April 10, 2018
#1 Over 11,000 Patrons Shop the SAHBA Home Show
Ask most any of the exhibitors about last weekend's Home Show, and they'll say it's "tiring but exhilarating. And SO worth it!" Just ask Alfonso Bodden, owner of Five Star Painting, and Jude Blasko of The Cambridge Group. They're both new SAHBA members and first time exhibitors. They already have their contracts submitted for the next SAHBA Home Show, Oct. 5-7. How about you? See all the fun & hard work in our video HERE .

Congratulate Our Award Winners!
BEST OF SHOW
Kokomo Grill
MOST INNOVATIVE
AZ Hybrid Light
BEST OF HALL
Black Tie Caramel | Desert Sun Customs & Restorations LLC | Kokomo Grill | Open Enclose LLC

BEST PRESENTATION
A&E Recycled Granite | Art Effects Woodworking, LLC | Bad Add Sign Company | Strongbuilt Plumbing & Air

MOST CREATIVE
Amazing Wood Basket | BungoBox Arizona | Ideal Outdoor Living | SolarCity/Tesla | Terra Design, Inc.

MOST INFORMATIVE
Floor & Decor | Russett Southwest Corp | Splendid Nature | Sunshine Experts

JUDGES' CHOICE
D&K Fashion | Go Green Environmental | GQ Distribution | Ideal Outdoor Living | Hart & Cole Rustic Pet Furniture | Long Realty | Madaras Gallery | Presidential Pools & Spas, LLC | Rose Alley Vintiques | Sam Levitz Furniture | Sogno Toscano | The Garage Center | Untamed Confections | Wind Walker Design

The Marana Chamber interviewed David at the Show: See Marana's video!
#2 New Faces but the Partnerships Remain the Same
On behalf of our members, SAHBA has formed many strong partnerships with other business organizations. A number of these groups have new leadership. We’d like to congratulate:
  • Amber Smith in her new role as CEO of the Tucson Metro Chamber
  • B.J. Cordova in his role as Executive Director of Arizona Transportation Builders
  • Allyson Solomon in her role as Executive Director of Metropolitan Pima Alliance

We’ve formed these partnerships to help leverage our collective strengths for the benefit of the broader business community as well as create opportunities for individual members.
#3 Gov't Liaison Breakfast to Discuss Workforce
Join industry members and elected officials from throughout Southern Arizona at the SAHBA Government Liaison Breakfast April 18 th as we discuss workforce development options occurring in our region. We will hear from national and regional experts about the programs that are training the next generation of home building industry members and the programs currently available to assist industry members meet their workforce needs. Still a few seats available, register NOW.

Confirmed speakers:
John Courson , President/CEO, Home Builders Institute
Dr. Lee Lambert , Chancellor, Pima Community College
Kathy Prather , Superintendent, JTED
#4 Opportunity to Serve in Marana
SAHBA members who are residents in the Town of Marana may apply to fill an opening on the Town Council. This growing community is a key element of the future growth and success of our industry and the broader region. Persons with business and/or development experience have a unique opportunity to help shape the community. If you think you’d be suited to serve, please contact Shawn Cote and he can provide you with more information and a perspective on the importance of this position. A copy of the application may be found here . Applications are due no later than noon on April 13.
#5 Custom Build Council Lunch & Learn Wednesday
TOMORROW from 12-1pm at SAHBA
With Dan Ice, Chief Building Official
Pima County Development Services

Custom Build Council Chair Andrew Hayes and the Custom Build Council invite you to an informative discussion on Pima's consultation inspection program and also an update on the Building Code Committee's review of the proposed new code year. We will be serving lunch so please RSVP  here. 
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
  • April 11 - Custom Build Council Meeting (See #5)
  • April 18 - Government Liaison Breakfast, 7:30AM. (See #3) Register here.
  • May 1 - SAHBA MeetUp at Barrio Brewing Co., 5-7PM.
  • Sept. 7 - SAHBA Charity Golf Tournament, Omni Tucson National
OTHER NEWS
Jobs: They’re Not What They Used to Be     
By Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., The Bowtie Economist

APRIL 2018:   During every business cycle, economies experience job losses followed by subsequent job gains such that, in time, all job losses are made up, and then some. Between January 2008 and February 2010, almost nine million jobs were lost, but by January 2013 the number of employed Americans had almost fully recovered. The typical good news story, right? Not so fast; the educational attainment of the persons employed in the “recovered” jobs were dramatically different than those in the “lost” jobs. This has profound social and economic implications. READ MORE
The Four Biggest Barriers Holding You Back From Scaling Your Company
SAHBA's Strategic Partner for Mentoring
Written by David Finkel

For the past 20 years, I’ve coached tens of thousands of small business owners on how to grow their companies. During that time, I have personally observed the common patterns that keep business owners stuck in the “work until you drop” model. Here are four common barriers that hold small business owners back from scaling their fledgling companies. As you read this list, take a hard look at your own company, and see which of these barriers is costing you. READ MORE
Will Your Discounted Workers Comp Premiums Cover Your Dues? Could be!

Did you know you might save enough on SAHBA's discounted Workers Comp premiums that you could pay for your membership dues? SolidSurface.com saved at least $2,000 when she switched her company to the SAHBA/ ARMSA plan . “Carly was amazing, so patient, explaining everything," says Kathy O'Lochlayne. "It put her over the top. I know I can call her anytime and she’ll have answers within minutes.” 
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