FROM THE PRESIDENT

the dog days of winter is right around the corner, with the Home Show scheduled for February 3-5 at the Mayo Civic Center. There are a number of fun activities planned that are sure to make this year’s Home Show another huge success. Friday night is Date Night and will feature a cooking demonstration from celebrity chef Shari Mukherjee from MasterChef and The Spiced Up Mom. In addition to the tips and tricks that Shari will be teaching, LTS Brewing Company will be providing complimentary samples of beer pairings to accompany the creative cuisine.

attended our General Membership Meeting, and to Knutson Construction for being a sponsor. And congratulations to all of the recipients of our annual awards!

Distinguished Service Award (Builder)

Adam Giannini

Distinguished Service Award (Associate)

Deb Muench

Cornerstone Award

Kraus-Anderson Construction Rising Star

Katie Olson

Hello again! 2023 has gotten off to a busy start for me and many members that I’ve talked to. It feels like we’re in middle of the dog days of winter, but I’m seeing projects ramping up their transition from design to construction and it feels like we’re headed for another busy construction season! I can’t say I love the detours and road closures, but it’s a sign of an active and vibrant local market, and I’m always grateful for that.

I know when things are busy, it can be challenging to dedicate time to networking, marketing, and expanding our relationships in our community, but I encourage you to take advantage of the numerous opportunities available to our members. A great opportunity to network or volunteer and break up

Saturday’s activities will include a career fair oriented towards careers in the construction trades. If your son/daughter/niece/ nephew etc. is interested in a career in the construction industry, please let them know about the career fair. Our industry always needs more bright and passionate professionals, and the career fair will be a great opportunity to learn more about the opportunities available to them. Saturday will also feature a skills competition for anyone ages 15-19 interested in showcasing their building skills. In addition to serious bragging rights, there will be a prize package to the winner, sponsored by Farrell Equipment & Supply and Thomas Tool! Last but not least, Sunday will be Family Fun Day, which will include a number of fun activities for the whole family. Come on down!

Thanks to everyone who

Spring is right around the corner, and registration is open for the Spring Showcase of Homes. If you’re interested in exhibiting, the deadline is March 16th (and there’s a discount if you register by February 16th), so don’t wait!

Lastly, there are several continuing education classes available in February for licensed builders, remodelers, roofing contractors, and building officials. Both in-person and online options are available, so be sure to check them out!

Jason Scrimshaw, P.E. Kimley-Horn 2023 RAB President