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Much thanks to our speakers at the September General Membershipmeeting - David McDevitt, AICP, Director of Development Support and Environmental Management; Barry Wilcox, AICP, LEED AP ND Division Manager - Comprehensive Planning and Urban Design, and Edward Young Jr., Division Manager of Research. They gave TBA members an update on planning and development issues in Tallahassee as well as opened discussions on build-able lots and what developments are coming down the pipeline for our industry.
Join us this Wednesday for the Remodelers Council Meeting and Luncheon sponsored by JT Thomason, Branch Manager of Norandex Building Materials. Our program will feature the benefits of Fiberglass Doors  by Maxima as well as other materials from Norandex. For more details on Maxima Doors visithttp://www.norandexhome.com/maxima.
Do you have an Award Winning Project? The TBA's Remodelers Showcase is now accepting entries for remodeling and renovation projects. Enter your Kitchen, Bath or Whole House remodels (All categories are broken down by price) Click here for the Call for Entry.
Much thanks to our Green Building Council's Luncheon Sponsor - Independent Green Technologies for last week's program on Green Building Products, Solar Energy Panels and LED lighting.
Stan Derzypolski, Chair of the Education Committee hosted the first Lunch and Learn - Branding Your Business within your TBA Membership at the Tallahassee Democrat this past Wednesday, September 16. The webinar was brought to us through NAHB's Webinar Wednesdays which offers programs onSales and Marketing, Remodeling and New Home Construction. "We had a great first event with over 13 attendees," said Stan. "The program was filled with information about creating your own business opportunities within your TBA membership. Staff will have a copy of the program on file for any member who would like to review it."
Don't forget to attend this month's Hard Hat Happy Hour scheduled for this Thursday, September 24, 6 pm to 8 pm. Join us for a 2 hour event featuring Wings and Beer! Sponsored bySunshine Savings Bank (1400 East Park Avenue)
Coming Tuesday, October 6th the Lunch n' Learn series welcomes HOUZZ (11 am - 1pm) for a 2 hour interactive, hands-on presentation, where Houzz experts will work with you side-by-side to help you create a compelling, complete professional profile on Houzz that will attract new clients and promote your brand. Click here for more information and to reserve your spot. The TBA Lunch n' Learn ($10 per person) series will be held at the Tallahassee Democrat office on Magnolia and lunch is available for under $7 pp through the Democrat's onsite Cafeteria. Register today.
SOLD OUT! TBA's first Annual Associate Showcase (Table Top Display Trade Show) event coming on Thursday, October 22 at the Holiday Inn and Suites (Graves Rd and I-10) is currently SOLD OUT. This event will replace the General Membership Meeting and will be held from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. Exhibitors to date are: Air Control Inc; Amber and Nick Renaud, Realtor; Ameris Bank; Baker-Harris Insurance; Barkley Engineering; Bobby Dollar Appliance Consultants; Budget Blinds; Carpet One Tallahassee; Cornerstone Tools; Homes and Land; Gulf Eagle Supply; Hancock Bank; Interior/Exterior Building Supply; Jay Walker Enterprises; Mays Munroe, Multi-Stone Fabrications; McCall Service; NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction); Paul's Termite & Pest Control, Side Arm Rack by Brian Will; Tallahassee Kitchen Center; The Blue Print Shop; Wells Fargo Home Mortgage; andWill Roberts Custom Home Planning. Builders are invited to come meet our trade partners. Register to attend - $20 per person lunch ticket
Welcome New Members
Private Wealth Management & Consulting, Edward Knowles, 850-692-2500 or visit www.pwmcllc.com. Sponsor: Stan Derzpolski
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Shannon T. Wood, 850-241-2971, email: .
Be sure to see the TBA calendar below for many educational and networking opportunities... and the Member Benefit of the Week.
Sincerely,
Lynne Edwards
Executive Officer
Tallahassee Builders Association
P.O. Box 1212
Tallahassee, FL 32302
Upcoming TBA Meetings:
- September 23, Remodelers Council Meeting and Luncheon at Old Town Café from 11:30 - 1 pm - Sponsored by Norandex Building Materials and Maxima Fiberglass Doors.
- September 24, 6 pm - 8 pm, Hard Hat Happy '2' Hour, Wings and Beer - Sponsored by Sunshine Savings Bank (1400 East Park Avenue)
- October 6, Lunch and Learn with HOUZZ at the Tallahassee Democrat from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm.
- October 8, 11:30 am - 1 pm, Green Building Council Luncheon and Meeting, Blower Door Test at a Richard Sneed Model Home location to be announced - 1 CEU will be available for Florida Contractors.
- October 14 - 11:00 am Membership Committee - Prime Meridian Bank (Capital Circle)
- October 14 - 11:30 am - 1pm - Board of Directors Meeting - Prime Meridian Bank (Capital Circle) Lunch sponsored by Prime Meridian Bank Committee - Prime Meridian Bank (Capital Circle)
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