf Classic, Bass Classic, Cornhole Tournament and Holiday Ball and more!
Workforce Development - Plan and coordinate outreach and programs to build the workforce; visit with local students and schools to promote construction as a career.
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