MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER Dear Members, I spent the last two days at a conference for new Executive Officers at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) where I learned more about the vast resources NAHB provides not only to EOs to help make our association great, but also countless benefits provided directly to members. In addition to the discount and rebate programs we already advertise, here are a few worth noting: • Video production and ads at a significantly reduced cost • Access to funding for builder related law suits • Information on housing data specific to CT Click here • NAHB has 12 economists that compile data nationwide. Subscribe to HousingEconomics.com • The NAHB Housing Finance team has 5 experts that can assist members with questions or problems on builder financing, capital markets, affordable housing financing and much more • NAHB estimates 25% of the cost of building a home is regulatory compliance. Their regulatory advocacy team can help navigate red tape through compliance advice, answers to questions on specific issues. They also put together a land use tool kit 101 • Information to help you run your business Click Here We have a robust association with over 450 members who are working every day building up our beautiful state. As of January 2018, you are among 139,740 members nationwide from 648 local HBA’s that average 244 members. I have walked away from this conference with several ideas on services we can provide and new events & trainings I think you will find useful. Our mission is to help promote, protect and improve the building industry here in Connecticut. I would love to speak with you or visit your business and learn more about how the HBRA can better serve you. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at any time. All the best, Jackie L Bertolone Executive Officer APRIL 2018 | HBRA of Fairfield County 7
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