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It's the Annual Meeting of the Membership and we're going BIG! Join us on the Executive Level of Williams-Brice Stadium as we celebrate the year that was and look forward to what's to come. Attendees will enjoy the Executive Level with sweeping views of the stadium with cocktails and gameday-inspired food by Southern Way Catering.
On the agenda:
  • Election of officers for the 2023/2024 BIA Board of Directors, Remodelers Council and High Performance Building Council.
  • Results of our 2023 BIA Membership Drive and prizes for recruiters.
  • Celebration of Spikes and presentation of the 2022 Frank D. Clark SPIKE of the YEAR Award
  • Jerry Howard, CEO of NAHB as our guest speaker! 
Free for BIA Members and Council-only Members
with RSVP by Friday, Oct. 7 - Click here to register on-line
The 2022 Membership Drive ends October 7
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.

> Final Push! The drive ends on Friday, October 7. Follow up with your potential members to make sure they've sent in their application and dues. Tell them about the October meeting and invite them to attend!
The building code is changing in January 2023. Learn what's new in this class. Members can register for $70.
Thanks to Builders FirstSource and Southeastern Insurance Consultants for sponsoring this class
Thursday, Oct. 20 - 5:30 - 8:30p
Floor & Decor, Fernandina Rd.

Enter your cooking team to compete for Best Dang Chili and other awards. Contact Patty Wise to sign up.

Or just come to eat, drink and socialize with fellow members. $20 at the door.
Help steer students towards the trades by participating in our Job Shadow Day on October 27. Just fill out a form and we'll set everything up!
We need volunteers to spend a few hours on Nov. 2 & 3 on the Be Pro Be Proud truck with 8th graders from around the state. Contact us to set up your time to help out.
The BIA Clay Shoot was rescheduled due to weather so you still have time to put in a team or sponsor a shooting station! Click here for more information or contact Patty Wise.
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.
The BIA Office will be closed on Friday, Sept. 30 due to weather.
You can reach the staff by e-mail if needed - Contact Information here

OCTOBER -
Monday, Oct. 3 - BIA Board of Directors Meeting, 4:00p, BIA Office

Friday, Oct. 7 - 2022 BIA Membership Drive Ends
Keep talking up membership and make sure your potential members have filled out and turned in their applications with dues so you get the points and win prizes! Click here for membership drive details and resources #GameOn

Tuesday, Oct. 11 - BIA Annual Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Williams-Brice Stadium
All members are invited to the Annual Meeting where we will hold the election of officers for the 2023 Board of Directors, Remodelers Council and HPBC, and we'll reveal the results of our 2022 Membership Drive. Our special guest is Jerry Howard, CEO of the National Association of Home Builders. Free for members to attend with pre-registration.

October 14 -16 - HBA of SC State Convention, Sonesta Resort, Hilton Head Island
Join fellow members from across the state for education, networking and family fun on the beach and by the pool. Special events include the BIA Convention Reception on the 14th followed by a Casino Night, and a pool party for spouses and kids followed by hermit crab races on the 15th! Click here for more information, registration and hotel info.

Tuesday, Oct. 18 - Building Codes Class, 8:30a, Seawell's
The Building Codes are changing in January - this class will get you up-to-speed on important changes in the code. Members can take the class for just $70/person! Click here for more details and to register

Thursday, Oct. 20 - SMC Chili Cookoff, 5:30 - 8:30p, Floor & Decor, Fernandina Rd.
Do you have what it takes to win the Best Dang Chili title? If so, register for the SMC Chili Cookoff and show us what you got! Just want to eat? Attend the event and eat all the chili you can handle and enjoy the open beer and wine bar all for one low price.

Wednesday, Oct. 26 - BIA Clay Shoot, NWTF Palmetto Shooting Facility, Edgefield
Our annual clay shoot was rescheduled due to weather which gives you more time to register your team or sign up as a sponsor! Click here or contact Patty Wise

Thursday, Oct. 27 - Remodelers After Hours, 5:30p, Capital Kitchen & Bath
Join us for our annual Spooky Celebration to finish out the month. Costumes optional, but encouraged. Please register in advance if you plan to attend - click here.

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Connect with Members in 2023
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.
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.
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.
Workforce Development - Plan and coordinate outreach and programs to build the workforce; visit with local students and schools to promote construction as a career. Critically important to our industry.
Volunteer Bank - Sign up to get an e-mail when we need member volunteers on meetings and events. An easy way to get involved with low commitment.
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