Published every two weeks
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Formerly the HBA Happenings e-newsletter
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IN THIS ISSUE
Happy Hour with Hebron Brick is just two days away
Welcome, new members!
Association seeks communications intern
Parade of Homes Fall Edition features over 40 entries by 20 participants
Foundation awards scholarships to area students entering trade schools
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Costly energy codes and rent caps will harm housing affordability
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U.S. Rep. Kelly Armstrong is a co-sponsor of introduced legislation that would allow Congress to overturn the rule submitted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Agriculture relating to “Final Determination: Adoption of Energy Efficiency Standards for New Construction of HUD- and USDA-Financed Housing” (89 Fed. Reg. 33112 (April 26, 2024)). You can view the bill here and read more about our local perspective in today's advocacy report.
National Association of Home Builders Chairman Carl Harris recently testified, urging lawmakers to co-sponsor the bill above. Pictured above is the group of industry leaders from North Dakota who visited Capitol Hill during NAHB's Legislative Conference in June to discuss issues like this with our congressional delegation.
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2021 IECC requirements for HUD and USDA-financed housing
- New overtime rule effective as of July 1, 2024, NAHB challenges
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Property tax measure on November ballot: Keep it Local update
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North Dakota Association of Builders Summer Social and Board Meeting
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Happy Hour with Hebron Brick Supply is just two days away!
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Join us Thursday, Aug. 8, for the BIA Happy Hour! It will be a spectacular summer gathering 5-7 p.m. at Hebron Brick Supply's stunning new location in West Fargo.
With networking, good food, delicious beer and refreshing drinks, our Happy Hour events offer the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow BIA members, relax and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere.
The best part: it's totally free!
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KodaBank
Kevin Lau
Assistant Vice President
(701) 941-5632
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Association seeks communications intern
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The BIA-RRV welcomes applications for a communications intern. This person assists with the development and production of the BIA’s communication programs. This includes design, preparation, writing and editing of the organization’s newsletters, brochures, press releases, web content, social media content and advertisements.
Deadline to apply is Friday, Aug. 16.
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Parade of Homes Fall Edition set to feature over 40 homes by 20 participants
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This year's Fall Parade will feature over 40 homes by 20 participants. There is limited advertising space available in the Parade of Homes magazine.
Capture the attention of consumers by showcasing your business or service in the magazine or on the event website, paradefm.com.
Parade of Homes fans are a good fit for what you offer: This is a targeted market of buyers in our industry, whether they seek home products, remodels, construction services, new homes or financial/real estate assistance. Questions? Contact Hannah Johnson at (701) 232-5846.
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Foundation awards scholarships to area students
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Over the course of the last few months, Home Builders Care has awarded $5,000 in scholarship funds to area high school students and graduates.
High school students planning to enroll in residential construction trades or a related field at Minnesota State Community and Technical College or North Dakota State College of Science are eligible for these scholarship opportunities. They must provide proof of enrollment within 18 months of graduation.
This year's high school scholarship recipients include the following individuals:
- Cameron Akers, Pelican Rapids M.N., awarded $1,000
- Gabrielle Pritchard, West Fargo, N.D., awarded $1,000
- Kaiden Spieker, West Fargo, N.D., awarded $2,000
- Grace Visser, Ada, M.N., awarded $1,000
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Association programming updates and hints to keep you in the know!
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Recently, BIA Education & Public Affairs Specialist Elizabeth Kosel, along with two BIA Board members and a few industry colleagues, toured the Milton R. Young Station Power Plant and the BNI Mine in Center, ND (pictured above).
The BIA-RRV office is available for use by members.
We have two conference rooms, both outfitted with state-of-the-art technology.
Contact Hailey Bebler at (701) 232-5846 for more information on how to reserve them.
High Noon Shootout (Sept. 23) early rate expires Aug. 31.
Learn more about our valuable benefit opportunity:
401(k) PEP (Pooled Employer Plan).
RRV Home & Garden Show registration opens this month!
Dates will be Feb. 28 - March 2, 2025, at the Fargodome. Stay tuned for more details.
Questions? Email Janna Koble.
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Do you have good news?
New hire? Promotions? Fun facts? Opportunities?
We want to know: email your good news to Annie 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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Aug. 8 BIA Happy Hour with Hebron Brick Supply Join us 5-7 p.m. for a summer social gathering at Hebron's stunning new location in West Fargo! It'll be an evening filled with networking, good food, delicious beer and refreshing drinks. It's the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow BIA members, relax, and enjoy the vibrant summer atmosphere. Cost is free.
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Aug. 14 Building Industry Connect with Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg The BIA-RRV's Building Industry Connect sessions are a chance for our members to introduce the association and its goals. No presentations, no agendas and no parliamentary procedures - just the chance for officials and members to learn about each other. Sponsored by Cass County Electric Cooperative. Cost is $25 and includes lunch.
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Aug. 15 (One team spot now available) and Sept. 12 BIA Golf Outings Two more dates for our most popular member events are coming, 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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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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