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Volume 4: Issue 12 December 2020
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NAHB Continues to Emphasize Job Site Safety
A worker on a site in Wisconsin reviews the clearly posted NAHB coronavirus safety materials.
From the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, NAHB has been working to keep America’s home builders and trades partners safe and on the job. That effort is now being redoubled as the country faces a worrying spike in cases, hospitalizations and deaths from the virus. Early efforts focused on the safety of workers on construction sites. NAHB, in cooperation with the Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC), adapted CDC guidance into a Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Plan for Construction tailored specifically to home building job sites. That plan was published on NAHB.org on March 25 in English and Spanish. NAHB has been monitoring changes in official guidance and has updated the plan three times, with the most recent version published on Oct. 29. The plan was immediately adopted by many in the home building industry, with HBAs adding local guidance and distributing the materials to members, many of whom posted the information on job sites and used them to train workers and trades partners. The materials provided the basis for the nationwide COVID-19 Jobsite Safety Stand Down held on April 16 and a video toolbox talk. They have also been used by HBAs in their efforts to keep job sites open.
IRS Rules on PPP and Expense Deductions Businesses that get their Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans forgiven will not qualify for some valuable deductions, according to IRS guidance. "Companies that have “a reasonable expectation that the govern- ment won’t require them to pay back the money can’t deduct the business expenses paid for by the loan.” There is a bipartisan effort in Congress to overturn the IRS’ guidance. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-Mass.) support legislative changes that would allow businesses to deduct expenses paid for with PPP money.
NAHB Focuses on Mental Health NAHB has launched a new effort focused on mental wellbeing in the construction industry with an emphasis on helping association members support healthy work environments and be more proactive in looking at their own health and wellness. Construction workers are particularly susceptible to mental health issues and suicide. More construction workers die by suicide each day than all workplace- related fatalities combined, with a rate of 43.5 suicides per 100,000 workers.
Single-Family Starts Pace Best Since 2007 Led by solid gains in single-family production, overall housing starts increased 4.9% in October to a season- ally adjusted annual rate of 1.53 million units, accord- ing to a report from HUD and the Census Bureau. The October reading of 1.53 million starts is the number of housing units builders would begin if development kept this pace for the next 12 months. The pace of single-family starts was the best since the spring of 2007.
The Pros and Cons Of Solar Panels Homes with solar photovoltaic panels (PV) can appeal to some new home buyers because of reduced electric bills and a lessened environmental impact. The decision to proceed with such a major investment, however, raises a question about the return on investment. Home Innovation Research Labs recently completed a study analyzing the cost effectiveness of rooftop solar PV across five different markets: Phoenix; Tampa, Fla; Boston; Kansas City, Mo.; and Seattle. Register Now For Virtual IBSx The 2021 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) has transitioned to a virtual-only event. The exclusive IBS opportunities that attendees have come to expect from the in-person event will still take place, connecting home building professionals together, online, during the IBSx Virtual Experience (IBSx), Feb. 9-12, 2021. Visit BuildersShow.com to register.
NAHB Prepared to Work With Biden White House
BUILD-PAC Wins 95% of Races The election cycle was expected to be competitive in 2020, so members stepped up their support this year for BUILD-PAC, NAHB’s political action committee dedicated to electing the most qualified pro-housing, pro-business candidates. During the 2019-2020 election cycle, BUILD-PAC contributed to 355 U.S. congressional candidates and played in over 100 competitive races. As of Nov. 23, 95% of the candidates BUILD-PAC supported won their races. NAHB also endorsed 159 candidates for the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives who have shown a commitment to policies that promote homeownership and rental housing opportunities for all Americans. NAHB supported the candidates it endorsed with an intensive voter mobilization effort.
After a long and contentious election season, former Vice President Joe Biden will become the 46th president of the United States. It appears that Republicans will retain control of the upper chamber. The tally currently stands at 50 Republican Senate seats to 48 Democratic seats, with two Georgia Senate races headed to a Jan. 5 runoff. And while the majority of the U.S. House of Representatives remains in Democratic hands, House Republicans recaptured some of the suburban seats they lost in 2018. As the 117th Congress is seated in January 2021, and with Democrats regaining control of the White House, NAHB’s near-term priorities remain passing another coronavirus relief package and providing relief from recent highs in lumber prices. Longer-term efforts will focus on ensuring a strong economy and creating a regulatory environment that supports new home production so that housing continues to be the brightest spot in the economic recovery. Read NAHB’s election summary for more detail about the new political environment.
Legal Action Fund Provides Grants NAHB’s Legal Action Committee recently recommended that the Board of Directors fund $56,000 in Legal Action Fund grants to members and HBAs for legal efforts that will have a national impact on the home building industry. Examples include: The Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh was awarded $10,000 in its challenge of state rules that impose greater limits on the number of people on residen- tial job sites than on commercial sites. An NAHB member from the Kansas City HBA received $11,000 to support their challenge to growth controls imposed by the municipality. An NAHB member from the Rochester HBA in New York received $10,000 for their efforts to defend a legal victory they achieved in a lower court regarding a challenge to local zoning conditions.
Over the past year, NAHB’s “Building the Dream” series, in partnership with The Hill, has explored various factors contributing to the housing affordability crisis. Although the crisis had been a longstanding issue prior to COVID-19, the current pandemic has altered the situation in many cases, including delays in supply chains, labor shortages and increased interest in the suburbs, that have had a further impact on the cost of housing. The Hill’s Editor-at-Large Steve Clemons explored the current conditions of housing affordability with policymakers and industry leaders during the series’ final event. Having access to safe, affordable housing has been a paramount concern during the pandemic for both home owners and renters. While forbearance and rental assistance have provided short-term relief in the immediate wake of COVID-19, additional assistance is still needed to prevent families from slipping into poverty, as well as longer-term solutions to address overall affordability. “There are millions of people in this country who are very vulnerable to any setback in terms of what they can do to stay in a safe, affordable, accessible home,” Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, shared during the recent event. “We first need to deal with eviction, but we absolutely need a housing policy that will encourage partnerships in building more housing … Housing has gotten so expensive in metropolitan areas but so cheap in many ways in other places still, and we’ve got to find ways to encourage growth in those areas.” NAHB and The Hill kicked off the “Building the Dream” series in Minneapolis in November 2019, and the series continued throughout 2020. Full replays of all of the events in the series, including this most recent segment, are available on NAHB.org.
Building the Dream Series Looks at Housing Affordability Season
The Associates Advisory Council meets the second Wednesday of each month at 9 am. This committee is chaired by the Associate Vice President and plans and organizes several FABA events, and keeps the association focused on the needs of all members.
Fredericksburg City Quarterly Meeting December 4th, 9:00AM Spotsylvania County Bi-Monthly Meeting December 7th, 3:00PM Stafford County Bi-Monthly Meeting December 14th, 9:00AM Orange County Quarterly Meeting January 8th, 3:00PM King George County Quarterly Meeting January 8th, 10:00AM Caroline County Quarterly Meeting TBD
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Upcoming County Meetings
Please save these dates and register: December 10th - Holiday Hard Hat 5-6:30PM While we can't meet in person this month please grab a drink, get comfy and log in for some fun and reindeer games. Prizes will be awarded. Zoom Log In December 9th - 9:00AM Associates Advisory Council Meeting Zoom Log In December 9th - 10:30AM Membership Committee Meeting Zoom Log In FABA's first priority has been, and will continue to be, the safety of our members. Both on the job site, at the work place and at social events.
Cornerstone 2021
PARTNER LEVEL - $8000 2021 ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP: ·1 Year FABA (+ HBAV/NAHB) Membership ·4 NAHB Affiliate Memberships for additional employees of your company EVENT SPONSORSHIP:Presenting Sponsor of all FABA special events (to include as many of the following as allowed): ·Presidents Reception ·Spring Golf Tournament ·Disc Golf Tournament ·Virtual Showcase/Parade of Homes ·Crab Feast & BBQ ·Legislative Meet & Greet ·Annual Membership Meeting SIGNAGE: ·Logo at the Top of the Cornerstone Banner that is posted at every FABA gathering and event, and in the FABA offices and board room ·Spring Golf Tournament Hole Sponsorship (sign and table) ·Disc Golf Tournament Hole Sponsorship (sign) PRINT/DIGITAL/SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISING: ·Full Page Ad (Premium) in the FABA Digital Newsletter (12x/year) ·Full Page Ad (Premium) in FABA Member Directory (print or digital) ·Full Page Ad (Premium) Showcase/Parade of Homes Booklet Ad (print or digital) ·FABA Social Media Posts: 10x/year Facebook & Instagram WEBSITE ADVERTISING: ·Company Logo (with link) on FABA and Parade of Homes Website Homepages ·Enhanced Online Directory Listing on FABA Website EVENT RESERVATIONS(Ticketed Events will resume when it is deemed safe): ·Presidents Reception: 1 Table (8 Tickets) ·Spring Golf: Foursome (4 Players) ·Disc Golf: 2 Players ·Crab Feast/BBQ: 1 VIP Tent (8 tickets; also includes Reserved Parking) ·Parade of Homes Celebration: 1 Table (8 Tickets) ·Legislative Meet & Greet: 1 Table (8 Tickets) ·Annual Membership Meeting: 1 Table (8 Tickets) *First Right of Refusal for renewal of the Partner Level for 2022 PLATINUM LEVEL - $6000 MEMBERSHIP: ·1 Year FABA (+ HBAV/NAHB) Membership ·4 NAHB Affiliate Memberships for additional employees of your company EVENT SPONSORSHIP:Sponsor of all FABA special events (to include as many of the following as allowed): ·Presidents Reception ·Spring Golf Tournament ·Disc Golf Tournament ·Virtual Showcase/Parade of Homes ·Crab Feast & BBQ ·Legislative Meet & Greet ·Annual Membership Meeting SIGNAGE: ·Logo on the second level of the Cornerstone Banner that is posted at every FABA gathering and event, and in the FABA offices and board room ·Spring Golf Tournament Hole Sponsorship (sign and table) ·Disc Golf Tournament Hole Sponsorship (sign) PRINT/DIGITAL/SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISING: ·Full Page Ad in the FABA Digital Newsletter (12x/year) ·Full Page Ad in FABA Member Directory (print or digital) ·Full Page Ad Showcase/Parade of Homes Booklet Ad (print or digital) ·FABA Social Media Posts: 8x/year Facebook & Instagram WEBSITE ADVERTISING: ·Company Logo (with link) on FABA and Parade of Homes Website Homepages ·Enhanced Online Directory Listing on FABA Website EVENT RESERVATIONS(Ticketed Events will resume when it is deemed safe): ·Presidents Reception: 6 Tickets ·Spring Golf: Foursome (4 Players) ·Disc Golf: 2 Players ·Crab Feast/BBQ: 6 Tickets ·Parade of Homes Celebration: 6 Tickets ·Legislative Meet & Greet: 6 Tickets ·Annual Membership Meeting: 6 Tickets *First Right of Refusal for renewal of the Platinum Level for 2022 GOLD LEVEL - $4000 MEMBERSHIP: ·1 Year FABA (+ HBAV/NAHB) Membership ·3 NAHB Affiliate Memberships for additional employees of your company EVENT SPONSORSHIP:Sponsor of all FABA special events (to include as many of the following as allowed): ·Presidents Reception ·Spring Golf Tournament ·Disc Golf Tournament ·Virtual Showcase/Parade of Homes ·Crab Feast & BBQ ·Legislative Meet & Greet ·Annual Membership Meeting SIGNAGE: ·Logo on the third level of the Cornerstone Banner that is posted at every FABA gathering and event, and in the FABA offices and board room ·Spring Golf Tournament Hole Sponsorship (sign and table) ·Disc Golf Tournament Hole Sponsorship (sign) PRINT/DIGITAL/SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISING: ·Half Page Ad in the FABA Digital Newsletter (12x/year) ·Half Page Ad in FABA Member Directory (print or digital) ·Half Page Ad Showcase/Parade of Homes Booklet Ad (print or digital) ·FABA Social Media Posts: 6x/year Facebook & Instagram WEBSITE ADVERTISING: ·Company Logo (with link) on FABA and Parade of Homes Website Homepages ·Enhanced Online Directory Listing on FABA Website EVENT RESERVATIONS(Ticketed Events will resume when it is deemed safe): ·Presidents Reception: 4 Tickets ·Disc Golf: 2 Players ·Crab Feast/BBQ: 4 Tickets ·Parade of Homes Celebration: 4 Tickets ·Legislative Meet & Greet: 4 Tickets ·Annual Membership Meeting: 4 Tickets SILVER LEVEL - $2000 MEMBERSHIP: ·1 Year FABA (+ HBAV/NAHB) Membership ·2 NAHB Affiliate Memberships for additional employees of your company EVENT SPONSORSHIP:Sponsor of all FABA special events (to include as many of the following as allowed): ·Presidents Reception ·Spring Golf Tournament ·Disc Golf Tournament ·Virtual Showcase/Parade of Homes ·Crab Feast & BBQ ·Legislative Meet & Greet ·Annual Membership Meeting SIGNAGE: ·Logo on the fourth level of the Cornerstone Banner that is posted at every FABA gathering and event, and in the FABA offices and board room PRINT/DIGITAL/SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISING: ·Quarter Page Ad in the FABA Digital Newsletter (12x/year) ·Quarter Page ad in FABA Member Directory (print or digital) ·Quarter Page ad Showcase/Parade of Homes Booklet Ad (print or digital) ·FABA Social Media Posts: 4x/year Facebook & Instagram WEBSITE ADVERTISING: ·Company Logo (with link) on FABA and Parade of Homes Website Homepages ·Enhanced Online Directory Listing on FABA Website EVENT RESERVATIONS(Ticketed Events will resume when it is deemed safe): ·Presidents Reception: 2 Tickets ·Disc Golf: 2 Players ·Crab Feast/BBQ: 2 Tickets ·Parade of Homes Celebration: 2 Tickets ·Legislative Meet & Greet: 2 Tickets ·Annual Membership Meeting: 2 Tickets FRIEND LEVEL - $1000 MEMBERSHIP: ·1 Year FABA (+ HBAV/NAHB) Membership ·1 NAHB Affiliate Memberships for an additional employee of your company EVENT SPONSORSHIP:Sponsor of all FABA special events (to include as many of the following as allowed): ·Presidents Reception ·Spring Golf Tournament ·Disc Golf Tournament ·Virtual Showcase/Parade of Homes ·Crab Feast & BBQ ·Legislative Meet & Greet ·Annual Membership Meeting SIGNAGE: ·Logo on the Friend Cornerstone board that is posted at every FABA gathering and event, and in the FABA offices and board room PRINT/DIGITAL/SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISING: ·Shared Full Page Ad in the FABA Digital Newsletter (12x/year) ·Shared Full Page ad in FABA Member Directory (print or digital) ·Shared Full Page ad Showcase/Parade of Homes Booklet Ad (print or digital) ·FABA Social Media Posts: 4x/year Facebook & Instagram WEBSITE ADVERTISING: ·Company Logo (with link) on FABA and Parade of Homes Sponsor Page on Website ·Enhanced Online Directory Listing on FABA Website EVENT RESERVATIONS(Ticketed Events will resume when it is deemed safe): ·Presidents Reception: 1 Ticket ·Disc Golf: 2 Players ·Crab Feast/BBQ: 1 Ticket ·Parade of Homes Celebration: 1 Ticket ·Legislative Meet & Greet: 1 Ticket ·Annual Membership Meeting: 1 Ticket Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Thank you, Maria
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PLATINUM LEVEL - $6000 MEMBERSHIP: ·1 Year FABA (+ HBAV/NAHB) Membership ·4 NAHB Affiliate Memberships for additional employees of your company EVENT SPONSORSHIP:Sponsor of all FABA special events (to include as many of the following as allowed): ·Presidents Reception ·Spring Golf Tournament ·Disc Golf Tournament ·Virtual Showcase/Parade of Homes ·Crab Feast & BBQ ·Legislative Meet & Greet ·Annual Membership Meeting SIGNAGE: ·Logo on the second level of the Cornerstone Banner that is posted at every FABA gathering and event, and in the FABA offices and board room ·Spring Golf Tournament Hole Sponsorship (sign and table) ·Disc Golf Tournament Hole Sponsorship (sign) PRINT/DIGITAL/SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISING: ·Full Page Ad in the FABA Digital Newsletter (12x/year) ·Full Page Ad in FABA Member Directory (print or digital) ·Full Page Ad Showcase/Parade of Homes Booklet Ad (print or digital) ·FABA Social Media Posts: 8x/year Facebook & Instagram WEBSITE ADVERTISING: ·Company Logo (with link) on FABA and Parade of Homes Website Homepages ·Enhanced Online Directory Listing on FABA Website EVENT RESERVATIONS(Ticketed Events will resume when it is deemed safe): ·Presidents Reception: 6 Tickets ·Spring Golf: Foursome (4 Players) ·Disc Golf: 2 Players ·Crab Feast/BBQ: 6 Tickets ·Parade of Homes Celebration: 6 Tickets ·Legislative Meet & Greet: 6 Tickets ·Annual Membership Meeting: 6 Tickets *First Right of Refusal for renewal of the Platinum Level for 2022 GOLD LEVEL - $4000 MEMBERSHIP: ·1 Year FABA (+ HBAV/NAHB) Membership ·3 NAHB Affiliate Memberships for additional employees of your company EVENT SPONSORSHIP:Sponsor of all FABA special events (to include as many of the following as allowed): ·Presidents Reception ·Spring Golf Tournament ·Disc Golf Tournament ·Virtual Showcase/Parade of Homes ·Crab Feast & BBQ ·Legislative Meet & Greet ·Annual Membership Meeting SIGNAGE: ·Logo on the third level of the Cornerstone Banner that is posted at every FABA gathering and event, and in the FABA offices and board room ·Spring Golf Tournament Hole Sponsorship (sign and table) ·Disc Golf Tournament Hole Sponsorship (sign) PRINT/DIGITAL/SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISING: ·Half Page Ad in the FABA Digital Newsletter (12x/year) ·Half Page Ad in FABA Member Directory (print or digital) ·Half Page Ad Showcase/Parade of Homes Booklet Ad (print or digital) ·FABA Social Media Posts: 6x/year Facebook & Instagram WEBSITE ADVERTISING: ·Company Logo (with link) on FABA and Parade of Homes Website Homepages ·Enhanced Online Directory Listing on FABA Website EVENT RESERVATIONS(Ticketed Events will resume when it is deemed safe): ·Presidents Reception: 4 Tickets ·Disc Golf: 2 Players ·Crab Feast/BBQ: 4 Tickets ·Parade of Homes Celebration: 4 Tickets ·Legislative Meet & Greet: 4 Tickets ·Annual Membership Meeting: 4 Tickets
GOLD LEVEL - $4000 MEMBERSHIP: ·1 Year FABA (+ HBAV/NAHB) Membership ·3 NAHB Affiliate Memberships for additional employees of your company EVENT SPONSORSHIP:Sponsor of all FABA special events (to include as many of the following as allowed): ·Presidents Reception ·Spring Golf Tournament ·Disc Golf Tournament ·Virtual Showcase/Parade of Homes ·Crab Feast & BBQ ·Legislative Meet & Greet ·Annual Membership Meeting SIGNAGE: ·Logo on the third level of the Cornerstone Banner that is posted at every FABA gathering and event, and in the FABA offices and board room ·Spring Golf Tournament Hole Sponsorship (sign and table) ·Disc Golf Tournament Hole Sponsorship (sign) PRINT/DIGITAL/SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISING: ·Half Page Ad in the FABA Digital Newsletter (12x/year) ·Half Page Ad in FABA Member Directory (print or digital) ·Half Page Ad Showcase/Parade of Homes Booklet Ad (print or digital) ·FABA Social Media Posts: 6x/year Facebook & Instagram WEBSITE ADVERTISING: ·Company Logo (with link) on FABA and Parade of Homes Website Homepages ·Enhanced Online Directory Listing on FABA Website EVENT RESERVATIONS(Ticketed Events will resume when it is deemed safe): ·Presidents Reception: 4 Tickets ·Disc Golf: 2 Players ·Crab Feast/BBQ: 4 Tickets ·Parade of Homes Celebration: 4 Tickets ·Legislative Meet & Greet: 4 Tickets ·Annual Membership Meeting: 4 Tickets
SILVER LEVEL - $2000 MEMBERSHIP: ·1 Year FABA (+ HBAV/NAHB) Membership ·2 NAHB Affiliate Memberships for additional employees of your company EVENT SPONSORSHIP:Sponsor of all FABA special events (to include as many of the following as allowed): ·Presidents Reception ·Spring Golf Tournament ·Disc Golf Tournament ·Virtual Showcase/Parade of Homes ·Crab Feast & BBQ ·Legislative Meet & Greet ·Annual Membership Meeting SIGNAGE: ·Logo on the fourth level of the Cornerstone Banner that is posted at every FABA gathering and event, and in the FABA offices and board room PRINT/DIGITAL/SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISING: ·Quarter Page Ad in the FABA Digital Newsletter (12x/year) ·Quarter Page ad in FABA Member Directory (print or digital) ·Quarter Page ad Showcase/Parade of Homes Booklet Ad (print or digital) ·FABA Social Media Posts: 4x/year Facebook & Instagram WEBSITE ADVERTISING: ·Company Logo (with link) on FABA and Parade of Homes Website Homepages ·Enhanced Online Directory Listing on FABA Website EVENT RESERVATIONS(Ticketed Events will resume when it is deemed safe): ·Presidents Reception: 2 Tickets ·Disc Golf: 2 Players ·Crab Feast/BBQ: 2 Tickets ·Parade of Homes Celebration: 2 Tickets ·Legislative Meet & Greet: 2 Tickets ·Annual Membership Meeting: 2 Tickets
FRIEND LEVEL - $1000 MEMBERSHIP: ·1 Year FABA (+ HBAV/NAHB) Membership ·1 NAHB Affiliate Memberships for an additional employee of your company EVENT SPONSORSHIP:Sponsor of all FABA special events (to include as many of the following as allowed): ·Presidents Reception ·Spring Golf Tournament ·Disc Golf Tournament ·Virtual Showcase/Parade of Homes ·Crab Feast & BBQ ·Legislative Meet & Greet ·Annual Membership Meeting SIGNAGE: ·Logo on the Friend Cornerstone board that is posted at every FABA gathering and event, and in the FABA offices and board room PRINT/DIGITAL/SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISING: ·Shared Full Page Ad in the FABA Digital Newsletter (12x/year) ·Shared Full Page ad in FABA Member Directory (print or digital) ·Shared Full Page ad Showcase/Parade of Homes Booklet Ad (print or digital) ·FABA Social Media Posts: 4x/year Facebook & Instagram WEBSITE ADVERTISING: ·Company Logo (with link) on FABA and Parade of Homes Sponsor Page on Website ·Enhanced Online Directory Listing on FABA Website EVENT RESERVATIONS(Ticketed Events will resume when it is deemed safe): ·Presidents Reception: 1 Ticket ·Disc Golf: 2 Players ·Crab Feast/BBQ: 1 Ticket ·Parade of Homes Celebration: 1 Ticket ·Legislative Meet & Greet: 1 Ticket ·Annual Membership Meeting: 1 Ticket Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Thank you, Maria
Thank you for your continued support of the Fredericksburg Area Builders Association and the Building Industry in Virginia.
New and Renewed FABA Members (November 2020) New AssociateMembers Fairfax Insulation Systems MasTec Inc RIMA Management & Hospitality Virginia Marble and Granite Inc Renewed Builder Members C.C. Carpentry Steady Homes Design and Build Sundance Homes Renewed Associate Members Apple Door of Fredericksburg ARS/General Heating C&F Bank Dobbins Realty James House Asphalt Precision Drafting Services Roof Works of Virginia William H. Metcalfe Co
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FABA works to educate, promote and represent the building industry while enhancing the region’s quality of life.
FAB Foundation Workforce Grant
FAB Foundation
The FAB Foundation is chaired by group of voluntary directors who work to help the Fredericksburg area community through several initiatives. FAB financially supports non-profit organizations in the Fredericksburg region that specifically coordinate and provide home repair and safer living conditions for those in need. Helping make repairs and improvements related to home ownership affordable. With a greater emphasis on the growing need for Workforce Development in our region, FAB has partnered with local educators and has established three local NAHB Student Chapters in Stafford, Spotsylvania and Caroline counties, and will continue working toward the establishment of student chapters in all the municipalities that we serve. FAB Foundation has grant opportunities available for those looking to learn a trade and to potentially partner with member mentors and job placement opportunities. For more information on all the good that FAB Foundation does, call Maria Moore, Fredericksburg Area Builders Association Executive Vice President, at 540-898-2730, email at mmoore@fabava.com, or go to www.fabava.com and select FAB Foundation tab.
FAB Foundation provides grants to students pursuing careers in the home builidng trades. If you are interested in making a donation to FAB Foundation please contact Shelley at admin@fabava.com. If you know of a student pursuing a career in the building trades, please have them reach out to find out more about these FAB Foundation Workforce Grants.
Fredericksburg Area Builders Association
Please join us in welcoming our new 2021 Board of Directors!
Position
Officers
President
Scott Hine
1st VP
Marc Simes
2nd VP
Jeh Hicks
Treasurer
Jeremiah Horstick
Secretary
Michelle Hall
Associate VP
Mike King
Immed.Past.Pres.
Stacey Lampman
Legal Counsel
Charlie Payne
Builder Director
Allen Harrison
Tim Hall
Pete McGuire
Dan Sandoval
Sean Halsey
Teresa Taylor Griffis
Associate D.
Rick Furnival
Emily Hall
Bruce Reese
Sara Fila
Greg Schmidt
NAHB State Representative
Shawn Callahan
2020 FABA Board of Directors
President Stacey Lampman Spaces Design Studio 1st Vice President Scott Hine Assurance Financial Group 2nd Vice President Gene Brown Atlantic Builders Secretary Jeh Hicks Jarrell Properties Treasurer Jeremiah Horstick CORELOT Immediate Past President Marc Simes Tricord Companies Associate Vice President John Reid Embrace Home Loans Executive Officer Maria Moore FABA Legal Counsel Charlie Payne Hirschler NAHB State Representative Shawn Callahan Metwood Building Solutions Builder Director Michelle Hall J. Hall Homes Builder Director Tim Hall Tricord Companies Builder Director Sean Halsey Halsey Homes Builder Director Allen Harrison Battlefield Homes Builder Director Dan Sandoval Republic Home Builders Builder Director Teressa Taylor-Griffis Foundation Homes Associate Director Sara Fila Legacy Engineering Associate Director Michael King Ray's Siding Associate Director Bruce Reese Legacy Engineering, PC Associate Director Greg Schmidt Pest Solutions Associate Director Frank Sigmon Builders FirstSource
The Legislative Committee meets monthly to discuss the status of local and state level legislation that affects the building industry. For more information from each county, plan to attend the Legislative Committee meeting - third Thursday of the month at 8:30 am. The FAB Foundation board of directors meets monthly to discuss ways to involve the association with local workforce educators and help promote workforce development in our area. If you would like to be invoived with these students, contact FABA for more information.
Legislative News
Why Volunteer? Part of being a great volunteer is loving what you're doing. Find something that you're passionate about or something that inspires you, and then find a need in your community. There are dozens of reasons why you should volunteer - you just need to find the one that feels right. 20 GREAT REASONS TO VOLUNTEER - Help others - Make a difference - Find purpose · Enjoy a meaningful conversation · Connect with your community · Feel involved · Contribute to a cause you care about · Use your skills in a productive way · Develop new skills · Meet new people · Explore new areas of interest · Meet good people · Impress your mom · Impress yourself · Expand your horizons · Get out of the house · Make new friends · Strengthen your resume · Feel better about yourself
Community Service
The Community Service Committee plans and organizes FABA's outreach and service in the local community and partners with members and non-profit groups to find ways to give back.
NEWS AND HAPPENINGS Send us your press releases, news, and event information! We can post it here in our newsletter and on the Member Happenings page of our website! Contact admin@fabava.com for more information.
Cornerstone 2021 Interested in being a Cornerstone Sponsor for 2021? Call now to reserve your spot! Let us help you market your business! Contact Maria Moore 540-898-2730