Published every two weeks
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Formerly the HBA Happenings e-newsletter
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IN THIS ISSUE
Highlights from Hebron Brick Happy Hour
Aug. 26: Open registration begins for the '25 RRV Home & Garden Show
Welcome, new members!
Oct. 23: Build Lowe's bird feeders with kids
This week: Annie Mund says goodbye to the BIA
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Labor Day is coming up!
BIA-RRV closes at noon Friday, Aug. 30
We reopen at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 3.
After Labor Day, regular office hours return: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.
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Building permit numbers through June are here
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The latest Permits Plus is here sharing building permit numbers through June. Read the latest update on the BIA-RRV's advocacy and workforce efforts, check out statistics from the National Association of Home Builders, F-M Area Association of Realtors, plus more!
Each Permits Plus issue is mailed to all BIA-RRV members. Watch for it on your desk soon!
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Building Industry Connect with Fargo Commissioners Strand and Turnberg
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North Dakota legislative candidates and incumbents meet with BIA
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N.D. Property Tax Measure
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2024 Fargo Growth Plan
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BIA supports 1/4 cent sales tax for Fargodome improvements
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Highlights from Happy Hour at Hebron Brick
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Aug. 8, Hebron Brick Supply presented our second 2024 BIA Happy Hour at their stunning location in West Fargo.
What a terrific time it was to network, enjoy some delicious food from Holy Smokes Que and Catering, tasty ice cream from Sweet Treats and and delightful drinks from Icewind Brewing!
Thank you to everyone who joined us and to those who took the time to help out; it was a blast.
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Aug. 26: Open registration for Home & Garden Show begins
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Mark your calendars! Open registration for the 2025 Red River Valley Home & Garden Show begins Monday, Aug. 26. Join us in creating an exceptional experience for our attendees, where inspiration meets innovation. Show dates are Feb. 28 - March 2 at the Fargodome.
Important Deadlines
Oct. 14: Early registration rates end
Oct. 15: Regular registration rates begin
Dec. 1: Regular registration rates end
Dec. 2: Late registration fees begin
Questions? Call Janna Koble at (701) 232-5846 or click the link below.
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Patriot Air
Jenny Connell
Operations Manager
(701) 238-9037
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Do you know someone who should be a BIA-RRV member?
Contact Paige Feeney at (701) 232-5846.
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Oct. 23: Build Lowe's bird feeders with kids!
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Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation and your BIA-RRV, in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs, is coordinating a second date to conduct a hands-on bird feeder construction activity 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 23 with potentially 150 children ranging from 3rd to 5th grade. Special thanks to Lowe’s for providing the bird feeder kits and mini hammers!
Locations will be provided once volunteer numbers are confirmed. The deadline to sign up is Oct. 4 since a background check is required (at no cost to the volunteer).
Interested in helping? Contact Hailey Bebler at (701) 232-5846 click the link below.
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Annie Mund says goodbye to BIA
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BIA-RRV Communications Intern Annie Mund's last day will be Aug. 23 as she returns to school full-time at Minnesota State University Moorhead and continues her job at the North Dakota Autism Center.
Annie filled in as office assistant from February - May when the Association was short-staffed and served as intern from June - August. She supported the BIA's and Home Builders Care Foundation's communications efforts including press releases, social media, photography, member news briefs and event support.
We wish her all the best in her future adventures and are thankful for her help, attention to detail and enthusiasm for any task she was given!
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Do you have good news?
New hire? Promotions? Fun facts? Opportunities?
We want to know: email your good news to Krista Mund.
We will share it here.
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Thank you to our
2024 Very Invested Partners!
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Interested in being a 2024 or 2025 VIP?
Contact Janna Koble at (701) 232-5846.
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Education from our partners
*In-person or Virtual
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Sept. 12 BIA Golf Outing It's our final date for our most popular member event. It's brought to you by Forest Products Direct!
Limited sponsorships available. You can put your name in front of hundreds of building industry members. Contact Janna Koble at (701) 232-5846.
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Sept. 19 Associate Appreciation Open House Calling all Associate members of the Building Industry Association: We want to treat you! Stop by between 7:30 - 9 a.m. Sept. 19. Say "hi," grab breakfast and a coffee and be entered in a drawing to win a free breakfast for your office.
Cost is free!
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Sept. 23 High Noon Shootout Join us for this fun, unique networking event! The High Noon Shootout will consist of two rounds of trap shooting followed by dinner, socializing and prizes.
We will end the event with an Annie Oakley competition. Cost is $85 if registered by Sept. 1.
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Oct. 17 BIA 401(k) PEP Plan Introduction You are invited to our 401(k) PEP Plan Introduction.
BIA-RRV is proud to partner with Investment Consulting Services to bring this exciting opportunity to all BIA members. This member benefit will reduce work and maximize your fiduciary protection as an employer. Cost is free for this virtual informational session.
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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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