Published every two weeks
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Formerly the HBA Happenings e-newsletter
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IN THIS ISSUE
Advocacy Update: MN paid leave & worker misclassification, Building Officials Roundtable + new stormwater blog
Welcome, new members!
NDSU students receive Home Builders Care scholarship
Look who's hiring: Randash Painting, Forest Products Direct & BIA-RRV
April is New Homes Month
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Golf Outing team registration is now open!
Select sponsorships available
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Important update: Due to new regulations, golf carts will be replaced with scooters and roller skates this year. Hope your balance is as good as your swing! 🛴⛳
Just kidding — Happy April Fools!
But you can secure your spot at the outings through the links below.
BIA-RRV Triple Tee-Off Golf Outings presented by Forest Products Direct
Hawley Golf and Country Club
Interested in sponsoring?
Contact Paige Feeney at (701) 232-5846.
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Advocacy Update
Minnesota reminders: Paid leave and worker misclassification
April 30: BIA Building Official Roundtable
News from NAHB
New blog post: Stormwater tips & refreshers
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Parade of Homes Spring Edition is coming
Help us promote our flagship community event by downloading the poster and following our socials!
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April 14: Kavira Health Webinar
This benefit is available to employees enrolled in their employer’s medical plan through the Building Industry Health Plan of the RRV.
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Look who's hiring!
Randash Painting, Forest Products Direct & BIA-RRV
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Inspired Kitchen Challenge Winners
NDSU students receive Home Builders Care scholarship
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Know someone who should be a member?
Contact Liz Hinz at (701) 232-5846.
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April is New Homes Month
NAHB offers tools for members to celebrate!
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Thank you to our
2025 Very Invested Partners!
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Interested in being a 2025 VIP?
Contact Paige Feeney at (701) 232-5846.
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Do you have good news?
New hire? Promotions? Fun facts? Opportunities?
We want to know: email your good news to Maddy Stuvland.
We will share it via our "Tell Me Something Good" feature at buildrrv.org
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Education from our partners, OECS & NAHB
*In-person or Virtual
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April 8 Member Orientation We’re so excited to have you join our dynamic community of building industry professionals!
Whether you’re a new member, a long-time supporter, or considering membership, this is the perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with us. Cost is free!
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April 10 Happy Hour hosted by Fabricators Unlimited
Join us for a spring social gathering at Fabricators Unlimited to celebrate their 40th anniversary! Located in downtown Fargo, this event will be an evening filled with networking, good food, delicious beer and refreshing drinks.
This event offers the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow BIA members. Cost is free!
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April 14 Kavira Health Education Webinar Join this webinar to learn about your brand-new benefit, Kavira Health. We’ll review how this benefit works and allow time for Q&A. Kavira is a membership-based primary and urgent care clinic offering telehealth services, in-person house visits, and workplace visits. This benefit is available to employees enrolled in their employer’s medical plan. Cost is free to attend!
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April 15 Breakfast Session: Mental Health in the Workplace/Building Industry. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2021, the construction industry had the second-highest rate of suicide among its workers. Fifty-six out of every 100,000 male construction workers died by suicide in 2021, compared to 32 per 100,000 male workers in all industries. Cost is $20 and includes breakfast. Virtual and in-person options available.
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April 17 Quarterly Investment Market Update This virtual, member-focused event will provide a concise and insightful overview of the trends, developments and takeaways from the investment market's first quarter. Jason Tucker, Investment Consulting Service, LLC will guide you through a review of key investment themes and market performance, providing perspectives to help you make informed decisions in the year ahead. Cost is free!
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April 30 Building Officials Roundtable is an interactive opportunity for builders and contractors to hear about the most recent code changes and expectations directly from the top. Local officials from throughout the metro area and beyond will discuss compliance issues and present information and scenarios that will reduce surprises. They will also take questions and comments. Cost is $20 and includes lunch!
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May 3-5 & 10-12 Parade of Homes Spring Edition Welcome to the BIA-RRV's Parade of Homes – where the warmth of tradition meets the excitement of innovation in home design and construction. Since its inception in the fall of 1961, this community event has been a pillar of our region, rooted in the vision of local trendsetters in the construction industry. Registration is due March 20.
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May 21 Remodelers Council Picnic Please join the Remodelers Council as we celebrate National Home Remodeling Month with a free picnic lunch. Bring your whole crew but please register so we get enough food for all. Cost is free for memberse!
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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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