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The Bottom Line: FHBA Front and Center at Statewide Political Event

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This past Saturday evening, FHBA leadership was honored to represent the industry at the Republican Party Victory Dinner. Representing the FHBA were President-Elect, Bill Truex, 3rd Vice President, Michael Bourré, Governmental Affairs Chairman, Frank Severino, Past President Ron Lieberman (who won the FHB PAC 1,000 Club Raffle), and CEO, Rusty Payton. Following a VIP Reception, where …

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Florida Members Make the NAHB Spike Wall of Fame

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The NAHB Spike Wall of Fame is dedicated to the outstanding men and women whose vision and talents have grown the federation. Member-to-member recruitment and retention efforts are the largest source of growth for the federation. Spikes bring grassroots growth and stability. These efforts lend to the development of the general membership and our leadership …

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Report from NAHB Mid-Year Meeting

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Florida was well represented at the NAHB Mid-year meeting. In spite of being hosted on the West Coast, over 30 members of the Florida delegation participated. Below are some highlights from the meeting and future opportunities. Online application and membership portal at nahb.org/JoinNow is up and running with information confirmed for 620 locals. Online applications …

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NAHB, HBI Pledge to Train 50,000 Workers Over Next 5 Years

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Attending a White House event on workforce development, NAHB Chairman Randy Noel pledged that NAHB and the Home Builders Institute (HBI) will educate and train 50,000 new workers over the next five years for careers in the construction trades. President Trump signed an executive order that establishes the National Council for the American Worker, which …

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Legislative Summer Hiatus Does Not Result in Rest for Governmental Affairs

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It is that time of year, the beginning of summer break when members often ask what are the Governmental Affairs activities since the legislature in on its summer hiatus? Well, let me summarize this past week: Building Commission Activities: FHBA Director of Governmental Affairs, Doug Buck, and Code Consultant, Joe Belcher, began a two week …

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NAHB Recognizes Local HBA’s!

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Congratulations to Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association and the Builders Association of South Florida on being recognized by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Executive Officers Council! Best Home or Industry Trade Show HBA of the Upper Peninsula (less than 200 members) – 2018 U.P. Builders Show Manatee-Sarasota BIA (200-600 members) – Contractors Trade Show Best …

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Florida Is Above the National Home Building Employment Average

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The new NAHB study presents the most recent and comprehensive estimates of home building employment, including self-employed workers, by state. NAHB Economics estimates that out of 9.8 million people working in construction in 2016, more than 3.8 million people worked in residential construction, accounting for 2.5% of the US employed civilian labor force…read more

Tell Your Member of Congress to Urge President Trump to Re-Start Softwood Lumber Trade Negotiations with Canada

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via the National Association of Home Builders Since January of last year, rising lumber prices have increased the price of an average single-family home by $6,388. Much of these unprecedented price hikes are due to tariffs averaging more than 20 percent on Canadian softwood lumber shipments into the U.S. The tariffs are acting as a …

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Introducing Amazon Business for NAHB Members

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EO Dana Kelso had been using her personal Amazon Prime account to order paper and other products for the Builders Association of South Central Oklahoma. Then she found out that NAHB has a brand-new Member Advantage benefit: Amazon Business. NAHB members can access Amazon Business by signing up for a free business account. Amazon Business offers a …

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January Starts, Sales Tell Different Stories

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via NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz Total housing starts posted strong gains in January, up almost 10% to a 1.33 million seasonally adjusted annual rate. Single-family construction recorded a nearly 4% rise in January, with the three-month moving average near a post-recession high. The increases in construction activity mirror solid levels for the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market …

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