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Is the Housing Crisis Really Over?
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 The dire headlines coming fast and furious in the financial and popular
press suggest that the housing crisis is intensifying.
Yet it is very
likely that April 2008 will mark the bottom of the U.S. housing market.
Yes, the housing market is bottoming right now.Read the full story on bibca.org.
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The BIBCA Vision for Professional Insulators |
Vision:
BIBCA Certified Members are the best trained, highly professional, most successful insulation contractors working together with industry partners to make BIBS a household word.
Mission:
To promote BIBS as the most value-added premium insulation system, and to support BIBCA Members as they grow their businesses.
What are we building?
We are a not for profit, member-driven trade association that provides common ground for insulation industry professionals.
The BIBCA Board of Directors is very busy executing an aggressive three year plan to provide better training, better networking, and more member benefits to licensed BIBS dealers. To get involved, or for more information on what's happening with this dynamic Association, contact any Board member or the BIBCA office.
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Membership Committee Update
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BIBCA welcomes Greg Kudrna, as new Chair and Bill Bradley to the Membership Committee. They will be working closely with BIBCA Member Services Director, Leta Brewster. Greg Kudrna is with Henges Insulation of Olathe, Kansas and Bill Bradley owns All South Insulation in Pass Christian, Mississippi. One of their first assignments is to man the BIBCA booth at the National Green Building Conference in New Orleans this month.
As active BIBS dealers, Greg and Bill are working to make BIBCA an important tool to promote BIBS dealers across the country.
As member of BIBCA, we welcome your comments, ideas and suggestions on what we can do to improve our service to you. This is your organization and our purpose is to promote you and BIBS. In order to hear you, we'd like you to rank eight member benefits through a brief online survey. Respondents will receive free BIBCA loot in appreciation.
Remember - if you haven't paid your membership dues for 2008, NOW is the time. Only members are eligible for free websites, to be included on our "Find a Dealer" page on the BIBCA.org website and for lead referrals.
Call us today at 1-866-330-BIBS (2427)
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BIBCA Members,
As your President for 2008, I am looking forward to
remaining in close touch with you, our valued members. I thrilled that
we now offer Association news, industry news, and technical advice
delivered right to your "in box". I hope you find this an effective
and efficient way to communicate with me, and the entire Board.
Jeff
Boone, our 2007 President, handed over the duties in February at the
Convention. Jeff, many thanks for your superb service to BIBCA. For
those of you who attended the convention, I'm sure you got your money's
worth! Susan Watkin with Blow In Blanket, Kristin Bennett BIBCA's
Executive Director, Leta Brewster, Member Services Director, and Sara
Glaze, Training Coordinator did a tremendous job of planning the show.
Although
our industry continues to battle this year, we BIBCA members are in the
trenches together. I'm the Assistant Branch Manager for InsulVail, LLC
located in Vail, CO. Our market has fortunately remained stable,
although many new competitors are coming into our market from as far as
120 miles away. Like many of you, we've had to adjust our strategy and
more importantly, we've revisited our selling methods. We stress
product quality, superior installation by expertly trained installers,
and a stellar reputation for service and quality. Our sales team stays
in close contact with all our builders, and we constantly strive to
give the best service possible. Do you?
Brochures, a professional web site, referrals, and networking through BIBCA has helped
us accomplish these goals, and I know without a doubt they can help you
too. Are you making the most of your member benefits? BIBCA is here
to help all members retain and gain market share utilizing the best
insulation system available. The Association is working on a new and
improved bag of tools to help your company. We offer technical
support, training, density test kits, exhibit and display equipment,
promotional and marketing materials, and the wealth of experience our members hold.
Our Industry Partners Service Partners, CertainTeed, Johns Manville, and Knauf Insulation
have made a major committment to promote and support BIBS and BIBCA.
BIBCA has a strong and ambitious Board of Directors this year. I am
honored to serve with them.
Please feel free to contact me with suggestions, articles of interest, and feedback.
Rick Rogers, Assistant Branch Manager
Insul Vail, LLC
BIBCA President, 2008 |
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Training Opportunities in 2008
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June 19th-20th
Kooyman Lumber
Pella, IA
July 25th-26th
LJ Construction
LaGrande, OR
August 22nd-23rd
Service Partners
Richmond, VA
Sept 19th-20th
Comfort Pro Insulators
Green Bay, WI
Oct 10th -11th
Henges Insulation
Olathe, Ks
Nov 14th-15th
West Coast Insulation
Redwood City, CA
Our commitment to quality training for you really shows in our new training program. It's now more convenient and cost-effective than ever to meet and exceed training requirements. Recertification is required every 6 years, and online supplemental training must be completed every 3 years. These requirements must be met before January 1, 2010.
Want to stand out in the industry? Nothing sets you ahead of the competition like a"BIBCA Certified "logo next to your company name.
 To register, please fill out the registration form and fax it to 605-448-2948 or mail it to the BIBCA office at PO Box 67, Britton, SD 57430. For more information and a schedule of training opportunities, contact Sara Glaze, BIBCA Training Coordinator, at 1-866-330-2427 or sara@bibca.org.
BIBCA Certified Installers:
THE FEW.
THE PROUD.
THE TRAINED.
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