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Cornerstone|The Voice of the Home Building Industry Huntsville/Madison County Builders Association 2804 Bob Wallace Avenue Huntsville, Alabama 35805 Phone: (256) 536-2602 www.buildersassn.org
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Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited without written authorization. The opinions expressed in articles in the Cornerstone are the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect Association policies.
2016 Leadership HMCBA Staff Executive Director: Lynn Kilgore, CAE, BIAE lynn@hmcba.org Administrative Assistant: Loretta Albanese loretta@hmcba.org Financial Coordinator: Natalie Markland natalie@hmcba.org Events Coordinator: Theresa Kennedy theresa@hmcba.org Membership Services Coordinator: Lori Worcester lori@hmcba.org Governmental Affairs Liaison: Howell Lee howell@hmcba.org Pubs/Communications Coordinator: Sherdian Stanford sherdian@hmcba.org ***Please note that all staff members have new email addresses shown above.***
Executive Committee Senior Officers President: T. J. Meers 1st Vice President: Byrne Turner 2nd Vice President: Scott Lang Secretary: Tim Ryberg Treasurer: Wendy Lee Barrister: Sam Givhan Immediate Past President: Kenneth Maze
Executive Committee Other Positions Associate Council Chair: Sherry Childs Foundation President: Bret Slaton Membership Chair: Russ Wilson Remodelors Council Chair: Steve Steele Sales & Marketing Council Co-Chairs: Julie Davis & Darnee Samples Executive Director: Lynn Kilgore, CAE, BIAE
Board of Directors Buck Barnhill Sam Bryan Jason Butler Keith Carlisle Kenneth Chandler (Senior Life Director) Justin Click Trevor Cole John Dollison (Senior Life Director) Larry Durham (State Director) Tory Dutton Tony Feria John Gann (Senior Life Director) Verrick Green Mark Harris (Alt National & State Director) Roy Johnson (Alt National Director) Jim Jones (Associate National Life Director) Jimmy Jones (State Director) Wendy Lee Chuck Martin T.J. Meers (National & State Director) Michael McDaniel David Merta (Alt National Director) Brant Neely (National Director) Jim Neighbors (Alt National Director) Hunter Pearson Tom Pendleton Estelle Phillips Keith Pinkerton Bryan Pogue Sid Pugh Tim Reeves (National Life Director) Mark Rovere (National Director) Chad Rundlett Kim Russell-Wright Gene Satterfield Bret Slaton (National Director)
Todd Slyman (National Life Director) Steve Steele (National Life Director) Morgan Stephens Joe Sutton Jason Terry Byrne Turner (State Director) Steve West (Life & State Director) Russ Wilson
Local Life Directors John Allen Max Barnett Karl Batchelor Corrinne Bennett Wayne Bonner Jerry Brooks Kenneth Chandler Brett Crain Bobby DeNeefe John Dollison Jeff Enfinger John Gann Harry Garber Sam Givhan Mark Harris Roy Johnson Jim Jones Jimmy Jones Ken McDaniel Brant Neely Jim Neighbors Kim Niemeier Mike Nivens Barry Phillips Rhonda Pugh Tim Reeves Gig Robinson Todd Slyman Steve Steele Steve Stricklin Dick Strobel Ginny Terry Janet Watson Steve West
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June Scholarship Presentations The Huntsville/Madison County Builders Foundation has traditionally awarded scholarships to students who are pursuing a career in building related fields. Since 1999, the members of the Association have participated in the Crawfish Boils, Shrimp Festivals and Chili Cook-Offs. Due to the participation and donations to the scholarship funds, the Foundation has been able to award $184,517 in scholarships over the years.
At the June General Membership Dinner, the Foundation presented scholarships to 10 students in the amount of $12,000. Below is a list of the students, their field of study and the college or university they will be attending. Samuel Akers - Building Science Construction, Mississippi State University Nathan Anderton - Welding Technology, Calhoun Community College
Adam Browner - Civil Engineering, Garden State Community College Austin Browner - Civil Engineering, University of Alabama - Birmingham Jonathan Grace - Architecture, Auburn University Jackson Harmening - Building Science, Auburn University Jackie Motter - HVAC System Design, Calhoun Community College Jordan Parker - Civil Engineering, University of Alabama - Huntsville Brandon Walker - Civil Engineering, Auburn University Devan Whitworth - Concrete Management, Middle TN State University The Burl & Betty Chandler Scholarship Award was presented to Jackie Motter, studying HVAC Technology at Calhoun Community College and Devan Whitworth, studying Concrete Management at Middle TN State University.
Front Row - L to R: Jonathan Grace, Jackie Motter; Second Row - L to R: Jordan Parker, Nathan Anderton, Samuel Akers, Brandon Walker, Devan Whitworth
Congratulations to our members who were either winners or runner-ups for the Alabama Remodeling Excellence Awards. Each member is listed to the right in the category where they received their awards. Next time you see them, please congratulate them on a job well done!!
Charitable Contributions
\ \ \ \ \ Bret Slaton (left), Foundation President, presented a check to Tequila Slocum (right), Marketing Director of Academy for Learning and Character Development, to help fund resurfacing of its parking lot to improve curb appeal and provide expanded play space during non-traffic hours for games like hopscotch, twister & tic-tac-toe and a tricycle track. ] ] ] ] ] Bret Slaton (left), Foundation President, presented a check to Darin Geiger (right), Family Services Center Executive Director, to help fund the operations of their First Time Homebuyer Training, PrePurchase Housing Counseling and Homebuyers Education Programs.
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After the presentations, Cummings Research Park Director Erin Koshut gave an informative overview of the economic development taking place in Madison County and plans for its future growth. Kitchen Remodel Over $80,000 Runner-Up - Bunn Remodeling & Construction (Bunn Kitchen) Addition Under $100,000 Winner - Steve Steele Custom Homes Inc (Vincent Carport) Residential Specialty Project Winner - Steve Steele Custom Homes Inc (Green Mountain Elevator)
TJ Meers, President It’s hard to believe we are already half way through 2016! Summer is officially here and the building industry continues to flourish. As of May, Madison County (Huntsville City, Madison City, and Madison County) has seen an increase in permits pulled by 50%-100% over the past four years. This is a significant increase and I expect the remainder of the year to finish out strong as well.
June Membership Dinner
We had a fantastic June Membership Dinner. Ten students pursuing an education in a building industry related field were awarded scholarships totaling $12,000 from our Foundation’s scholarship fund and the Burl & Betty Chandler Scholarship fund. I want to thank our special guest speaker, Erin Koshut from the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce, who gave us an update on the workforce and economic development for Madison County. I would also like to thank Toccoa Erosion Control for sponsoring this event. It’s through these Foundation fundraisers that our Association is able to give so generously,
President’s Message
so thanks to all who have contributed to this worthy cause. One of the biggest concerns the building industry faces moving forward is the availability of skilled labor. I am proud of our Association for leading the charge in preparing the future generation for success in our industry.
Spring Tour of HomesSM
Our 30th annual Spring Tour of HomesSM was a huge success. We had 23 builders and remodelers who participated by entering 76 homes and 2 remodeled homes that encompassed 63 neighborhoods in Madison and Limestone Counties.
Sponsored General Membership Meetings
The April general membership meeting was held at Real Estate Row. It was a blast and I would like to thank Chastity and Daniel Davenport for having us and putting on a wonderful event. The May general membership meeting was hosted by Toccoa Erosion Control and Luke Williams and his staff did a great job organizing the event. Thank you to both of these sponsors. They are top notch companies and I would encourage you to go check them out if you were not able to attend.
were a hit and well attended. The Remodelers Council hosted two Lunch and Learns: How To Replace Windows and How to Cut Cost, Labor & Materials on Deck Construction. These were successful as well. I always learn something new when I attend these events in our association and I encourage you to make the time to attend as well. This is just another of the many benefits of being a member of the Huntsville Madison County Builder’s Association.
Upcoming Events
As an Association we tend to have a lighter schedule during the summer months, but there are some important events that I would like to bring to your attention. The HBAA Summer Meeting will take place July 21-23 at the Sandestin Beach Hilton. Our next general membership meeting will be on August 11th and AllSouth Appliance will be hosting at their showroom. The Fall Home & Garden Show will take place August 27-28. There are still booths available, so please contact Theresa Kennedy if you are interested in securing a booth. Also, the Parade of Homes™ entry info will be mailed in August.
Speaking of the Parade™, the 2016 Showcase Home is moving quickly forward through the construction process. Sam Bryan Recent Council Events is the Showcase Home Construction Manager, The Sales and Marketing Council held two big and the house is located in the Village of events during the spring: Connect 2016 and Providence. Thank you to all the members Outdoor Living Trends. Both of these events that have offered to help in this project. The response has been tremendous. We look forward to presenting this house to the public during the Parade of Homes™ in October.
HMCBA’s Championship Golf Team
I would like to congratulate the HMCBA golf team (Tim Ryberg, Max Barnett, Bryan Askew, and Bret Slaton) for winning the Alabama Home Builders Foundation Golf Classic at the recent golf tournament in Greenville. Our team proudly brought home the trophy for the sixth year in a row— Congrats guys! See their picture on Page 12.
In Closing
I would like to continue to encourage our members to become involved in the HMCBA. There is a plethora of benefits to being a member, but it is hard to take advantage of these resources unless you get involved. Through educational events, general membership meetings, staying abreast of the latest regulatory issues which affect our industry, helping to grow our already thriving association, and so much more the staff and the Board continue to work hard in promoting and protecting the building industry not only in Madison County, but throughout the state and on a national level. So get involved, encourage those who are not yet members to join us, and as always, strive to Do
Business With a Member!
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Find Your Happy Place This Summer!
As the summer heats up and vacations are being planned, don’t forget that your HMCBA membership can save you money! Wyndham Hotel Group - 15% off at over 7,400 hotels. Call 877-670-7088 and mention ID 8000002688. Go to www.nahb.org/ma and click on the Wyndham logo to find out more.
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Huntsville Madison Co. BA members, make sure you have this tool in your company’s toolkit: workers’ comp coverage with the Fund.
For more than 30 years, the Alabama Home Builders Self Insurers Fund has been an essential tool used by members of the Huntsville Madison County Builders Association. The Fund offers workers’ comp coverage at competitive rates to qualifying members, with a variety of payment plan options, loss control experts to help you maintain a safe jobsite, and customer service that is second to none.
THE FUND GIVES BACK TO ITS MEMBERS • In 2015, the Fund distributed over $1.6 million in dividends to 380 qualifying members of the Huntsville Madison County BA.
FUND BROKERS IN YOUR AREA A G D INSURANCE LLC 256.382.1390 ASSOCIATED INSURORS, INC. 256.712.6155
• Over the past 30 years, the Fund has given back over $24 million in dividends to HMCBA members.
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• More than $502,000 in safety credits were issued to 453 qualifying HMCBA members in 2015.
FOUNTAIN, PARKER, HARBARGER & ASSOCIATES 256.551.0060
• Over the past 20 years, a Fund member with no losses during that time period has received a 53.7% rate of return on what they paid into the Fund!
It PAYS to be a member of the Fund! Contact a broker in your area to ask about qualifications for enrollment in the Alabama Home Builders Self Insurers Fund.
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Active 2016 Agenda
The Remodelors Council has hosted several informative seminars this year to all HMCBA members. Thanks to Wilson Lumber Company and Park Supply Company for sponsoring and hosting two of these events. Our goal is to bring YOU information that is useful to you in YOUR business. We are always open to new ideas. If there is a topic you are interested in, let us know. Chances are someone else wants information on the same topic! Be watching your email for information on upcoming events. Notifications of upcoming “Lunch & Learns” are done via email so be sure your email address is upto-date! Future ideas include construction apps, remodeling trends panel, and how to value your business for retirement or to sell.
Fall Home Shows
The Fall Home & Garden Show is just around the corner - August 27 & 28. If you haven’t gotten your booth and made plans to exhibit, we encourage you to do so. Many of our remodelers and suppliers exhibit in both the spring and fall show. They have all found it beneficial to their business. Branding your business name is essential and these shows are the perfect opportunity for you so take advantage of it!
Value of your Remodelers Council Membership
All these educational seminars, items and events to assist Remodelers Council members increase their volume of business and grow their businesses are supplied at NO COST to Remodelers Council members with their $55.00 annual dues. This is a bargain by any measure. If you are a Remodeler or Associate member who works with Remodelers, you should take advantage of these great benefits of membership. Join us! It is good for business!!
Home Builders Association of Alabama 2016 Summer Meeting
The Beach is Calling Your Name! Make your Reservations Now! July 21 - 23,2016 Hilton Sandestin Beach Destin, Florida Register online TODAY at www.hbaa.org. For hotel reservations call 1-800-267-9500. For questions, call HBAA at 1-800-745-4222.
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2016 Showcase Home
The construction on the Showcase Home is coming along nicely. Having a relatively dry spring has helped us stay on schedule. The house is dried in and by the time you receive this Cornerstone, it will be sheetrocked and ready for trim and paint. I would like to thank our members so far who have contributed to the Showcase Home project. Your products and services will make this home one of the best Showcase Homes.
If your company is interested in participanting in this fundraising project for the Association, you can submit a proposal by contacting the Association and they will send you a proposal form. We will get back in touch with you. Thanks in advance for participating in this exciting project.
Sam Bryan Jimmy Bryan Homes
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Membership Renewals Member Since 1967 Averbuch Enterprises
Huntsville Glass Company Kemps Flooring Inc
Member Since 1968 John G Gann & Company
Member Since 1991 Southern Pride Custom Cabinets
Member Since 1973 Bill Poole Realty
Member Since 1992 Cell-Pak Services Garber Construction Co Inc JEM Electric Inc VTS Homes Inc Westmark Construction Inc
Member Since 1975 Wilson Garage Door Company of Huntsville Member Since 1976 Stricklin Custom Homes Inc Member Since 1978 Covington & Co Inc Member Since 1981 Regions Bank Member Since 1983 Kenneth Chandler Construction Park Supply Co Inc Member Since 1984 James Carpets of Huntsville Ken McDaniel Homes Inc Watson Land Management Member Since 1985 Alabama Drywall Supply Chubbys Plumbing Co Inc Huntsville Tractor & Equipment Knight Electric Inc Murphy Homes Inc Shannon Brothers Tile Inc Shattuck Painting Member Since 1986 New Hope Telephone Co Op Member Since 1987 Garvin Feed & Seed Inc Huntsville American Cabinets Inc J Smith Lanier & Company Thompson Drywall Member Since 1988 Inline Lighting and Electrical R F Vandiver Construction Co Inc The William Wilson Company Inc Member Since 1989 C D Plumbing Inc Cameron Masonry Carpet Systems dba Haley’s Flooring & Interiors Cook’s Pest Control Rise Real Estate Robert Martignoni Member Since 1990 Closet Orderly Inc David W Jones Construction Evergreen Landscape/Sprinklers Fountain Parker Harbarger & Associates 8
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Member Since 1993 Artistic Marble & Tile Co Ben Brannum Construction Reeves Custom Homes Inc Sneed Electric Member Since 1994 Huntsville Utilities Mullins Backhoe Service Member Since 1996 Hazel Green Building Supply Inc James Hill Acoustical Inc Joe Webster Tree Care Robert F Henry Tile Company Inc Southern Exposure Information Member Since 1997 JWE Properties Kenneth Love Construction Member Since 1998 Bubba’s Catering Custom Built Cabinets & More Longmire Construction Co Inc Old Towne Homebuilders Wolfe Jones Wolfe Hancock Daniel & South LLC Member Since 1999 Barbara Knox, Re/Max Alliance DR Horton Insurance Market Member Since 2000 Better Business Bureau Carpet One Floor & Home Culver Drywall L & L Acoustical & Drywall Inc Rossair Heating & Cooling Member Since 2001 Capitol Materials of Alabama Evergreen Landscaping Inc Rogers Group Inc Member Since 2002 Adams Homes LLC Blues Brothers Construction Commercial Landscape Services Inc Indian Creek Wholesale Nursery Professional Security Systems Quality Development & Construction LLC Window Gang Yell’s Hardwood Floors
Member Since 2003 Bart Darwin Builder Inc Cornerstone Tile LLC Eakes Enterprises King Homes & Land Inc Marathon Painting LLC RG & Sons Construction Inc Wayne’s Environmental Services Wilmer & Lee PA Wolde Flooring Woody Anderson Ford Member Since 2004 Bolt Plumbing Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service Inc Installed Building Products of Huntsville Kommerling USA Inc Marshall County Metals dba MCM Services Inc Member Since 2005 Antiquity Drywall Inc Christ Carpentry LLC First Federal Mortgage J & R Enterprises LLC J T Smith Contracting & Natural Products JCB Contracting Mike Morris, ABC Supply Co Inc Rand’s Blinds Inc Reyers Excavation Ward Electric Member Since 2006 Atelier Homes Inc Ceramic Harmony Int Inc Chad Ayres, Wilmer & Lee PA K & A Construction Co Inc Louden Electrical Services Matrix Builders Mike Wisner, Wilmer & Lee PA Peck Glasgow Agency Inc Member Since 2007 4Site Inc A-1 Electric Company Inc All Star Plumbers Inc Jeff Ikards Excavating Keith Jones, Wolfe Jones Wolfe Hancock Daniel & South LLC Morgan City Carpets LLC Professional Fire & Security LLC Robert Bass, Mark E Harris Homes LLC Rox Plus Style N Stone Inc Woody’s Gates & Operators Member Since 2008 Aqua Marine Enterprises Inc Brooks Nursery LLC Contractors Choice Roll Off Service Inc D & V Framing Halcon Inc LM Concrete Pat Sanders, Fountain Parker Harbarger & Associates
Perez Drywall Reeves Painting Member Since 2009 Greencare Landscaping and Stone Heritage Propane Hoover General Contractors LLC Kimberly Ann’s Flooring LLC Matthews Stone and Supply LLC Olans Heating and Air Conditioning Inc Relifords Masonry Ryan Contracting LLC Turner Interior Warner Audio & Video Member Since 2010 Alabama Fireplace and Construction Specialties Bestway Construction Group LLC Bobby DeNeefe, Reliance Bank Frankie Newby, PBS Services Inc G T Johnson Construction Inc dba Johnson Pools & Spas Innovative Accents Lynn Layton Chevrolet MLC Framing LLC National School of Real Estate Paving Stone of Alabama Inc Reliance Bank ShelfGenie Skylight Options LLC Spartan Stone Tom Pendleton Wood Movers Inc Member Since 2011 Chavez Framing H C Blake Co J & W Insulation J R Butler Inc/Butler Builders Jackson Plumbing Heating & Cooling Madison Lumber Inc R & E Painting Co Rocky Childers Inc Signature Homes Starks Construction Member Since 2012 AEC Site Solutions LLC Arredondo Painting BLP Mobile Paints Compass Homes Alabama Crye-Leike Realtors Floorbrax Fred Carr, Westmark Construction Inc Freedom Enterprises LLC Interlinc Mortgage Services Jambr General Contractors Inc Morales Construction Co Inc Paulus Title LLC Perfect Touch Drywall & Painting LLC Romans Construction Inc Second Creek LLC
Membership Renewals (Cont’d) Member Since 2013 Carlisle Builders Celebration Homes LLC D H Masonry LLC Generation Homes H & H Construction of North Alabama LLC Hyde Homes LLC Jesus Castillo Carpentry M A Jackson Co Maud Tournes Meers Construction Naumcheff Construction Paseur & Associates Architecture LLC PuroClean Property Restoration Rachel Brown Homes LLC Scott Locke Construction Southern Community Bank Thompson Roofing & Construction LLC Member Since 2014 Allen Malone, Siano Appliance Sales & Service Andrea Jones, Reliance Bank Andy Whitt, First National Bank CertaPro Painters of Madison CHP Services LLC Cindy Dufrene, Jeff Benton Homes Consolidated Wiring LLC
Craig LaMar, Crye-Leike Realtors Drake Construction First Impressions Printing First National Bank Green Builders & Construction Hope Ervin, Stoneridge Homes Inc John Richard, Rise Real Estate Joseph Southers, Reliance Bank Joshua Fowler, Wilson Lumber Company Keith Johnson, Jeff Benton Homes King Roofing & Gutters Inc Kitchen Craft KPM Framing Legacy Outdoor Services Inc Lisa Glisson, Interlinc Mortgage Services Matthew Glidden, Mark E Harris Homes LLC Michael Nivens, Stricklin Custom Homes Mungo Homes of Alabama Inc New South Homes LLC North Alabama Cabinets Ryan Clark, Wilson Lumber Company Scott Piskie, HomeLift Inc Spencer Land & Home Real Estate Development
Superior Roofing LLC Twickenham Trim Xtreme Gutters Member Since 2015 Alabama Brick Coleman Land Design & Development Cox Custom Builders Crimson Glass LLC Crossroads Building Supply Inc Crosstek Construction LLC Custom Cabinets & Countertops Dee Dee McGee, Regions Mortgage DSLD Homes Gulf Coast Eva Bank Herrera Construction Jeff Copeland Builders Inc Jerry’s Flooring Company LLC JICA INC Key & Associates Lambert Concrete Love Eagle Insulation Inc Michelle Goddard, Acadian Credit Union Mozaic Audio Video Integration ReMax Distinctive Shannon & Sons Tile Inc Sheila Swaim, Re/Max Unlimited Sherry Childs Sullivan Tile
Susie McEuen, Re/Max Unlimited Suzette Allen, BLT Inc Home Improvements Tennessee Valley Home Construction Trent Homes Inc
Renewals from March 9 through June 3, 2016
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New Member Sponsors
THANK YOU! Thanks to our members that sponsored new members in March - April 2016: Mark Harris, Mark Harris Homes LLC, and Teletha Ledfors, Peck Glasgow Agency Inc, sponsored TWO new members. The members listed below sponsored ONE new member:
Max Barnett, PBS Services Inc Sam Givhan, Wilmer & Lee PA Sandra Lowery, ReMax Distinctive
HUNTSVILLE TEAM SIXPEATS WITH FOUNDATION CLASSIC WIN
For the sixth year in a row, the Huntsville/Madison County Builders Association’s team captured the Foundation Cup in the Alabama Home Builders Foundation Golf Classic. The Foundation’s 22nd annual tournament was held on May 12 at the Robert Trent Jones-Cambrian Ridge course in Greenville. Bryan Askew, Max Barnett, Tim Ryberg and Bret Slaton comprised the winning team, which finished with a score of 53, 19 Under Par. Thanks to Alabama Foundation Specialists for sponsoring two teams and Jim Jones & Frankie Newby for participating in the Foundation Golf Classic.
Sid Pugh, Re/Max Alliance
John Freisen, Fountain Parker Harbarger & Associates
Steve Steele, Steve Steele Custom Homes Inc
John Papenburg, Insurance Market Joseph Lee, Lee Builders Inc
Wendy Lee, Jeff Benton Homes
Justin Click, Click’s Construction LLC Kenneth Chandler, Kenneth Chandler Construction Inc Laura Triplett, Better Business Bureau
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(L to R) Bryan Askew of Acme Brick, Bret Slaton of Slaton Custom Homes, Max Barnett of PBS Services, and Tim Ryberg of Bob Wallace Appliance
New Members Welcome our new members that joined between March - May, 2016. 84 Lumber Company Tyler Mason (Associate) Lumber (256) 774-1625
J & L Construction Johnny Brown (Associate) Framing Contractor (256) 424-1322
Re/Max Distinctive Phillip Gore (Affiliate) Real Estate (256) 882-2223
A & E Masonry Company Andrea Martinez (Associate) Brick/Block Mason (256) 206-5646
JJ Brothers LLC Sandra Mendoza (Associate) Concrete Contractors (256) 479-8263
Re/Max Unlimited Martha Webster (Associate) Real Estate (256) 327-7600
Accents of the South Inc Beverly Farrington (Associate) Interior Designer (256) 539-1038
Lee Builders Inc Zack Young (Affiliate) Builder-Single Family-Custom (256) 837-8882
Re/Max Unlimited Joanie Blackwell (Affiliate) Real Estate (256) 327-7615
Lone Star Framing LLC Eloy Hernandez (Associate) Carpentry (256) 561-5646
Reservoir Ridge Development LLC Alan Spearman (Builder) Builder - Multifamily/Condo/ Coop (256) 508-4525
AirTite South LLC Al Lovelace (Associate) Energy Code Inspections (423) 827-6659 CCD-Designer Kitchen & Bath Susan McCullough (Associate) Cabinets/Millwork (256) 837-3505 Corrinne Bennett Corrinne Bennett (Associate) Associate - Retired (256) 603-0166 D & L Refrigeration LLC Dale Nutt (Associate) A/C, Heating (256) 652-1207 Dell McDonald Construction Inc Dell McDonald (Associate) Site Preparation (256) 759-2935 EMI Masonry Rocio Torres (Associate) Brick/Block Mason (770) 896-0687 EnviroSafe LLC Terrell Nixon (Associate) Environmental Control/ Remediation (256) 704-4570 Hendricks Drywall Michael Hendricks Sr (Associate) Drywall Contractor (256) 656-2671
Lowe’s of Madison Betty Jackson (Associate) Building Materials (256) 429-1150 LP Building Products Keith Macoy (Affiliate) Engineered Wood Products (256) 453-6933
Safetech Security LLC Aaron Barnes (Associate) Security Alarm/Fire Systems (256) 656-8795
Southern Home & Hearth Inc Kenneth Walker (Associate) Fireplaces/Installation (256) 534-1715 Stonewood Homes LLC Bruce Stone (Builder) Builder - Single Family Custom (256) 797-0776 The Landscape Artisan Kenneth Walker (Associate) Landscaping/Shrubs/Lawn/ Trees (256) 694-4109 United Pest & Turf Control Inc Toby Thomas (Associate) Termite Protection/Pest Control (256) 420-7378
Mark E Harris Homes LLC Kassidy Couvington (Affiliate) Builder-Single Family-Custom (256) 851-7999 Mark E Harris Homes LLC Joel Posey (Affiliate) Builder-Single Family-Custom (256) 851-7999 Neutrals Interiors Angie Cobb (Associate) Interior Designer (256) 426-8802 Pittner Services Ken Pittner (Associate) Windows/Doors (256) 325-1073 Professional Refrigeration & Maintenance Services Inc Larry Hubbard (Associate) A/C, Heating (256) 489-5222
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Regulatory Affairs Update YOUR MEMBERSHIP AT WORK FOR YOU! REGULATORY COSTS ACCOUNT FOR 24.3% OF NEW HOME PRICE
Brief: • A National Association of Home Builders study found that an average of 24.3% of a home’s final selling price is made up of local, state and federal regulatory costs. • Development expenses for the homes represent 14.6% of the total cost of regulation, with builder outlays accounting for the remainder. • The NAHB said although the percentage of housing regulatory burdens are still fairly in line with its 2011 estimates of 25%, home prices have skyrocketed, resulting in a near 30% rise in the dollar value of those costs — from $65,000 in 2011 to $85,000 in 2016. Insight: In stark contrast to the 30% rise in the dollar amounts of U.S. regulatory costs, average income has increased only 14.4%, not even half the jump in regulatory costs for homes. During development of building lots, the NAHB study said costs like impact fees, utility hookups and Stormwater regulations come into play, as well as the cost of regulatory delays — such as additional interest payments on loans and extra overhead. Building regulatory costs include building permits, the expense of implementing new worker safety regulations — like OSHA’s new silica rule — tariffs on materials, and additional requirements in the home. In March, NAHB officials appeared before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance to testify about the regulatory burden facing the building community. The NAHB told Congress that the “regulatory burden” has contributed to the ever-tightening inventory of rental and for-sale residential units. Another area of contention for the NAHB is the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Flood Risk Management Standard, which opponents say will result in invalid flood maps, thus leaving construction companies uncertain as to where they should build. The NAHB is also targeting the Davis-Bacon Act, which mandates prevailing wages on federal projects. The association told Congress that this added cost prevents small construction companies from taking part in many projects and said it raises the costs on what is supposed to be affordable housing.
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In conclusion, this is a sample of what is happening on the federal level and how your membership dues are at work for you every day. If you haven’t signed up on the member page for NAHB.org, do so today! You will find information about regulatory affairs, member discounts, etc. Take advantage of the opportunities available to you.
Huntsville Inspection Department and Remodeling Contract
Effective June 1, 2016, the Huntsville Inspection Department will begin requiring a visual confirmation of all remodeling contracts (no copy will be retained by Inspection Department). The Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board has requested this action to enforce the $10,000 limit on provisional remodeling license. See the information below to be sure you are licensed correctly!
State of Alabama - Home Builders Licensure Board - Limited License
Any builder who contracts with a homeowner to perform construction work on a residence when the total cost of the undertaking exceeds $10,000 is required by law to hold a license issued by the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board. The Board issues two types of home builder’s licenses: (1) an UNLIMITED home builders license and (2) a LIMITED home builders license. The UNLIMITED home builders license is the standard home builders license. It allows the license holder to perform all residential construction activities, including new residential construction, remodeling, and repair, improvement and reimprovement. One of the requirements for obtaining this license is passing a written examination testing experience and ability. The LIMITED home builders license is limited in scope. It allows the license holder to perform ONLY “repair, improvement, or reimprovement” construction activities, that is, a single trade construction activity that does not affect the structural integrity of the residence. If the construction activity to be performed involves more than one trade, or affects the structural integrity of the residence, an UNLIMITED home builders license is required. “Repair, improvement, or reimprovement” does not include construction activities performed by persons who are otherwise licensed and regulated by other state agencies and who are operating within the scope of their respective licenses on behalf of clients, such as plumbers, electricians, etc.
The LIMITED LICENSE does not require a written examination testing experience and ability. Instead, an applicant may satisfy the experience and ability requirements for the LIMITED LICENSE by showing any ONE of the following: 1. The applicant has performed a single trade, non-structural construction activity on at least one residence in this state within one (1) year prior to May 31, 2011; that the applicant contracted directly with the homeowner to perform the construction activity; and that the contract price for the work exceeded $10,000 – submit the copies of the building permit for the job as proof. If you do not have the building permit, you may submit a homeowner affidavit (supplied with the application packet). 2. The applicant has performed a single trade, non-structural construction activity on at least five (5) residences in this state within five (5) years prior to May 31, 2011; that the applicant contracted directly with the homeowner(s) to perform the construction activity; and that the contract price exceeded $10,000 for each job – submit copies of building permits for the five (5) jobs as proof. If you do not have the building permits, you may submit a homeowner affidavit (supplied with the application packet) for each job. 3. The applicant is currently licensed as a residential home builder by a jurisdiction in this state which requires an examination (testing experience and ability) for such licensure – submit a copy of the license as proof. 4. The applicant is currently licensed as a residential contractor by a jurisdiction in this state and the applicant’s residential contracting business generated gross revenues of $50,000 or more in the previous calendar year – submit a copy of the license, and copies of contracts to substantiate the amount of gross revenues claimed. 5. The applicant possesses sufficient building qualifications and experience to receive a license, as demonstrated by satisfactory evidence presented to the Board – submit a copy of a contractor’s license issued by a municipality, township, or county in Alabama, that is current or was current within one (1) year prior to submitting the application, as proof. Go online at www.hblb.alabama. gov to download an application packet, or send a written request for an application packet with the $25.00 application packet fee enclosed, to: Attn: License Application, Home Builders Licensure Board, P.O. Box 303605, Montgomery, AL 36130-3605. You may call the Board at 800-304-0853 if you have questions.
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- Sherry Childs
Well, we are already over halfway through the year - and it sure has flown by!
2016 Jim Jones Member Guest Bass Tournament.
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On April 8, thirty six boats launched bright and early at Goose Pond Colony on Lake Guntersville for the 2016 Jim Jones Member Guest Bass Tournament. The seventy-two fisherman enjoyed a warm breakfast, a cool day of fishing, lunch, and an awards ceremony where lots of door prizes were given away – from gift cards to a two night stay on Lake Guntersville, the participants did not walk away empty handed. Tony Zeman of Mungo Homes left the proud new owner of the grand giveaway, a Traeger Pro Series grill (valued at $799), donated by HMCBA member, Bob Wallace Appliance. Thank you, Bob Wallace Appliance! For a listing of all winners, see page 18.
2016 Fall Home and Garden Show
Switching gears, it’s time to get back into Show mode and begin making plans for the 2016 Fall Home and Garden Show. This Show will be held at the Von Braun Center on August 27 and 28. As always, in order to ensure that this will be another successful Show, we’ll need as many helping hands as possible. There are many opportunities to serve and plenty of tasks to go around, so if you are interested in volunteering, please be sure to contact Membership Services Coordinator, Lori Worcester, at (256) 536-2602. Remember, this is also an outstanding networking opportunity for you to represent your company.
2016 Gig Robinson Nail Drivers Open Golf Tournament
With the weather changing and the days seemingly lasting a little longer each day, it’s time to begin prepartions for the Gig Robinson Nail Drivers Open Golf Tournament, which will be held on September 22 at Gunter’s Landing. Last year, the 24 teams had an exceptional day of weather; we’re hoping for the same this year. On behalf of the Associate Council, we appreciate your support and look forward to a great summer. See you at the Fall Home and Garden Show and the Gig Robinson Nail Drivers Open Golf Tournament!
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Jim Jones Member/Guest Bass Tournament Winners
With a total weight of 22.78 pounds, Matt Horn and Cody Bentley, sponsored by Slaton Custom Homes, walked away a little richer than they came, claiming $1,000.00 and the title of “First Place”! Below are the 2nd – 3rd place winners: 2nd Place: James Smith and Blake Gray, Renasant Bank; 20.72 pounds 3rd Place: Kevin Whitworth and Gary Terrel, Whitworth Concrete Works; 17.28 pounds The Big Bass Pot went to James Smith and Blake Gray of Renasant Bank with a bass weighing 8.4 pounds.
Sponsors & Door Prize Donors Acme Brick Co All Star Plumbers Inc Acadian Credit Union Classic Closets LLC Henley Supply Millwork Huntsville Granite & Marble Invisible Fence of Huntsville Marion Mortgage Monster Concrete Paulus Title LLC
Volunteers
Bob Garzarek, Alabama Brick - Weigh Master Buck Barnhill, Southern Exposure Information Janet Moore, Redstone Federal Credit Union Joe Sutton, Acadian Credit Union John Baker, Huntsville Granite & Marble Scott Lang, Park Supply Sherry Childs
Pugh Group New Home Division Re/Max Alliance Richards Lighting Ridgeline Construction HSV Inc Robert Childs LLC Southern Comfort HVAC Services LLC Southern Exposure Information Synovus Mortgage Corp Wilson Lumber Company
Sid Pugh, RE/MAX Alliance Tom Marion, Marion Mortgage Trevor Cole, The Design Center at Across the Pond Wayne Reis, Monster Concrete Will Worcester
Spring Tour of HomesSM
Thank You Sponsors!
Thank You Builders!
Barry Phillips Builder Inc Bart Darwin Builders, Inc Celebration Home Classic Homes Cornerstone Communities LLC Covington and Company Inc Davidson Homes D R Horton DSLD Homes Dunlap Construction Generation Homes Inc Jeff Benton Homes Legacy Homes Mark Harris Homes LLC Matrix Builders Mungo Homes
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Murphy Homes New Castle Homes LLC Old Towne Homebuilders Pearson Homes of Alabama LLC Quality Development & Construction Signature Homes Stanford Home Improvement & Remodeling Stoneridge Homes Inc Tennessee Valley Home Construction VTS Homes Inc Woodland Homes of Huntsville Inc
Calendar
To check the status of any event or meeting, go to the Association’s website: www.buildersassn.org and click on the Event Calendar. You will find a current listing of all Association events. If you have any questions, contact Loretta Albanese (loretta@buildersassn.org) at (256) 536-2602. She will be glad to help.
General Membership Meetings Events
July No General Membership Event in July Jul 4 Independence Day (Office Closed) Jul 11 Associate Council, 10:30 AM Jul 13 Industry Career Council, 11:30 AM Jul 14 Sales & Marketing Leadership Cmte, 9:30 AM Jul 19 Remodelors Council Steering Cmte, Noon Jul 21-23 HBAA Summer Meeting, Destin, FL, Sandestin Beach Hilton Jul 26 Retention Calling, 11:30 AM Jul 26 Membership Cmte, Noon Jul 27 Governmental Affairs Cmte, 3:00 PM August Aug 1 Aug 4 Aug 11 Aug 16 Aug 16 Aug 24 Aug 24
Associate Council, Noon Sales & Marketing Leadership Cmte, 9:30 AM General Membership Event - AllSouth Appliance, 5:00 PM Retention Calling, 11:30 AM Membership Cmte, Noon Remodelors Council Steering Cmte, Noon Industry Career Council -An Update on the Careers in Construction Program
Membership Committee Meetings
Aug 25 Fall Home & Garden Show Move-In, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Aug 26 Fall Home & Garden Show Move-In, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Aug 27-28 Fall Home & Garden Show -Open to the Public Aug 29 Fall Home & Garden Show Move-Out, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Aug 31 Governmental Affairs Cmte, 3:00 PM
Orientation Sales & Marketing Council Meetings Governmental Affairs Committee Meetings Associate Council Meetings Green Build Council Meetings Remodelors Council Meetings
September Sep 1 Sep 5 Sep 12 Sep 15 Sep 19 Sep 21 Sep 21 Sep 22 Sep 27 Sep 27 Sep 28 Sep 29
Sales & Marketing Leadership Cmte, 9:30 AM Labor Day (Office Closed) Associate Council, Noon General Membership Event - Program TBA 5:00 PM Sales & Marketing Council Lunch & Learn Social Media, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Remodelors Council Steering Cmte, Noon New Member Orientation, 3:00 PM Gig Robinson Nail Driver’s Open Golf Tournament, Gunter’s Landing, Guntersville, AL, 11:00 AM Registration Retention Calling, 11:30 AM Membership Cmte, Noon Governmental Affairs Cmte, 3:00 PM Sales & Marketing Council - A Very Special Networking Event, McMullen Cove Club House, Gurley, AL , 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Calling All Exhibitors: August 27-28
Booth sales are open to all HMCBA member. Go to www. fallhomeandgardenshow.com for more Info or contact Theresa Kennedy, events coordinator, at (256) 536-2602 or theresa@hmcba.org. 8
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Gig Robinson Nail Drivers Open Thursday, September 22 Gunter’s Landing Golf Course Guntersville Schedule: 11:00 am - Registration, Lunch, Putting & Range Contests 1:00 pm - Shotgun Start Awards Presentation after tournament Includes: 18 holes of golf, range balls, golf cart lunch before play
“Every man owes part of his time and money to the business or industry in which he is engaged. No man has a moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere.”
Theodore Roosevelt
For registration and sponsorship information, please contact Lori Worcester, Membership Services Coordinator, at (256) 536-2602 or lori@hmcba.org.
Would like to introduce a health care benefit for you & your employees to take advantage of! To Leigh Jones of Wayne’s Environmental Services and husband Ben on the birth of their daughter, Annie Grace Jones. Mom, Dad & daughter are all doing well.
Howell Lee of HMCBA Staff Tony Feria of Feria Painting Penn Dilworth of Marvin Windows by Dale Darnee Samples of Synovus Mortgage Corp Jason Durham of Durham Service Co
To the family of Barbra Hubler of Averbuch for their loss. Barbra was a long time member of the Association. To Rick Schrimsher (Schrimsher & Sons General Contractors) and his family on the loss of his mother, Joyce Schrimsher. 8
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- Russ Wilson, Wilson Lumber Company I hope 2016 is treating each of you kindly - I’m sure your calendars are packed full of outdoor activities! We’ve welcomed 63 new members so far - if you see a new face around, please be sure to say hello! To continue growing our oustanding Association, we are asking for YOUR HELP! We especially need each of you to keep encouraging your employees to join HMCBA as Affiliate members. To encourage more involvement and participation within the Association, the Affiliate membership fee is only $35.00. Affiliate members recieive all mailings from the HMCBA staff, keeping them connected with their industry colleagus. For less than $3 a month, your employees really can’t afford to miss out on this opportunity!
Membership Benefits
As a HMCBA member, are you taking advantage of the benefits you receive through your 3-in-1 membership? Remember - when you joined your local Association, you were automatically enrolled as a member of HBAA (Home Builders Association of Alabama) and NAHB (National Association of Home Builders). Did you know that you are eligible to receive member mailing lists and address labels through HMCBA?
“2016 Going for the Olympic GOALd”
I’d like to take a moment to recognize several of our members. As part of the first quarter of our “2016 Going for the Olympic GOALd” promotion, these members were entered into a drawing for cold, hard cash! Tony Feria won $500 for recruiting a new Builder, Sid Pugh won $250 for recruiting a new Associate, and Kenneth Maze won $50 for recruiting a new Affiliate. Thanks to the recruiting efforts of these members during January, February, and March! Congratulations to each of you! Every quarter, we are giving away these three levels of cash $500, $250, and $50. For your chance to win, you simply need to recruit - this could be a new Builder, Associate, or Affiliate member! For each new member you recruit, you’ll receive (1) entry into that specific drawing.
Retention Calling
Speaking of Retention Calling, I hope you’ve joined us this year! At the end of the year, we will be giving away $500 cash to one lucky participant. To be eligible to win, you need to attend a retention calling event, and you’ll automatically be entered into the drawing. For each time you attend, you’ll receive one entry. We also give away $25 cash to two attendees, on the spot, each month during Retention Calling. Come join us, make a few calls, have a free lunch, and maybe win some cash!
Remember, DO BUSINESS WITH A MEMBER! Our members take their pledge to “do business with a member” seriously and membership means more opportunity, more collaboration and more referrals. I’m looking forward to the third quarter of 2016. If you have any questions or need additional information about the benefits of membership, please do not hesitate to contact me personally at (256) 337-7653 or Lori Worcester, Membership Services Coordinator, at (256) 536-2602.
- Julie Davis, Reliance Bank - Darnee Samples, Synovus Mortgage Co
Marketing Secrets For Success
You will not want to miss the next Sales and Marketing Council event! On September 12th, we will be hosting our next Lunch and Learn titled “Marketing Secrets For Success.” We will have a panel of local marketing professionals that are each rock stars in their area of expertise. This topic is incredibly important to all businesses, so make certain you reserve your seat now! Lunch will be provided as will an opportunity to network and win a fabulous door prize or two.
A Very Special Event
The Sales and Marketing Council will also host a very special event in September to be held at the Clubhouse at McMullen Cove. Participants will have an opportunity to network, view several homes from our builder members, eat delicious food, win door prizes and have a marshmallow roast! This will be a fun evening event that you don’t want to miss. Watch your inbox for more details!
Trends in Home Automation
On October 24, we will have another Lunch and Learn and the topic will be “Trends in Home Automation.” Go ahead and mark your calendar now!
Mingle and Jingle
Our last event of the year is scheduled for December 12 and is one of the most fun events we host all year! Mingle and Jingle is a great networking event filled with contests, fun, a yummy lunch and perhaps even a visit from Santa himself! If you’re interested in joining the Sales & Marketing Council or in attending any of these events, please contact Theresa Kennedy at theresa@hmcba.org or 256.536.2602. We would love to have you! 8
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Housing Statistics
Single Family Home Permits 2016 vs 2015 March 2016
Area
Huntsville Madison Madison County Total
# of Permits 108 52 82 242
Single Family Home Permits Year To Date - 2016 vs 2015 March 2015
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 4,669 $ 19,037 $ 12,985 $ 36,691
# of Permits 60 45 36 141
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 2,901 $ 16,531 $ 7,324 $ 26,756 April 2015
April 2016
Area
Huntsville Madison Madison County Total
# of Permits 69 40 58 167
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 3,405 $ 21,451 $ 9,476 $ 34,332 May 2016
# of Permits 71 24 29 124
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 6,078 $ 12,853 $ 6,657 $ 25,588 May 2015
# of Permits 120 27 53 200
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 5,529 $ 11,980 $ 10,090 $ 27,599
# of Permits 63 16 20 99
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 3,298 $ 6,560 $ 3,594 $ 13,452
Area
Huntsville Madison Madison County Total
Area
Year To Date 2016
Huntsville Madison Madison County Total
# of Permits
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands
$ 22,422 $ 82,188 $ 47,321 $ 151,931
476 191 280 947
Area
Year To Date 2015
Huntsville Madison Madison County Total
# of Permits
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands
$ 18,610 $ 61,890 $ 32,228 $ 112,728
376 153 168 697
Single Family Home Permits Year-to-Date 2015 vs Year-to-Date 2016 450 400 350 300
2015
250
2016
200 150 100 50 0
Huntsville
Remodeling Permits Above $20,000 2016 vs 2015
Area
Huntsville Madison Madison County Total Area Huntsville Madison Madison County Total Area Huntsville Madison Madison County Total
March 2016 # of Permits 25 7 45 77
March 2015 # of Permits 24 13 35 72
April 2016 # of Permits 19 14 50 83
April 2015 # of Permits 36 18 38 92
May 2016 # of Permits 58 7 38 103
May 2015 # of Permits 21 9 24 54
Madison
Madison County
Area
Commercial Building Permits 2016 vs 2015
Huntsville Madison Madison County Total Area Huntsville Madison Madison County Total Area Huntsville Madison Madison County Total
March 2016 # of Permits 48 11 9 68
March 2015 # of Permits 20 7 11 38
April 2016 # of Permits 36 9 5 50
April 2015 # of Permits 47 5 5 57
May 2016 # of Permits 40 4 7 51
May 2015 # of Permits 37 7 4 48
Permit Information is provided by Southern Exposure Information Inc., a construction leads and building market reporting company. For subscription information, please contact (256) 658-9297. 8
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Associate Spotlight
Southern Exposure Information Southern Exposure Information is “The Information Company” which publishes current construction leads and market reports for residential and commercial projects. We provide Weekly Construction Leads and Market Reports for Northern, Central, Eastern, Western and Southern areas of Alabama as well as Columbus, Georgia. Our timely reports provide details such as contractor/ owner name, address and Buck Barnhill, phone, project address, President subdivision, type of project and cost. They can be delivered to you by email, fax, or 24/7 web access account for your convenience, saving you the time and energy of tracking down potential customers by giving you current, fresh leads. We know who is building right now and have a need for your product or service. This is a great resource to learn about new commercial and residential projects as well as additions, remodels, and alterations. These Construction and Market reports put you in direct contact with customers that are ready to buy and have a need for your products and service.
Southern Exposure Information also provides monthly, quarterly, and yearly market reports which can be used for market research, trend analysis, and projected growth and development. It shows the hot spots in building whether it is a custom construction, owner-build, spec-home or commercial building activity in our area. We are committed to customer satisfaction and can customize the reports to provide you with the facts and data you need to know. Southern Exposure Information is a member of the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating. Visit our website: www. reportconstruction.com and take the Online Tour which demonstrates various online report options and ways of customizing the data to meet your needs. Contact us today at 256-658-9297.
Member Orientation
Are you new to HMCBA? Have you been a member for a while and need a refresher course? If you answered yes to either question, please join us for the Member Contact Lori Worcester at (256) Orientation. You’ll have an in depth 536-2602 or lori@hmcba.org for more overview of your HMCBA membership information. and the benefits/discounts you may not be taking advantage of!
• September 21 at 3:00 PM • November 30 at Noon
We hope to see you there!
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Upcoming Events Trust You Deserve Service You Expect
There will be No General Membership Event in July!
August Membership Social DATE: Thursday, August 11th TIME: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
We offer HMCBA Member Discounts! General Liability Worker’s Comp. Commercial Auto Personal Home & Auto Life
LOCATION: All South Appliance 4733 Commercial Dr NW, Huntsville Look for more info in your Inbox or your Mailbox soon!
September Membership Social DATE: Thursday, September 15th
www.peck-glasgow.com 256.772.9704
TIME: 5:00 - 7:00 PM LOCATION: HMCBA Office Look for more info in your Inbox or your Mailbox soon!
October Premier Party October 14-15 & 21-22 Is your Parade of Homes™ entry under construction? Sponsorship & registration information will be available soon. Contact Theresa Kennedy at (256) 536-2602 or theresa@ hmcba.org.
OPPORTUNITY TO WIN $500! Attend a monthly Retention Calling event. FREE LUNCH is offered and for each time you attend, your name goes in the hat for a year-end drawing for $500. On top of that, $50 CASH is given away at each Retention Calling, on the spot! Be on the lookout for our e-newsletter, check our website, or call the HMCBA office for 2015 Retention Calling dates or email Lori Jones at lori@buildersassn.org to let her know you are coming. 8
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Parade of Homes™ and 2016 Showcase Home DATE: Thursday, October 6th TIME: 5:00 PM LOCATION: 16 Old Stonebank Lane The Village of Providence Look for more info in your Inbox or your Mailbox soon!
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