Greetings! ,

 

A huge debt of gratitude is owed to BJ Stark and the staff of ProBuild for sponsoring our most recent and very successful networking night at their facility on Monday, October 12th. This "Steak and Shake" venue, attended by at least 140 people, was an opportunity for several of our 33 new members to be introduced, and for colleagues and business associates to reconnect.  The dreary, rainy evening was made especially festive because of the special hors d'oeuvres, beverages and fabulous grilled steak and chicken dinner provided by our hosts.
 
Also that evening our membership elected six Directors to the HBAGTA Board of Directors.  Congratulations to the following members, who will serve this organization for a three-year term beginning in January, 2010:

• Mike Bartkowiak - Wooden Hammer Annex
• Dale Bush - First Class Closets
• Scott Duensing DesignCraft Homes by Duensing Construction
• Denny Lauterbach - Floor Covering Brokers
• B.J. Stark - ProBuild
• Matt Vajda - Voltage Electric

We are looking forward to our next get together which will be held on Monday, Nov. 9th at the Waterfront.  This special evening is being touted as "Building Connections" and will be the first annual opportunity for three preeminent building industry groups to network:  The Home Builders Association, Traverse Area Association of REALTORS® and Builders Exchange.   A wide array of hors d'oeuvres will be served and there is no charge to members or guests.  The evening will begin at 5:15 pm. Also, we are privileged to have nationally renowned building industry specialist, Jerry Rouleau, on hand to share some tips about working through today's building industry marketing challenges.  He will facilitate a special half day seminar the following morning, Nov. 10th at Cambria Suites from 8-11 a.m.  

Kathleen Maisonville