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Oct. 13, 2026 October is Careers in Construction Month |
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Member Benefit: US Compliance: Free Jobsite Assessment |
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IN THIS ISSUE Member of the Moment: Dan Beecher, Foam Doctors, LLC Pencil us in for CE in 2027: Registration opens soon! Advocacy Update: NAHB Fall Leadership Conference recap, preparing for the General Election Nov. 3 + more Photo Highlights: Happy Hour, Featured Home check presentation, local candidate events + more 70 years. One question. A chance to win! |
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Past President Vern Hanson participates in Honor Flight Event was an incredible experience for Vietnam vet |
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Member of the Moment: Dan Beecher, Foam Doctors LLC |
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Pencil us in for CE Online registration opens soon for Minnesota building contractors and power limited technicians |
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Online registration opens soon for the BIA-RRV's Minnesota Building Contractor continuing education. There will be two dates to choose from: Jan. 12 or Feb. 16. Also, Feb. 9, we will offer continuing education for power limited technicians. Fun fact: Members save 50% on our classes! |
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Member Benefit: Small Business Growth Partners |
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Advocacy Update NAHB Fall Leadership Conference Preparing for the General Election Nov. 3 News from National |
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Holiday Savings Purchase a Nov/Dec Permits Plus ad and BIA Backer sponsorship, receive $100 off! |
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Member Benefit: Builder Books |
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Photo highlights: Happy Hour at Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Featured Home check presentation Local candidate events FMWF Chamber Women Connect NAHB Fall Leadership Meetings |
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70 years. One question. A chance to win! |
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To celebrate our anniversary this year, we will test your BIA-RRV history knowledge with a trivia question and a throwback photo each month. Submit your guess to be entered into a prize drawing. The answer will be revealed in the next issue.
This month's challenge:
Correctly name any two of these Association past presidents and be entered to win. Get a bonus entry if you can name them all!
The winner will receive a BIA Backer Digital Sign company sponsorship valued at $250, plus a BIA-branded package of goodies! |
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2026 Very Invested Partners |
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GOLD |
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Interested in being a VIP? Contact Jenna Kannegiesser 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 tips and reminders to keep you in the know! |
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The latest building permit data is here! Read Permits Plus Issue 4. |
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Register today for the International Builders' Show Jan. 30-Feb. 4, 2027. |
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We have a store! Browse branded BIA gear in all sorts of styles and colors. |
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Making plans for 2027? Schedule your sponsorship and advertising meeting with our sales team today. |
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Tell me something good |
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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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Upcoming Events |
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Education from our partners & members |
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Change Happens: How to Lead Your Team Through Change Oct. 21 People process and handle change differently which defines their “change style.” Being aware of your team's styles makes leading them through change more positive and productive. Cost: $35. |
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Breakfast Session: Top 10 OSHA Citations Oct. 28 This presentation will review each of the Top 10 citations, the common workplace hazards associated with them and why these areas continue to be a focus. Cost: $25. |
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NRASP Health & Safety Conference Oct. 29 BIA-RRV is a proud sponsor of this year's Health & Safety Conference. The morning keynote is Matt Skoy and afternoon keynote is Brandon Schoeder. Cost: $75. |
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International Builders' Show (IBS) is heading to Vegas Feb. 2-4, 2027. Registration opened Sept. 1! Registration pricing and perks vary for members, non-members and dealers/distributors. |
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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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