In a major victory for home building firms and other small businesses across the land, the Senate today passed the 21st Century Cures Act, a comprehensive health care package which includes a provision to allow employers to provide Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) to help their employees pay for health insurance…read more
Congratulations to the following local home builders association who have won NAHB’s Fall Member Drive challenge! BA of North Central FL Tallahassee BA Inc Greater Orlando Builders Association Charlotte-DeSoto BIA Gold Coast BA
The Greater Orlando Builders Association held their Yearly Awards & Installation Dinner on Thursday, November 10th in the heart of downtown Orlando. The evening consisted of nearly 200 attendees celebrating the achievements of the 2016 leadership and witnessed the installation of the 2017 Senior Officers and Board of Directors. Congratulations to all the yearly award …
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One of FHBA’s priorities during the 2017 Legislative Session is to support legislation that will modify Florida’s Building Code development process; retaining its integrity while streamlining implementation processes. Below is a press release by Sen. Tom Lee, announcing his action towards this effort. Senator Lee serves as Chair of the Senate Community Affairs Committee, where building …
The Builders Association of North Central Florida, a 600-company member professional and trade association representing the building industry recently installed its 2017 leaders during its 61st Annual Installation Banquet held on December 9, 2016. Outgoing 2016 BANCF President Brandon Tinckham presented the following awards: Individual “President” Awards – Kim Wolfmeyer, Lori Willis, David Hilman, …
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On December 3, 2016, the Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association installed the 2017 President, Executive Board Members and Board of Directors. 2017 CDBIA President Patrick Lewis of Sharp Development of SWFL has served on the Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association (CDBIA) board since 2014. Patrick originally joined the CDBIA in 2006. Patrick is a state building contractor, …
Though FHBA’s core mission is advocacy, we are more than just a glorified lobbying arm for home builders. FHBA is gearing up for the 2017 Legislative Session, which begins on March 7, 2017, and no doubt upcoming editions of all FHBA publications will devote much space to immediate issues. Before we consume ourselves with these …
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The Lee County Building Industry Association presented 163 Pinnacle and Summit Awards at the annual Industry Awards. The Casablanca-themed banquet and ceremony was held Nov. 18 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs. Pinnacle Awards pay tribute to BIA members who have obtained an outstanding level of success and professionalism …
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Ben Solomon applied to a number of interesting law schools so might not have picked Miami to get his degree had he not lived here first for a gap year in 1995, working as a real estate agent on South Beach. It was a wonderful experience, Mr. Solomon said, and he never left. Prior to …
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