Vol. 36 No. 1 2016
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President’s Message 2016 Board of directors
Phil Warrick 2016 GBA President
Executive Committee / Officers President Phil Warrick, Certified Repair, Inc. 1st Vice President Ron Foister, Ron Foister Custom Homes, LLC 2nd Vice President Don Mills, Don Mills Builders, Inc. Associate Vice President Steve Schadt, Marsh Kitchens of Greensboro Secretary Gary Hill, J. Gary Hill, LLC Treasurer Jim Bowman, Bank of North Carolina Immediate Past President Tom Hall, Windsor Homes Presidential Appointees Ed Butler, Brickwood Builders, Inc. Ford Matthews, FM Contracting, LLC Joan Swift, SwiftCreek Construction, LLC Board of Directors Builder Directors Leslie Gunter, Gunter Custom Homes & Design, LLC Scott Naylor, Naylor Custom Homes Van Smith, Tradition Homes Joe Thompson, New Age Builders, Inc. Associate Directors Lori Bullis, Pine Hall Brick Company Dan Huckabee, Huckabee & Associates Tom Roever, GTCC-GHG Construction Char-Lee Smith, McLean Mortgage Remodelers Council Jamie Bowlin, JLB Remodeling, Inc.
Sales & Marketing Council Michelle Amador, Keller Williams Realty State Directors Mark Disney, Disney Construction Company Steve Monroe, Steve Monroe Enterprises Leticia Nieto, Ilan, Inc. National Directors Scott Allred, Precept Construction, LLC Jerry Cowan, Builders Mutual Insurance Co. John Hodgin, John Hodgin Construction Co., Inc.
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t’s really eye opening to step away from your daily routine and participate in a function that includes people just like us in our local association - only from all over the country. Builders and Associates are rebuilding their lives and businesses and returning stronger, wiser and more determined. As survivors, we must recreate a foundation for this newly restored industry. The mortar for this foundation is the understanding that we are much stronger working together. Our Association is working this year to build on the success of the past year. We are grateful to Tom Hall, Windsor Homes for being a solid leader in this effort. This year’s Board of Directors will be continuing those efforts. Some of the goals and priorities we have set include: 1. Continue our Strategic Planning Initiative. We want to build a plan to position us five years from now and an understanding of how to get there. 2. Rebuild our membership. The economy has cost us up to a third of our members over the past eight years. If every member could only bring in one Builder or Associate that is not currently a member, our future will be secure. 3. Continue to grow our Young Professionals Group. These young adults are the future leaders of our Association and they must be engaged and prepared. 4. Develop a Hispanic Outreach. Evaluate ways to better serve this population of our membership. 5.
Marketing & Brand Awareness. Create an effort to market and build awareness of our organization to the public. Consumers needs to understand the benefits of working with a professional builder/remodeler. Chuck-in-a truck’s must be exposed!!!
6. Do Business with a Member. If your current subs aren’t members, recruit them. If your builder customer is not a member, recruit them. We have recruitment aids and lists of reasons why companies should join. If you aren’t comfortable asking, talk to an Ambassador, Board Member or just call Jerry Cowan. We have assembled a Board of Directors and volunteer leaders that can help us achieve these goals. Over the past few years, we have achieved much through our legislative advocacy efforts at the local, state and national levels that have removed many impediments. Buyers are back in the market and activity has improved. Let’s take advantage of these better conditions and re-energize our industry. As members, we ask you to participate in our events and join us as we celebrate the successes. Remember, energy and enthusiasm are infectious! Hope to see you at our February 25 membership meeting!
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t’s that time again… planning is in full swing for the Southern Ideal Home Show to be held Friday – Sunday, April 1-3 at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center. Features include: HGTV Host and Carpenter Chip Wade, Belgard feature gardens, AIDP designer rooms, showcase of local artists and much more!
As a proud sponsor, we want to encourage you to participate. Listed below are a few reasons why your company should have a presence at the show: The Customer Comes to You: The show markets to and attracts homeowners ready to make major home decisions. Face to Face Exposure: No other marketing allows potential customers to get to know you, your product and your staff. They can see and touch your products, browse your portfolio and understand what makes your business special. Show Guests are Your Clients: • R e g i o n a l a u d i e n c e : 4 7 % o f g u e s t s a r e from Guilford County, 11% from Randolph County and the others from surrounding counties • Ready to spend: 51% of guests have household incomes over $75,000 • Ready to renovate: 80% plan to make major renovations to their home It’s Cost Effective: Participation in the show is not only much less expensive than other marketing available, there is no comparison in the ability to track and close sales. Exhibitor Application can be found on the GBA website or at www.southernshows.com/hsg. Make sure to sign up by February 15 to be included in the Show Publication. When signing up…ask about available space on the GBA sponsored aisle! Want to Learn More? Join us for our Exhibitor Breakfast on Wednesday, February 17 at 8:00 am at Starmount Forest Country Club. If you would like to attend or need more information, please contact Sarah-Butler Burdette at 800.849.0248 ext. 127 or sbburdette@southernshows.com.
GBA Member Preview Night Thursday, March 31
4:00 – 5:00 pm Aging-in-Place Workshop 5:00 – 7:30 pm Visit Show Exhibitors Harnessing the Gray Tsunami for Fun and Profit
Join us from 4-5 pm to learn about the incredible potential in the aging-in-place market and how this growing market segment of Boomers will drive our businesses over the next 17 years. Whether a builder…remodeler…Realtor…trade contractor…supplier…you will want to attend this workshop.
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• 75.2 million members of the Baby Boomer generation contribute to 70% of revenue for business in the USA • Of this group, 80% own their homes, as in paid for! • 67% of those want to stay in their home and not be part of any retirement community • 33% want a new home and wish to relocate no more than 50 miles from where they currently live • This group will spend 1.9 trillion in the next five years on new homes • Millennials, on the other hand, once they have jobs and move out of their parent`s homes, will spend about quarter of that amount in the next 5 years Steve Monroe, CAPS (Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist) will share resources that can be used for the renovation or purchase of a new home; the motivations that are driving this movement; the five general characteristics that are looked for in home design/modifications; and the seven specifics that are required to meet demands. Is your business prepared to tap into the future of housing over the next 5-15 years? Come join us…the future is at your doorstep!
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Young Professionals
Annual Meeting Thursday, February 25 4:00 – 7:00 pm Starmount Forest Country Club
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ne of our new initiatives this past year was the formation of a Young Professionals / Under 40 group…with the goal of providing opportunities for young professionals within our industry to increase their business contacts, building a stronger network of colleagues and peers. We are looking to offer similar events this year, including hosting our “Leveling the Bar” networking/After Hours gatherings; along with some educational programs and family outings.
Young Professionals Greensboro Builders Association
We have just launched our GBA Young Professionals Facebook page…and plan to use this to promote and share information on events throughout the year. Make sure to LIKE our page…and share with other young professionals within the industry.
Join our Database
We are in the process of compiling information for our Young Professionals database. Submit contact information including email & mobile number to Cheryl Collins at ccollins@greensborobuilders. org. This will ensure you get email notifications of upcoming events and activities.
Leveling the Bar
Mark your calendars for these upcoming networking events to be held on Thursdays from 4:30-6:30 pm at various locations. Additional details on the GBA website and GBA Young Professionals Facebook page!
• March 10 • April 14 • May 19 • June 16
Other Ideas & Suggestions
Share ideas and suggestions for things you would like to see offered this year…contact any member of our Young Professionals Planning Team:
Join us for our Annual Awards membership meeting on Thursday, February 25 from 4-7 pm at Starmount Forest Country Club, sponsored by Piedmont Natural Gas Co. This is a great annual event which kicks off a new year for our Association as well as recognizes and celebrates the successes and achievements of our members.
Housing = Jobs!
Get updates on local, regional and state initiatives impacting our industry. Watch for details on our special guest speaker coming soon!
Annual Awards
Join us as we recognize industry peers for the following awards: • • • • • •
Builder Member of the Year Associate Member of the Year Eugene Gulledge Award Kavanagh Cup Lewis Award Membership Recruiter of the Year
Networking Reception
Make new business contacts…as well as reconnect with members during our “After Hours” reception from 5-7 pm. Cash Bar will be available. Tickets: $20 members $30 non-members Reservations are required RSVP on the GBA website by February 22 at
www.GreensboroBuilders.org
• Jamie Bowlin – JLB Remodeling • Mark Disney – Disney Construction Company • Leslie Gunter – Gunter Custom Homes and Design (Chair) • Nadine Khazzaka – Marble Granite World • Ford Matthews – FM Contracting • Will Yearns – Granville Homes
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Builder News Spring Parade of Homes
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oin us as we kick off the spring housing market with the annual Parade of Homes. The Parade is a win-win for everyone involved…builders, associates and consumers. Builder participation helps not only promote your company, getting in front of prospective buyers...it also helps your suppliers and trade contractors gain name recognition as a valued and trusted industry resource. Information on each Parade home remains on the GBA website and Parade of Homes mobile app for six months, providing continued exposure and marketing benefits for your company. It serves as an added resource for consumers looking to find a builder and/or remodeler. Existing homes, newly constructed homes and homes that are near completion and safe for the consumer to walk through can be entered in the Spring Parade of Homes. Unfinished homes must adhere to the established guidelines with emphasis on the homes being safe for the general public to enter. Last chance to enter the Spring Parade of Homes is February 26. If you don’t have a home under construction to enter for the Spring Parade…consider exploring other ways to promote your company in the Parade of Homes magazine. With 10,000 copies printed and distributed, this is a great way to promote your business to area consumers.
Parade Sponsors Special thanks to our Parade of Homes Sponsors: Amanzi Marble & Granite; Bill Black Chevrolet; Butler Lighting; McLean Mortgage; and Stock Building Supply.
Spring Parade Celebration Hold the Date: Thursday, April 28 6:30 – 11:00 pm Summerfield Farms This is going to be FUN evening featuring the Band of Oz...you don’t want to miss…more details coming soon!
Start Planning NOW... Showcase your business, products and services to area consumers this summer and fall. Tour of Remodeled Homes August 6-7 Entry Deadline: May 27 Fall Parade of Homes October 15-16 & 22-23 Entry Deadline: August 19 Additional Information: Mavis Holcombe (336) 706-6942 mholcombe@greensborobuilders.org
Certified Aging-in-Place Earn the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation locally. There are two specific CAPS courses – Marketing & Communications Strategies for Aging and Accessibility and Design/Build Solutions - along with the Business Management course required to achieve this national designation. If you already hold another NAHB designation, you do not need to take the Business Management course. The Remodelers Council will again be offering these courses quarterly in 2016. Scheduled dates are: February 10-12; May 18-20; August 10-12; November 16-18. Registration information can be found on the GBA website. Discounts are available when taking multiple courses. If you are interested in taking either of these classes, notify Michelle Harris at the GBA office (336) 8556255 or email her at mharris@greensborobuilders.org.
NCHBA Member Rebate Program Since the Member Rebate Program (MRP) has been offered as a free member benefit of the North Carolina Home Builders Association, it has given participating members a total of $223,447.00. With 196 members participating in the program, that is an average of $1,140.04 going to each builder and remodeler member! GBA members have received a total of $24,299 in rebates. NCHBA’s Member Rebate Program lets builders and remodelers receive cash rebates for using certain manufacturers’ products in the building and remodeling of homes. There are currently 51 participating manufacturers covering 35+ different product categories. Once you are registered, you are eligible to claim on a quarterly basis. Any home, remodeling project, or multi-family unit completed from October — December 2015 is eligible to be submitted by February 19, 2016. The claiming process is just as simple as registering. An address is ready to be submitted once it is completed. MRP will ask for your company name, the completed address, and the completion date(s). You then provide all of the information required for each manufacturer used. The information required by most manufacturers typically include: quantity used, subcontractor or supplier name, and model number. No receipts are needed! Once a project is completed and the form is filled out, all you have to do is send it in. MRP will process your quarterly information, send it to the manufacturers, and issue you one lump-sum check for all of your rebates! Nationwide, more than 70% of the builders and remodelers who participated last year have received in rebates more than they paid in annual dues to their HBA. Get the most of your membership by taking advantage of this free member benefit. Register Today: http://www.hbarebates.com/nchba.html
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Welcome New Members BUILDER Barna Construction, Inc. Dwight Barna Residential (336) 454-3331 Sponsor: Billy Tesh J & A Builders, Inc. Jack Johnson Residential (336) 294-2529 Sponsor: Robert Millican Pringle Builders, LLC Nate Pringle Commercial (336) 509-4329 Sponsor: Stephen M Batts
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House2Home Realty Kim Murray Real Estate Sales & Marketing (336) 575-1554 Sponsor: Char-Lee Smith Julio C. Arzimendiz Julio Arizmendiz Structural Insulated Panels (336) 558-0241 Sponsor: Leticia Nieto Old School Small Job Home Repair, LLC Lisa Poppa Carpenters (336) 669-7252 Sponsor: Char-Lee Smith P’caso Painting Salvador Cortes Lara Painting Contractors (336) 382-1805 Sponsor: Sergio Toledo Hernandez Piedmont Publications, LLC Matt Burkett Marketing & Promotions (336) 707-5702 Sponsor: Carol Van Zile, CKD, CAPS
Membership 101 Tuesday, March 8 4 - 5 pm GBA Office 115 S. Westgate Drive Whether you are a NEW member, long-time member, or employee of a member firm, you are invited to join us for an informal discussion about the Greensboro Builders Association. Bring any questions you may have…as well as information about your business to share. Come meet GBA Board members and Ambassadors, as well as our GBA staff. Don’t forget to bring your business cards… as all GBA events provide an opportunity for networking and marketing!
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Enhance Your Directory Listing All GBA members receive a complimentary listing with active links to your email and website. The directory search allows your company to be listed by category classifications. With our website, you can now submit 1-5 photographs (horizontal images) as well as a 2-3 sentence description of your company, products and services (no more than 50 words). Take advantage of this expanded membership directory listing – email photos and a company description (no more than 50 words) to info@greensborobuilders.org.
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Associates Expo
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Holiday Mix & Mingle
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2015 Year-In-Review As we reflect on this past year, we continued to see growth within our industry and Association. New initiatives were launched as well as milestones achieved. Below are just a few highlights from 2015. Thanks to everyone for your involvement and participation. Networking & Marketing Membership meetings; spring and fall Skeet and Golf tournaments; Associates EXPO; along with council and committee meetings provided networking and marketing opportunities for members to connect with other members. In addition, the GBA website and event publications provide additional marketing opportunities targeted to both members and consumers. Young Professionals Group We formed a task force of young professionals who planned events throughout the year to engage younger industry members. From after-hours networking socials, to educational programs, to Family Fun Night, to playing in a Kick-Ball tournament, this group provided an opportunity to grow the involvement of our younger professionals…and everyone had fun doing it!
Education GBA Remodelers, Builders, Triad Sales & Marketing and Triad Green Building Councils provided a variety of educational programs for GBA members including NAHB designation classes. We offered the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) courses quarterly… with plans to do so again in 2016 due to growing interest. We also offered the Certified New Homes Specialist course. This allows GBA members to take national courses locally, avoiding travel expenses. Consumer Home Tours With our Parade of Homes ( Spring and Fall ) and Tour of Remodeled Homes, along with the Southern Ideal Home Show we provided consumers quarterly opportunities to meet industry members; showcasing the latest in new construction, professional remodeling and industry products and services.
Accessibility/Aging-in-Place Council With the growing demand and interest in universal design, accessibility and aging-in-place renovations and new construction, our AIP task force is in the process of developing a pilot program that will bring CAPS certified industry members together with health care professionals, forming a consortium for education, information sharing and networking…building greater awareness in our community.
Advocacy Through our local, state and national government affairs partners – TREBIC, NCHBA & NAHB – we continue to advocate for regulatory reforms that impact the building industry. NCHBA had one of its most successful legislative agendas resulting in numerous benefits and savings for our members. NC Build PAC Increased our member participation in contributions to NC Build PAC which help us support local and state candidates that understand and support the building and real estate industry.
Raising Roofs…Builders for Habitat Working with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro, members of the Builders Association built 5 homes in 5 days the week of November 2-6. This brings the total homes constructed by our members to 55 since the formation of this partnership in 2003.
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NCHBA Updates Top 10 Actions Benefitting Our Members in 2015 The North Carolina Home Builders Association (NCHBA) works diligently to protect the interests of the home building industry. Below are key highlights that summarize the most important work in 2015 that had the greatest benefit to our members. • Prohibited Aesthetic Controls in One and Two Family Dwellings • Exempted Builders’ Inventory from Property Taxation • Repealed Municipal Protest Petition Authority • Enacted Building Code Regulatory Reform Act • Enacted Favorable Land Development Law Changes • Fixed Disposal of Condensation Issues for High Efficiency Furnaces and Air Conditioning Units • Helped Pass Regulatory Reform Act of 2015 • Helped Pass Local Government Regulatory Reform Act • Established NCHBA Volume Builders Council • Created the Home Builders Education Fund, Inc. Additional information on each of these can be found on the GBA Website – Industry News and the NCHBA website.
Build Strong...Build PAC Contributions to NC BUILD-PAC are an investment in the future of your business and the building industry as a whole. It is essential that we are able to support candidates that understand and will fight for issues important to us. The Political Action Committee of the North Carolina Home Builders Association (NC BUILD-PAC) is a non-partisan committee organized for the specific purpose of raising funds to support pro-housing candidates of all parties at the state and local levels of government. Thirty percent of funds raised are used to support local city and county candidates. Candidates who receive support from NC BUILD-PAC know our critical issues and understand the depth of that support because it comes from thousands of builders and associates across the state. NC BUILD-PAC contributions are the key to our being able to promote a pro-housing agenda in the legislature and local governments statewide. We encourage all GBA members to make a contribution this year. Donations must be made from your personal account. Corporate checks are not allowed. Pledge forms can be found on the GBA website as well as the NCHBA website. Our local HBA number is # 3440. For additional information, contact Build PAC Chair: Jerry Cowan, Builders Mutual Insurance Company at 336-580-8494 or jcowan@ bmico.com.
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Congratulations to GBA Members Recognized at IBS GBA Associate Members were recognized for their service in January at the International Builders Show. The NAHB Associate of the Year and Society of Honored Associates Awards recognize associate members who have distinguished themselves by their outstanding contributions to the home building industry on the local, state and national levels. Steve Monroe, Steve Monroe Enterprises was recognized in December as the 2015 NCHBA Associate Member of the Year; and was selected as one of NAHB’s Top 5 Associate Members in the country, being inducted into the NAHB Society of Honored Associates. The NAHB Associates Committee honored Jerry Cowan of Builders Mutual Insurance Co. with the Bill Polley BUILD-PAC Award. This award is given to an Associate member who advocates for BUILD-PAC on the local, state and national levels. Winners are recognized for their energy, enthusiasm and ability to recruit contributors to help build up the PAC’s resources.
Congratulations to both Steve & Jerry…who remain extremely active within our Association. We greatly value and appreciate all you have and continue to do for our members, Association and industry!
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We would like to encourage all Associate Members to actively participate in Associate Council events this year. Our goal is to provide marketing, educational and networking opportunities…and we need your input and participation to grow and expand our activities. Join us on Tuesday, March 1 from 3:30 – 5:00 pm for an Associate Member Roundtable at the GBA office. Bring your business cards as this is a great opportunity to meet other Associate members and share information about your company, products and services. Updates will be provided on the Southern Ideal Home Show & Preview Night; Parade of Homes; Tour of Remodeled Homes; Associates Expo and other educational and networking events being planned for the year. Come join us! For additional information: Steve Schadt, Marsh Kitchens of Greensboro (336) 442-2123 sschadt@marshfurniture.com
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Networking & Sports Whether you prefer spending time at the range or on the golf course…plan to join us this spring for two fun-filled membership outings. Sporting events like these are great ways to network and build new business contacts within the Builders Association. Where else can you spend 2-4 hours quality time with your builder, supplier or trade contractor…and have FUN doing it?
Skeet Tournament – April 7 Shane’s Sporting Clays
GBA Invitational – May 5 Bryan Park Golf Course
Expert marksmanship is not a requirement - beginners and pros alike will be participating. Guns may be rented. Registration includes 50 rounds of ammunition; along with a chance to win a Yeti Cooler; and dinner following the tournament. Prospective members and guests are invited to attend with GBA members.
Put a team together or sign up as an individual player for our spring golf tournament to be held at Bryan Park Golf Course. Player registration includes 18 holes of golf, cart, practice range balls, mulligans and lunch.
Sponsorships ranging from $100 - $500 are available for members to utilize this sporting venue to promote products and services, as well as gain some one-on-one time with other builder and associate members.
Sponsorships on the course are a great way to market and promote your company. Majority of sponsorships provide an opportunity to have face-to-face time with players. Registrations are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Participant and Sponsorship Registration forms can be found on the GBA website at www.GreensboroBuilders.org Additional Information:
Mavis Holcombe (336) 706-6942
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Mark Your Calendars As you look for ways to get involved during the year, make sure you place the following major event dates on your calendar. Note that some dates are subject to change…therefore always check the GBA website, Facebook page and Member NEWS emails to stay abreast of these and other activities. Every GBA sponsored event provides an opportunity for networking and marketing. Utilize these opportunities to grow your business and name recognition within the industry. GBA members like to do business with other members…especially people they know… so make a commitment to actively participate in meetings and/or special events this year.
Membership Meetings
• Annual Awards • Southern Ideal Home Show Preview Night • Spring Parade of Homes Celebration • Builders After Hours • Associates Appreciation Event • TREBIC Pig Poultry & Politics • $10,000 Reverse Raffle • Holiday Mix & Mingle
Consumer Events
• Skeet Tournaments Spring: April 7 • Golf Tournaments Spring: May 5
4:00 – 7:00 pm 5:00 – 7:30 pm 6:30 – 11:00 pm 4:30 – 7:00 pm 4:30 – 7:00 pm 4:30 – 7:00 pm 6:00 – 10:00 pm 5:00 – 7:30 pm
April 1-3 April 23-24 & April 30-May 1 August 6-7 October 15-16 & 22-23
• Southern Ideal Home Show • Spring Parade of Homes • Tour of Remodeled Homes • Fall Parade of Homes
Special Member Events
February 25 March 31 April 28 June 16 September 8 October 13 October 20 December 6
Fall: November 3 Fall: September 29
Community Service
• ReBuilding Hope
September – November
NCHBA
• 1st Quarter Board: February 16 • 2nd Quarter Board & Legislative Day: May 24-25 • 21st Century Expo: September 13-15 • 4th Quarter Board: November 30
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Council and committee meetings are open to all GBA members…many of which have educational components…meeting dates can be found are on the GBA website. Make sure to follow GBA Members on Facebook!
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