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FHBA Hosts Successful Day on the Hill

The FHBA hosted a successful Spring Conference last week, highlighted by Tuesday’s Day on the Hill. Over 100 FHBA members attended the conference, walking the halls of the Capital lobbying for our interest. Key issues lobbied included: Impact Fees, Growth Management, Construction Workforce, Affordable Housing, Onsite Treatment and Disposal Systems, Mitigation Banking, Industry De-regulation, the …

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Help End Years of Regulatory Uncertainty and Higher Permitting Costs

The proposed new “waters of the U.S” rule is an important victory for our members but we need your help now: Contact the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers today and tell them you support this new rule. This revised rule will save home builders that rely on  a predictable permitting process time and money. …

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The Bottom Line: Construction Issues Bountiful During the 2019 Session

Here we are, starting the second week of the 2019 Legislative Session on the eve of our annual Day on The Hill. The FHBA is proud to announce that we have over 100 participants registered to attend our Legislative Conference. Frankly, we can use the help. Our tracking list is over 40 pages! Why are …

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Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association Announces Recipients of 2018 Awards

On December 4, 2018, the Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association Awards Committee announced the following winners of the annual builder, sub-contractor, associate and member of the year award Builder of the Year was awarded to Rodney Luke, Luke Brothers Custom Homes. Rodney is a hands-on builder who works side by side with his sub-contractors, building one …

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2019 FHBA Legislative Briefing Webinar

Join in as FHBA’s legislative staff, Rusty Payton, CEO/Chief Lobbyist, and Douglas Buck, Director of Governmental Affairs, review FHBA’s legislative priorities for the 2019 Legislative Session. The webinar will also review Lobbying 101 for those attending the FHBA Legislative Spring Conference on March 11-13. Date: Friday, March 8, 2019 Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm …

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State of Florida Seeking Additional General Contractors to Rebuild Thousands of Homes Still Damaged by Hurricane Irma

In support of the state of Florida’s goal to help Floridians recover from disasters, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation is helping to spread the word that the state of Florida is seeking additional general contractors to support Rebuild Florida. Rebuild Florida is a program of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) …

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Doug Wenzel Achieves National All-Time Big Spike Designation

A longtime Florida sales representative for a national new home warranty company, Doug Wenzel has been honored as one of the leading membership recruiters in the history of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The official designation of “All-Time Big Spike” signifies his incredible commitment to the growth of local HBAs in Florida, the …

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