FOUNDATION UPDATE

FOUNDATION BIA

The Foundation’s Role In Solving Our Workforce Shortage

JON MELCHI

BIA Executive Director The news in January of Intel locating a new facility within central Ohio was welcome news on a variety of levels. It's a new industry in our region and will be of vital importance to our national and global economy. Moreover, there will be thousands of well-paying jobs associated with the factory and all related suppliers locating facilities in the region.

One number stood out to me, and that was 7,000. That is the number of construction workers estimated to be needed to build this facility, not necessarily including all of the related facilities. If you've seen that number previously or are reading it for the first time, I suspect you had the same reaction I did, which is, "where exactly are we going to find 7,000 workers when we already have a workforce shortage in the area?"

That will be an essential question of vital importance as we work toward the 2025 open date of that facility. Infrastructure such as utilities and roads will need to be put into place. In addition to the actual facility being built, we will also need to increase housing production. In discussion with leaders from the economic development community, they understand the challenges before us.

The BIA's Foundation is eager to be a part of the solution. For many years, this has been done through our scholarship program and the funding of select programs, such as Franklinton Rising. However, as with all organizations, occasionally, there is the need to ask the question: is the way we've done it in the past the way we need to be doing it in the future?

BIA Foundation Chairman, Jack Graf, has charged the Foundation to identify how the Foundation can best tackle workforce development challenges. The Foundation board welcomes suggestions and input on how we can do so.

The BIA Foundation exists because of the generous support of our members over the years. We need your support in helping to make sure that support continues. That's why this year, the BIA Holiday Party will also double as a fundraiser for the BIA Foundation. I sincerely hope we will have strong participation from the membership as we seek to raise money to help fund the Foundation's future initiatives.

Make no mistake, the fact that there is such a demand in our market that we must tackle this problem is a much better challenge than the alternative. We look forward to being a part of the solution and need your involvement to maximize the impact of our organization in meeting the needs of our region.

Membership Report

Your BIA annual dues renewal is July 1, and renewal information will be sent soon. Please contact Marilyn Evans with any questions or for more information.

The BIA membership continues to grow in 2022. Total Membership: 642

Builders | 163 Affiliates | 166 Associates | 289 Realtors | 24

NEW MEMBERS SINCE NOVEMBER 2021

Associate Diamond Kote Building Products Larry DeFrank Larry.DeFrank@dksiding.com (614) 314-0889 (800) 236-1528 ext.25094

Everhart Advisors Michele Kowalik michelek@everhartadvisors.com (614) 717-9705 (614) 245-3315

Painter and Associates Tom Hart Tom@painterandassociates.com (614) 319-3306

Prinsco Monty Storms MontyS@prinsco.com (260) 403-7139

Rookwood Pottery Steve Brown sbrown@rookwood.com 937-594-9162

Schluter Systems Aaron Woodruff AWoodruff@schluter.com (888) 472-4588 Builder/Developer Lifestyle Communities Ross Sanford ross.sanford@ lifestylecommunities.com (614) 918-2000 (614) 918-2000

Builder/Remodeler Gorman & Sons Custom Builders, LLC Thomas Gorman tgorman@columbus.rr.com (614) 989-2466

Realtor 3 Degrees Realty LLC Jeanetta Caradonna jeanetta@3DegreesRE.com (614) 932-2000

BRENNER. Real Estate for a New Era Sara Marie Brenner hi@brenner.realestate (866) 677-7778

Coldwell Banker King Thompson Yasmeenah Estep yasmeenah.estep@ kingthompson.com (614) 451-0808

True North Builders LLC Nathan Plunkett TheTrueNorthBuilders@ gmail.com (614) 285-6535 (770) 561-3121 Darlene Kuzmic - ERA Real Solutions Realty Darlene Kuzmic darlene.Kuzmic@ERA.com (614) 704-5599 ERA Real Solutions Realty Denise Bohnert denise.bohnert@era.com (614) 434-8004

Keller Williams Consultants Realty Diane Lorenzo diane@centralohioliving.com (614) 932-2000

Keller Williams Greater Columbus Realty Dala Bishop dalabishop@kw.com (614) 944-5900

Keller Williams Greater Columbus Realty Paul George halfthebeatles@aol.com (614) 944-5900

Parker Realty Associates Malia Mast Maliarmast@gmail.com (614) 441-5731 Single-Family Builder Homewood Corporation Steve Christman

schristman@homewoodcorp.com (614) 898-7200

Lennar Terry Andrews Terry.Andrews@Lennar.com (317) 659-3200

Craig Jensen Craig.Jensen@lennar.com (317) 659-3200

Sy Kasarjian Sy.Kasarjian@Lennar.com (317) 659-3200

Joe Lane Joe.Lane@Lennar.com (317) 659-3200

Keith Lash Keith.Lash@Lennar.com (317) 659-3200

Lindsey Morris Lindsey.Morris@Lennar.com (317) 659-3200

Nicole Scott Nicole.Scott@Lennar.com (317) 659-3200

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BUILDERS

Builder members include single-family builders, multi-family builders, remodelers, general contractors, land developers. Compliance with the BIA Professional Standards and BIA Ethics Policy is a condition of membership. Builders’ dues are based upon the number of sales premits from the preceding year. Associate members are any individual who is engaged in, or employed by a firm or corporation engaged in a trade, industry, or proffession related to the builder industry and does not qualify as a builder member.

REASONS TO JOIN

Builder Resources:

• Sales Contracts • Warranty Documents • Home Owners Manuals • Building Permit Forms • Online Job Listings • Online Home Listings • Online Lot Listings

Home Shows:

The Parade of Homes is the largest showcase of new homes in the central Ohio region. This event attracts thousands of potential customers to our members.

Legislative Advocacy:

An association that represents the voice of the industry to governing bodies on a variety of issues. Active lobbying for industry members at the local, state, and national levels.

3 Memberships for 1:

In addition to the BIA of Central Ohio, you are a member of the Ohio Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders.

Savings Partners:

As a BIA member, you receive special benefits and/or pricing from select organizations. Visit our website for a full list of savings partners.

New Home Listing:

Builders Digital Experience (BDX) has partnered with the BIA of Central Ohio to help builders list their homes for free online. And now this member benefit has gotten even better and includes more exposure.

Dirt & Lot Exchange:

BIA members are encouraged to post available lots they have for sale. Also, if you are looking for or need to get rid of dirt, as a BIA member, you can place a free listing on our website with your contact information so other members can contact you.

Member Directory:

As a BIA member, you receive a physical copy of our member directory and a online searchable directory that is accessible to both members and consumers. ASSOCIATES

REASONS TO JOIN

3 Memberships for 1:

In addition to the BIA of Central Ohio, you are a member of the Ohio Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders.

Networking:

The BIA offers many opportunities to get involved, meet other members, and share your expertise through events, committees, and education.

Savings Partners:

As a BIA member, you receive special benefits and/or pricing from select organizations. Visit our website for a full list of savings partners.

Home Shows:

The Parade of Homes is the largest showcase of new homes in the central Ohio region. This event attracts thousands of potential customers to our members.

Legislative Advocacy:

An association that represents the voice of the industry to governing bodies on a variety of issues. Active lobbying for industry members at the local, state, and national levels.

Member Directory:

As a BIA member, you receive a physical copy of our member directory and a online searchable directory that is accessible to both members and consumers. REALTORS

This is a new membership we will be offering to license Realtors in the central Ohio area. This is an individualized local BIA Membership that will not have NAHB and OHBA affiliation. This membership will offer only local BIA benefits. You will be able to receive BIA communications and updates, as well as invitations to BIA events and council meetings.

REASONS TO JOIN

Networking:

The BIA offers many opportunities to get involved, meet other members, and share your expertise through events, committees, and education.

Savings Partners:

As a BIA member, you receive special benefits and/or pricing from select organizations. Visit our website for a full list of savings partners.

Home Shows:

The Parade of Homes is the largest showcase of new homes in the central Ohio region. This event attracts thousands of potential customers to our members.

Legislative Advocacy:

An association that represents the voice of the industry to governing bodies on a variety of issues. Active lobbying for industry members at the local, state, and national levels.

Member Directory:

As a BIA member, you receive a physical copy of our member directory and a online searchable directory that is accessible to both members and consumers.

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