Foundations - April - May by Rochester Area Builders, Inc.

A&A Electric & Underground, Inc. + AB Systems, Inc. + Abacus Engineering + Abbco Company + ABC Supply Company, Inc. - Rochester + Above All Roofing of Rochester, Inc. + Accord Electric, Inc. + Action Plumbing, Heating & A/C + Adair Electric Company + Adamson Motors + Advanced Builders & Remodeling + Advanced Building Center, Inc. + Advanced Disposal + Advantage Cabinets, Inc. + Ag Services, Inc. + J.F. Ahern Co. + Alexander & Sons Builders + All Craft Exteriors, LLC + All Sons' Exteriors, Inc. + Mike Allen Homes, LLC + Allen Outdoor Solutions, LLC + Allied Building Products + All-Star Basements + Altra Federal Credit Union + American Engineering Testing, Inc. + American Fence Company of MN, LLC + American Waterworks + Ames Construction, Inc. + Andersen Windows, Inc. + Anderson Builders, LLC + Anderson Construction + Appliance Village Company + Arcon Land, LLC + Arrow Building Center + Associated Bank + Athelon Enterprises, LLC + Atlas Insurance Brokers, LLC + B&C Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + Al Barker Custom Homes, Inc. + Barrier Free Access, Inc. + Basement Water Control + Batzel Builders, Inc. + BDS Contract Door & Hardware Co. + Beckley's Office Products + Beetles Bar & Grill, Inc. + Alvin E. Benike, Inc. + Scott Berberich Construction, LLC + Beyond Kitchens, LLC + Bigelow & Lennon Construction, LLC + Bigelow Homes + K.W. Billman, Inc. + Blooming Prairie EDA + The Blue Book of Building & Construction + Bobcat of Rochester + Bob's Construction, Inc. + The Boldt Company + Bolton & Menk, Inc. + Brandl Anderson Homes, Inc. + Brandrup Builders + Brauer Roofing, Inc. + Braun Intertec Corporation + Brekke Fireplace Shoppe + Bremer Bank + Brennan Companies + Bricewood, LLC + Briese Iron Works, Inc. + Bright Ideas + Brinkman Builders, LLC + Brock White Company + Tom Brogan Heating & Air Conditioning + Brooks Excavating Company, Inc. + Bruce Bucknell Construction, Inc. + Budget Blinds + Burdick Builders, Inc. + By Design Builders, LLC dba Wausau Homes + Byrne Electric, Inc. + City of Byron + Cachiaras Building & Remodeling + Cambria + Carpet One + CarpetsPlus of Rochester + Castlewood Homes, Inc. + Cemstone Supply + Centurion Ridge, LLC + Charlie's Eatery & Pub + Charter Communications/Spectrum Reach + Charterpoint Wealth Strategies + Chatfield Lumber Company, Inc. + City of Chatfield + Chladek Construction, LLC + Chosen Valley Testing, Inc. + Christian Brothers Cabinets + CHS, Inc. + Citizens One Home Loans + City Auto Glass + Citywide Insulation, Inc. + Claremont EDA + Clayton Thomas Blinds of Rochester + Clements Chevrolet Cadillac Subaru + CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP + Coldwell Banker Burnet + Comfort Air, Inc. + Commercial Leasing Services + Consolidated Communications, Inc. + Construction Partnership, Inc. + Coordinated Business Systems, Ltd. + Cordes Construction + Cornerstone Builders & Real Estate, Inc. + Corporate Web Services, Inc. + Coulee Bank + Counselor Realty of Rochester, Inc. + Countryside Builders, LLC + Cravath Homes, LLC, dba Accessibility Solutions + Creative Curb Appeal + Creative Hardwood Floors + Crescent Electric Supply Company + CRW architecture + design group, inc. + Culligan of Rochester & Kasson + Curry's Custom Cut Gutter, LLC + Curtin Drywall, Inc. + Custom Alarm / CCI + Custom Hardwoods + Custom Homes by Bradley, Inc. + Custom Retaining Walls & Landscaping, Inc. + D2E, LLC + Dahl Home Builders, Inc. + Dakota Supply Group, Inc. + Data-Smart Computers, Inc. + DeCook Builders, LLC + DeGeus Tile & Granite + Derby Construction LLC + The Design Connection + Design Studio B + Destination Building Center + Destination Flooring Rochester, LLC + Destination Medical Center EDA + DeWitz Home Builders, Inc. + Diamond Vogel Paints + Dickison Builders, LLC + DiNicola & Pestka Appraisals + Distinguished Homes by Mitch Hagen, LLC + DMC Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + Dodge County EDA + Dolan's Landscape Center, Inc. + DoubleTree by Hilton + DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen + Duke Aerial, Inc. + Dunham Associates, Inc. + Dunlap & Seeger PA + J.E. Dunn Construction + Dura-Oak Kitchen Make Overs + Dynamic Masonry Products, LLC + Eckert Construction, Inc. + ECSI System Integrators + Edel Construction, LLC + Edina Realty Home Services + Todd Eidem Construction, Inc. + Elcor Construction, Inc. + Elcor Realty of Rochester, Inc. + City of Elgin + Elias Construction, LLC + Elsmore Plumbing, LLC + Emergent Networks + Energy Panel Structures + Energy Products & Design, Inc. + Envirolastech, Inc. + EO Johnson Business Technologies + ERH Developing, Inc. + Excel Homes + Exclusive Home Builders & Remodelers + Expert Insulation, Inc. + Express Employment Professionals + Extreme Panel Technologies, Inc. + City of Eyota + F&M Community Bank + Fat Willy's Bar & Grill + Jeff Feece Designs + Ferguson Enterprises + Fieldstone Family Homes, Inc. + First Alliance Credit Union + First Choice Homes, LLC + First Security Bank + R. Fleming Construction, Inc. + FloCore + Ford Metro, Inc. + Foster Construction, Inc. + Franklin Energy + Frattalone Companies, Inc. + Chris Fritsch Custom Homes, LLC + Gander Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + Dale Gathje Construction, Inc. + Steve Gentry Construction, LLC + Gerhards - The Kitchen & Bath Store + Robert Gill Builder, Inc. + Godwin Dold + Goodin Company + GP Development, Inc. + Nathan Gransee Construction, LLC + Great River Overhead Door + Green Lawncare Irrigation & Service Co. + H&H Company of Rochester, LLC + Habitat for Humanity - Rochester Area + Haley Comfort Systems + W.L. Hall Company + Hamilton Plumbing & Heating, LLC + Hammer Homes, Inc. + Hanson Construction & Specialty Cabinets, LLC + James Hardie Building Products + Harmony EDA + Harmony Insurance Group + Hartman Complete Lawncare, LLC + Hayfield Window & Door Company + HDR Architecture + Heartland Security + Heartman Insurance + Heartwood Homes of Rochester, Inc. + Brandon Henderson's Construction Plus, LLC + Hentges Glass Company + HGA Architects and Engineers + Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Inc. + Hicks Electric, Inc. + Higgins Custom Cabinetry + High Definition Homes, LLC + Hiller's Flooring America + HiMEC at Home + Jeff Hinkle Custom Homes, Inc. + Hirshfield's Decorating Center + The Home Depot + Home Federal Savings Bank + Home Improvement Professionals, Inc. + Home Systems Installation, LLC + HomeOnTrack + HomePro Home Inspections, Inc. + Houston County EDA + Hoyer Construction, LLC + Hunt Electric Corporation + Hutch's Custom Cabinets + Int'l Brthrhd of Electrical Wrkrs Local 343 + ICC Restoration & Cleaning Services + iHeartMedia + Image Smartz, LLC + Innovative Surfaces, Inc. + Installed Building Solutions II, LLC + Insty Prints + IntegraSpec Central/Jeff Mueller Construction + Interiors by J.Curry, LLC + J&M Consulting + Michael Jack, LLC + JC Custom Homes, LLC + JMS Custom Homes, LLC + J.P. Johnson Custom Builders, Inc. + JP's Construction Remodeling & Repair, Inc. + K&M Glass Company + K&S Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical + Kahler Hospitality Group + Tom Kalmes Construction, Inc. + M.P. Kaye Builders, Inc. + Keller Williams Premier Realty + Key Builders, Inc. + Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. + Design Studio + Kitchens Plus + Gary Kline Roofing, Inc. + Knutson Construction Services + KNXR King's Flooring, LLC + Kirkland Enterprises, LLC + The Kitchen Kraus-Anderson Construction Company + Kreofsky Building Supplies + Kruger Electric, Inc. + FM - Minnesota 97.5 + Koball's Poured Walls, Inc. + Kruse Lumber + KTTC/KXLT-TV + Kuehn Motor Company, Inc. + Kuntz Electric, Inc. + Kwik Trip, Inc. + Lacina Siding & Windows, Inc. + Laitala Tile Services, Inc. + City of Lanesboro + Larkin Hoffman + Larsen Industries, Inc. + Larson Siding & Company + Lake City EDA + Land Home Financial Windows + Legends Concrete, Inc. + Leitzen Concrete Products, Inc. + Lembke Construction, Inc. + Lewiston EDA + Leyendecker Homebuilders, LLC + Lodermeier's, Inc. + L o w Voltage Contractors, Inc. + Lowe's Home Improvement + Luxury Bath Remodeling Construction, LLC + Maier Tree & Lawn + Majestic Homes, Inc. + R.J. Manemann + Maas Companies, Inc. + Madery Custom Homes + Manufacturer's Bank & Trust + Maplewood Custom Homes + Markham Homes, LLC + Marvin Windows & Doors + Massey Land Surveying & Engineering + Master Builders, Inc. + McGough Construction + MDH, Inc. + Meadow Lakes Builders + MEC Construction, LLC + Med City Builders of Rochester, LLC + Med City Painting & Decorating, Inc. + MedCity Consulting + Meier Companies, Inc. + Menards - South + MEP Associates + Merchants Bank + Merit Contracting, Inc. + Meyer Borgman Johnson, Inc. + Michael's Custom Cabinets, Inc. + Midwest Walls, LLC + Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation + Minnwest Bank + MLT Group + Products Company + Morris Concrete, Inc. + Mr. Sandless Floor Refinishing + Molin Concrete Larry Newman Drywall + 99 North Construction & Paint + Norbord + North Risk Partners, C.O. B r o w n Division + Northern Lights & Furnishings + Northgate Chiropractic Clinic + N u s s Truck & Equipment + Obermiller Nelson Engineering + Ohly Law Office + Olmsted County Planning Dept, Insp. Div. + Olmsted County Public Health + Olmsted National Bank + On Site Companies + Otis Custom Homes, LLC + Overhead Door Company of Olmsted County + Oxi-Fresh Carpet Cleaning + Paape Energy Services + Pace International + Palmer Soderberg, Inc. + Paramark Corporation + PC Applications Consultants, Inc. + Pearson Builders, Inc. + Pella Windows & Doors + Penz Custom Homes, Inc. + People's Energy Cooperative + Peterson Well Drilling, Inc. + Phantom Screens + Pine Island EDA + Pine Island Lumber + The Pinske Edge + Pompeii Painting, Inc. + Post-Bulletin Company, LLC + PowerLift Doors b y French Mfg, Inc. + Powers Ventures + Precision Signs + Prehn Building Sales, Inc. + Premier Bank Rochester + Premier Builders of Rochester, Inc. + City of Preston + Prime Time Painting of Rochester, LLC + Priority of Rochester + Pro Image Promotions & Apparel + Quality Overhead Door Company, Inc. + Quality Siding & Window, Inc. + Michael Quinn Law Office + R&M Development Company + Radcliffe Homes & Remodeling + Range Custom Homes, LLC + RCON Homes, Inc. + RCTC Carpentry Program + RE/MAX Results + Real Property Appraisals, LLC + Region Millworks, Inc. + David Reiland Building Contractor, LLC + Reliable Contractors, Inc. + Rochester Area Appraisals, LLC + Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce + Rochester Area Econ. Development, Inc. (RAEDI) + Rochester Area Foundation + Rochester Asphalt & Concrete, Inc. + Rochester Building Safety Department + Rochester Concrete Products, LLC + Rochester Plumbing & Heating/Roto Rooter + Rochester Public Utilities + Rochester Public Works + Rochester Ready Mix Concrete Co + Rochester Restoration & Remediation + Rochester Title & Escrow Company, Inc. + Ronningen Roofing, Inc. + Rory's Home Improvement, LLC + RSM US LLP + RSP Architects + Ryan & Grinde, Ltd. + Ryan Electric, Inc. + Ryan Windows & Siding, Inc. + Rymark Construction, LLC + S&S Overhead Door, Inc. + Sargent's Landscape Nursery, Inc. + Schoeppner, Inc. + Schwickert's Tecta America, LLC + Seavey Builders, Inc. + Dan Severson Builders, Inc. + Nick Severson Construction, LLC + Shanahan Building & Remodeling, LLC + Sherwin Williams Company + Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. + Sign Here, Inc. + S.L. Contracting, Inc. + Smart Home Innovations & Engineering, Inc. + Smart-HR + Smith Schafer & Associates, Ltd. + Solar Connection, Inc. + Somerby Golf Community + Sorenson's Appliance & TV, Inc. + Space Concepts, Inc. + Greg Speedling Contracting, Inc. + Spring Grove EDA + Spring Valley Overhead Door, Inc. + City of Spring Valley + St. Charles EDA + Stadsvold's Lawn & Landscape + Stantec + Steel Constructors, Inc. + Sterling State Bank + Stevens Heating, Inc. + Stewartville EDA + Stier Construction, Inc. + Stone Expressions + StoneBridge Builders, LLC + Struve's Paint and Decorating + Robert Suk Law Office, PLLC + Summit Custom Homes, LLC + Summit Fire Protection Company + Sunbelt Rentals + Superior Mechanical + Craig Swanson Builders, Inc. + Swenke Ims Contracting, LLC + Kenny Sylvester Construction, LLC + Synergy Products + Tag's Drywall, Inc. + Tamarack Materials, Inc. + Thatcher Pools & Spas, Inc. + Thiemann Construction, Inc. + Thimijan Custom Homes, LLC + Think Mutual Bank + Thomas Tool & Supply + Thompson's Garage Door and Openers + Tile Superstore & More + TLC Surfaces, LLC + TLS Companies, LLC + Tonna Mechanical, Inc. + Top Shop of Rochester, Inc. + Total Electric of Rochester, Inc. + Townsquare Media Rochester + Tradesmen International, Inc. + Traditional Wood Builders + Tri Star Insulation + Tri-State Insulated Concrete Forms + TSP Architects & Engineers + Tub MD, LLC + Turri Crane Service, Inc. + Turtle Creek Construction, Inc. + United Rentals + The Urban Studio, LLC + US Bank + Valor Mechanical, Inc. + Val-U-Blinds + Veit Companies + Vertical Limit Construction + Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company + Viking Electric Supply + Vision Homes & Remodeling, LLC + WA Insurance + Warners' Stellian Appliance Co., Inc. + Waste Management + J. Waugh Construction, LLC + Wausau Supply + Weis Builders, Inc. + Wells Concrete + Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota NA + Wells Fargo Home Mortgage + Wells Fargo Home Mortgage East + Wendland Utz + Werner Electric + West Bank + West Concord EDA + Jim Whiting Nursery & Garden Center, Inc. + WHKS & Company + Widseth Smith Nolting + Wildwood Sports Bar and Grill + Wilson Tibor & Maves, Ltd. + Wintrust Mortgage + Wobig Construction, LLC + Women Communications, LLC + Workforce Development, Inc. + Wright Homes, Inc. + WSB & Associates, Inc. + WT Lighting

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Letter from The President April 2017 What do nuts, bolts, washers, screws, gutter screen, Tyvek, wire, metal, wood, glitter and rhinestones have in common??? They all came together April 20th to create fashion designs for our 4th annual Studs, Struts & Stilettos Fashion Expose benefiting Habitat for Humanity. What a night!!! Thank you to all of our sponsors, designers, models, judges, committee, volunteers and the RAB staff!!! Everyone’s hard work, effort and countless hours preparing for the night was evident is so many ways. Thank you! Hopefully you all had a chance to check out the Spring Showcase of homes this past weekend but if not, you have one more weekend, April 29th-30th. I am excited for all our builder members to have this opportunity to showcase their hard work and in turn offering our community quality built homes. I wish you all much success! So, what’s next? Glad, you asked :) How does 40 Below sound? To me, I think it sounds wonderful but let me explain why… There is a group of young RAB professionals (builders and associates) who are coming together to form, what we hope will become a new council within RAB. It is not tooooo many years ago that I could have been included in this group, but time keeps marching on and it is time to let the next generation to come forward and make a difference of their own. The board recently had the opportunity to listen to a couple members of the 40 Below “task force” describe who they are and what they want their group to become. I am pleased to inform you that the board voted to allocate funds to help them establish themselves and get started with their first event. They will be donating their time to assist Catholic Charities and Locks of Compassion. If you have an employee or know of a fellow 40 Below candidate please encourage them to get involved with this new RAB group. I predict good things to follow as they are motivated, poised and inspiring!

Warmly,

Karen L. Blissenbach 2017 RAB President

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Index Presidents Letter..................................2 May Calendar........................................3 2017 RAB Board Members Introduction ................................ 4-5 April Networking Night....................... 7 Excel Energy....................................... 7 2018 Home Show.............................. 7 Studs, Struts, & Stilettos................... 8 Spring Showcase................................ 9 Press Release Benike Construction................... 10 ONB ..................................................11 Build Your Home Tax Free................12 Nailedit with Keith............................................... 13 Legislateive Update........................... 14 Lumber Yard Update.......................... 15 March Networking Night photos................................ 16 High Storage Levels, Low Oil Prices............................... 17 New Homes Strengthen Economy, Spur Job Growth...........................18 RAB Scholarship Opportunity..........18 New Member Promotion..................19 Spotlight Member Opportunity........20 Foundations Ad Opportunity............ 21 Clements Ad.....................................23 Rochester & Byron Building Permits......................... 24 Olmsted Building Permits................25 Membership Update........................26 RAB Scholarship Info....................... 27 RAB Goes Mobile.............................28 Builders Exchange........................... 31 RAB Marketing Opportunites...........32 NAHB Member Discounts................33

Executive Director/Editor John Eischen Production Shelly Erpelding The Rochester Builders newsletter is the official publication of Rochester Area Builders, Inc. This newsletter is published and distributed monthly to its members and others associated with the building industry. Neither the advertisers, nor RAB will be responsible or liable for misinformation, misprints, typographical errors, etc., herein contained.

108 Elton Hills Lane NW Rochester, MN 55901 Phone: 507-282-7698

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MONDAY 9:00 AM Staff Meeting 10:00 AM RAB Radio 12:00 PM Govt Affairs Committee (Canadian Honker at Apache)

12:00 PM Spike Club 3:30 PM BER Trustees 9:00 AM Staff Meeting 12:00 BER Annual meeting

TUESDAY 8:00 AM Remodelers Executive 11:30 AM Executive 1 Committee 12:00 PM Development Exec. 3:00 PM RAB Board 8 Meeting

7:30 AM Green Building 15 Committee

WEDNESDAY 7:30 AM CBC Executive Committee 12:00 PM Showcase 2 Committee

11:30 AM Program 3 Committee

12:00 PM 16 Ambassadors

9:00 AM Remodelers Tour 12:00 PM Education Committee 4:30 PM

SUNDAY

4:00 PM 10 CBC Social

11 NO MEETINGS 12

7:30 AM Membership Committee 12:00 PM Marketing 17 Committee

18 NO MEETINGS 19

25 NO MEETINGS 26

11:30 AM Sporting Clay Committee

11:30 AM Community Relations

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3:00 PM Development & 24 Permit Advisory

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SATURDAY

11:30 AM Home Show Committee

General Membership Meeting

FRIDAY

9:30 AM Grow Rochester 12:00 PM Golf Outing 9 Committee

THURSDAY

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Leslie McGillivray-Rivas WSB & Associates Planner

What is your hometown? I was born in Mankato but I consider Rochester my hometown. We moved here in 1973. Family: I have two sons, Sam is a senior at Century High School, Ben is a sophomore at Century High School and one old cat named Kitty. How many years have you been a member of RAB? I have been an associate member through employment at local engineering companies for 8 years or more Briefly state why RAB is important to you or your story of how you became a board member: Rochester Area Builders is important to me because of the advocacy this organization does on behalf of some incredibly hard working individuals and business owners. The strength of RAB shines in the membership in its outreach and generosity in serving the communities our members work and reside in that go beyond the Rochester city limits. The “can do” positive spirit is contagious, I am certain that if this group had the mindset, no matter what the issue or challenge is, this group truly can move mountains. When you’re not working, what is your favorite thing to do? When I am not working my favorite thing to do is spend time with my family, working on home projects or landscaping (fighting the battle of buckthorn) taking orders from my cat, feeding my Facebook obsession, reading and binge watching Netflix.

Onawa claim to fame is that it is the home of the invention of the Eskimo Pie and it has the Widest Main Street in the U.S.A. It also has a delightful golf course, is the gateway to the Loess Hills Scenic Byway, and has one of the Lewis and Clark State Parks within it’s general area. What is your favorite power tool and why? My favorite power tool is my hand held belt sander. I love refinishing furniture and transforming a tired and beat up piece with a new finish, paint and hardware. I love how the belt sander can strip off whatever finish is there so efficiently. What in your life are you most proud of ? I am most proud of the work (and it is WORK) that I am doing to raise my two sons to become good men. I enjoy our open conversations about many things that go beyond what a mom has stereotypically speaks to a son about. I guide them by examples that are both good and bad in their world about what it is to be kind, considerate, hard working, have empathy, and have faith. I am very much looking forward to seeing where they go in their career journeys and who they will choose to surround themselves with in life. They are my joy. If I won the lottery, I would: Retire, travel, then start a business or two to make my hobby’s and interests profitable. (I will likely live to be 100 so this last 50 years I will need to keep busy with something.)

What’s your favorite travel destination? My favorite travel destination is odd because it is likely no one else’s. My mom’s side of the family is from Onawa, Iowa. I have spent a good portion of my life on 6 hour car trips going there to visit family, family and more family. 4

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Levi Kaiser Benike Construction Project Manager

What is your hometown? Waseca, MN Family: Two sweet, energetic, imaginative, young boys Pierce 5, Ashton 4 How many years have you been a member of RAB? 11 Briefly state why RAB is important to you or your story of how you became a board member: RAB has offered countless opportunities to engage in various events which have built a solid network of valued, trusted, and talented resources. Having much respect for the members and brilliant staff of this association, it’s made me proud to serve 3 terms on the board over the past 11 years. When you’re not working, what is your favorite thing to do? Sleep… then snowmobiling, boating, biking, fishing, hunting, working on my classic vehicles, and the best is spending time with my two boys. What did you want to be when you grew up? A role in law enforcement/investigation or an elementary school teacher

What’s your favorite travel destination? I have been to a variety of different places but love my time on a beach in Mexico. What is your favorite power tool and why? A pressure washer. I’ll set out with a plan to clean off the driveway but find myself hours later with cleaner siding, a cleaner car, a clean garage floor, and on and on What in your life are you most proud of ? The boys and my career My best advice is: From the man James Dean: “Dream as if you will live forever; Live as if you will die today.” My favorite junk food is: Loaded nachos If I could learn any skill, I would learn how to: Solve a Rubik’s cube On my refrigerator, I keep: Pictures of the most important people in my life My favorite website is: Amazon

My first job was: Outside of working on the farm, my first reportable job was fatefully working in commercial construction building hog, turkey, and cattle barns. www.RochesterAreaBuilders.com

FOUNDATIONS April - May 2017

Rochester Area Builders, Inc. GOLF OUTING Thursday, June 8, 2017

Presented by:

Willow Creek Golf Course 1700 48th St SW Rochester, MN 55902

Schedule: Thursday, June 8, 2017 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. Registration . Free Lunch provided by Think Mutual Bank 11:00 A.M.

Shotgun Start .

4:30 P.M.

19th Hole Networking & Appetizers

5:30 P.M.

Announcements, Prize Winners, and see you next year!

Event Information Mail, fax (with credit card info), or drop off your registration form - payment MUST be included with registration. Golf, Cart, Lunch, Appetizers: $150.00 per golfer

Rochester Area Builders, Inc. is pleased to announce our annual golf outing, presented by Cambria. The outing will be held at Willow Creek Golf Course. Our format is a fourperson scramble - you can form your own four-some or we will assign you to a team. There is a limit of 144 golfers and the event fills up quickly!

19th Hole only (Appetizers & Networking): $35.00 per person Mulligans - 5 for $20.00 Fun Packs - $30.00 per golfer, or $120 for Team

FEATURING!

Hole in One for a NEW CAR! Sponsored by Clements Chevrolet Cadillac Subaru 1 Mulligan

FUN PACK:

3 Balls at the Putting Contest

3 Balls at the Closest to the Flag

3 Balls at the Break the Glass

1 chance at Membership Circle

1 chance at Play It Forward!

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NEW IN 2017: Golf Pong

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A Special Thank You Designers

Sam’s Club • Design Studio B • Jim & Barb Clark of Keller Williams Premier Realty • 535 Gallery • Stier Construction/The Moments of Life Photography/A.Berry Hair • Grace Bigler • Hoyer Construction, LLC • Elcor Reality-Vicki Nelson • CRW architecture + design group • Sola Salons • People’s Food Coop •Bremer Bank •Carpet One • Interiors by J.Curry, LLC • Habitat ReStore •Widseth Smith Nolting • MBT Bank • The Top Shop of Rochester, Inc. • Gwaltney Group of RE/MAX Results • Think Mutual Bank • Bright Ideas/ The Kitchen Design Studio • Beyond Kitchens, LLC • A New You Laser & Electrology/KATS Company • Prairie Visit Paints, LLC 8

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Champagne Sponsor

Jan & Rich Vetter

Event Partners Scott Bacon Photo Spark.dj Apollo Music Group Rocco Altobelli Salons & Day Spas

Gold Sponsors Think Mutual Bank • WSB & Associates, Inc. • Rochester Title & Escrow Co. Inc. • Beyond Kitchens, LLC • Hawkins Ash CPAs • Carpet One • Herring Art & Frame • Knutson Construction Services • Townsquare Media • Premier Bank Rochester

Bronze Sponsors Benike Construction • Sterling State Bank • Mike Allen Homes, LLC • Bright Ideas • Creative Curb Appeal • RAHH Board of Directors • Design Studio B • Elsmore Plumbing, LLC • Joseph Development • Meyer Borgman Johnson • TLS Companies • Schwickert’s Tecta America www.RochesterAreaBuilders.com

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Kelsey Vaszily Benike Construction 507.424.4460 kelseyv@benike.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4/11/17

Same Company, New Look. Introducing Benike Construction Rochester, MN – April 11, 2017 – Benike Construction of Rochester MN, today introduced the company’s new brand identity. The rebrand builds upon the strength of Benike’s reputation, reflects the evolution of the company as well as its vision for the future. “We realized the visual identity of our company didn’t do justice to the quality of work we put in place as a builder. There was confusion around our official company name. Because of this, we needed a change so that our brand identity represented our advancement and current capabilities,” said Mike Benike, Executive Vice President. The new brand identity includes changing the company name from Alvin E. Benike, Inc. to Benike Construction, updating the logo, and building upon the meaning of the phrase “BENIKE BUILT.” Benike Construction partnered with White Space, a branding consultant in Rochester, MN to update their brand identity. “The new logo’s foundation is a cornerstone symbolizing how Benike Construction has been the cornerstone of the commercial construction industry in southeastern Minnesota for over 80 years,” said Sarah Miller, founder of White Space. “Benike is a cornerstone to its three groups it serves – customers, communities, and families – as evidenced in its mission statement.” While the company name, tagline and logo have changed to better represent what the company is today, Benike’s business philosophy and core values remain the same. The company is steeped in history of quality project and respect for people. “We have nothing but respect and honor for previous generations who helped define what ‘Benike Built’ means,” Benike noted. ### Supporting Resources To learn more about Benike Construction’s new brand identity and the meaning of “Benike Built,” click here. About Benike Construction.: Benike is a fourth-generation company providing commercial construction and renovation services in southeastern Minnesota. With over 80 years of experience as a general contractor, construction manager, and design-build firm, they pride themselves on offering an extensive range of services to best suit their clients' needs. Alvin E. Benike started the company in 1937 after working as a building inspector for the city of Rochester. Today, the firm remains a cornerstone for quality construction projects in the region. Benike has built several local schools, banks, offices, and healthcare facilities, including Century High School, Winona County Historical Society, and the Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center. Benike was recently awarded a remodel of the 7 story Associated Bank building in downtown Rochester.

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FOUNDATIONS April - May 2017

President

. Karen Blissenbach, Design Studio B

Vice President

Brian Sheehan, Weis Builders, Inc.

Secretary

Rick Dold, Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren

Frank Streit, Premier Bank

Treasurer

Past President

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Christy Buchan, Energy Products & Design, Inc

Mike Allen, Mike Allen Homes, LLC Mickey Elias, Elias Construction, LLC Rob Jones, Superior Mechanical Levi Kaiser, Alvin E. Benike, Inc. Spenser Holmen, TLS Companies Don Gustason, Kitchen Design Studio Leslie McGilvray-Rivas, WSB & Associates Jerry Jensen, Valor Mechanical

Directors

Builders Exchange Council Representatives

Jason Snow, Brock White Company, Chair Katie Hermann, Vice Chair Tom Leimer, Knutson Construction Services, Past Chair

Commercial Builders Council

Frank Streit, Premier Bank, Chair

Bill Tointon, WSB & Associates, Chair

Development Council Chair Remodelers Council Chair

Katie Darval, Beyond Kitchens, Chair

National Life Directors

Joe Weis, Weis Builders, Inc.

David Kane, Widseth Smith Nolting, Rep. Levi Kaiser, Alvin E. Benike, Inc. Todd L Severson, TLS Companies, LLC Steve Buss, Cornerstone Builders & Real Estate, Inc. Joe Weis,Weis Builders, Inc.

National Directors

State Directors

Jim Gander, Superior Mechanical John McGuine, JM Consulting, Jean DeWitz, DeWitz Home Builders, Inc. David Pederson, Dunlap & Seeger, Rep. Dan Severson, Dan Severson Builders, Inc., Kathy Einck, Maplewood Homes.LLC

Executive Director

John Eischen JEischen@RochesterAreaBuilders.com

Staff

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Audra Bolduan audra@bexroch.com Marketing, Builders Exchange Trustees

Keith Cousins KCousins@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Government Affairs, Commercial Builders Council, Development Council, Building Safety Advisory Group, Public Works Advisory Group, Community Relations, Green Building, Marketing

Sharill Mueller SMueller@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Home Show, Showcase Committee

Rebekah Nielsen RNielsen@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Ambassadors, Education, Membership, Fashion Show, Program, Spike Club, Remodelers Council: Executive & Remodelers Tour

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The terms comprehensive plan and land development manual are being thrown around more than chocolate on October 31st. But does the average person really know what these documents represent? How they impact us? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not so sure. Basically, they are a set of plans or process that determine the developmental goals for the community. They dictate land use, transportation, housing, utilities, recreation, and other public policy. They provide developers a resource in generating projects, allow elected officials and advisory groups to make informed decisions, and give neighborhoods a better understanding of what to expect. In short, they serve as a guide for stakeholders. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to see of how not having a real world version of these documents can affect a community. The result is subjective decisions and bitterness between stakeholders. Special developments are a complicated process that involve heavy citizen input and unexpected expenses. Projects are delayed and developers lose funding. Advisory committees are forced to rely on subjective and responsive decisions. Stakeholders are emotionally drained after numerous late-night public hearings. Negativity and animosity are abundant. While having up-to-date documents may not solve all these issues, they will be exceedingly helpful. Understandably, updates on these plans are sensitive, as we have seen the negative effects with the Metropolitan Urban Service Area Line (MUSA) in the Twin Cities. This invisible line is understood as the development boundary, which in turn has resulted in land costs skyrocketing in the buildable area. The Twin Cities is a rare example of a district line, as most regions have realized competition manipulation and the unintended consequences that come from it. SAVE THE DATE: The Planning Department will be discussing comprehensive plan with RAB membership May 17th over breakfast. Click HERE for registration. www.RochesterAreaBuilders.com

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE LOCAL UPDATE Inclusionary Zoning: On Monday, May 1st, an inclusionary zoning recommendation will be brought to the Rochester City Council. The implications of this policy could change the development landscape. This policy involves mandating a certain percentage of units being sold or rented at below market value. Reach out to local representatives with concerns and contact Keith for further policy information. Click HERE for the National Association of Home Builders latest research on the topic.

STATE UPDATE Workforce Development: HF 631 & SF 1790: • Establishing work based training program grants for students 16 and older. • Referred to E-12 Policy Committee Affordable Housing: HF 1234 & SF 888: • First time home buyer saving account program. • Allows for income tax subtractions for contributions and earnings. Individuals allowed up to $5,000 deposit annually and joint filers $10,000. • Being heard in appropriate committees HF 1086 & SF 824: • Mortgage debt cancelation relief o Relief to homeowners who have had a portion of their mortgage debt forgiven. • Mortgage insurance premium deductibility o Continuing of federal tax benefits for homeowners, allowing insurance premium deductions. • Introduced in Tax Committees Regulation: HF 1001 & SF 745: • Requiring legislative oversight for any bill that would impact a homeowner over $1,000. • Introduced in House General Register • Awaiting Senate Finance Committee HF 1538 & SF 1455: • Removing barriers to developing owner-occupied condos and townhomes by specifying the nature of the construction defect law. • Introduced in House General Register and Senate floor HF 792 & SF 578: • Modifying the townhouse definition and removing the sprinkler mandate. • Passed in House • Awaiting second reading

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Eisenberg,

Levels, Low ? ++++++++++++

Ph.D. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

After almost reaching $55 per barrel (bbl), oil prices are again falling. What makes this decline particularly baffling is that in late 2016, after seeing prices languish for two years, the Organization of Oil Producing Countries (OPEC) announced that it, along with non-OPEC members such as Russia, would collectively reduce production by 1.8 million bbl/day, or 2% of global supply, starting January 1st. Many observers thought that removing that much supply would stop inventory growth and put upward pressure on prices. After the decision to curtail pumping was announced, oil prices, as expected, quickly jumped from about $43/bbl to close to $55/bbl. Recently, however, oil prices have again started falling. The question is why, and is this decline more likely to be temporary or permanent? There are four main reasons why oil prices are again declining. Firstly, the decision to cut global production set off a flurry of buying by hedge funds, which pushed up prices. However, the rise in prices also encouraged American shale producers to ramp up drilling and production. To wit, the number of oil rigs in operation has more than doubled in the past 12 months. Since OPEC announced that production cuts were coming, US production has increased by almost 500,000 bbl/day. Moreover, the number of wells that are drilled but uncompleted (DUCs) has risen from 1,250 to 1,750. As oil prices recover, DUCs, which can be quickly completed, are likely to flood the market with yet more supply. Second, several OPEC nations, including Iran, Libya, and Nigeria, were, for any number of reasons, not asked to cut production and have instead all increased production dramatically. Further complicating matters is that many of the nations that have been called upon to make cuts do not have a great history of compliance. In addition, Canada and other non-OPEC nations that are in no way involved with OPEC are also increasing production. The third factor is that in the months leading up to January 1, 2017, when the above-mentioned production cuts were to commence, most OPEC nations sharply raised production levels and exports to maximize short-term revenues. And, after weeks of transatlantic travel, this oil is now finally reaching US shores. The final factor is the shape of the curve of futures prices, which is closely related to inventory levels. Inventory levels continue to rise and are now at a record 540 million barrels. With inventories so large, near-term prices for oil are lower than long-term prices, a relatively infrequent situation known as a contango. When the contango is sufficiently large, such that storage costs are less than the long-term price of oil minus the short-term price, which is currently the case, investors and speculators buy oil and store it. In the process, the near-term price of oil is driven lower still. To break this cycle, OPEC will have to convince markets that inventories will soon decline and thereby raise near-term prices. The best way to do this would be to promise to extend the current production cuts that are set to expire on June 30th and perhaps promise additional production cuts. The only problem is that as prices rise in response those actions, American shale drillers will drill more wells and the cycle will continue. Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. is President of GraphsandLaughs, LLC and can be reached at Elliot@graphsandlaughs.net. His daily 70 word economics and policy blog can be seen at www.econ70.com.

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New Homes Strengthen Economy, Spur Job Growth April 05, 2017 Washington, April 5 - As the housing industry celebrates New Homes Month in April, newly released data from the U.S. Commerce Department confirms the significant contribution that residential construction has on the U.S. economy. Final estimates of fourth quarter 2016 gross domestic product (GDP) growth show that housing’s share of GDP stands at 15.6%. “Home building is a key driver of the American economy,” said Granger MacDonald, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Kerrville, Texas. “Housing creates new income and jobs, purchases of goods and services, and revenue for local governments.” NAHB research shows that building 100 single-family homes in a typical metro area creates 297 full-time jobs and generates $28 million in wage and business income and $11.1 million in federal, state and local tax revenue. The industry continues to add jobs at a fast pace, with monthly employment data for February showing that home builder and remodeler employment increased by 18,900. Over the last 12 months, home builders and remodelers have added 136,000 jobs on a net basis and residential construction employment now stands at 2.707 million. “Our builders remain optimistic about the market for newly-built single-family homes and consumer confidence is strong, which should set the stage for a strong spring home buying season,” MacDonald said. “Americans continue to place a high priority on homeownership and work hard to achieve this goal for their families.” During New Homes Month, home builders also bring attention to the advantages of newly-built homes, including safety, amenities, energy efficiency and floor plans to fit a wide variety of modern lifestyles. Home buyers can access home buying and home building information and resources at http://www.nahb.org/en/consumers/home-buying/new-home-benefits.aspx

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your business and field questions from callers! You also get two 30 second ads and an online ad during the show!

Video produced by RAB — We create a 30 Second

Spot, which we will post on our YouTube Channel and promote. You will also be given the video to use as you please.

Weekly Email‐News Update — A link to your video

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$2000 $1000

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Rochester Building Permits

New Residential Single Family Dwelling

2017

VALUATION

2016

VALUATION

11,090,438

5,267,973

Townhome Dwelling

1,159,746

1,535,754

Two-Family Houses

Manufactured Home

Multi-Family Bldgs (Units)

Existing Residential

Single Family Homes/Townhomes 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0

Deck Addition

47,920

53,043

Room Addition

167,874

50,440

Porch Additions

Other Additions

65,000

Basement Finish

443,680

446,721

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Alterations

651,817

345,546

Multi-Family Addition

Multi-Family Alterations

9,692

New Commercial 0

Assembly (General)

Assembly (Restaurant/Bar)

Business

2,172,665

Education

Factory/Industrial

Institution

Mercantile

Miscellaneous

Residential (Apartment)

Residential (Care/Assisted Living)

Residential (Care/Hotel/Motel)

Storage (General)

Storage (Parking Garage)

Storage (Warehouse)

Utility (General)

Utility (Private Garage)

Addition

11,006,915

5,330,486

Structural Shell

“White Box”

201,528

Interior Demolition Only

15,000

8,900

Other Phased Permits

Alterations

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

*total may differ as permits may have been voided.

Assembly (Church)

Existing Commercial

Other Construction

March 2017

Business Signs

39,650

84,140

Advertising Signs

Footings & Foundations

Demolition

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Year To Date Statistics

NO.

2017 VALUATION NO.

2016 VALUATION

Building Permits Issued to Date

506

74,348,432

455

120,241,049

Single Family Dwelling

19,262,523

14,924,486

Multi-Family Buildings Total Units: 0

46,635,259

2045

21,563,455

1831

27,718,364

585

9,998,667

561

14,629,105

65,850

24,725

Mechanical (HVAC)

487

4,985,546

486

5,429,173

Mechanical (Gas Piping)

144

139,088

120

128,860

227,777

100

286,504

Trade Permits Issued to Date Electrical Electrical (Temp. Service)

Mechanical (Fireplace) Mechanical (Hydronic)

2,611,588

3,936,038

Plumbing

620

3,534,929

447

3,283,959

Total Permits YTD

2551

95,911,887,

2286,

147,959,413

Information and downloads available at Rochester Building Safety Department’s Website: http:// www.rochestermn.gov/departments/building-safety/reports/building-permits

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Building Permits

March 2017 New Residential

NUMBER

VALUATION

Single Family Attached

Single Family Detached

1,098,000

Basement Finish

90,366

Deck Addition

Existing Residential

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New Residential

2017

VALUATION

2016

VALUATION

March 2017

Single Family-Detached

884,473

Single Family-Attached

Garage

Miscellaneous Permits

Deck

9,835

Addition

65,946

Alterations

197,960

102,067

Garage Addition

45,757

VALUATION

2016

VALUATION

Mechanical

31,710

186,125

Plumbing

15,978

82,250

519,876

1,758,688

Total Permits

Residential

2017

2017 March Permits and Valuation 8

New Commercial/Industrial Recreational

Church/Religious

Industrial/Warehouse

256,650

Store/Restaurant

Nonresidential Building

184,788

Service/Repair Station

Addition

Alterations

10,000

12,500

Reroofing

Commercial/Industrial

Manufactured Homes

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City of Stewartville $198,227

Marion $215,398

Oronoco $106,251

2016 March Permits and Valuation 3

Other Structures Pool, Retaining Wall, etc.

152,525

40,000

City of Stewartville $798,655

Marion $326,445

Oronoco $392,895

Eyota $326,445

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Membership Renewals

NONE

as of 3/31/17

One Year James Hardie Building Products Nick Severson Construction, LLC Two to Four Years Thatcher Pools & Spas, Inc.

2015 2015

Destination Building Center

2015

Stier Construction, Inc.

2015

All Craft Exteriors, LLC

2014

Abbco Company

2013

25 Years & More Ryan & Grinde, Ltd. Countryside Builders, LLC People's Energy Cooperative Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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2015

Brennan Companies

Ten to 19 Years ABC Supply Company, Inc. – Rochester Kirkland Enterprises, LLC RCON Homes, Inc. Bruce Bucknell Construction, Inc. Med City Builders of Rochester, LLC Dolan's Landscape Center, Inc. Rochester Restoration & Remediation HiMEC at Home Pompeii Painting, Inc. Ames Construction, Inc. Rochester Concrete Products, LLC KTTC/KXLT-TV American Waterworks Reliable Contractors, Inc. CHS, Inc. 20 to 24 Years HGA Architects and Engineers Sterling State Bank

MEMBERSHIP TOTAL: 487 RETENTION RATE: 94.2%

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Elsmore Plumbing, LLC

Five to Nine Years Consolidated Communications, Inc. R. Fleming Construction, Inc. Chris Fritsch Custom Homes, LLC Steve Gentry Construction, LLC Braun Intertec Corporation Advanced Building Center, Inc. Lacina Siding & Windows, Inc. Fieldstone Family Homes, Inc. Burdick Builders, Inc. Beckley's Office Products First Choice Homes, LLC Data-Smart Computers, Inc. Maas Companies, Inc.

NEW APPLICANTS: The firms listed below have applied for membership in Rochester Area Builders, Inc.

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WE WELCOME THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS IN APRIL:

GODWIN DOLD 300 First Avenue NW Rochester, MN 55901 Phone: 507-476-2327 Contact: Rick Dold Associate Member Law Firm Sponsored by: Christy Buchan – Energy Products & Design, Inc.

NORBORD 3971 Valencia Lane Chaska, MN 55318 Phone: 952-412-6658 Contact: Eric Wischmann Associate Member Manufacturer: Wood Panels Sponsored by: None Listed

MOLIN CONCRETE PRODUCTS COMPANY 415 Lilac Street Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Phone: 651-786-7722 Contact: Nate Mitchell Associate Member Manufacturer: Precast Concrete Sponsored by: Dan Stenzel – Kraus-Anderson Construction

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY Rochester Area Builders, Inc. is proud to announce their 2017 scholarship program. Either $1000 or $500 non-renewable scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors and college freshman. Scholarships are made available through the Remodelers Council, the Commercial Builders Council, and the Builders Exchange of Rochester. Scholarships are for attendance in a post-secondary program in a construction-related eld including technical school, trade school, apprenticeship, or college. Scholarship recipients will be announced in June 2017. To be eligible for any scholarships, applications must be postmarked by May 5, 2017. CRITERIA: 1. Applicant must be a resident of Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Steele, Wabasha, Winona counties or be recommended by a RAB or BER member. 2. Applicant must be accepted by a post secondary program in a construction related eld including technical school, trade school, apprenticeship, or college. 3. Applicant must have a 2.5 or better G.P.A. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; High School Transcript Required 4. Applicant must demonstrate nancial need. 5. Scholarship will be paid directly to the school.

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Member Rebate Program

Associate Member Directory Registration Associate Members can register below to be listed in our Associate Member Directory which indicates who supplies or installs any of the 50+ Manufacturer brands in the Member Rebate Program. The Manufacturers are offering the same rebates to HBA Builder and Remodeler members as the "Top-5 Builders" receive. www.HBArebates.com

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GOLD Sponsors

Date:

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

 Benike Construction  Beaupre Aerial Equip

Time:

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

 Brock White  Carl Bolander & Sons

Location:

Mayo Civic Center – Meeting Room

 Cambria  Cemstone Supply  Constr. Collaborative  Custom Alarm / CCI  Knutson Construction  Kraus-Anderson Const  Kruse Lumber  Med City Painting  Merit Contracting  Otis Elevator  Palmer Soderberg  Weis Builders SILVER Sponsors  ABC Supply – Rochester  Boldt Company  Envirobate  Hiller Commercial Floors  Hunt Electric Corp  United Rentals  Ziegler CAT

30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester

Topic:

Mayo Foundation – 5 Year Plan

Speaker:

Doug Holtan, Mayo Facilities Director

Agenda:

11:30 – 11:45 11:45 – 12:15 12:15 – 12:30 12:30 – 1:30

Cost:

$30.00 per person if received by May 8th ($40 non-members) $35.00 per person if received after May 8th ($45 non-members)

Food Choice:

Stuffed Chicken Breast w/ Spinach, Sundried Tomatoes Jaccarded Blade Tender Steak w/ Mushroom Demi Glaze Four Cheese Ravioli w/ Duo Sauces

All entrees served with potatoes, vegetable, rolls, and dessert. 16 Gold ($4800), 7 Silver ($1400) = $6200 The Kahler Grand Hotel Catering requires a firm attendance number 72 hours before an event; therefore it is mandatory for an RSVP. Ph: (507) 282-6531 Fx: (507) 282-6351 Email: planroom@bexroch.com

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National Association of Home Builders

Put your membership to work now. Money-saving discounts that benefit your business, your employees, and your family

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