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Featured Event
MBIA's 2018 Installation Dinner

 At this membership dinner we will install our 2018 President, Jeff Caruso, as well as the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

We will also honor the work of some special members with the Home Builders Care Foundation's Community Service Awards. 

Wednesday, Jan. 24
5:30pm-9:00pm

Main Street Ballroom
8307 Main St.
Ellicott City, MD 21043

$95 member
(by Jan. 5)

$115 member
(after Jan. 5)

$150 non-member 

STARS members may use their tickets. Email Chris Baughan.

 
For questions, email Jean Mathis or call 301-776-6223.
Know someone who wants to Join MBIA? Download the application by clicking the image below. Questions? Email Director of Membership & Sales, Chris Baughan.
 
 
MBIA
11825 W. Market Place
Fulton, Maryland 20759
301-776-MBIA (6242)
 
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Builder Mart registration is OPEN!  Builder Mart is the one day trade show of the Maryland Building Industry Association. Builder Mart promises to provide you a jam packed day full of visiting over 400 booths, networking with other building industry people,  continuing education credits and of course the legendary all you can eat and drink bull and oyster roast, plus an after party featuring The Reagan Years. This year's show happens on Wednesday, March 21 from 11:00am-6:00pm. Exhibitor price $38, MBIA member price $48, non-member $58 and onsite tickets are $68. Go to www.buildermart.org  to register TODAY! For questions email Carey Swift or call 301-776-6242. 

IBS Update. Mark your calendar now for the International Builders Show, January 9-11, 2018, Orlando, FL. MBIA will host two member breakfasts and a reception during Show week.

Going to IBS? If you are planning to attend the January 2018 NAHB International Builders' Show, be sure to check out NAHB's   TNAH and TNARH show homes, which are both seeking Emerald-level NGBS Green certification again this year. Complimentary tours of the show homes will be available from Tuesday, January 9th, through Thursday, January 11th, via ticketed shuttle buses.

Tour & Lunch at Blueprint Robotics. Join MBIA's Green Building Council along with Blueprint Robotics CEO Jerome Smalley on Wednesday, January 24 for a tour of Blueprint's factory in Baltimore from 11:00am-1:00pm where precision aerospace-grade robotic tools construct wood-framed custom enclosed walls, roof and floor components for single family and multifamily projects. Registration is limited to 20. If you miss this tour and want to see the factory at a later date, contact Annette Rosenblum. This tour is for MBIA Member companies and employees only. Cost is $10. Register here or download the registration form.

MBIA's Installation Dinner. At this membership dinner on Wednesday, January 24 from 5:30pm-9:00pm at the Main Street Ballroom in Ellicott City, we will install our 2018 President, Jeff Caruso, as well as the Executive Committee and Board of Directors. We will also honor the work of some special members with the Home Builders Care Foundation's Community Service Awards. Cost is $95 per member (by Jan. 5), $115 per member (after Jan. 5) and $150 non-member. STARS members may use their tickets. RSVP to Chris Baughan. Register here or download registration form. For questions, email Carey Swift or call 301-776-6222.
 
Wine & Chocolate Tasting. Spend the evening with the Professional Women in Building Council at a wine & chocolate tasting event at Kelsey's Kloset in Fulton, MD, on Wednesday, February 7 from 4:30pm-7:30pm.Cost is $25 per PWB member, $35 per MBIA member and $50 per non-member.  To register click here or download registration form. Questions? Email Jean Mathis .
 
FIL Speaker Series. MBIA's Future Industry Leaders (FIL) group continues its educational speaker series featuring highly-respected industry leaders sharing their war stories and success strategies. Join us Thursday, February 8 from 8:30am-10:30am for breakfast at Rodgers Consulting in Largo, MD, featuring Jeff Caruso, Owner & CEO of Caruso Homes and 2018 MBIA President.  Register here or download the registration form. Questions? Email Jean Mathis or call 301-776-6223.
 
Hey Builders! We have a Spot for YOU at Builder Connections. MBIA will hold its Builder Connections event (The Ultimate in Associate Networking) on Thursday, February 22 at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City at a NEW TIME, 2:30pm-5:00pm. To make this event successful we NEED YOU (and your key decision makers) out in force! To sign up please click here. For questions email Jean Mathis or call her at 301-776-6223 today to reserve your table. Did we mention builders get FREE food and FREE drinks?
   
ASSOCIATE Members! Maximize your marketing efforts by attending Builder Connections: The Ultimate in Associate Networking on Thursday, February 22 at our NEW TIME 2:30pm-5:00pm at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, MD. Get uninterrupted face time with the Builders you want to meet! Cost is $75 per member (before Jan. 26) and $90 per member (after Jan. 26). This is a members-only event.  Click here to register or download the registration form. For more information email Jean Mathis or call 301-776-6223. 
 
SAVE the DATE. Mark your calendars now for  Custom Builders of Montgomery County & the Real Estate Finance Committee Happy Hour, Tuesday, March 6, Location TBD, Prince George's Legislative Breakfast, Monday, March 26, Greenbelt Marriott, Greenbelt, MD, Multifamily & Mixed Use Council DC Tour & Happy Hour with the DC Chapter, Thursday, March 29, Location TBD, SMC Sales Camp Seminar, Wednesday, April 11, Location TBD, Builder Banker Breakfast, Thursday, April 19, Location TBD, 4th Annual Casino Night, Thursday, April 26, Martin's West, Baltimore, MD.
EDUCATION
 
Marketing and Communicating with the Aging in Place Client (CAPS I) . Millions of Americans are living longer and more active lives. Because they are embracing newly found and changing lifestyles, they need to revitalize their home environment. Identifying this burgeoning opportunity and then developing the skills to interact with this market can help you grow your business dramatically. The goal of the course is to equip course participants with the knowledge and tools to effectively market and sell services to the aging in place (AIP) market. This is the first required course of the CAPS (Certified Aging-in-Place) designation and is set for Monday, January 29 from 8:00am-5:00pm at MBIA in Fulton. Cost is $225 per member and $325 per non-member. To register click here.
 
Design Concepts for Livable Homes and Aging in Place (CAPS II). There is an increasing desire among today's home owners to live in one's home as long as possible which has created a strong demand for products and services serving this audience. . The goal of this course is to enable participants to identify common challenges within the home and understand attractive design concepts that create a safe and comfortable environment for clients who want to age in place as well as identify with one or more of these groups. This is the second required course of the CAPS (Certified Aging-in-Place) designation and is set for Tuesday, January 30 from 8:00am-5:00pm at MBIA in Fulton. Cost is $225 per member and $325 per non-member. To register click here.

Details & Solutions for Livable Homes and Aging in Place. (CAPS III)
This course builds on the CAPS I and CAPS II courses (which are prerequisites for this course) by introducing design solutions and techniques for professionals whose clients require specialized design and equipment to live and thrive comfortably in their homes. Whole house product specification and installation techniques will be covered accompanied by practical, hands-on activities. Ii is set for Wednesday, January 31 from 8:00am-5:00pm at MBIA in Fulton. Cost is $225 per member and $325 per non-member. To register click here.

Advanced Principles of Land Development Workshop.   MBIA's Land Development Council will conduct this 5-part workshop on March 27, April 3, 10, 17 & 24 at MBIA from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Up to 10 continuing education credits are available. Details coming soon. For questions, email Jean Mathis or call 301-776-6223.
MEMBERSHIP

Save Money with your 401(k). Our partner, Benjamin F. Edwards & Co, brings our members an excellent opportunity to save money with their 401(k) plans!  How does the 401(k) Affinity program benefit YOU?  Shared fiduciary responsibility along with Brinker Capital; Low-cost and completely fee transparent.  No kickbacks to plan providers and / or plan financial advisors;  Product mix of actively managed mutual funds, index mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and professionally managed asset allocation accounts. No proprietary investment products or parties-in-interest; Lower plan expenses based on own 401(k) plan and others 401(k) plans that could not be obtained without Maryland Building Industry Association membership. For information on the program, email Robert Zimmer or call 443-681-7691

MBIA has Partnered with Snazzy Traveler . We have an exciting opportunity for you to receive exclusive access to Snazzy Traveler, America's Fastest Growing Travel Company. As a valued member you are receiving FREE access to Snazzy Traveler for a whole year! Snazzy Traveler is an exclusive members only travel website valued at $99 with rates on Hotels, Rental Cars, Luxury Cruises and Activities up to 75% off online retail prices. Visit www.snazzytraveler.com/MBIA  and enter code MBIATravel. 

Voter Voice. Use our Quick Sign Up link to become part of MBIA's strong advocacy program and help us stop burdensome regulations against the industry. You have the unique ability to tell our officials exactly how a given policy affects you and others in the industry.

Advertise in MBIA's BUILD Maryland Magazine. Spread the word about your products and services in MBIA's official online publication that is sent to more than 5,000 members.  For rates, specs click here or email sales manager Chris Baughan

Get Social with MBIA. You can find MBIA on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram and Houzz. Friend, Chat, Tweet, Like and Share with US! Click here for quick links.

Need a Meeting Space?  The Maryland Center for Housing is made available for use by all groups through their relationship with the Maryland Building Industry Association. Businesses engaged in real estate related activities are given reservation preference. Meetings, parties and other social activities are permitted on an availability basis. Room rentals are available from two to 100.Click here for the brochure. To reserve your room email Becky Myers or call 301-776-6266.

MBIA has what you need to Get Connected. Your members-only resource for local utility hook-ups can be found HERE Our regional utility providers look forward to working with architects, builders and engineers in meeting the needs of their projects. MBIA is happy to provide a variety of contacts to help facilitate the process.

Member Rebate Program .What would you think if you could get a rebate for your loyalty to many of the nation's leading Manufacturers? Now you can! The Member Rebate Program is a free member benefit available to all active Builder & Remodeler members. The average rebate per builder/ remodeler company who participated was more than $1,000! There are currently over 50 of the country's leading Manufacturer Brands participating in this Program. To find out more, click here

The MBIA is on Houzz! By adding our association's badge to your profile, you will help showcase your industry credibility and be a part of our member directory. We will be working with Houzz to add our logo affiliation badge to all members with active professional profiles in the coming weeks. If you would prefer that we NOT add the logo badge to your profile, please email deepa@houzz.com. If you are not yet on Houzz, we encourage you to set up a free profile here.  

Looking for an Alternative to Conventional Bonding?   Check out the program offered to members only through the Builders Developers Guaranty Group of the MBIA. Currently providing certificates of guaranty for Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's and Washington Counties, plus WSSC, Park and Planning and State Highway. For more information email Lisa Goheen  or call 301-776-6241.

Take Advantage of NAHB Benefits. Take Advantage! Your MBIA membership automatically makes you a member of the National Association of Home Builders. Make sure you take advantage of all the ways to save with NAHB member discounts from companies like UPS, GM, Lowes, Office Depot, Sherwin Williams and more. Get all the details at www.nahb.org/ma or click here for a quick glance at all the benefits.
 
List your New Homes Online for FREE. Builders Digital Experience (BDX) and MBIA want to help builders list their homes for free online. Sign up for the free listing program by visiting www.theBDX.com/Free . Questions? Email Ashlei Valles .
 
Discounts on Insurance. Chesapeake Employers proudly offers MBIA members a comprehensive workers' compensation insurance program that includes discounts off Chesapeake Employers' eligible tiers. For more information and a free quote, contact your insurance agent or visit www.ceiwc.com.
HOME BUILDERS CARE

Shopping on Amazon this Holiday Season?  Start Every Purchase with a SMILE and Support Home Builders Care with a simple click-through.

Remember the Home Builders Care Foundation in your Year-End Giving.  Your industry's charity was founded for the purpose of taking the skills, knowledge and generosity of building industry members and building to make a difference in the lives of those in need of hope and a home.  Our work not only helps at-risk families and individuals achieve housing stability, but also builds goodwill for our Association within Maryland and Washington, DC, communities. Your support as an MBIA member is key. Donate online through HBCF's GiveDirect Payments page . Thank you in advance for your generosity. Best wishes for a very happy holiday season.  
ADVOCACY

MARYLAND

2018 Change to the purchase of materials from Pepco for residential and commercial projects. Currently, for projects where the customers build structural facilities on private property or in public space, Pepco reviews and approves a Structural Facility Drawing.  A Material Control Letter accompanies the Structural Facility Drawing approval, identifying materials to purchase from Pepco Stores for project use, such as transformer pads, splice boxes, manhole roof frames, manhole roof covers, etc. The upcoming change is that Pepco will no longer be the point of sale for these items. Click here for a list of Pepco approved suppliers that will provide such service instead. PEPCO will honor the outstanding Material Control Letters until December 31, 2017.

EASTERN SHORE

Chapter Meeting. The Eastern Shore Builders will hold a Chapter Meeting on Tuesday, January 30 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the Ocean Pines Library, 11107 Cathell Rd., Berlin.  Please contact Joan Strang or call 410-845-0132 to RSVP.
IN MEMORIAM

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the loss of Maple Lawn's visionary, Stewart J. Greenebaum on December 10, 2017, Funeral services will be held at Temple Oheb Shalom, 7310 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore, MD 21208 on Wednesday, December 13, at 2:30 pm. Interment is Private. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to The University of Maryland, Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, 110 S.
Paca St., Baltimore, MD 21201.