Happy Holidays!
BIA-RRV and Home Builders Care Foundation office will be closed:
Dec. 24-26 for Christmas
2 p.m. Dec. 31 - Jan. 1 for the New Year
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Published every two weeks
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Formerly the HBA Happenings e-newsletter
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IN THIS ISSUE
Talk with the team: How important is it to work with great trade partners?
Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo highlights
Welcome, new members!
2026 Home & Garden show is filling quickly
Herdina camper registration open, organizers seek service project
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New Year Celebration
Early rates expire Jan. 2 and space is limited!
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Advocacy Update
Minnesota Paid Leave begins Jan. 1, 2026
MN Department of Labor and Industry news
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Construction Survey results
Fargo LDC Code Connect: Dec. 16
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Talk with the team:
How important is it to work with great trade prtners?
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Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo Highlights
Special thanks to our volunteers!
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Welcome, new members!
Six companies invest in membership the past few weeks
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Know someone who should be a member?
Contact Liz Hinz at (701) 232-5846.
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2026 Home & Garden Show is filling quickly
Lock in your preferred exhibit space now, before it's gone!
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Align your brand with ours!
Reach key industry contacts through buildrrv.org, email, digital sign, Permits Plus
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Herdina Construction Trades Camp
Camper registration open, organizers seek service project
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2025 Very Invested Partners
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Interested in being a VIP?
Contact Liz Hinz at (701) 232-5846.
Join an elite circle of member companies making waves in the building industry and the Fargo-Moorhead community. As a VIP, your brand stands out - aligned with BIA-RRV’s trusted name, showcased across events and marketing, and recognized for supporting advocacy and workforce growth.
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Quick Tips
Association programming updates and hints
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The season of giving is here and BIA-RRV has a store!
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Home Builders Care Foundation is participating in Giving Hearts Day 2026. Click here to learn more about how to support your industry's charity promoting careers in construction and assisting with housing projects in our local community.
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The Parade of Homes Spring Edition will be the first two weekends in May plus Mondays: May 2-4 and 9-11. Parade of Homes Fall Edition will the last two weekends in September plus Mondays: Sept. 19-21 and 26-28. Sponsorships and ads in the event mangazines are now available. Contact Paige Feeney at (701) 232-5846 for details.
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BIA-RRV has partnered with Overland, Kansas, based Strategic Value Media, a leading nationwide provider of print and digital media solutions to the national, state and local trade and membership associations, to help put together the 2026 edition of the Permits Plus newsletter. This premier resource is an official BIA-RRV publication.
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Do you have good news?
New hire? Promotions? Fun facts? Opportunities?
We want to know: email your good news to communications@buildrrv.org.
We will share it via our "Tell Me Something Good" feature at buildrrv.org
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Education from our partners & members
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*Virtual or in-person at St. Louis Park, MN (See list above for reference.)
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Building Industry Connect: Conversation with City Planners Dec. 11 Join us for our final Building Industry Connect of 2025 featuring local city planners from Fargo, Horace, West Fargo and Moorhead! This session is especially timely given updates to zoning and land development codes, growth plans and more.
Registration is closed.
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Keeping up in Today's Market: Outsourcing Panel Discussion Dec. 17 Thinking about outsourcing? As your company grows, managing HR, payroll and marketing while staying compliant can be challenging. Join experts Jason Boutwell (PRO Resources HR), Jay Borland & Courtney Lachowitzer (Brady Martz) and Tiffanie Honeyman (OpGo Marketing) as they share strategies for timing, partner selection, compliance risk reduction, and maintaining quality. Registration for members is $20.
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Minnesota Building Contractor Continuing Education Jan. 13 Earn seven credits with this comprehensive course designed for builders and remodelers. Topics include key National Model Code changes, energy efficiency strategies, ADU adoption impacts, masonry foundation details, statutory warranties and inspection best practices using manufacturer standards. Led by Greg Olson, this session delivers practical insights to keep your projects compliant and efficient. Early registration for members is $150.
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Networking Night at Fabricators Unlimited Jan. 15 Start 2026 on a high note with an evening of connections and camaraderie! Join your fellow building industry professionals for a relaxed networking night hosted at the stunning Fabricators Unlimited showroom. There will be delicious food and refreshing drinks. Cost is free for members!
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New Year Celebration Jan. 29 celebrates the Association's 70th anniversary and welcomes 2026 with an evening of networking and recognition. We’re thrilled to announce Bill Owens, NAHB’s first vice chairman and a nationally respected remodeler and builder, as our keynote speaker. This is your chance to connect with city and community leaders, ask questions and gain insight into the priorities shaping our industry. Early registration is $60.
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Power Limited Technician Continuing Education Feb. 5 Join us for this course designed to elevate your electrical expertise! "NFPA 70E: Demystified" simplifies workplace electrical safety standards, covering PPE, safe work practices and equipment protocols. Then, dive into "Electrical Systems: Chapters 7 & 8," exploring NEC low-voltage topics essential for power-limited technicians. Led by Christian Opp, a master electrician, these sessions deliver practical insights and real-world applications. Early registration for members is $115.
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Minnesota Building Contractor Continuing Education Feb. 10 Earn seven credits with this comprehensive course designed for builders and remodelers. Topics include key National Model Code changes, energy efficiency strategies, ADU adoption impacts, masonry foundation details, statutory warranties and inspection best practices using manufacturer standards. Led by Greg Olson, this session delivers practical insights to keep your projects compliant and efficient. Early registration for members is $150.
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RRV Home & Garden Show Feb. 27 - March 1 is celebrating 64 years in 2026. It is the premier regional show displaying hundreds of home renovation pros, builders, cabinetry experts, landscapers, interior designers and home furnishers. Organized by the Building Industry Association of the RRV, this annual event typically attracts 7,000 – 9,000 attendees. Registration is open. Late fees begin Dec. 2.
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Building Industry Association of the Red River Valley
(formerly Home Builders Association of F-M)
1802 32nd Ave S | Fargo ND 58103
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