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NOW ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS The Enzweiler Apprentice Training Program sponsored by the HBA of Northern Kentucky provides quality training recognized by the National Association of Home Builders, the US Department of Labor and the State of Kentucky to get students on a path to licensure in fields that require them and to gain a level of proficiency critical to your success on todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job sites. With classes in six different disciplines (carpentry, plumbing, facilities maintenance and remodeling, HVAC, electrical, we are preparing peoplestone brick and welding)grass with the skill and desire to have a rewarding career in the construction industry. Enrollment is now open and applications can be obtained by visiting our website: www.hbanky.com/trades-training-and-jobs.html or contacting our Director of Professional Development at scox@hbanky.com or calling 859.331.9500 to learn more. Tours for employers, employees and and individual consultations are available by appointment.

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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. Copying or reproduction without the expressed permission of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is strictly prohibited.

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2017 Board of Directors Bill Cullen/Cullen Brothers, President John Curtin/Paul Hemmer Company, Vice President Tom Withorn/Craftsmen by Design, Secretary/Treasurer Tom Spille/Spille Builders & Developers, Immediate Past Pres. Pat Parshall/Northwest Title Agency, LLC, Associate President Watson Jones/C.K. Ash Insurance, Associate Vice President Mike Conklin/The Drees Company, Builder Director Ross Kreutzjans/Legacy Management, Builder Director Jerry Beerman/Alluring Glass, Associate Director Fred Cernetisch/Pella, Associate Director Chris Johnstone/Regions Mortgage, Associate Director Nick Smith/Keller Williams Realty, Associate Director Mike Willenbrink/Bayer Becker, LDC President Melanie Millson/ The Drees Company, SMC President HBA Staff Brian A. Miller, Executive Vice President Angela Foster, Director of Shows & Events Charley Wayman, Director of Sales & Marketing Shawn Cox, Director of Professional Development Dan Smith, Director of Finance Tammy Gorby, Director of Membership Mandy Trenkamp, Administrative Coordinator Editors Charley Wayman Writing Stacy Smith Rogers Staff 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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If you missed the show, you missed over 80,000 of your closest friends and counterparts from around the globe. There were over 160 education sessions held during our national convention. The show floor spanned over 569,000 square feet and showcased over 1,500 manufacturers and suppliers from around the earth. Make sure to attend the 2018 show, January 9-11, 2018 in Orlando.

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If you look up the word BLITZ in the dictionary it would read: a significant accomplishment by members of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky who in one weekend in October, just 13 hours, framed a 3 bedroom house for Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky (HONK) in Elsmere, KY. HONK is a non-profit Community Housing Development Organization devoted to making affordable homeownership available to lowincome working families through a lease-to-own program.

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NEW MEMBER PROFILES Jim Huffmyer, Strategic HR Inc. Pat Doherty, Carpetland. Sonny Calf, Marshall Auto Group. Diana DeVore, Guardian Savings Bank. Linda Lynch, Guardian Savings Bank. Pat Parshall, Northwest Title, Associate President. Brian Jackson, Eli’s BBQ. Scott Church, Logan Lavelle Hunt.

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My favorite thing to do when I’m not working: Watch grandkids play sports My reason for belonging to the HBA of Northern Kentucky: I work out of the Erlanger store. I want to meet new contacts near store. Something unique about my company: 75 years in business largest volume dealer in this area. We have a wide selection of flooring.

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HBA HONORS PAST PRESIDENTS

n January 26th the HBA honored Past Presidents with a luncheon at the Metropolitan Club. Over thirty were in attendance from both past Builder Presidents and Associates Presidents. The President in attendance having served the earliest was Jerry Moser, who was President in 1968 and 1976. Also in attendance were several Past Presidents who have served multiple terms. Brian Jones served in 2001 and 2015 as Associate President. Jon Votel served as Associate President in 1985 and Builder President in 1990. Jim and Cheryl Stegman served as both Builder President and Associate Presidents in 2007. Presidents were given an overview of the status of the HBA along with updates regarding all committees and councils. Past Presidents were also given the opportunity to share their experiences of having served.

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Duties of Past Presidents included (but were not limited to): • Serving as chairman of the Nominating and Executive Committees • Serving as an ex-officio member of all Association Committees • erving as co-spokesperson of the association, in cooperation with the Executive Vice President • Serve as a director of the NAHB and HBAK and attend all board of directors meetings • Serving as master of ceremonies for all general membership meetings • Representing the association on community and public boards and commissions as necessary All past presidents are welcome and encouraged to attend any board meetings throughout the year to stay involved and provide guidance to our leadership. On behalf of the HBA, we would like to thank all Past Presidents who attended; we appreciate your time and years served!

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aking the transition from year 1 electrical to year 2 is a critical step in the training and development of our new electricians. This is when the students really start to feel the “buy in” of their chosen field and most are by this point working in the field. That’s why we are very lucky to have Geoff Ball as our Second Year Electrical Instructor. Geoff ’s ability to help students through their second year and on to the downhill side of obtaining their license makes him a critical link in training our young electricians. That’s why this month we are featuring Geoff Ball in the Faculty Spotlight. Geoff has been in the field as an electrician now for nearly 17 years. His early training began at the HBA / Enzweiler Building Institute and completed his training out in the field while working at ARC Electric. Recently Geoff has just taken on a new role with Sanitation District #1 as a Field Tech Electrician. In this position he is specializing in repair, maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure SD1 operations remain running 24/7 – 365 and protecting our infrastructure and environment. 12

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Written by Shawn Cox One of the things that drew Geoff to the trade was his dad Charles was an electrician at General Electric and he learned from him what he wanted to do. Shawn Cox, Director of Professional Development adds “Geoff is just such a positive presence in the classroom and the building when he is here. He shows the students that by sticking with the program and also focusing on their work place learning, they too can have a really rewarding career.” When asked what like about teaching? Ball says “I enjoy the interaction with my guys and reviewing and preparing classroom materials keeps me on my toes.” He adds “this opportunity is very rewarding to me and a way to share what I have learned and help others further their careers.” Outside of his work as an electrician Geoff likes to coach little league baseball for his kids and watch them compete in cross country races.

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any people are realizing that sometimes the best escape from the stress of daily pressures can be found in their own backyards â&#x20AC;&#x201C; literally. Today's homeowners are celebrating quality time by inviting Mother Nature to be the guest of honor in some of their favorite spaces in and around their homes. Screened porches, outdoor kitchens, patios and fire pits are often the venue of choice for homeowners who want to relax and get away from it all without having to leave the comfort of their home. Enhanced outdoor living areas have been a popular, growing trend for the last decade and builders, remodelers, landscape designers and a host of other construction-related specialties are partnering together to create dynamic exterior spaces that encourage homeowners to kick up their feet and stay a while. With consumers exchanging square footage for quality amenities and homes that are built to make the most of every inch, it's sensible for families to get a little more breathing room outside of their four walls. While a typical new home's footprint may have reduced in size, the demand for liveability and functionality has increased. Many people who are building new homes trade formal living and dining spaces for casual exterior areas such as an outdoor kitchen or patio. Remote-controlled screens and hightech lighting and speaker systems have invited technology to play a role in modern outdoor living spaces. More attention to landscape design around

Written by Stacy Rogers these spaces has sparked some creative juices to flow in water features and garden areas that add depth, color and sensory accents. Homeowners today are paying as much attention to spaces that surround the house as they are to areas within. According to Chris Cook, Cru Cutters Landscape Services, the emphasis on outdoor living spaces took off shortly after the housing slow down. "I think people realized they weren't going to be able to sell their home for what it was worth at that time, so they started doing things to update and add value to their houses. Creating outdoor living areas was a cost effective way to add usable living space," he explained. Cook acknowledged that the trend has continued to be embraced as the housing market recovered and the economy stabilized. Now, he said, homeowners are taking things a step or two further and creating outside "rooms" that serve specific purposes. "People are taking advantages of the advances in technologies and new products and are incorporating heating sources that enable them to use these spaces for eight or nine months out of the year," Cook added. Local builders and suppliers are responding to consumer demands for outdoor living with creatively designed spaces that pull together the talents of a variety of specialties. In many cases, that's prompting builders to become more educated on landscape design and landscape designers to become more educated on incorporating structures into outdoor areas. 01/2017 Northern Kentucky

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What's Trending in Outdoor Living in 2017? It's common to "bring the outdoors in," when it comes to design, but the current trend is to bring the "indoors out." Cook explained, "We're definitely seeing a lot of the features you would see in interior spaces influence outdoor areas, but one of the main goals people are trying to achieve is creating areas that feel like rooms. They don't have to be big, but having multiple areas that create a destination for people to use is what's popular." Cook also emphasized that exterior landscapes have transitioned from two-dimensional spaces to three-dimensional areas. "You can achieve that in several ways with outdoor structures, arbors, fireplaces and fire pits, walls and landscaping," he said. Cook and other experts note that as demand has increased, homeowners are doing more research and starting earlier on exterior projects, a telling sign that outdoor living is here to stay for a while. Among some of the local trends in outdoor living are: • Outdoor kitchens • Larger-sized patio pavers that mimic travertine tile • Creative accent lighting designed to highlight different spaces • Smart home technologies that enable homeowners to remotely control everything from lighting to irrigation to the temperature in their pools and hot tubs • Water and fire elements • Composite decking and low-maintenance product on areas with exposed wood • Container vegetable gardens • Lower maintenance and more shallow pools • Hardy, year-round plants Wide Variety of Decking Options Complement Outdoor Living Spaces Andy Loschiavo, Loschiavo Custom Decks, emphasized the versatility in outdoor living spaces and options for homeowners in all price ranges. His company offers a multi-level pricing structure to fit a variety of budgets. "We've done deck projects ranging from a simple plan at $5,000 to $70,000 with all the bells and whistles," he said. One trend he's noticing in decks is low maintenance products that are renewable and rust-free. "Aluminum railing systems are nice because they are a renewable resource, they don't rust and you still have a great view off the deck." Loschiavo also noted that lighting is being incorporated 16

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more into his projects, and homeowners can remotely control and dim their lighting from afar if they want. "Homeowners want to create their own little go-to haven, much like the inside of their home, and if they host large family gatherings, they want spaces that can accommodate everyone,” he added. Water and Fire Headline Outdoor Spaces Cook noted the increasing popularity of using natural gas flame elements in conjunction with water features to create a true sensory outdoor experience in backyards. "Many of our projects are incorporating flame and water. Fire bowls are big right now and there's a new gas torch product out that gives a tiki torch feel to spaces. Water elements, especially pondless water features where the water is held underground in a reservoir and pumped up, are really popular. The benefit is that it's low-maintenance in that the sun isn't hitting the body of water and creating an algae build up. Also, the pondless features are safer for families with small children. Fireplaces and fire pits are continuing to play a big role in outdoor living. Pools, Cook, noted, are making a big comeback. "People are realizing that these new pools are different. You have a lot more control over the cleaning and care and auto covers have made them a lot safer. Sports pools are very popular, and many people are choosing to put in pools that go from three to five feet so you can use the entire space. They're also using them aesthetically and incorporating jets, geysers and dancing water features." Outdoor Kitchens Cook Up a Wide Variety of Entertaining Options A trend across the country, outdoor kitchens are serving up all the right ingredients for a unique culinary experience and capturing the hearts of many homeowners who want to entertain and simply enjoy staying at home to cook in comfort and style. When thoughtfully planned, outdoor kitchens can be like adding an entire room to the home, proving that sometimes the heart of the home can be found outside of it. There’s a wide range of outdoor kitchen options, complete with everything a chef needs to cook a full meal and watch the game on the big screen at the same time. However, even a simple outdoor space can offer a welcome retreat for culinary creations. Homeowners who aren't opting for the built-in grills and countertops are requesting "grill decks" and areas to host their smokers or gas grills. Pizza ovens, outdoor fridges and prep stations complement these areas, which are as unique as the homeowners themselves.

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Landscapes are Flourishing with Creative Ideas Container gardens or "edible landscapes" add function and flavor to backyard escapes and often give the family chef a steady supply of fresh herbs and vegetables to add to last-minute recipes. Advances in outdoor lighting have enabled homeowners to accent the beautiful craftsmanship of outdoor kitchens, paver patios and poolscapes. Cook noted that "moon lighting" is a growing trend where soft lights are placed in trees to mimic a moonlight effect. LED lighting and smart home technologies allow for more control and efficiency, so lighting can partner with the home's security system while also serving as a great backdrop for entertaining and enjoying outdoor spaces when the sun goes down. Cook said that permeable pavers are on his radar as an up-and-coming trend. "They allow for zero runoff so all the water that hits them goes into the ground. That makes a much lower impact on the sewer system, which is often overworked. This is a growing trend around the country that I anticipate to see more of here," he added. Outdoor Furnishings Get a Fresh Look Gone are the days when outdoor furniture translated into plain and uncomfortable. Homeowners want to sit back and relax both inside and out on furniture that's as comfortable and attractive as the family room sofa. Advances in weatherproof fabrics have allowed designers to create a rainbow of colors, textures and styles that can withstand the elements and give homeowners comfortable places to enjoy their exterior landscapes. As builders and remodelers plan outdoor spaces, their clients are asking them to make sure to leave plenty of space for outdoor furnishings that personalize these areas.

Why Pay Attention to These Trends? Trends in outdoor living are defining how consumers use their homes. Demands for these exterior spaces are prompting partnerships between landscapers, designers, plumbers, electricians, builders, masonry professionals, trim carpenters, remodelers and more. By building networks with people who specialize in certain areas of outdoor living features, members can offer their customers more options, quality products and a variety of outdoor living options they can add to their homes. What's important to note about monitoring trends in outdoor living is that businesses can work together to serve homeowners, cross-promote their services and build homes and landscapes that are on the cutting edge of today's technologies. Both Cook and Loschiavo have partnered on several projects together, one in which Loschiavo created an arched pergola to match Cook's seating design. "We partner a lot with carpenters, electricians, plumbers and others. Some of the projects we take on require structures like cabanas, bathrooms and outdoor bars, all of which are similar to remodeling projects,” Cook added. If businesses work in their own silos of expertise, they'll likely have a harder time connecting with today's homebuyers. By networking and partnering, members will come away with a broader menu of products to serve their clients.

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he construction industry in Northern Kentucky cooled overall in 2016 over the prior year. “We are seeing the bright shoots of growth in Northern Kentucky, primarily in commercial activity and residential remodeling but we haven’t seen much of a rebound in new single family housing,” said Brian Miller, executive vice president of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky. Overall residential production fell 3.74% in 2016. “Northern Kentucky is simply not pacing with the U.S. in terms of any sort of rebound from the Great Recession for the residential market as a whole. In terms of overall activity for all construction sectors a growing disparity is trending between counties. Campbell county is increasing in activity on whole, while Kenton is stagnating. Boone County continues to be the bellwether of growth in practically all segments of the construction sector. When you dive deep into the data the largest three builders command over 65% of the market. Our small to mid-sized builders are still suffering. They are doing better than during the recession but in some cases not much. Access to available lots, financing, local land use policy and the apprehension of small to mid-sized builders to build a new home without a contract are really holding our local market back in general. The big builders are having one of their best years on record in our market but for small to mid-sized builders sidelined the recovery is extremely imbalanced,” Miller surmised. 2016 Permits Boone 401 Kenton 189 Campbell 157 Total 747

2015 Permits 413 209 154 776

PCT +/-2.91% -9.57% 1.95% -3.74%

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New Commercial Investment 2016 Investment 2015 Investment PCT +/Boone 107,385,983.00 76,767,833.00 39.88% Kenton 8,591,000.00 19,749,000.00 -56.50% Campbell 1,416,351.00 1,360,000.00 4.14% Total $ 117,393,334.00 $ 97,876,833.00 19.94%

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2015 Permits 791 257 353 1,401

new sewers. These issues must be addressed. The results will be more well-paying jobs in our area and thus we can ‘grow the pie’. That will result in benefits across the spectrum for our industry. More new capital investment begets more jobs and results in more homes built in Norther Kentucky,” Miller concluded.

PCT +/53.22% 69.65% 22.38% 48.47%

While the commercial construction industry took a small step back in 2015 the overall capital investment in the Tri-County area continues at a high level. “The investment of capital in commercial retrofits continues to impress at a historic level. Since the recession our commercial market has changed. We are predominantly a reinvestment market rather than a new commercial investment market. Lack of available large tracts of land, regulations that have created barriers to business and a restrictive local land use policy have created a situation where the reinvestment of capital has gained momentum while the investment of new commercial structures in Northern Kentucky has lost pace. We did not keep pace with the Nation’s commercial investment until 2015. 2016 matched the nationwide level. We believe that laws recently enacted by the legislature such as “Right to Work” and the repeal of prevailing wage will be a catalyst for growth for our Commonwealth. However, we must address local land use policy, infrastructure planning and how Kentucky will deal with barriers to business created by the Federal government these last eight years to attract companies who will call Northern Kentucky their home. Changes such as these are essential for new commercial investment in our region and will allow us to change the course we have seen since 2010. Nothing happens without new roads and

Commercial Reinvestment 2016 Investment 2015 Investment PCT +/Boone 183,356,253.00 192,546,630.00 -4.77% Kenton 58,005,843.00 117,577,775.00 -50.67% Campbell 27,618,898.00 4,780,364.00 477.76% Total $ 268,980,994.00 $ 314,904,769.00 -14.58% Total Commercial Investment 2016 Investment 2015 Investment PCT +/Boone 290,742,236.00 269,314,463.00 7.96% Kenton 66,596,843.00 137,326,775.00 -51.50% Campbell 29,035,249.00 6,140,364.00 372.86% Total $ 386,374,328.00 $ 412,781,602.00 -6.40% New Capital Investment vs. Reinvestment 350,000,000.00 300,000,000.00 250,000,000.00 200,000,000.00 150,000,000.00 100,000,000.00 50,000,000.00 -

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Remodeler Spotlight Moss Build & Remodel

This month, the HBA would like to shine a spotlight on new members Moss Build & Remodel. Moss Build and Remodel was founded by Matthew DeMoss, Michael DeMoss, and Bo Powers with the goal of providing Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati with a fresh and honest alternative to design, building and remodeling. Their primary focus of work includes kitchen and bath remodels, finished basements, custom cabinetry and builtins, and complete home renovations. Michael DeMoss is co-chair of the HBA’s Remodelers Issues Committee for 2017. In order to get to know them better, the HBA asked the Moss team the important questions below. How would you survive a zombie apocalypse? We’d build an underground house under an apple tree, with a built in periscope, a great library and lots of beans and rice. And ice cream. If You Could Bring One Musician Back From The Dead, Who Would It Be And Why? We lost our best friend 3 years ago. He was the most talented musician and the most humble person we’ve ever known. Why Did You Choose Your Profession? Seven years ago around a campfire we decided we wanted to build something from nothing and we knew we could each bring qualities to the table that would make for a great team. Plus, we truly love the work.

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What motivates you to succeed? Our goal to become the most skilled craftsman and efficient operation we can be. What concerns did you confront in 2016 and expect to face in 2017? We took a hit this past August, after a flash flood wiped out our previous office and shop space. We had to move shop in a hurry, but relocated to a great new spot: 905 Dudley Road, in Edgewood. We’re looking forward to a great 2017! Be sure to say hello to the Moss Build & Remodel team at our next HBA event and visit them at their new location at 905 Dudley Road in Edgewood KY!

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Kentucky University. He has two children and two grandchildren. The Public Protection Cabinet has oversight of various State Departments, most notably the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction. This Cabinet Department touches many aspects of your businesses. Take this rare opportunity to speak with this influential Kentuckian as he visits Northern Kentucky.

Meet David Dickerson, Public Protection Cabinet Secretary $15 member and $20 non-members with a 75 person maximum. 2 drink tickets and heavy hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres complimentary. Sells out fast, so register today! Contact Mandy Trenkamp at the HBA (859) 331-9500 or email Mandy@HBANKY.com

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DO BUSINESS WITH A MEMBER NORTHERN KENTUCKY BUILDING PERMITS JAN. ‘17

SINGLE FAMILY

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MULTI FAMILY

CONDOS

COMMERCIAL

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

BOONE

$2,631,289

$790,000

$8,725,433

$471,271

CAMPBELL

$2,076,799

$500,000

$413,197

$274,710

KENTON

$4,285,135

$14,032,700

$4,192,665

$196,810

GRANT

$402,000

$140,000

$2,889,000

MASON

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$ 140,000

$790,000.00

$14,532,700.00

$16,220,295.00

$942,791.27

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SINGLE FAMILY

MODULAR HOMES

MULTI FAMILY

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RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

BOONE

$3,127,894

$6,440,645

$1,399,962

CAMPBELL

$2,917,355

$210,000

$216,443

KENTON

$966,123

$260,539

$2,423,613

GRANT

$138,000

MASON

TOTAL

$7,011,372

$210,000

$6,701,184

130

$4,178,018

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HBANKY BUSINESS MEETINGS AT A GLANCE. GO TO HBANKY.COM OR CALL 331-9500 FOR RESERVATIONS AND CONFIRM DATES

March - Get Involved 2 7 9 14 14 15 23 27 30 30

Remodelers Issues Committee Meeting, 12:00 PM at the HBA. Registered Builders/Remodelers Committee, 12:00 PM at the HBA. Table Top Night, 5:30 PM at Belterra Park & Gaming. Sales and Marketing Council Board of Governors Meeting, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the HBA. Golf Committee Meeting, 2:00 PM at the HBA. Land Development Council Board of Governors, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM at the HBA. Monthly meeting of the Land Development Council Board of Governors. All Council Past Presidents are welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting. 2016 SAM Awards, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at the Metropolitan Club. State & Local Government/PAC Committee. The committee will discuss legislative issues and engage an elected or appointed official in dialogue over issues concerning the construction industry. All members are welcome to attend this meeting. 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at the HBA. Executive Committee, only Executive Committee members may attend this meeting. 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM at the HBA. Board of Directors, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM at the HBA.

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DO BUSINESS WITH A MEMBER For a list of current members of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky call 859.331.9500, download the HBA’s APP or visit www.homebuildersnky.com.

April - A Look Ahead 5 6 11 14 19 19 24 27

HBA Signature Event - Public Protection Cabinet Secretary David Dickerson. 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the The Metropolitan Club. (50 E. Rivercenter Blvd., Covington, KY 41011) Member Cost: $15.00, Non-member Cost:$20.00 Remodelers Issues Committee Meeting, 12:00 PM at the HBA. Sales and Marketing Council Board of Governors Meeting, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the HBA. Good Friday - HBA Office Closed Land Development Council Board of Governors, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM at the HBA. Monthly meeting of the Land Development Council Board of Governors. All Council Past Presidents are welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting. Builder Realtor Bash. 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the NKY Board of Realtors Education Center. See ad on page 10 for more details. State & Local Government/PAC Committee. The committee will discuss legislative issues and engage an elected or appointed official in dialogue over issues concerning the construction industry. All members are welcome to attend this meeting. 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at the HBA. Executive Committee, only Executive Committee members may attend this meeting. 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM at the HBA.

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