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needed to go to SocialICE to cool down afterwards. Even so, the weekend was a great success and the staff at RAB again proved how valuable they are to our organization’s success. It would be against my better judgement if we didn’t mention anything about the great staff at the Mayo Civic Center. We also want to say Thank You to all of our Construction Career Center participants and hope to build on its success for next year.
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Finally, we would like to extend a personal invitation to the Rochester Area Builders Networking Night on February 27th at Brock White in Rochester. As always, guests are welcome to learn more about our organization and the continued success we have had in the past and why it’s We held our January General important to advocate for the Membership meeting with great building industry in Southeast success. As always, the staff Minnesota. at Rochester Area Builders organized a fun filled evening In closing, life is not all about our for all of our members. Mick individual successes, but more Frank did a wonderful job as our about the successes we have guest speaker for the evening. as a group or organization and If you missed him, you can the positive impact that we are look him up on YouTube for leaving for future generations. a glimpse of what excitement We hope to see you at one of he brings to a room filled with the many events that we host eager attentiveness. For those and share our success stories of you who did not make it, we with each other. invite you to attend the next Networking Night. (3/27/18). ust like a seasoned Minnesota native, we couldn’t wait for January to pass in an effort to enjoy the warmer weather that February and March bring. We have been busy keeping our minds off the cold weather and planning for the up and coming building season.
The 39th Annual Rochester Respectfully, Area Builders Home Show was a huge success. Thanks to the numerous fireplace companies on the first floor for providing us with an ample amount of heat during a very cold weekend, Brian Sheehan although, some thought they 2018 RAB President 2
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Index Presidents Letter..................................2 March Calendar....................................3 Grand Spike Award............................. 4 Networking Night................................ 5 January Awards...............................6-7 Home Show Scrapbook..................8-9 40 Below Scrapbook........................ 10 Fashion Show...................................11 Scholarship Announcement............12 Project Build.....................................13 Spring Valley Housing Incentive...... 14 Elliott Eisenberg The Fed’s Interest Rate Plan For 2018.....15 Med City Consulting........................... 16 NAHB - Eye On Housing........................ 17 Foundations Ad Opportunity............18 Lumberyard Meetings......................19 ONB...................................................20 Member Rebate Program................ 21 NAHB Auto Deal................................22 Clements Ad.....................................23 Rochester & Byron Building Permits..................... 24 Olmsted Building Permits................25 SEMAR Update.................................25 Membership Update........................26 Build Your Home Tax Free................ 27 RAB Goes Mobile.............................28 New Member Promotion................... 29 Information from RAB......................30 NAHB Member Discounts................ 31 RAB Marketing Opportunites...........32
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Congratulations! Grand Spike Award
Bob Gill Rochester Area Builders would like to congratulate Bob Gill with Robert Gill Builder, Inc. Bob was awarded the Grand Spike Award at our Annual Awards Banquet in January for recieving over 1000 spike credits.
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Distinguished Service Award Builder Member
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Mickey Elias Cornerstone Award
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Rising Star Award
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Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Doors & Windows Unhinged project one of the most successful years to date. Special thank you to our designers. Brock White Company Dynamic Masonry Products Ford Metro, Inc Master Builders Merchants Bank
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY Rochester Area Builders, Inc. is proud to announce their 2018 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, the Builders Exchange of Rochester, and the Youth Sporting Clays event. 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 2018. To be eligible for any scholarships, applications must be postmarked by May 4, 2018. 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. – High School Transcript Required 4. Applicant must demonstrate nancial need. 5. Scholarship will be paid directly to the school.
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Project Build Minnesota is a state-wide construction workforce enhancement campaign that promotes a positive image of construction as a life-long career choice for young men and women of all races and ethnic backgrounds.
Project Build Minnesota is a movement, a vision and a vehicle to motivate our youth, parents, counselors,
teachers, administrators and policy makers to learn more about the many benefits of pursuing a life-long career in the building industry.
Project Build Minnesota was started in 2016 by a coalition of building industry associations who have developed a Project Build Minnesota represents the entire Minnesota construction and building industry. The movement is designed to foster career choice awareness across all lines of the residential and commercial building industry.
What is the vision? To create a movement to empower young men and women with choices and ensure a steady flow of qualified skilled labor into Minnesota’s construction market.
Average wage in construction jobs in mn is
$61,000
What is the top goal? The goal of Project Build Minnesota is to remind folks that mastering a trade for those that enjoy working with their hands and building things is a smart choice. The industrytheir parents, teachers, and counselors that construction work is a noble, exciting way to build communities and shape people’s lives. Plus, work in the construction industry
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CITY OF SPRING VALLEY, MINNESOTA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
“Jump-Start” Housing Incentive Program New Construction PURPOSE: The purpose of this program is to act as a catalyst for the purchase of new or spec homes within the corporate city limits of Spring Valley. Townhomes and homes moved onto vacant lots qualify for this incentive. The Economic Development Authority (SV-EDA) is committed to satisfying the housing needs of Spring Valley. The SV-EDA realizes that adequate housing is a necessary tool to help foster a successful and growing community. PROGRAM INCENTIVETOTALS $5,000 1. Applicants shall receive $1,500.00 in Spring Valley Dollars, a $500.00 certificate to the Spring Valley Green House and Floral for two trees and landscaping, $3,000 of City and Utility permit fees waived. 2. The $1,500 is paid to the applicant in Spring Valley Dollars as an incentive for buying a spec home, or building a single- family home or townhome in the City of Spring Valley. Homes moved onto City of Spring Valley lots within city limits qualify for the $1,500 in Spring Valley dollars. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS 1. Eligible applicants include any individual or a family who builds a “new” home within the corporate limits of Spring Valley for the purposes of making it their primary residence. For the purposes of this program, “new home” means any single-family dwelling, including townhomes, (not including “mobile” homes) built after the date of adoption of this program. “Spec” homes which have not yet been lived in or homesteaded may be included as an eligible site in this program. Homes moved onto City of Spring Valley lots qualify for the incentive. APPLICATIONS included in this information sheet. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 1. Interested parties shall obtain an application form from City Hall, 201 South Broadway, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Complete the application and return it to the same address. 2. All applicants shall have control of the subject property (i.e. a signed purchase agreement) prior to submitting an application, applicants must submit an application for the incentive prior to closing on their new construction home. 3. For New Construction: All applicants shall submit detailed construction drawings of the proposed home with their building application. All construction shall require a building permit from the city and be completed in compliance with local zoning and the State Building Code. 4. New houses must be a minimum of 1,000 square feet of livable space in size. Garages are optional and may be attached or detached. 5. Applications for newly constructed homes must specify the estimated cost of construction. 6. Once the house is completed, the transaction has been closed, and homeownership has been verified (HUD Statement) that the applicant has indeed made the new home his or her primary residence, the Spring Valley Economic Development Authority shall issue the incentive to the homeowner. Applicants will be responsible to provide the SVEDA with a copy of closing documents to show proof of ownership 7. The Spring Valley EDA reserves the right to reject any and all applications for any reason, specified or unspecified. 8. The Spring Valley EDA will award up to a maximum of three (3) applications for housing incentives, and up to two (2), $400 early bird Rochester Area Builder’s Spring Show case entries.
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The Fed’s Interest Rate Plan For 2018 Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D
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t the start of 2017, the Federal Reserve anticipated raising interest rates three times and shrinking its large bond portfolio. Unlike in 2015 and 2016, where the forecasts made by the Fed were overly optimistic, the 2017 forecast was spot on. Whether officials at the central bank can pull off a repeat performance of three rate hikes in 2018 will very much depend on two conflicting signals from the two variables that matter most to the Fed: employment and inflation. Solid job gains have pushed the unemployment rate to just 4.1% in January, a 17-year low. If the unemployment rate drops as much in 2018 as it did in 2017 -- a 0.7 percentage point decline – it would be at a low last seen in the late 1960s. Yet inflation, despite some recent rumblings to the contrary, remains stubbornly soft. Excluding volatile food and energy, the core inflation rate is just 1.5% -quite a distance from the Fed’s 2% target, despite the very low unemployment rate. Initially, some at the Fed thought the low inflation rate was due to unusual one-off events such as declines in the price of cell phone service, cars, prescription drugs, and surprisingly weak healthcare and higher education inflation. However, www.RochesterAreaBuilders.com
as the inflation weakness has persisted, some Fed officials are beginning to rethink, at least slightly, the belief that employers bid up wages as workers grow increasingly scarce. That said, they still fundamentally believe that once the unemployment rate falls low enough, wages will rise. It’s just taking longer than in the past for this to take place. At this point, there are several scenarios that can play out. Ideally, employment growth slows a bit; the unemployment rate falls a bit more but not much; wage inflation starts to rise; and overall economy-wide inflation strengthens. This would allow the Fed to continue raising rates slowly and not surprise markets. There are, however, several risks to this Goldilocks outcome. The unemployment rate could drop too low too fast and in the process, ignite inflationary pressures of all sorts. This would force the Fed to raise rates quickly, potentially triggering a recession. Alternatively, inflation stays low as the Fed slowly raises rates because the unemployment rate keeps falling. In this case, inflation is pushed even lower, forcing the Fed to stop raising rates. In this scenario, the Fed would have little room to lower rates when the next recession
comes, as they would stop raising rates earlier than they would have liked. Luckily, inflation seems to be finally appearing, and this will allow new Fed Chair Powell to raise rates in 2018 at a measured pace like former Fed Chair Yellen. But, as was the case in 2015 and 2016, unforeseen circumstances are likely to necessitate deviations from the preferred path. I, for one, wish Powell luck, but strongly suspect that the economy will be slightly stronger, and that inflation will rise faster than expected, necessitating four interest rate rises -- one more than the Fed currently expects. No matter what happens, 2018 will be bumpier than the economically serene and placid 2017. 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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Employment Rose in Most States in December 2017
BY DANUSHKA NANAYAKKARA-SKILLINGTON on FEBRUARY 12, 2018
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 33 states and the District of Columbia, unchanged in two states, and decreased in 15 states in December 2017 compared to November 2017. Year-over-year, 49 states increased employment while two states lost payroll employment during this time. As a result payroll employment nationwide rose in December. The largest increase in employment was in California (52,700), followed by Florida (27,400) and Oregon (14,700). The largest decrease in employment over the month occurred in Maryland (20,200), followed by New Jersey (11,400) and Arkansas 6,500). Between November and December 2017, in percentage terms, which adjust for the size of the state’s jobs market, the largest increases occurred in Wyoming (1.13%), Montana (0.82%), and Oregon (0.78%). During the same time period, the largest decreases occurred in Maryland (0.73%), New Hampshire (0.69%), and Arkansas (0.52%).
At the same time, the majority of the states and the District of Columbia had year-over-year increases in nonfarm payroll employment in December 2017 compared to year ago. Only two states, Alaska and Delaware declined, by a combined 2,800. During the previous 12 months, the largest job gains occurred in California (342,500), Texas (306,900), and Florida (213,500). The largest percentage gains occurred in Nevada (3.31%), followed by Oregon (2.66%) and Utah (2.61%). Nationwide, the unemployment rate was unchanged from November at 4.1% but was 0.6 percentage points lower than in December 2016. Compared to November 2017, the unemployment rate declined in 24 states and the District of Columbia, was unchanged in nine, and increased in 17 states in December 2017. Hawaii had the lowest unemployment rate in December, 2.0%, followed by New Hampshire and North Dakota (2.6%), and Nebraska (2.7%). Alaska had the highest jobless rate, 7.3%, followed by the District of Columbia and New Mexico, 6.0%. Forty-two states had the jobless rate decreases from a year earlier while eight states and the District of Columbia had an increase
12 states reported a decline, and two remained unchanged compared with November 2017. Montana had the largest increase in job growth with 5.51% followed by Minnesota (4.69%) and Oklahoma (3.55%). The largest decline was in New Jersey where total employment in construction fell by 2.71%. New Hampshire declined 2.46% and North Dakota declining 2.23% during this time.
Year-over-year, Nevada had the highest annual growth in its construction sector by 12.79%. Rhode Island (11.29%), and Oklahoma (10.72%) round out the top three. Over this period, Iowa reported the largest decline at 9.25%, followed by Missouri (7.15%) and North Dakota (4.06%). These tables provide more information about each individual state.
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2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
Example offer for NAHB members who are business owners:
Up to
1,000 +
$
Private Offer1
3,750 +
$
National Fleet Purchase Program (FVX)2
Up to
400 =
$
Upfit Cash Allowance3,4
5,150
$
In potential value
Benefit from our private offer for NAHB members.
2015 GMC SAVANA CARGO VAN
As the exclusive automotive manufacturer of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), we’re pleased to extend association members a private offer1 of up to $1,000 toward the purchase or lease of most new GM vehicles. Just visit your local dealer, choose an eligible GM vehicle, and present your NAHB proof of membership. You can add on incentives from the National Fleet Purchase Program2 and Business Choice3 to get the best value on vehicles that run your business. For private-offer details, visit nahb.org/gm.
2-Year/24,000-Mile Scheduled Maintenance
Combine these great savings with our 2-Year/24,000-Mile Brand Maintenance Program5 that covers scheduled oil changes with filter, tire rotations, and 27-point inspections, according to your new vehicle’s recommended maintenance schedule. 2015 BUICK LACROSSE
Private-offer amount varies by model. Up to $500 offer for retail deliveries and up to $1,000 offer for fleet deliveries. Valid toward the purchase or lease of eligible 2014 and 2015 model-year vehicles. Customer must take delivery by 1/4/16. Not compatible with other private offers. Not valid on prior purchases. Compatible with many current incentives. Incentives are subject to change without notice. Excludes Buick Regal (2014); Chevrolet Corvette (2014), Sonic, Spark, SS, Volt; all Cadillac models. FAN required. See dealer for complete details. 2Offer eligible for non-CAP customers only through 12/31/15. See dealer for details. 3 To qualify, vehicle must be used in the day-to-day operations of your business and not solely for personal/non-business-related transportation purposes. Must provide proof of business. For complete program requirements, including information regarding offers, vehicles, equipment, options, warranties, and ordering, consult your dealer or visit gmbusinesschoice.com. Take delivery by 9/30/15. 4Not valid with all offers. See dealer for details. Take delivery by 9/30/15. Amounts include parts and labor. 5On select models starting with 2014. Eligible vehicles include purchased or leased new 2014 Chevrolet, Buick, or GMC cars, trucks, or crossovers in the U.S. Covers scheduled oil changes with filter, tire rotations, and 27-point inspections, according to your new vehicle’s recommended maintenance schedule, for a maximum of four service events within 2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first. Does not include air filters. Extra charge may apply for dual-rear-wheel tire rotations. See participating dealer for other restrictions and complete details. ©2015 General Motors. All rights reserved. 1
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Rochester Building Permits
New Residential Single Family Dwelling
2018
VALUATION
2017
VALUATION 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
15
3,919,064
12
3,455,851
January
3
13
3
6
19
11
20
25
15
TOTAL
3
13
3
6
19
11
20
25
15
1
8
8
20
15
14
19
15
20
Townhome Dwelling
4
960,000
3
633,124
Two-Family Houses
0
0
0
0
February
Manufactured Home
0
0
0
0
March
16
27
24
32
29
28
30
31
44
0
April
29
25
19
29
39
25
22
33
45
May
33
20
14
22
27
35
19
56
43
June
40
12
26
32
33
47
51
41
52
July
22
23
8
39
39
38
29
44
45
August
26
15
18
38
21
60
33
47
30
September
33
10
19
22
22
23
27
52
35
October
31
14
16
23
34
35
49
25
36
November
32
21
20
22
26
26
23
12
41
December
15
12
16
14
22
27
42
37
33
281
200
191
299
326
369
369
418
406
Multi-Family Bldgs (Units)
135
15,653,584
0
Existing Residential Deck Addition
1
4,000
1
2,200
Room Addition
0
0
0
0
Porch Additions
0
0
1
8,000
Other Additions
2
19,533
0
0
Basement Finish
37
538,028
38
674,148
Alterations
32
289,947
26
254,420
Multi-Family Addition
0
0
0
0
Multi-Family Alterations
3
4,869,483
7
33,590
New Commercial 0
0
0
0
Assembly (General)
0
0
0
0
Assembly (Restaurant/Bar)
0
0
0
0
Business
0
0
0
0
Education
0
0
0
0
Factory/Industrial
0
0
0
0
Institution
0
0
0
0
Mercantile
0
0
0
0
Miscellaneous
0
0
0
0
Residential (Apartment)
0
0
0
0
Residential (Care/Assisted Living)
0
0
0
0
Residential (Care/Hotel/Motel)
0
0
0
0
Storage (General)
0
0
0
0
Storage (Parking Garage)
0
0
0
0
Storage (Warehouse)
0
0
0
0
10
12,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
Utility (Private Garage)
Existing Commercial Addition Alterations
1
250,000
1
160,000
21
4,869,483
28
16,753,536
Structural Shell
0
0
1
135,000
“White Box”
1
600,000
0
0
Interior Demolition Only
1
10,000
0
0
Other Phased Permits
0
0
0
0
Other Construction Business Signs
TOTAL
*total may differ as permits may have been voided. *total may differ as permits may have been voided.
Assembly (Church)
Utility (General)
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15
103,931
8
37,917
Advertising Signs
0
0
0
0
Footings & Foundations
3
N/A
1
1,000,000
Demolition
2
0
1
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NO.
2018 VALUATION NO.
2017 VALUATION
Building Permits Issued to Date
141
27,317,690
140
23,149,286
Single Family Dwelling
15
3,919,064
12
3,455,851
Multi-Family Buildings Total Units: 135
1
15,653,584
0
0
Trade Permits Issued to Date
620
4,338,473
592
7,352,988
Electrical
187
1,206,448
182
2,882,406
15
1,206,448
15
52,550
Electrical (Temp. Service) Mechanical (HVAC)
194
1,735,676
155
2,443,338
Mechanical (Gas Piping)
30
17,205
38
21,298
Mechanical (Fireplace)
19
61,357
28
86,418
Mechanical (Hydronic) Plumbing
Total Permits YTD
12
416,200
17
712,293
163
899,587
157
1,154,685
761
10,347,584
732,
30,502,274
Information and downloads available at Rochester Building Safety Department’s Website: http://
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Building Permits
JANUARY 2018 New Residential
NUMBER
VALUATION
Single Family Attached
0
0
Single Family Detached
2
250,000
Basement Finish
3
13,050
Deck Addition
0
0
Existing Residential
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New Residential
2018
VALUATION
2017
VALUATION
Single Family-Detached
41
11,139,407
47
13,508,040
Single Family-Attached
2
324,190
4
510,021
19
700,939
16
512,008
Garage
Residential Deck
44
178,885
30
129,575
Addition
11
874,874
13
389,579
167
2,045,050
109
1,319,206
5
115,218
5
250,696
Alterations Garage Addition
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New Commercial/Industrial
2018
Miscellaneous Permits
VALUATION
2017
Mechanical
176
1,454,696
175
1,358,293
Plumbing
113
1,025,386
120
1,131,979
Total Permits
665
23,319,100
600
22,785,353
January 2017 & 2018 Permits 18
17
Recreational
0
0
0
0
14
Church/Religious
1
1,591,400
0
0
12
Industrial/Warehouse
1
2,823,143
2
1,062,357
10
Store/Restaurant
0
0
0
0
8
7
6
2018
2017
16
1,236,683
1
332,097
4
0
Addition
1
132,431
2
204,564
Alterations
9
384,780
6
60,580
Re-roofing
2
13,100
1
36,000
Pool, Retaining Wall, etc.
11
465,076
12
743,675
Manufactured Homes
61
26,692
53
0
4
3
2
Commercial/Industrial
2018
4
0
2017
0
0
2018
0
Service/Repair Station
10 9
2017
Nonresidential Building
VALUATION
Stewartville $44,700
$20,985
Oronoco $1,026,273
$38,000
Marion $365,955
$980,344
Other Structures
Activity Overview Key metrics by report month and for year-to-date (YTD) starting from the first of the year.
Key Metrics
Historical Sparkbars
New Listings 1-2015
1-2016
1-2017
1-2018
1-2015
1-2016
1-2017
1-2018
1-2015
1-2016
1-2017
1-2018
1-2015
1-2016
1-2017
1-2018
1-2015
1-2016
1-2017
1-2018
1-2015
1-2016
1-2017
1-2018
1-2015
1-2016
1-2017
1-2018
1-2015
1-2016
1-2017
1-2018
1-2015
1-2016
1-2017
1-2018
1-2015
1-2016
1-2017
1-2018
Pending Sales
Closed Sales
Days on Market
Median Sales Price
Avg. Sales Price
Pct. of Orig. Price Received
Affordability Index
Homes for Sale
Months Supply
1-2017
1-2018
Percent Change
YTD 2017 YTD 2018
303
328
+ 8.3%
303
328
+ 8.3%
314
321
+ 2.2%
314
321
+ 2.2%
290
280
- 3.4%
290
280
- 3.4%
84
71
- 15.5%
84
71
- 15.5%
$164,900
$175,000
+ 6.1%
$164,900
$175,000
+ 6.1%
$186,558
$202,577
+ 8.6%
$186,558
$202,577
+ 8.6%
95.1%
95.1%
0.0%
95.1%
95.1%
0.0%
227
216
- 4.8%
227
216
- 4.8%
1,117
975
- 12.7%
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--
--
2.1
1.9
- 9.5%
--
--
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Percent Change
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Membership Information
NEW APPLICANTS: The firms listed below have applied for membership in Rochester Area Builders, Inc.
NONE
Membership Renewals as of 1/31/18
MEMBERSHIP TOTAL: 485 RETENTION RATE: 93% As of 1-31-2018
One Year Citizens One Home Loans Clayton Thomas Blinds of Rochester HomeOnTrack Image Smartz, LLC Real Property Appraisals, LLC Sunbelt Rentals Wobig Construction, LLC
2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017
Two to Four Years Blooming Prairie EDA Dodge County EDA Hamilton Plumbing Hardie Building Products, James Kaye Builders, Inc. ~ M.P. Spring Grove EDA TLS Companies, LLC West Concord EDA
2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016
Five to Nine Years Dunham Associates, Inc. Spring Valley Overhead Door, Inc. Byron, City of Lodermeier's, Inc.
2013 2013 2012 2011
Ten to 19 Years Beetles Bar & Grill, Inc. Bobcat of Rochester Cachiaras Building & Remodeling Cambria Cordes Construction On Site Companies Vision Homes & Remodeling, LLC XRG Concepts, LLC Your Home Improvement Company DiNicola & Pestka Appraisals Key Builders, Inc.
2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2007 2006
25 Years & More Custom Retaining Walls & Landscaping, Inc. Tonna Mechanical, Inc. Edel Construction, LLC Rochester Title & Escrow Company, Inc. Ford Metro, Inc. Curtin Drywall, Inc. Custom Alarm / CCI DeWitz Home Builders, Inc.
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BUILDING RESTORATION CORPORATION 412 2nd Ave NW Rochester, MN 55901 Phone: 507-206-5011 Contact: Brad Hoffmann Associate Member Masonry Restoration Sponsored by: Jamie Johnson, Tradesmen International
MORTENSON 428 3rd Ave SW Rochester, MN 55902 Phone: 763-287-5288 Contact: Matt Nohr Builder Member Commercial Builder/Developer
LEGALSHIELD – STEVE BOYD INDEPENDENT ASSOCIATE 309 8th Ave NW Byron, MN 55920 Phone: 608-220-2909 Contact: Steve Boyd Associate Member Legal & Identity Theft Sponsored by: Mitch Dahl, Image Smartz
OC EXTERIORS & CONSTRUCTION 11509 Hwy 52 SE Chatfield, MN 55923 Phone: 507-923-3181 Contact: Jim Overton Builder Member Exterior Remodeling Sponsored by: Jean DeWitz, DeWitz Home Builders, Inc. www.RochesterAreaBuilders.com
President
Brian Sheehan, Weis Builders, Inc.
Jerry Jensen, Valor Mechanical, Inc.
Leslie McGillivray-Rivas, WSB & Associates, Inc.
Frank Streit, Premier Bank
Karen Blissenbach, Design Studio B
Vice President Secretary
Treasurer
Past President
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Mike Allen, Mike Allen Homes, LLC Mickey Elias, Elias Construction, LLC Spenser Holmen, TLS Companies Don Gustason, Kitchen Design Studio Tom Leimer, Knutson Construction Kevin Sternberg, Countryside Builders, LLC Alissa Moe, Cambria Jesse Buhl, MedCity Consulting Joe Langel, Home Federal
Builders Exchange Council Representatives
Katie Hermann, Kraus-Anderson Construction, Chair Jeremy Wohlfiel, Vice Chair Jason Snow, Brock White Company,Past Chair
Commercial Builders Council
John Eckerman, Boldt Construction Chair
Pete Erickson, Olmsted National Bank, Chair
Bob Robertson, Radcliffe Homes & Remodeling, Chair
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.
Development Council Chair Remodelers Council Chair National Life Directors 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
Five-Year Property Tax Abatement for New Construction Single-Family and Multi-Family Homes
Audra Bolduan audra@bexroch.com Marketing, Builders Exchange Trustees, Showcase Committee
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For Android: From the page you want to save, tap the three dots. From there, simply name it what you want and save.
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