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NORTHERN KENTUCKY

November 2011

The Official Publication of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky

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The mission of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is to promote and enhance the integrity and visibility of the construction industry and the members of the organization through advocacy, communication, education and political action.

Northern Kentucky Builder™ is an official publication of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky, 2751 Circleport Drive, Erlanger, Kentucky 41018. It is published in the interest of the Northern Kentucky building industry and read by home builders, remodelers, general contractors, developers, engineers, bankers, Realtors,® architects, material dealers, subcontractors and manufacturers. All rights reserved.

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by Jason Yann Creative Studios phone 859.331.9500 or fax 859.578.3393 email homebuilders@hbanky.com 2011 Board of Directors Bob Schroder, President Bill Butt, Vice President Adam Chaney, Treasurer James Kegley, Secretary Barbara Drees Jones, Board Chair Tony Berling Marty Grosser Dan Martin Chris Wulfeck Jason Yeager

November 2011

Inside this Edition...

4 ..................................................................... Membership Update 5................................ Forge Lumber Hosts Fall Mix and Mingle 6.............................................................................. News and Notes 9 .......................................... Continuing Education Information 10 .................................................................A Tour to Remember 12 ..................................... Women’s Council - The Past 10 Years 14.............................................................................Eye on Housing 15.................................. 2012 Home and Remodeling Showcase 16............................................... 2nd Annual Elk Creek Wrap Up 18 ..........................................................Mall Road District Study 19............................................................2011 HBA Holiday Party 20............................... Enzweiler Apprentice Training Program

Associate Council Representative Mark Hubbard Roberta Tanno Desiree Webster Diana DeVore

22................................................................................Legal Corner

Land Development Council Representative Joseph Kramer

28 ..................................................................... HBA Marketplace

Sales & Marketing Council Representative Jeremy Arrasmith

23 ........................................................................Business Builders 26...................................................... Millennium Club Sign-Ups 30 .................................................................. Remodeler’s Corner 31 ..................................................................... Calendar of Events

Women’s Community Action Council Representative Cindy Goetz HBA Staff Brian A. Miller, Executive Vice President Janis Beard, Membership Director Jessica Gibbs, Director of Shows & Events Karen Lefebvre, Administrative Coordinator Kirk Pies, Sales & Marketing Director Shelli Slusher, Accounting Coordinator Thomas Napier, Director of Professional Development The Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is open to the world, visit our web site for up-to-date information on HBA services and programs, including extensive public referral directory to Registered Builders, Registered Remodelers and Associate Members.

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Not Pictured on Cover: Jim Cutter, Jason Yeager, & Dan Corbin

New Members

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Welcome! We are truly happy to have your support and membership!

These companies are missing the action at the Home Builders Association. HBA members enjoy discounts on worker’s compensation, health insurance and disability insurance. All current HBA members are posted on the www.homebuildersnky.com website. Members are eligible to advertise in BUILDER magazine and Who’s Who Membership Directory. If you do business with any of the listed missing members, please encourage them to get back in the action at the HBA!

Triple SS Fabricators Charlie Lunsford 514 Enterprise Drive Crescent Springs, Kentucky 41017 (859) 426-8777 Business: Solid Surface Tops Sponsor: Darlene Bossert Shawn Warfield Construction, LLC Shawn Warfield 2887 Douglas Drive Burlington, Kentucky 4105 (859)409-5162 Business: Siding Installation Sponsor: Brian C. Jones

New Registered Builders and Registered Remodeler Bluegrass Commercial Group, LLC Ralph Dusing 209 Vine Street Wilder, Kentucky 41076 Business: Commercial Building Sponsor: Bob Buten Gustin Construction, Inc. Gus McKinley 11 Alta Vista Drive Walton, Kentucky 41094 (859) 485-6991 Business: Builder & Remodeler Sponsor: Diana DeVore

L-R: Diana DeVore, Guardian Savings Bank, Ambassador; Kevin Sorrell, Stone House Building Products, LLC; Julie and Matt Howell, Dallas Communities; Ken Addison, Addison Trucking, Inc.; Debra Hart, Cox Media Group.

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Aerocrete Precast Corp.

Black Dog Graphics Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. Edgewood Electric Fryman Roofing Company Hamer Custom Construction Hogan’s Arbor & Land Enhancement K. Hovnanian Kirkwood Sweeper Lawyers Title

M/I Homes MG Custom Bricking Maverick Insurance David L. Meier, II Quest Construction Ryle Fence Company Scheben Group T.L.C. Exterior

Welcome Back!

We are truly happy to have your support and membership. The following companies are once again members of HBANKY. Wilbers & Son Builders

NEW MEMBER PROFILES Kevin Sorrell Company: Stone House Building Products, LLC Position: Estimator Community I live in: Florence, Kentucky My favorite thing to do when I’m not working is: Camping My reason for belonging to the HBA of Northern Kentucky: To build our business Something unique about my company is: All of our products are custom made to your specs.

Ken Addison Company: Addison Trucking, Inc. Position: Vice President Community I live in: North Bend, Ohio My favorite thing to do when I’m not working is: Car shows and racing My reason for belonging to the HBA of Northern Kentucky: Networking

Forge Lumber Host Fall Member Mix & Mingle

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nce again the Member Mix & Mingle was a huge success. Forge Lumber served up Octoberfest with wonderful hot pretzels, sauerkraut, brats, metts and a variety of Octoberfest brews. Guests were treated to a behind the scenes experience by touring their large mill in full operation. What a great way for Forge to show off their beautiful display of cabinets, granite countertops and accessories. The HBA offers the opportunity for HBA members to open their showroom or place of business three times throughout the year. Next opportunity will be March 2012. If you are interested in hosting a Member Mix & Mingle in 2012, call Janis at the HBA office.

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NEWS and NOTES HBA Member Jeremy Arrasmith Wins Prestigious NKY Chamber Award

The Walter L. Pieschel Award is named in memory of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s first volunteer leader. The award recognizes an individual Chamber member who exemplifies outstanding service to the Chamber. In order to be eligible to receive the Pieschel Award, the nominee must be a Chamber member who has provided exceptional service to the Chamber of Commence as a committee member, a committee chair or service in any other special capacity.

2012 Winner Jeremy Arrasmith Crawford Insurance Jeremy is currently employed at Crawford Insurance. Jeremy has volunteered in the Taking Care of Business campaign as a team member and team captain every year 2007- 2011; he has been on the Ambassador committee and will be the Chair in 2011-2012. He was named Ambassador of the Year for 3 consecutive years- 2008-2009, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. He has been a member of the Chamber’s Business Referral Network and served as Vice Chair of the BRN program in 2010-2011 and will chair this program again in 2011-2012.

Women’s Community Action Council RaiseD over $3200.00 for the “Race for the Cure”

On Saturday, September 24th the WCAC had a team of 15 who participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. The team collected over $3200.00 in donations for the cause. The Council would like to thank the T-shirt sponsors: Alan Schmidt Construction, Stegman Landscaping, Legacy Kitchens, Arronco Comfort Air, Star Building Materials, C.K. Ash Insurance, Grosser & Co. Remodeling and PMG Marketing.

We would also like to thank all of those who supported us by donating to our team. The goal was $2500.00 and with your help we surpassed it. Thanks to everyone who supports the WCAC. Everything we do is to support the Northern Kentucky Home Builders Association and our community. If you would like any information about the WCAC, please contact Karen at the HBA office 859-331-9500.

Thelen Associates, Inc. Promotes Two Long-standing Employees

Thelen Associates, Inc. has promoted Kevin D. Weaver, P.E., C.W.I., to Senior Geotechnical/Materials Engineer and Steven D. Proffitt to Senior Marketing Associate.

Weaver Proffitt Mr. Weaver has been with Thelen’s engineering department since 1995. He presently oversees Thelen’s Cincinnati office Special Inspections Department. He is a Certified Welding Inspector and has been Project Engineer on various projects for Miami University, Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Public Schools. Mr. Proffitt is responsible for business development, client development and marketing services. He primarily serves clientele in Thelen’s Ohio market area. Mr. Proffitt has been amember of Thelen’s staff since 1999.

Thelen Associates, Inc., celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, is a Geotechnical/ Materials Testing Firm with offices in Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio and Erlanger and Lexington, Kentucky. Thelen employs over 100 team members, including geotechnical engineers, geologists, accredited field and laboratory technicians, geotechnical/ environmental drilling personnel and an excellent support staff.

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Continuing Education Schedule From the Director of Professional Development

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ctober has soon some of the best Professional Development to date here at HBA. We have had good turn out and a lot of excellent feedback on the program and what everyone wants to see. The Education Committee members put a lot of hard work and effort into preparing the courses for everyone to not only meet requirements like AGC and general Continuing Education, but also to help make business here in Northern Kentucky more profitable and rewarding for all of those who put so much of their lives into what they do.

I would like to invite all HBA members to put in their 2-cents concerning Professional Development. Please take a moment to e-mail the Director of Professional Development, Thomas Napier, and let me know what you enjoyed and what you would really like to see. We do read every e-mail and take all of the information into account when planning out the Education Schedule here at HBA. Or better yet, take a moment to stop by the office the next time you are at HBA and let me know what you think!

Look for Winter 2012’s Professional Development Calendar to be out soon!

–Thomas Napier, PhD

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Tim Shepelak Presents “Improving Your Business and Life” 11 am - 1 pm $35 member/$45 non-member Safe Lead Removal Class Register online at www.epaleadtraining.com Accident Investigation for Supervisors* 9 am - 11 am $55 member/$65 non-member Practical CAPS Applications for Builders and Remodelers 2 pm - 4 pm $35 member/$45 non-member Bookkeeping for e small business professional 1 pm - 3 pm $35 member/$45 non-member “Closing e Deal”, Selling Yourself and your Business 2 pm - 4 pm $35 member/$45 non-member Part 1 OSHA Workplace Safety $150 member/$175 non-member (*for all 10 hours over two days) Green Building Trends for 2012 10 am - 12 pm $35 member/$45 non-member Part 2 OSHA Safety 9 am - 2 pm $150 member/$175 non-member (*for all 10 hours over two days) Concrete and Masonry Construction Safety* 3 pm - 5 pm $65 member/$75 non-member Beginning Quickbooks 1 pm - 4 pm $35 member/$45 non-member Estimation and Takeoff 2 pm - 4 pm $35 member/$45 non-member Effective Business Writing 10 am - 12 pm $35 member/$45 non-member

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Advanced Estimation and Matrixes for Businesses 1 pm - 3pm $45 member/$55 non-member Green Building and Remodeling Trends for 2012 10 am - 12 pm $45 member/$55 non-member Bookkeeping for the Small Business Professional 2 pm - 4 pm $45 member/$55 non-member Electrical Safety* 9 am - 11 am $75 member/$85 non-member Safe Lead Removal Class Register online at www.epaleadtraining.com

* Indicates Safety Classes at fulfill AGC requirements for 2011 and 2 hours of Safety C.E. required for all Registered Builders and Registered Remodelers.

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A Tour to Remember

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he 2011 Tour of Remodeled Homes, was held October 1st and 2nd. This year’s Tour featured 19 stunning remodels scattered throughout Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. Thank you to our sponsors, First Security Trust Bank, Pella, Kelly Bros. Lumber, and Kroger. Our 19 Remodelers created a tour to remember; as this show was the largest we have ever produced.

With over 2000 hits to our online show guide, it is evident consumers were eager to take the tour. We hope you got the chance to view the contemporary and traditional kitchen makeovers, tranquil outdoor living areas, and the church to loft renovation, dream bathrooms and more!

During the wrap-up meeting, held at First Security Trust Bank many Remodelers mentioned that the cold, dreary weather on Saturday may have put a damper on attendance but Sunday brought much larger crowds, and promising leads.

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“ Tour 2011 was again a successful show.

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Thanks to everyone who helped our Remodelers showcase their hard work.

October 1&2 Noon - 5 p.m.

For more information about the Tour and why you should work with a Registered Remodeler visit www.hbanky.com.

Saturday & Sunday October 1st & 2nd from 12 noon – 5 p.m. both days Discounted tickets at all Kroger stores or $5 at the Homes

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Remodelors participating in the Tour for 2011 were: Adam Northern Kentucky Miller Homes, Ashley Construction, Bills Remodeling & Electric Inc, Corbin Custom Remodelers Inc, Cornerstone Crafstmen, Cullen Brothers. LLC., Cutter Construction Inc., Grosser and Company Remodeling, Ireland - May Ltd., Jim Stegman Construction, Kennedy Gray Design Remodel, Kiser Construction Company Inc., KBC Full Service Design/Build Remodeling, Neal’s Design - Remodel, Robert Lucke Group, T&J Home Specialist, and Visionary Design & Remodeling.

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BOONE COUNTY 1. Adam Miller Homes 8539 Founders Way, Florence, KY 41042 2. Cullen Brothers 5778 Vice Lane, Burlington, KY 41005 3. Cutter Construction 10854 Arcaro Lane, Union, KY 41091 CAMPBELL COUNTY 4. Ashley Construction 320 Poplar Ave., Bellevue, KY 41071 5. Corbin Custom Remodelers 115 Tower Place, Fort Thomas, KY 41075 6. Cornerstone Craftsmen 31 Willow Drive, Fort Thomas, KY 41075 7. Grosser & Co. Remodeling 215 N. Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas, KY 41075

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Ohio HAMILTON COUNTY 14. Ireland - May 7765 Remington Road, Montgomery, OH 45242

16. Neal’s Design - Remodel 6568 Minnewaukan Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45242 17. Robert Lucke Group 7410 Briarpatch Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45236

WARREN COUNTY 19. KBC Full Service Design/ Build Remodeling 9500 Falcon Lane, Mason, OH 45040

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Thanks to Our Event Sponsors What’s New with Pella

Pella Impervia Dual-Color Option NOW AVAILABLE! Neither wind nor rain nor sleet or snow stops determined mail carriers. Nor do those elements and other climate extremes phase Pella Corporation’s energy-efficient Pella Impervia line, expanding in the Summer of 2011 to include White interior option for all units.

Pella Impervia windows and patio doors offer more style and design flexibility for your customers. With the new dual-color option, Pella Impervia products can have a White interior with the choice of White, Tan or Brown exterior.

Pella Impervia windows and patio doors arrive pre-finished with a powder-coat paint finish on both interior and exterior. This durable finish stays looking great for years with little care.

“We’re pleased to offer more innovative solutions to builders and homeowners living in areas where a stronger, more durable window is a must,” said Duane Putz, director of sales and marketing for Pella Impervia. “This product is made for hot, cold, wet or windy climates and now it’s available in more styles.”

Pella Impervia can withstand the forces of Mother Nature without cracking, shrinking or warping in extreme weather conditions. The sleek-profiled innovative products made from Duracast®, the strongest most durable material in windows and doors, are virtually maintenancefree and well-suited to today’s busy lifestyles and balanced budgets for home and business owners.* Builders, remodelers and homeowners may choose from convenient factory prefinished brown, white or tan color options and now have a White interior!

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What your WCAC has done over the past 10 years

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here is just too much to put on paper what we have done over the last 10 years but what is listed below easily equals $70,000.00. All of this has been done in the HBA of Northern KY name.

We are asking for your help to continue doing this. Over the past several years, our membership has gone down drastically. In the early 90’s, we were over

100 members strong. Today we have 16 contributing members. This group cannot survive if we don’t attract new members. The Council does such good things. We would love to invite more of you to join us. We only meet 6 times a year. We don’t require a lot of your time – just what you want to donate.

All of the things we have achieved have been done by a core group of dedicated members who want to

keep the Council alive. We would like to invite you to participate. Come find out what our group is all about. Our annual Christmas Party will be held Thursday, December 1st at the HBA Office.

We would love to invite you as our guest to come check us out. Please call or email Cindy Goetz – 859-525-8895 -tcgoetz@insightbb.com or JoEllen Thompson jthompson_5600@fuse.net.

• We have our newsletter done electronically thru the internet. We are one of the only WC Councils to do so.

Sr. Services, Personal items for Welcome House, Food for local food pantries and much more)

• We designed and built a handicap accessible playground for Burlington Elementary. All items and labor were donated.

• We have worked the Home and Remodeling Booth every year providing workers for three days.

• For 5 years we have collected and donated dresses, shoes, accessories for Cinderella’s Closet. We also volunteered many hours there.

• We have made over $9000.00 by selling split the pot at events. The money is then donated to students at the Apprenticeship Program.

• We supply a dinner twice a year for the STARS program for approximately 80 to 100 individuals.

We continually work with this program throughout the year. (It is a grief program for children who have lost love ones.) We have done this for at least 10 years.

• We have collected items for various groups 2 to 3 times a year. (Bingo prizes at the VA hospital in Ft. Thomas, Pet food for the Animeals program for the 12

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• For the last 2 years we have had a team for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. We have raised over $6200.00 for the Cure. We also have team T-shirts with 8 sponsors on the back and our HBA name on the front.

• We sponsor at least 1-2 families every Christmas. We provide them with everything including food valued at $300-$500 yearly.

• We have provided the landscaping at the Habitat house. Including all plants and materials needed plus all of the work. Approximately $3500.00 value.

• We provided ALL of the masonry for one HONK house in Ludlow. Brick, mortar, angles, sand and all of the labor. A $10,000.00 value at the very least.

With the second HONK house, we helped provide and serve meals for two days while the house was being framed by HBA members.

• Collected items for soldiers in Iraq. 55 individual packets were sent.

• Sponsored blood drives • Helped serve Thanksgiving dinner at Holly Hill Girls Home to over 200.

• Published a cookbook • Held a free self defense course for young women.

Over 50 attended.

• Over the past 10 years we have held an annual fundraiser. We have given the proceeds to various organizations with our favorite being Senior Services of Northern Kentucky’s Meals on Wheels Program.

Your WCAC has given no less than $30,000.00 over the past 10 years to such groups. All in the name of the Northern Kentucky Home Builders Association.

Single Family Home Permits Up, Remodeling Volume Skyrocketing in Northern Kentucky

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he Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky released their August 2011 report showing that Tri-County (Boone, Kenton and Campbell) area saw a 31% increase in single family permits from August 2010 over August 2011, a year over year trend that has now continued for two months. Remodeling permit activity practically tripled this year’s August over last years August continuing a trend that has now gone on for a full year.

“At this point we feel it is safe to say that remodeling is back and in a big way,” said Brian Miller, executive vice president for the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky. “We have not seen this volume of residential remodeling permits for any month that we have on record for the last ten years. We continue to see very strong multi-family reports and other indicators that show that the fundamentals of a housing recovery are continuing to take shape. Our condominium permits have enjoyed a 37% increase for the year to date 2011 over 2010. All of this data combined is showing that people are moving into their own homes or apartments and not living with relatives or friends as much. What gives us additional hope is that single family home permits for one month in August were at the highest level of any month since the spring of 2010 when the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit was still in full swing,” he concluded.

The HBA Conference and Meeting Centers are the perfect location for company meetings, training workshops, sales functions and private parties.

Events with from 25 to 225 persons can be accommodated – with 5 breakout rooms Free onsite parking for up to 110 cars, with additional offsite parking available. Beverages (soft drinks and coffee) for up to 25 people are included at no extra cost; minimal charge for more that 25 and food service is available at a reasonable cost. Use of audio and visual equipment is included.

Conveniently located off I275 (Mineola Pike exit), the HBA of Northern Kentucky is located at 2751 Circleport Drive, Erlanger, KY 41018. Call (859) 331-9500.

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Eye On Housing

The National Association of Home Builders discusses economics and housing policy Government Regulations: 25% Cost of a New Home

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new paper by economist Paul Emrath of NAHB’s Economics and Housing Policy Group estimates the share of an average, single-family home’s price that is due to costs associated with government regulations.

Using responses from the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index survey and average long-run assumptions about terms on construction loans, profit margins, and time lags between different phases of the home building process, the paper finds that 25% of the price of a builtfor-sale single-family home is due to government regulations. Nearly two-thirds of this impact is due to regulations that affect the developer of the lot, with the rest due to regulations that fall on the builder during construction.

Costs due to regulations can arise from many sources. At the local level, jurisdictions may charge permit, hook-up, and impact fees and establish development and construction standards that either directly increase costs to builders and developers, or cause delays that translate to higher costs. State governments may be involved in this process directly or indirectly. Several states, for example, have adopted state-wide building codes.

And although impact fees are imposed by local governments, such fees typically cannot be imposed without enabling legislation at the state level. The federal government can also affect the price of a home—for example, by requiring permits for stormwater discharge on construction sites, which may lead to delays in addition to the hard cost of

filing for a permit. These are only a few examples of regulations that builders and developers encounter in practice.

The estimates show how the burdens of regulation are ultimately paid for by homebuyers.

The new research is also useful because it shows an additional challenge (beyond foreclosures, consumer uncertainty, and difficulty in qualifying for mortgages) for home building to recover from its current depressed levels.

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New IN 2012!

The 38th annual Home and Remodeling Showcase will be consumers one stop shop for whole house remodels, small home repairs, or adding that special touch to make their house a welcoming home. They will enjoy more interior design vignettes’ and intriguing landscapes. Featuring the first annual Designer of the Year Award and Landscape Design Awards. Live interactive and educational seminars will take place during the show as well! Don’t miss an opportunity to showcase your product in this year’s show!

RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY!

Contact Sarah Roberts, Jessica Gibbs or Kirk Pies

for more information on exhibit space, advertising in the official guide and sponsorship opportunities.

513-652-2022 (Sarah) or 859-331-9500 (Jessica & Kirk)

Listen to past exhibitors speak about the show and get up to date info {www.facebook.com/homeshowcase}

2nd Annual Elk Creek A

nother beautiful day for the 2nd Annual Elk Creek Clay Shoot & BBQ held on September 23rd held at Elk Creek Hunt Club. The day started out cool and rainy, but by the time 102 shooters hit the range with spirits high, the sun came out and all was well.

Congratulations to Rich Jones who won the Dewey Newport Scholarship Fund Raffle.

The package consisted on a $250 Elk Creek Winery Gift Certificate, Sporting Clay Shoot for 4 people with cart, Wine tasting for 8 with a cheese tray and 10% discount on any additional purchases at the winery.

A “Big Thank You” to the Elk Creek Station Partners! The proceeds from the station partners and the Dewey Newport Scholarship Fund raffle

And the winners are 2011 CHAMPIONS: BILLS REMODELING Bill Butt, Robin Goetz, John Linse and Jere Marks 2nd Place Team: C.K. ASH INSURANCE Brian Jones, Jason Lett, Mike Coyle and Gus McKinley 3rd Place Team: FORGE LUMBER John Steinmore, John Steinman VI, Steve Meckstroth and Jim Downard MENS HIGH SCORE:

Robin Goetz 45 Out of 50 WOMENS HIGH SCORE: Desiree Webster 23 Out of 50 Thanks Again To Everyone Who Came Out To The Event And Hope I See You ALL Next Year!!

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provide scholarships to the Enzweiler Apprentice Training Program. Scholarships are awarded based on needs of the students.

Sporting Clay & BBQ Thanks to our Elk Creek Sponsors!

EVENT SPONSOR Wiseway Supply LUNCH SPONSOR L & N Federal Credit Union DINNER SPONSOR Forge Lumber/Moellering Industries Awards Sponsor Piercefield Truss & Wood Components Wine Tasting Sponsor Rite Rug Beverage Sponsor Carter Lumber STATION SPONSORS 360 American Title Services Adam Miller Homes Arlinghaus Builders Boden Builders Central Ready Mix Cox Media Group Drees Homes Essroc Cement Corp.

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Mall ROAD District Study Released

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e wanted to make you aware that the Boone County Planning Commission has released the Mall Rd. District Study. Their long range planning committee will review the study and likely send it to the planning commission at a meeting held at 6:00pm, October 19th, in the Boone County Administration Building. We encourage you to attend this meeting.

The HBA has been involved in several workshops for this study, which includes both commercial and residential uses. There are design restrictions in the study, however the study itself is very flexible in the type of higher density housing that will be available on Mall Road and commercial elements that the city of Florence is seeking. There are also financing incentives that the city is researching in order to try and make this

concept work. This is an interesting study that may expand the type of housing and commercial development opportunities available in the Northern Kentucky market.

We encourage you to investigate this study as it will expand the menu of development and construction available to our industry in Northern Kentucky. The study can be found at this link: http://www.boonecountyky.org/pc/ MallRdDistStudy.aspx

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Its also very gratifying to see the commitment that our staff has for the program and they students they teach. Just listening to the time and care that they take to carefully explain and make sure that the students are comfortable with the topics they learn and still have time to crack a few jokes in class!

If anything is true about the Enzweiler Trade Program, it is that the staff truly love what they do and love to share it with students. The shining example of this is Eddie Moore, the Electrical 1 and 2 teacher. Eddie consistently teaches students not only Electrical Code and Topics, but also about what it means to be a member of a team and a how to be an asset to a growing company. Eddie, an Enzweiler graduate himself, provides real life experiences as well as a lifetime of knowledge in the trade to enlighten his students about what it really takes to succeed in his chosen profession. Eddie has helped students purchase books and helped with supplies as well. It can truly be said that Eddie is the Heart and Soul of the Enzweiler Trade Program. Thank you Eddie for all you do!

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Complying With A Wage Garnishment Order Issued to an Employer Written by Megan R. Maxfield

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age garnishment is a procedure used by a creditor to collect on a judgment for a sum of money issued by a court against an individual debtor. This procedure is used to direct an employer to withhold funds from the wages of an employee, i.e. the individual debtor, to pay the amount of the judgment to the creditor.

Under the Kentucky statute governing garnishments, an order of garnishment received by an employer creates a lien on all disposable and nonexempt earnings earned by the specific employee during the pay period when the order is served on the employer. Kentucky follows the federal wage garnishment law which allows a maximum withholding of either 25% of the employee’s disposable earnings during a pay period or the amount by which the disposable earnings exceeds 30 times the federal minimum wage, whichever is less. The Kentucky garnishment form will include a section guiding the employer through this calculation of disposable earnings.

Because only up to 25% of an employee’s earnings are subject to a wage garnishment, there can only be one garnishment in effect at a time. Thus, if you receive a second garnishment for the same employee, the second garnishment will become effective immediately after the first garnishment is paid in full.

Kentucky law states that the employer must, unless otherwise directed by the court, remit the garnishment payments directly to the attorney for the judgment creditor. The attorney’s name and address should appear on the garnishment order received by the employer.

It is very important for an employer to timely respond to a wage garnishment order.

Even if the employee no longer works at your company or if the employee does not have sufficient disposable earnings to garnish, you should still send a response to the attorney that issued the garnishment indicating why the funds aren’t being withheld.

There can be adverse action taken against an employer who fails to respond to a wage garnishment or fails to withhold the appropriate funds from an employee’s earnings. If an employer fails to answer a garnishment within 20 days (or 23 days if the garnishment is served by mail) then the judgment creditor may move the court to compel the employer to appear in court with his or her records and show cause why he or she should not be held in contempt of court. The ultimate result of an action against an employer for failure to respond to a garnishment could be a judgment entered by the court against the employer for past due wages. This is obviously an action any employer would like to avoid so it is a best practice to respond to any wage garnishment as soon as it is received.

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Business Builders: Building Your Own Brand

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n our last article we suggested a couple simple strategies for building your company’s brand identity for future success; researching how your business is perceived by others, identifying a point of difference that you can exploit in the marketplace, and being consistent in how your brand is portrayed in everything you do.

We’d now like to explore how to take advantage of one of your most potent and easy to access resources…your employees. These are the folks who are your business’s front line, interacting with customers while serving as your direct representative to the world outside your walls. For good or bad, they are the embodiment of your brand. Each of them has within their abilities the capacity for derailing or enhancing your objectives. They can also the first ones to hear if something is amiss in the marketplace, especially with regards to how your business is being perceived by outsiders. It is imperative therefore that you build a process for ensuring that their vision of your brand is in close alignment with your own.

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Bring them into the circle You can’t expect your employees to embrace the vision you hold for your brand if you haven’t properly shared it with them! What better way to expand their knowledge than to bring them together for a thoughtful discussion of what you feel the company stands for, how it differs from the competition, how your customers view you versus the other guys, and how you believe the customer base can be best served. Allow time for the employees to freely weigh in, so that you can better address head-on any issues that arise.

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Encourage them to deliver the brand’s promise In order to ensure that your employees are finding ways to put your brand’s promise into practice, empower them to find ways in their daily activities to bring to life their own interpretation of the brand. Foster an environment where they can share with one-another how they allowed the essence of your brand to be expressed within their own roles. In this way you make it possible for them to build a stronger connection with your brand, therefore increasing their ability to serve as brand ambassadors.

Give them recognition when they do Incentivize employees to deliver on the brand’s promise by rewarding them when they do. Hold regular contests or recognition ceremonies in which employees are rewarded for finding ways to build the brand through their own initiatives.

Be ready to spot notable behaviors at all levels of your organization, so that everyone shares in this effort. Use your company’s internal communication tools, such as employee newsletters, to continually highlight notable brand building behaviors that everyone should adopt.

Constantly check on their progress Engage your employees on a regular basis in order to gain a better “street level” understanding of what your customers are saying about your brand. What are they hearing in their day to day conversations with their clients, both good and bad? But don’t rely entirely on just what your current customers are reportedly saying about your brand! Be diligent about pursuing the point of view from others outside your organization, including suppliers, prospective and previous clients, and industry experts.

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REMODELER’S CORNER REMODELER’S COUNCIL WHAT’S HAPPENING??

Continuing Education: Do you still need to complete your required six hours of continuing education? The Autumn 2011 Continuing Education schedule presents many opportunities for you to attend seminars and complete your continuing education requirements. See the schedule in this Magazine for more information.

By Darlene Bossert, CKD, Stone Statements, Inc. Tour of Remodeled Homes: The Tour was held on October 1st and 2nd with a total of 19 entries in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky and was a huge success! I hope you had a chance to attend the TORH and see the wonderful projects that were entered. Attendance at the show was great and many of the consumers attending were interested in remodeling their homes. The Remodelers in the TORH will be busy following up on leads from the show.

Start planning your entries for next year’s TORH!!

Quote of the Day: “Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it.

Autograph your work with excellence.” Anonymous

Remodeler’s Council Meeting: Join us for the next Remodelers Issues meeting at the HBA of NKY on November 3rd at 12 Noon.

Northern Kentucky Building Permits SINGLE FAMILY

August ‘11

BOONE

34

$5,884,434

CAMPBELL

15

$2,133,117

KENTON

22

$3,625,891

GRANT

3

$690,000

3

$440,000

77

$12,773,442

#

MODULAR HOMES

#

MULTI FAMILY

#

CONDOS

#

COMMERCIAL

#

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

#

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

6

$464,387

2

$660,000

52

$10,323,141

113

$1,628,699

12

$514,600

37

$765,086

30

$1,560,133

32

$750,362

2

$20,500

1

$15,200,000

CARROLLTON GALLATIN MASON

5

$531,050

3

$16,000

OWEN TOTAL

SINGLE FAMILY

August ‘10

BOONE

#

MODULAR HOMES

#

MULTI FAMILY

6

$464,387

3

$15,860,000

99

$12,928,924

187

$3,180,647

#

CONDOS

#

COMMERCIAL

#

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

#

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

2

$2,303,426

61

$6,757,591

32

$732,037

28

$4,291,189

CAMPBELL

7

$1,444,019

9

$197,106

12

$509,060

KENTON

19

$3,237,199

15

$4,064,504

22

$597,373

GRANT

2

$335,000

4

$729,882

5

$70,000

1

$200,000

1

$120,000

4

$78,550

TOTAL

57

$9,507,407

1

$96,000

JAN-AUG '10

552

$80,628,312

2

$155,000

16

$3,968,794

92

JAN-AUG '11

465

$70,356,652

5

$251,000

183

$13,557,924

126

1

$96,000

CARROLLTON GALLATIN MASON OWEN

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Northern Kentucky BUILDER

2

$2,303,426

90

$11,869,083

75

$1,987,020

$7,625,280

19

$18,693,560

559

$92,999,460

648

$13,879,811

$11,233,344

16

$42,863,833

617

$117,776,607

944

$16,355,597

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2

Work Zone Safety Training, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, HBA

6

7

3

Associates Council Board of Governors, Noon, HBA

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9

Safety Training Course, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, HBA Membership/Retention Committee, 11:30 am, HBA

SMC Board of Governors, Noon, HBA

Practical CAPS Applications for Builders and Remodelers, 2:00 – 4:00 pm, HBA

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2012 Green Building Trends, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, HBA

“Closing the Deal,” Selling Yourself and Your Business”, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, HBA

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Board of Directors Meeting, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm, HBA

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New Member Oriontation, 12:00 pm

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thursday 1

friday 2

8

saturday 3

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10

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Holiday Party @ Gangsters (The Syndicate) 5:30-8:30 pm

14

SMC Board Of Governors, HBA, 12:00 pm

20

Associates Board Retreat, HBA, 11:00-3:00

Executive Comm. Meeting, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

15 Membership Retention, 11:30 am, HBA

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december

18

19

Effective Business Writing, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

tuesday

6

Safety Training Course, 9:00 - 11:00 AM, HBA

18

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Part 2 OSHA Safety Training, 9:00 am- 2:00 pm, HBA

24

Green Building & Remodeling Trends for 2012 , 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, HBA

11

17

Lead Certification Class, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, HBA

Thanksgiving HBA Closed

Estimation and Takeoff, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

monday

12

Bookkeeping for the small business professional, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, HBA

Beginning Quickbooks, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, HBA

State & Local Government Committee, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, HBA

sunday

10

LDC Council Roundtable, Annual State of the Counties, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, HBA

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11

Remodelers Issues , 12:00 - 1:00 pm, HBA

LDC Board of Governors, 11:00am - 12:00 pm

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Events Committee, 12:00 pm, HBA

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Christmas Day

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