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Job Fair Jumpstarts Careers for Tech Graduates

Local students had the chance to start their careers prior to graduation last week. Crestview High School has three students graduating in the Electrical/HVAC Program and there are three students from Laurel Hill in the Carpentry Program. The Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce held a job fair on Thursday for the students…read more

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BANCF Member Highlight

Legacy is the Builders Association of North Central Florida’s (BANCF) theme for 2019. This has carried through in our membership and recruitment efforts, member events and governmental affairs work. It started with the Installation of our President, a third generation BANCF President, Jason Robinson . His grandfather, Elwyn Robinson was President in 1970 when the

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James Sanders Jr., CAPS, CGR, CGP, GMB, Florida Certified Master Builder

Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce James Sanders Jr., CAPS, CGR, CGP, GMB of Arthur Rutenberg/Sandstar Homes in Punta Gorda, is now a Florida Certified Master Builders. Florida Certified Master Builders are elite Home Builders, Remodelers and Commercial Contractors who are dedicated

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TJ Thornberry, Punta Gorda – Florida Certified Master Builder

Florida Certified Master Builder (FCMB), created to help consumers find a builder they can trust, is proud to announce Thomas “TJ” Thornberry of Thornberry Custom Builders in Punta Gorda, is now a Florida Certified Master Builder. Florida Certified Master Builders are elite Home Builders, Remodelers and Commercial Contractors who are dedicated to excellence in building

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University of North Florida Students Visit a Residential Building Site

Students enrolled in the Construction Management degree program at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville visited a luxury custom home under construction to learn more about a possible career in residential home building. Sponsored by the Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA), in conjunction with the Custom Builders and Remodelers Council (CBRC), nearly 70 students

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Commissioner Truex to Attend White House Immigration Ceremony

Charlotte County Commissioner Bill Truex accepted President Donald J. Trump’s invitation to attend Thursday’s Rose Garden ceremony where the president will unveil his plan to modernize America’s legal immigration system. Truex is chair of the National Association of Counties Immigration Reform Task Force, which provides a forum for county officials to discuss immigration and its

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E-mail Governor DeSantis to Support HB 7103 and Rein-In Local Government Abuses

The FHBA enjoyed a very successful 2019 Legislative Session. As part of HB 7103, we passed language reining-in local government abuses with respect to impact fees, inclusionary zoning, private inspectors, delayed permitting and other issues. Now, the fate of HB 7103 lies in the hands of Governor DeSantis. The Governor is being pressured to veto

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FBA to Receive Florida FFA Distinguished Service Citation

Congratulations to the Future Builders of America (FBA) who will be receiving the Florida FFA Association Distinguished Service Citation! The Distinguished Service Citation is a coveted award reserved for those business and industry partners who have rendered outstanding support of FFA and Agricultural Education in Florida.

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