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Following Dates:
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August 8
Cabinets & Beyond Design Studio
1219 Harrison Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 863-5550
September 12
Tileshop, Inc.
1005 Harrison Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 525-8430
October 11
7th Annual Golf
Tournament
Metropolitan
Golf Links
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 569-5555
November 14
Annual REMMIES/
Leadership Dinner
Sir Francis
Drake Hotel
450 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 395-8550
December 14
Holiday Party &
Networking Event
Venue TBD
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NARI's Mission,
Core Purpose,
and Big Audacious Goal
NARI Membership,
News and
2012 Leadership |
SFBA NARI
MISSION STATEMENT SFBA NARI embraces the entire remodeling community and provides members with the benefits of a national organization dedicated to the remodeling industry. We offer members opportunities for enhanced professionalism, camaraderie, business growth, and success through education, advocacy, networking, recognition and promotion. We create opportunities to inform the public about NARI through educational activities, community service, public relations and our everyday interactions.
NARI'S CORE PURPOSE To advance and promote the remodeling industry's professionalism, product and vital public purpose.
NARI'S BIG AUDACIOUS GOAL All remodelers will want to be part of NARI and customers will insist on contracting with our members. SFBA NARI MEMBERSHIP $430 - Annual Dues
$50 - New Membership Application Fee To see all the benefits of membership or to get an application, visit or call (415) 391-2886.
SFBA NARI NEWS Published monthly by the San Francisco Chapter of NARI. Opinions expressed herein are solely those of the authors and not necessarily those of the members, officers or directors of SFBA NARI.
2012 SFBA NARI LEADERS
Officers Co-Presidents: Mark Calender Matt Podesta Vice President: Chip Doyle Secretary: Treve Johnson Treasurer: Adam Haedt
Chairman of the Board:
David Ostrom,
MCR, CKBR
Executive Director: Judy Tufo
Board Counsel: Bryant Byrnes Michael Hamman Jeff Kann Sally Power
Mike Roth
Delegates To
NARI National:
Everett Collier, CR
David Freer
David Ostrom, MCR, CKBR |
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SFBA NARI
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P.O. Box 883783
San Francisco, CA
94188-3783
Judy Tufo
Executive Director
(415) 391-2886
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| Co-Presidents Message | | |
Golf Tournament and REMMIES/Leadership Dinner Coming Soon
Call for Members to Serve on Committees,
As Chapter Officers, and as Board Members |
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We had a great meeting at Jack London Kitchen & Bath Gallery in July. Many of us have saved a few hundred dollars over the last week by implementing a few of Rosie Aiello's time management practices.
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Mark Calender |
Our Chapter is working hard preparing for both the Golf Tournament in October and the REMMIES/Leadership Dinner in November. Both these events are successful based upon the participation of our members. Please be sure to submit your applications!
We are also looking for future leaders of the Chapter for representation on either a Committee, as a Board member, or as an Executive Officer. Our Chapter is fortunate in that we have a wealthy cross section of industry professionals that each bring a unique skill set and/or experience. We look forward to you rising to the challenge when you receive our call!
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Matt Podesta |
Water resources are always a hot topic of discussion. Whether it be restoring Hetch Hetchy and identifying another local water source for a good portion of the Bay Area, or even the Delta and Southern California trying to divert its water, this precious commodity will always be controversial. Our homes represent at a micro level the significance of what can be done to protect this resource.
At our August 8 Chapter Meeting, our featured speaker, Bill Wilson from Bill Wilson Environmental Planning LLC, will cover this topic specific to harvesting rain water and gray water systems.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Mark
Mark Calender
2012 Chapter Co-President
Matt
Matt Podesta
2012 Chapter Co-President
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| July 2012 Chapter Meeting Recap | | |
"Your Time Is Your Money"
Our sincere thanks to Kevin Kirby, Valerie Simon, and the entire staff of Jack London Kitchen & Bath Gallery for their hospitality in hosting our July Chapter
 meeting. It was a wonderful place for our members and guests to network; it features a wide range of high-style contemporary kitchen and bath furnishings and fixtures.
The electic menu for the evening, from the shrimp and asparagus, right down to the fried chicken was wonderful, and it was enjoyed by all in attendance. Compliments to the chef!
We had the opportunity after the meal to honor our 25 year member, McCutcheon Construction. Michael and Jan McCutcheon were on hand with us to celebrate this milestone. Michael took a few minutes to speak to everyone in attendance about his years with NARI and how valuable his NARI association was and continues to be. We celebrated this milestone with cake for all!
Our deep gratitude and appreciation to Rosie Aiello, MBA from Clear Choice Consulting for her enlightening presentation on "Your Time, Your Money." Rosie offered many great tips and techniques for effective time management.
Highlights of Rosie's presentation included discovering the biggest time wasters and how much wasting time costs; simple tips to stop wasting time, and seeing how even five minutes a day of improved productivity translates into a bigger bottom line. Thanks Rosie, for helping us to get organized!
We look forward to seeing everyone at the August Chapter meeting on
August 8 at Cabinets & Beyond Design Studio in San Francisco. |
| August 2012 Chapter Meeting | | |
Meeting Title
The San Francisco Bay Area
Chapter of NARI
Invites You to Attend the
August 2012 Chapter Meeting
"Gray Water and Rain Water Reuse &
Moving Towards Net Zero"
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
6:00-8:30pm
Cabinets & Beyond Design Studio
1219 Harrison Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 863-5550
Featured Speaker
Bill Wilson
Bill Wilson Environmental Planning, LLC
REGISTER AT THE SFBA
NARI WEBSITE
First-time Guests Attend Free
Register Today!
We Look Forward To Seeing You!
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| Marketing Moments Presenters at the July 2012 Chapter Meeting | | |
Members Register Early for Chance at Marketing Their Businesses
We had two companies at our July Chapter Meeting make "Marketing Moments" presentations! Early registering member companies have a opportunity to market themselves in a couple of minutes or less with this program.
Marketing Moments are done spontaneously throughout the networking/dinner hour of the meeting by a SFBA NARI Board or Committee Member, whereby they ring a bell during different times during the hour, giving each winner their marketing moments. This is a quick and fun way to get your company name out there!
July's "Marketing Moments" were supplied by the following companies:
California Shower Door Corporation
Tony Contreras
Maco Construction, LLC
Mac McReddie
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| 2011 REMMIES Winners Showcase | | | Each month we feature photos of a current REMMIES winner:
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2012 REMMIES Awards Program | | |
2012 REMMIES Program for SFBA NARI
CALL FOR ENTRIES
2012 REMMIES
FIRST DEADLINE IS COMING
UP ON AUGUST 10!
Annual Awards Program of SFBA NARI
"Recognizing Excellence in Remodeling"
Applications for the 2012 REMMIES Awards are now available! Click on the link below to obtain an application packet.
Application Due Date
On or before Friday, August 10, 2012 at 5:00pm
Completed Binder Due Date
On or before Friday, September 7, 2012 at 1:00pm
If you return your application and completed binder together by the first due date of August 10, 2012, you are eligible for a $30 discount on your entry fee from $155 to $125!
Project Eligibility Dates
Work must have been completed between January 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012
Competition is open to SFBA, Diablo Valley, and North Bay NARI Chapter members.
Many Categories to Choose From!
See the complete list in the Application Packet. Categories for general contractors will be judged separately from the categories for Design Professionals.
Attention Suppliers and Subs: You Can Enter, Too!
Unique to the REMMIES, we have categories to recognize trade subcontractors and specialty suppliers. Enter your outstanding work and have the chance to take home a REMMIES on your vital part of a project.
Available categories: Interior Residential Specialty, Exterior Residential Specialty, and Commercial Specialty.
Reasons You Should Enter:
- Build your company team and morale
- Use your awards to market your company
- Earn deserved recognition from industry peers
- Use your REMMIES entry binder to go on and enter the National
CotY (Contractor of the Year) Awards
SFBA NARI 2012 REMMIES APPLICATION PACKET
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SFBA NARI Sponsorships and Advertising Programs | | |
Sponsorships and Avertising Now Available
Market Your Business to NARI Members and Guests
San Francisco Bay Area NARI offers a variety of advertising and sponsorship packages for you to market your business. We offer you the following advertising and sponsorship packages to provide information and market your products or services:
- REMMIES/Leadership Dinner Sponsorships
- Golf Tournament Sponsorships
- Chapter Meeting Sponsorships
- Advertising Sponsorships in Monthly Newsletter
- Advertising Sponsorships on SFBA NARI Website
- Education / Certification Sponsorships
- Co-sponsorships are available; Partner with Another Member
- Full Year Sponsorship Packages
For more information about the our sponsorship and advertising programs, please contact one of the Chairs of our Business Development Committee, David Ostrom (david@collier-ostrom.com) or Marc Lindsell (marc@2marchitecture). You may also contact Judy Tufo, Executive Director by phone at (415) 391-2886 or by email (judy@sfbanari.org). |
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New NARI Certified Member | | |
Please Join us as we Congratulate the Newest Certified
Professional of SFBA NARI:
Universal Design Certified Professional
Jeff Kann, UDCP
HouseWorks, Inc.
Congratulations Jeff! |
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7th Annual SFBA NARI Golf Tournament | | |
Annual Tourney Set for Thursday, October 11, 2012
Metropolitan Golf Links, Oakland, CA
The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of NARI is hosting its 7th Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 11, at the Metropolitan Golf Links in Oakland, CA.
Please join us at this gathering of NARI members and friends, which will be a great day of recreation and networking with the Bay Area's remodeling community, and a brilliant opportunity to market your company.
DATE: Thursday, October 11, 2012
TIME: Registration at 11:00 AM. Shotgun start at 1:00 PM
PLACE: Metropolitan Golf Links
10051 Doolittle Drive
Oakland CA 94603
ENTRY $140.00 (includes: green fees, cart, boxed lunch and dinner)
FEE: $525.00 (for a foursome)
We also have a variety of golf sponsorships available. Please click below for appropriate forms and additional information.
2012 SFBA NARI Golf Tournament Golfer Registrationtion
2012 SFBA NARI Golf Tournament Sponsorship Info and Registration
If you have any additional questions, please contact:
Adam Haedt, Golf Tournament Director
Email: adam.haedt@caesarstoneus.com
Phone: (510) 220-1812
Judy Tufo, Executive Director
Email: judy@sfbanari.org
Phone: (415) 391-2886
Payments for registration in the Tournament or for Sponsorships can also be made on our website via PayPal. Please click on the golf ball below to be redirected to the payments page of our website!
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New SFBA NARI Members | | |
We Welcome and Welcome Back the Newest SFBA NARI Members:
Jetton Construction, Inc.
Berkeley, CA - Returning Member
Quality Home Renovators
Hayward, CA
Ward Construction, Inc.
Richmond, CA
Welcome to the SFBA NARI Family! |
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SFBA NARI - 25th Anniversary Member | | |
McCutcheon Construction Celebrates 25 Years of NARI Membership
We are proud to announce the Silver Anniversary
of NARI Membership for:
CONGRATULATIONS FROM YOUR
SFBA NARI FAMILY! |
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SFBA NARI is on Facebook | | |
Now You Can "Friend" and "Like" SFBA NARI
By Treve Johnson
Treve Johnson Photography
SFBA NARI Board Member
We now have a Facebook page for the Chapter! 
Look for SFBA NARI on Facebook and "freind" us. I you haven't created a Facebook page for your business, you may wish to do that too. I'm hearing from an increasing number of contractors and architects that they are using Facebook, Houzz, and Twitter for generating business. You may be wondering how this works.
On Facebook, the point is to get your friends to help you generate more visibility for your business and to drive traffic to your website. If you are working on a kitchen remodel, by posting a little notice about the project, you will get the attention of the home owner, and all of their friends also. You may want to include something unique about the project. Encourage all of your clients, sub-contractors to become your friend. This will help grow your network and increase traffic.
In a similar fashion, you can use Houzz to gain attention for your business and to drive traffic to your website. An architect I recently spoke with said that with strategic use of social marketing he has landed half-a-dozen projects that are a direct result of his presence on Houzz. He also says it has led to a three-fold increase in traffic to his website and led to features in a number of articles. |
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Season Pass Time at SFBA NARI - Through August 31, 2012 | | |
Save Time and Money By Purchasing Meeting Passes for Chapter Meetings
The SFBA NARI Season Pass Program is the most convenient way of paying your monthly Chapter Meeting fees and saving a little money while you're at it!
The 2012-2013 Season Pass Program begins on September 1. The open sign-up period runs from July 1 through August 31, 2012. The cost is $375 for the full year of meetings. You will receive all 12 meetings, including the REMMIES (regular price $75) and the dinner after the Golf Tournament. It's like getting one regular meeting for free, and you don't have to worry about signing up every month; it's done for you!
It is your company's pass, and it can be used by anyone on your staff. No more monthly reservations. The only time you will need to call is if someone else in your company is going to use the Pass it in your place, or if additional people from your company want to attend a particular Chapter meeting, as additional meeting charges apply.
Sign up is easy!
Please contact Judy Tufo, SFBA NARI Executive Director, at (415) 391-2886, Email: judy@sfbanari.org, and she will invoice you should you wish to pay by check or have Judy process your credit card payment. Or, if you prefer, a quick and easy way to sign up and pay is to go online at the SFBA NARI website and pay via PayPal. Please click on the link below to get started! You will find the Season Pass Program in the same location as payments for Monthly Chapter Meetings.
We hope you take advantage of this quick and easy way to register in advance for Monthly Chapter Meetings and not have to think about it for the next year! Sign up through the end of August!
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2013 Contractor of the Year (CotY) Program Opens | | |
CotY Program for Projects Finished Between July 1, 2011-November 30, 2012
NARI members across the nation are invited to compete for the prestigious 2013 CotY Awards in recognition of their achievements for remodeling projects finished between July 1, 2011 and November 30, 2012. Each year, NARI has both first-time entrants and seasoned participants that go home with Regional and National Awards.
No matter what your CotY experience level, follow these easy steps to be sure your entry is given full consideration by the judges and your work receives the recognition it deserves.
Why You Should Enter
Companies - from one-person shops to the largest remodeling firms - report that winning this award is a major factor in enhancing their image within the industry and with prospective customers, and is a major morale booster for their employees. The numerous marketing opportunities available to CotY winners help set your business apart from other remodeling companies, and NARI helps by providing tools and resources to make the most of this distinguished honor.
~Renovation Style- Every year at CotY judging, editors from Meredith's Better Homes & Gardens special interest home publications attend. They attend in order to look at each and every project binder entered into the CotYs. In addition to featuring a CotY entry in every issue of Renovation Style magazine, these editors also oversee other home/shelter publications and often a project catches their eye for feature in another of their publications. They consider both winners and non-winners. Don't miss this rare opportunity to get your work
showcased in front of these influential editors.
~NARI Green Project Recognition- The NARI Green Project Recognition Program is available to all CotY contractor entrants. Participants meeting specified criteria based on the CotY category entered will be recognized
for sustainable and eco-friendly remodeling practices regardless of CotY winning status. See Green Recognition for full details.
~NARI Universal Design Project Recognition- The NARI Universal Design Project Recognition Program is available to all CotY contractor entrants. Participants meeting specified criteria based on the CotY category
entered will be recognized for meeting universal design standards regardless of CotY winning status. With the launch of this program, the existing Residential Universal Design category was retired, thereby allowing entrants
the opportunity to enter into the appropriate category as well and obtain recognition for universal design work. See Universal Design Recognition for full details.
~Alliance Partner Project Recognition- New for 2013- NARI is teaming up with its Alliance Partners on projects selected as Regional Winners. This program year will include recognition by CEDIA for winning projects that
included a CEDIA member on the project team. Check off the appropriate box on the entry from.
~NARI Promotions - NARI sends press releases announcing both regional and national winners to more than 10,000 publications nationwide, many that request imagery from the award-winning projects. All winners receive
press release templates ready for customization and distribution in their local markets.
For a complete CotY Packet for 2013, please click on the link below:
2013 CotY Program Rules & Forms
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Advertisers and Sponsors Corner
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors and Advertisers: | | |
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| Executive Director's Corner | | |
Take Advantage of NARI Member Services and Discounts
By Judy Tufo
Executive Director
Do you mail overnight packages? Do you buy office supplies? Do you need insurance services?
Most of us use these services each and every day. We don't often associate these things with our NARI membership - but you should! Being a NARI member provides you with all sorts of services and discounts - some you may not even be aware of, such as the FedEx Discount Program and the Office Depot Discount Program for NARI members.
These are only some of the advantages of being a NARI member, and they are the ones that you would least associate with NARI. Take advantage of these services!
For a complete listing of services and discounts, please go to:
Discounts and Services for NARI Members
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Key Things To Look For In Y our "Construction Attorney"
By Bryant Byrnes, Esq.
Law Offices of Bryant Byrnes |
 In last month's article, I mentioned I had attended a program by an attorney who introduced himself to a group of contractors and architects as a "construction attorney." He then said there are perhaps 1,500 attorneys in the Bay Area who claim this title - but 1,400 really are not such critters.
This was a bold statement. But while I would argue there are more than a hundred in the area, I tend to agree with the premise that there is a small and finite number of practitioners in this realm. (And I also flatter myself as being one of the true "construction attorneys.") But this comment does raise something of a metaphysical question - what is a "construction attorney?"
Although construction law is indeed a specialty, it covers a wide range of legal subsets of knowledge and experience. These include contract law, licensing issues, liens, collections, and homeowner disputes. Attorneys who claim a specialty in this field must be both knowledgeable and experienced. They should be proactive - they must keep their clients informed of relevant changes in law that directly affect these clients.
Often the best such fit for small to mid size construction firms or architect practices is someone who can act as your "general counsel." He or she should be able to personally handle a medley of transactional problems such as:
· Contracts;
· Contractors State License Board issues/problems;
· Straightforward employment issues; and
· Leases/business entity.
For those issues outside these common matters, the attorney should be able to make good referrals. This means referrals to other attorneys he or she knows to have the requisite expertise. This is why experience is so important; one acquires a "brain trust" of specialty counsel only by dint of years of practice.
Transactional Counsel versus Litigators. When a construction problem arises, one might think to turn to a construction litigation attorney to solve the problem. With all due respect to these smart and brash fellows, litigators are not always the best "go-to" guys for general construction problems. Out of the gate, surgeons like to cut. Litigators want to litigate.
With some exceptions, litigation may not be the best and most economical answer to disputes. It is time consuming and can be very expensive. Transactional guys don't want to go to court if they can otherwise resolve the problem. [Disclosure - I am a transactional lawyer.] It is always best to find out what your alternatives are.
What To Look For
Experience- How many years has he/she been practicing in general? How many years handling construction law? How many construction cases has he/she handled? What kind of cases has he/she handled?
Number of Construction Clients - How many construction clients does he or she have? You can get a good feel as to his/her practice from the attorney's clientele.
Knowledge - Is he or she knowledgeable? This is not a silly question. Counsel must be conversant with California Business and Code requirements, statutory codes, current case law, industry trends, etc.
Personality/Compatibility - While perhaps hard to define, everybody knows whether they are compatible with a person - or not - very early in the relationship. And compatibility is key. It is a given that clients that are liked and respected get better service.
Conclusion. It is to your great advantage to work with a lawyer who already knows the field - and with whom you can work with. Sometimes specialists charge a bit more, but it is usually money well spent. So - are there construction attorneys out there? Of course; absolutely. But do your diligence to get a good fit.
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Previous Articles. For my previous articles, please visit SFBA NARI's website and click on the link "In the News/Newsletter" under "For the Trade." They are also available on my website under "Articles." As always, my discussions are summary in nature; to simply give you a heads up.
Bryant H. Byrnes, Esq. practices construction law in the San Francisco Bay Area and is counsel to the SFBA NARI Board of Directors. Questions? A. Barclay Byrnes, Esq. of Sellar, Hazard, Manning, Ficenec & Lucia contributed to this article. Bryant's website is www.bryantbyrnes.com. Feel free to contact him by email at bhbatty@pacbell.net. |
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Upcoming Neighboring NARI Chapter and Other Industry Partner Meetings | |
Other Bay Area NARI and Other Industry Partner
Meetings and Events
NARI California Coalition
NKBA Northern California Chapter Meeting - August 16, 2012
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NARI Education Restructures Pricing, Promotes Professionalism of Industry | |
Pricing Structure Reduced for All Programs
In an effort to professionalize all members and the industry at large, NARI is reducing its education pricing structure for all programs. (Please see full explanation for new pricing here.)
Moving forward, NARI education prices are as follows:
Master Certified Remodeler (MCR):
Member certification: $250
Certified Remodeler (CR), Certified Remodeler Specialist (CRS) and
Certified Remodeler Associate (CRA):
Member online prep course: $195
Member certification: $450
Non-member online prep course: $295
Non-member certification: $650
Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR):
Member online prep course: $195
Member certification: $400
Non-member online prep course: $295
Non-member certification: $600
Certified Remodeling Project Manager (CRPM):
Member online prep course: $250
Member certification: $400
Non-member online prep course: $350
Non-member certification: $600
Green Certified Professional (GCP):
Member online prep course: $350
Member Certification: $400
Non-member online prep course: $550
Non-member certification: $600
Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP):
Member online prep course: $200
Member Certification: $250
Non-member online prep course: $300
Non-member certification: $350
Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC):
Member Certification: $350
Non-member Certification: $550 |
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NARI National Online Courses, Webinars and Social Media | |
Webinars and On-Demand Video
Participate in live webinars, or watch on-demand from NARI's growing library.
NARI Radio provides on-the-go education and information,
and is also available on iTunes.
Explore All NARI Programs, Blogs, YouTube and
NARI on Facebook and Twitter!
Click Here for All NARI Education Programs
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Build it Green and SFBA NARI Partnership
Build It Green Upcoming Training and Events | | |
 
SFBA NARI and Build it Green have entered into a partnership for 2012-2013.
As part of this partnership,
SFBA NARI will provide:
- A 10% discount on SFBA NARI memberships for Build It Green Members who wish to become NARI members. This discount applies to the first year of membership only.
- Build It Green's Logo to appear on SFBA NARI website and marketing materials as a NARI partner
Build It Green will provide:
- A 10% discount on Build It Green memberships for SFBA NARI members who wish to become Build It Green members.
- SFBA NARI's logo to appear on the Build It Green's website as a partner.
- Promotion twice during the year in Build It Green's Membership Newsletter
- Promotion annually in Build It Green's Membership email to their full list of 14,000 subscribers.
- Participation in Build It Green's Members Only BuilderLink social networking site.
We Look Forward to A Mutually Beneficial Partnership This Year!
BUILD IT GREEN TRAINING
For A Complete Listing and Descriptions of Build it Green Trainings and Events for May 2012, please click on the link below:
Click Here - Build it Green Events & Training
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Thank You to Our 6th Annual Golf Tournament Sponsor: | | |
Club Pro Sponsor
Thank You for Making The
6th Annual SFBA NARI Golf Tournament
A Huge Success! |
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