A Message from the Executive Officer Dear HBRA Members, Happy New Year! As we start 2016, I would like to say thank you for your support of the HBRA of Fairfield County and your assistance to me in my first year with the organization. We are now 337 members strong and continuing to grow. Our builder membership is at 160 members - a 7% increase from 2014! Our associate membership as well is growing - a testament to their interest in working with Fairfield County builders and our organization. Which takes me to a new FREE event for Builder Members on February 3rd at the Norwalk Inn & Conference Center. We are revitalizing an old theme but one that is worth repeating - “Members Doing Business with Members.” With the reactivation of the Associates Council, this 8 member council has stepped up with new ideas for networking and member only offers for our Builder Members. Twentyfive companies/suppliers will be represented at this event. This is also an opportunity to hear from Bill Ethier on recently passed legislation as well as what is on the horizon for CT Builders. We would like to see as many builder members attend as possible - so get out of the cold and join us for this FREE event! Please see page 9 for information. The HBRA of Fairfield County Home Show is February 13 & 14 at Chelsea Piers in Stamford. Please consider volunteering a few hours at the HBRA booth. We will be handing out the 2016 directories and some other fun items to attendees. Please be sure to check out the upcoming events pages - I’ve now included events around the state that may be of interest to our Fairfield County members. Thanks to the companies that have stepped up to be 2016 Annual Sponsors! Their generous donations to HBRA allow us to continue to offer education, networking and events throughout the year. Please be sure to visit them online and in person. As always, if you have any questions, please call the office or email us at hbra@buildfairfieldcounty.com! Best, Gina Calabro Executive Officer 4 | HBRA of Fairfield County | January 2016
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