Formerly Tallahassee Builders Association

April 2022

Welcome from Rob Watson, as BIA of the Big Bend President

Thank you to our 2022 Level 1 Premier Sponsor - Metronet!

New Members in March! Welcome! Ertl Homes Inc., Tom Ertl, Builder Fishhead Construction, August Hansen, Builder Kessler Construction, Sandy Wilson, Affiliate KLD Decks & Design, Rob Kornegay, Associate Summit Group Development of Tallahassee, Inc., Kevin Collins, Associate Wright Homes LLC, Trent Wright, Builder Thank you for renewing your BIA (TBA) Membership!

Thanks for Renewing! Member Since Apalachee Backhoe & Septic LLC, Mike Sunlin, Associate-2019 Chase Construction Contracting LLC, Jeremy Chase, Builder-2020 Enagic Kangen Alkaline Therapeutic, Marvin Perry, Associate-2019 Fine Line Design, Jack Seitzinger, Builder- 2018 Flint River Log Homes, Rickey Donalson, Builder-2018 Galloway Construction, Inc., Jim Romedy, Builder-2021 H.R. Phiilips Inc., Sonny Phillips, Builder- 1984 Interior Exterior Building Supply, David Ferry, Associate-2016 Joe Manausa Real Estate, Joe Manausa, Associate-2015 Kraft Nissan, Larry Buck, Associate-2018 Kraft Nissan, Chris Kraft, Affiliate Manausa Law Firm, Daniel Manausa, Associate-2015 Marpan Recycling, Andrew Williams, Associate-2018 Marpan Recycling, Bryce Hill, Affiliate Praesidium Homes, LLC, Vaughn Poppell, Builder-2016 Praesidium Homes, LLC, Francisco Salichs, Affiliate Roberts Construction Services LLC, Nathan Roberts, Builder-2016 Seven Gables Construction & Design, Susan Carey, Builder-1985 Tallahassee Roofing Inc., Barney Taylor, Jr., Associate-2020 University Lending Group, Rhonda Koenders, Associate-2019 Vintage Homes, Jerry Linder, Builder-2013

EXPIRED MEMBERS COME BACK! WE MISS YOU!

Andy Mohney, Andy's Cabinets & Millwork, Inc. David Monk, Stay Dry Roofing Bobby Kelly, TruSeal, LLC

BIA OF THE BIG BEND 2022 PARADE OF HOMES

Thank you to our 2022 Level 1 Premier Sponsor - City of Tallahassee/Natural Gas Utilities!

Featured Associate of the Month Rosemary Wagner, Wagner Design Company

Thank you to our 2022 Level 1 Premier Sponsor - Prime Meridian Bank!

SHERYL BARLOW Barlow Business Services, LLC

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FUTURE BUILDERS OF AMERICA LEADERSHIP SUMMIT! April 21-24, Haines City, Florida

THE 2022 LEADERSHIP SUMMIT IS LESS THAN 3 WEEKS AWAY!!! Our Annual Leadership Summit will take place April 21-24, 2022 at the FFA Training Center in Haines City, FL.   FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER WE HAVE 14 SCHOOLS AND 89 STUDENTS PARTICIPATING!!!   We are so close to reaching our fundraising goal but we're not there yet. Check out the sponsorships that are still available. Won't you please consider supporting our students today?   CHECK OUT OUR SCHOOLS THAT ARE ATTENDING   Bartow HS Crestview HS Deland HS Fort Meade HS Gadsden Tech Lake Region HS Leesburg HS Okeechobee HS Port St Lucie HS Project LIFT - PC Project LIFT-BG Roosevelt HS Somerset Academy Teneroc HS   Please contact Cindy Hall at 772-370-4713 or Cindy.Hall@HBI.org if you would like more information on the available sponsorships.

PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK THE BIABB WEBSITE OR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR UPDATES RELATIVE TO COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND EVENTS. THANK YOU.

April 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. April 5, 2022, Tuesday Don "Smokey" Young Memorial Golf Tournament at Golden Eagle Country Club Shotgun start at 9:00am Must be preregistered. April 7, 2022, Thursday GA Meeting Shaun Streetman, Chair 10:00am-11:00am Via Zoom and In Person April 11, 2022, Monday Inshore Fishing Committee Meeting Philip Pomeroy and Mark Kessler, Chairs 2:00pm-3:00pm Via Zoom and In Person April 12, 2022 Tuesday Green Building Council Meeting and Luncheon Lara Kuleshova, Chair Guest Speaker Trisha Simonelli on Rinnai Products 11:30-1:00pm April 13, 2022, Wednesday Executive Committee Meeting 10:45am-11:30am Via Zoom and In Person April 13, 2022, Wednesday Board of Directors (Lunch at 11:30am) 11:45am-1:00pm Via Zoom and In Person April 19, 2022, Tuesday Golf Committee Wrap Up Meeting Farley Maxwell, Chair 1:00pm-2:00pm Via Zoom and In Person April 21, 2022, Thursday Membership Committee Meeting and Luncheon Ward Schuller, Chair 12 noon-1:00pm April 22, 2022, Friday Leon Works 9:00am-12:30pm April 26, 2022, Tuesday Parade of Homes Committee Meeting Amy Banning, Chair 1:30pm-2:30-pm Via Zoom and In Person April 27, 2022, Wednesday Remodelers Council Meeting and Luncheon sponsored by Rhonda Koenders and University Lending Group Robert Watson, Chair 11:30am-1pm Via Zoom and In Person April 28, 2022, Thursday Hard Hat Happy Hour sponsored by Berger Singerman Location to be announced

Thank You 2022 TBA Corporate Sponsors Thank you Centricity for your 2022 Partner Sponsorship with TBA! ‌

We are looking for participants in the very first “Garden Oasis” Event, part of our 2022 Home & Garden Show. Fri, Sept. 30, 12-6pm Sat. Oct. 1, 10am-6pm Sun. Oct 2 10am-5 pm Located in climate-controlled buildings at the Fairgrounds, the “Garden Oasis” will include items such as: Landscaping, Gardening, Outdoor Kitchens, Fencing, Brick Pavers, Decking, Pools and More! Show Perks! Free Parking, Easy Exhibitor Access, Food Vendors, Hourly Attendee Prizes & Daily Exhibitor Prizes, Attendee Grand Prizes. Contact Linn Glass for more information: linn.glass@tallyba.com

CLASH OF THE TITANS! Reminder to Recruit 2 in 2022 and Retain 2 in 2022!   FHBA has introduced a new Membership Recruitment and Retention Competition based on the theme of boxing. It began on February 1st and goes through Friday, September 30th. Locals are being pitted against similar sized locals for the competition. Our competitor is Space Coast BIA (Brevard BIA).    BIA of the Big Bend WON ROUND ONE! Keep the momentum going! 7 more ROUNDS TO GO!

FHBA Monthly Webinar Series "Laying the Foundation for Member Benefits" Each 30-minute webinar will feature a member benefit offered by FHBA or NAHB. Click on the FHBA logo above for more information. Also, FHBA Contracts Available! Contracts Members saved an average of $5,000 in legal fees for creation of model contracts for builders and contractors. Disclosure Statements Standard Construction Contracts on Owner’s or Customer’s Property Standard Construction Contract of Builder’s Property Standard Remodel Contract Standard Subcontract Residential Rebuilding Agreement Escalation Clauses

For information about Community Transition Releasing for potential employment, contact Lee Warren, FCCM, Region/Community Transition Specialist. Bureau of Education & Office of Programs & Re-Entry. Office: 850-342-0272 Ext. 20274

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FHBA MEMBER BENEFIT! HBA REBATES!