Welcome from Robert Watson as President of the BIA of the Big Bend
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January has flown by, and we are in February already! I hope everyone is well and has managed to avoid COVID, unlike myself. It was not fun being down for a couple of weeks, but I have fully recovered and am looking forward to the spring!
FHBA had their Spring Conference and Legislative events the last week of January at the new AC Marriot Hotel overlooking Cascades Park. I was able to attend and meet with many friends and colleagues to discuss the issues that we are experiencing in the construction industry. We also took these issues to the capital and made sure they were heard by our Legislators.
Starting in February, FHBA is promoting a “Clash of the Titans” 2022 Membership Drive Competition that will pit local associations against each other in rounds throughout the year to drive new membership and retention. There is an opportunity to win money for the association for highest recruitment numbers and of course the biggest prize, bragging rights!
Always keep upcoming events in mind, as these are great opportunities to connect with members and to sponsor. Here is a quick rundown:
BIA Golf Tournament: April 5, Golden Eagle Country Club.
Parade of Homes Event, May 7, 8, 14 & 15: Take advantage of this member-only opportunity to showcase your products and services to the community. Traditional walk through AND digital Marketing are available, and the Digital pages stay on the BIA website for 12 months.
BIA Saltwater Fishing Tournament: June 11, Carrabelle.
SEBC: August 3 & 4, Orlando.
2nd Annual BIA Home & Garden Show: October 1 & 2, North Florida Fairgrounds inside climate-controlled building #’s 2 & 4. Watch for contract details coming soon.
BIA Clay Shoot Competition: November 4, Talon Gun Range.
2nd Annual Fall Digital Home Tour is an opportunity to submit photos of homes that were not ready to be in the traditional walk-through parade event. This digital event begins on November 1 and stays on the BIA website for 12 months.
Remodelers Showcase Awards: This digital event begins on November 1 and stays on the BIA website for 12 months.
Holiday Banquet/Director Installation: December 15, Capital City Country Club.
Advertising opportunities on the BIA website, BIA E-Newsletter, the Parade of Homes magazine, and Home & Garden Show magazine.
Monthly Green Building Council round table discussions.
Monthly GA updates.
Remodeler Council round table discussions.
General Membership meetings.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to myself, or Linn or Jodi, for any questions or input.
Thank you for your support and membership to the BIA.
Rob Watson
Get TWO, in ‘22!
Recruit 1 new member, retain 1 existing member
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Congratulations to Rusty Payton for being named
2021 STATE E.O. OF THE YEAR FROM NAHB!
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New Members in January! Welcome!
Capital City Home Loans, Jay Ralstin, Affiliate
Forgotten Coast Construction, LLC, Jennifer Beaty, Builder
JPM Major Appliance and A/C, Jerry Payne, Associate
Lowe's Home Improvement, Blake Owens, Associate
Thank you for renewing your BIA (TBA) Membership!
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Thanks for Renewing! Member Since
Air Control Heating & Cooling, Tim Hawkins, Associate-2013
Barton Construction, Doug Barton, Builder-2012
Berger Singerman, Sidney Bigham, Associate-2021
Capital City Bank, Helen Proctor, Associate-2014
Capital City Bank, Tolga Dincman, Affiliate-2018
Elevation Construction & Design, LLC, Casey Lauer-2021
ES Green & Co., LLC, Randy Conn, Builder-1992
ES Green & Co., Jane Conn, Affiliate-2009
Florida Green Building Coalition, CJ Davila-2008
Glass Pro Shop, Ross Little, Associate-2013
Gulfeagle Supply, Farley Maxwell, Associate-2002
Hartsfield Construction, Robert Hartsfield, Builder- 2020
Howdy's Rent-A-Toilet, Kevin Jenkins, Associate-1997
HUB International, Russ Browning, Associate-2019
Lawson & Lawson Electric Services, Ryan Lawson, Associate-2021
Rumble's Document Solutions, Blake Zimmerman, Associate-2021
Southern Brass, Lisa Denham, Associate-2021
Vieth Construction, Tom Vieth, Builder-1992
West Fraser, David Lewis, Associate-2017
Wynn & Associates, Residential Design, Joe Wynn, Associate-2011
Yellowhammer, Rami Deeb, Builder-2008
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Thank you Janna Gray and Tallahassee Lighting and Décor for being amazing hosts at this month's Hard Hat Happy Hour! Pictured left to right Amy Banning, Rhonda Koenders, and Lara Kuleshova.
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EXPIRED MEMBERS COME BACK! WE MISS YOU!
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Ann DeVeer, Capital City Design Center
Austin Ledington, Advanced Access Control of Tallahassee
Ben Monroe and Ian Murphy, Mays-Munroe and Sleep Center
Benjamin Chaisson, BC Builders & Deckworks
Carey Rodgers, Carey Rodgers Electric, Inc.
Carol Rippee, Rippee Construction, Inc.
Chris Crosby, Jim Crosby Plumbing
Dale Joyce, Home and Yard Magazine
Dustin Wells, Dustin Wells Construction
Ember Segura, Spartan Stoneworks
Evelyn Garcia, Ton 40 Crew Inc.
Fernando Hernandez, Hernandez Painting
Gary Fogleman, Budget Blinds of Tallahassee
Jason Wessinger, Jason Wessinger Construction LLC
Jim Munroe, Panhandle Building Services
John Bell, Delta Management Construction Inc.
John Morgan, PeoplesSouth Bank
John Sewell, Creative Construction of Tallahassee
Jon Dodrill, Jon Dodrill Painting LLC
Kirk Davis, Carpet Studio Inc.
Mark Zondervan, M & L Plumbing Inc.
Mike Ekberg, Concrete Enterprises LLC
Mike Shannon, Quality Construction and Design, LLC
Omer Kenworthy, Tallahassee Blower Door Services
Rob Kornegay, KLD Fence & Deck
Robert Seeders, Robert Mike Seeders Plumbing
Samantha Kilbourn, Maximum ICF Construction
Sampson Samuel, MAS Unlimited Inc.
Sean Vieth, Grove Construction & Design LLC
Thomas Tesarek, T-Square Construction Inc.
Tim Sheppard, Movement Mortgage
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Thank you to our 2022 Level 1 Premier Sponsor -
City of Tallahassee/Natural Gas Utilities!
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Featured Associate of the Month
Parker Services Inc.
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Thank you to our 2022 Level 1 Premier Sponsor -
Prime Meridian Bank!
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As you are planning for 2022 Marketing, please keep in mind the many sponsorship opportunities available at the Building Industry Association (BIA) of the Big Bend
Corporate Sponsorship is the highest level including recognition at every event, in the monthly BIABB E-Newsletter, on the BIABB website, in all Advertising and Event Magazines, as well as Premium Corner Booth locations at the Home & Garden Show. Corporate Sponsors are limited to 3 and are reserved as exclusive per member business type.
The Annual Don “Smokey” Young Golf Tournament April 5 at Golden Eagle Country Club
The ever-popular Annual Spring Parade of Homes Event May 7, 8, 14 & 15
The Annual BIABB Saltwater Fishing Tournament June 11 at C-Quarters Marina in Carrabelle. Rainout date June 18
The 2nd Annual BIABB Home & Garden Show at the North FL Fairgrounds October 1 & 2
The Annual Skeet Shootout Tournament November 4 at Talon Range
The 2nd Annual Fall Digital Home Tour beginning in November
The BIABB Installation & Holiday Party December 15 Capital City Country Club
Contact the office today for more information.
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PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK THE BIABB WEBSITE OR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR UPDATES RELATIVE TO COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND EVENTS. THANK YOU.
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February Events
Click on the link to be directed to the Tallyba.com Calendar of Events. Plan to attend by clicking on the event and submitting your RSVP.
February 3, 2022, Thursday
GA Meeting
Shaun Streetman, Chair
10:00am-11:00am with guest speaker Julie Christesen, City of Tallahassee, on Mobility Fee Studies
Via Zoom and In Person
February Green Building Council, Lara Kuleshova, Chair
Please note that there will be no February meeting due to the International Builder's Show. Meeting will resume March 8, 2022 with guest Speaker Jeremy Parker on Indoor Air Quality and Humidity Control
February 7-10, 2022
NAHB International Builders Show, Orlando Florida
February 16, 2022, Wednesday
Executive Committee Meeting
10:45am-11:30am
Via Zoom and In Person
February 16, 2022, Wednesday Wednesday
Board of Directors
(Lunch at 11:30am)
11:45am-1:00pm
Via Zoom and In Person
February 17, 2022, Thursday
Membership Committee Meeting
Ward Schuller, Chair will sponsor luncheon
12 noon-1:00pm
February 22, 2022, Tuesday
Parade of Homes Committee Meeting
Amy Banning, Chair
1:00pm-2-pm
Via Zoom and In Person
February 23, 2022, Wednesday
(note date change due to conflicting FHBA date)
Remodelers Council
Robert Watson, Chair
11:30am-1pm
Via Zoom and In Person
February 24, 2022, Thursday
HHHH sponsored by Rhonda Koenders and University Lending Group.
5:30-7:00pm
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Thank You 2022 TBA
Corporate Sponsors
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Thank you Centricity for your 2022 Partner Sponsorship with TBA!
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February 24, 2022, Thursday
HHHH sponsored by Rhonda Koenders and University Lending Group. Location to be determined.
5:30-7:00pm
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Thank you to all the members who represented the BIA of the Big Bend during the January Legislative Days. We do make an impact! #strengthinnumbers
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NAHB International Builders' Show Returns to Orlando in 2022
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February is Career and Technical Education Month
NAHB is partnering with educators, members and state and local HBAs to address the housing industry’s labor shortages and to develop a skilled workforce for the future. For more information on who you can do call the BIABB office today. 850-385-1414
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Now is the time for Builder and Remodeler Members to claim for Q4’21. This is the last opportunity for builders and remodeler members to claim for residential jobs completed in 2021
Q4’21 Claim Deadline: Friday, February 25, 2022
Click on the banner below for more details.
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