Published every two weeks

APR 30 2024

Formerly the HBA Happenings e-newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE

Parade of Homes begins this weekend

Welcome, new members!

April's Building Industry Connect highlighted small communities

July's Golf Outing sells out: Limited spots remain for August

 

Behind the scenes:

How we work to keep you in business

A message from BIA-RRV CEO Bryce Johnson

One of the primary purposes of the Building Industry Association of the RRV is to advocate on behalf of your industry and you. While advocacy and workforce development are at the heart of our Association, they are also one of the most resource-intensive endeavors.

 

Operationally, the Association leadership has looked at how we function, and the various events we produce to market the industry. Those events are revenue generators that enable us to stay in operation. For years they sustained operations including advocacy, but needs have multiplied. Times have changed.

 

Advocacy and workforce are the most costly to the Association, but also the most critical to keeping you in business. These efforts are possible with the support of our Very Invested Partners (VIPs).

 

Advocacy Update

  • BIA monitors elections to be decided June 11 and Nov. 5 

  • Building Officials Roundtable recording available for purchase

  • April's Building Industry Connect featured local bedroom communities

  • Biden Administration releases decarbonization plan for homes and buildings

 

Parade of Homes begins this weekend

The Parade of Homes Spring Edition is set to to begin Saturday, May 4, and showcases 52 homes by 26 BIA-RRV member participants!

  • May 4-6 and 11-13
    • Noon - 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
    • 3 - 7 p.m. Monday
  • Casselton, Fargo, Horace, Mapleton, Moorhead and West Fargo.
    • Newly built homes range in price from $259,900 to nearly $1.5 million. 
      In addition to new builds, there is one full-home remodel.

Pick up a magazine now at any Hornbacher's location in the F-M area. There's still time to get your advertisement on paradefm.com!

 

Welcome, new members!

Aflac
Tom Cassady
District Sales Coordinator
(701) 478-0020

Auer Steel Heating Supply Company
Michael Halvorson

Regional Sales Manager
(218) 498-2474

Northwestern Mutual
Ben Helland
Financial Representative
(701) 720-0468

Pope Design Group
Brock Martinson

Architect/Principal
(651) 789-1641

Do you know someone who would benefit by becoming a BIA-RRV member?
Contact Hannah Johnson at (701) 232-5846.

 

April's Building Industry Connect highlights small communities

April's event featured local bedroom communities. We were joined by officials from Barnesville and Dilworth, Minn. and Casselton, Colfax/Richland County and Hillsboro/Traill County, N.D.

 

Attendees learned more about new events in each community, including:

  • businesses starting, expanding and job opportunities,
  • amenities like stores, clinics, parks and great school systems and
  • ordinance and planning updates, housing developments, plus more. 

Thank you to our Building Industry Connect sponsor Cass County Electric Cooperative. Save the date for our upcoming events May 15, Aug. 14, Sept. 25 and Oct. 16.

 

July Golf Outing sells out:

Limited spots remain for August

Our most popular member events are coming! The July 18 Golf Outing is officially sold out. We have limited availability for Aug. 15. Join us at the Hawley Golf and Country Club and connect with your fellow building industry members. Team registration: $640.

 

Limited sponsorships are still available!

 

Thank you to our

2024 Very Invested Partners!

PLATINUM

GOLD

Interested in being a 2024 VIP?

Contact Janna Koble at (701) 232-5846.

 

Tell me something good

Do you have good news?

New hire? Promotions? Fun facts? Opportunities?

We want to know: email it to Rose Marcellus. We will share it here.

 

Upcoming Events

May 4-6 and 11-13 The BIA's Parade of Homes is coming the first two weekends in May + Mondays! Set against the backdrop of blooming flowers and renewed energy, this event promises a captivating showcase of architectural innovation, interior design brilliance and the latest trends in home construction. Title sponsor is Marvin!

  • Click here to view advertising options for the Parade of Homes website.
 

May 15 Building Industry Connect: Welcoming New Staff in Moorhead This is your chance to make connections and learn about what is happening on the Minnesota side of the river. Please join us for lunch as we meet the newer team members, as well as some that have served Moorhead for years.  Thank you sponsor Cass County Electric Cooperative. Cost is $25 for BIA-RRV members and includes lunch.

 

May 16 BIA Happy Hour We're putting some "happy" into your spring! Please join us for the BIA Happy Hour presented in partnership with Fargo Glass and Paint. We'll celebrate the warmer weather and the building season with food, drinks and dessert. Please register ahead of time letting us know who you'll be bringing! It is free for BIA-RRV members.

 

May 22 Remodelers Council Picnic, brought to you by ABC Supply Co., Inc.  Please join the BIA-RRV's Remodelers Council as we celebrate National Home Remodeling Month with a free picnic lunch. Bring your whole crew! Do you have 10, 20, 30 on staff? It doesn’t matter how many: treat them all to a free lunch. Just make sure to register so we get enough food for all. It is free for BIA members.

 

July 18 (sold out) and Aug. 15 (limited spots remain) BIA Golf Outings Our most popular member events are coming, brought to you by Forest Products Direct!

 

Join us at the Hawley Golf and Country Club and connect with your fellow building industry members. Team registration: $640.

 

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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