10.15.2024 I Chalk Talk e-newsletter I Olympia Master Builders | |
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OMB Members in the Community!
The PWB team had the best time volunteering as part of United Way’s Day of Caring. This year our Professional Women in Building Council group volunteered at GRuB. Representatives from Louws Truss, Inc., John Erwin Remodeling, Inc., Chicago Title, Epic Realty, First American Title and OlyFed helped round out the group of volunteers!
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AND, THE WINNERS ARE...... | |
And, the 2024 Tour of Homes Award Winners are..... | |
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PEOPLE’S CHOICE
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Best Curb Appeal: Sparrow + First Finishers + AGAP
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Best Kitchen: Sparrow + First Finishers + AGAP
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Best Primary Bath: Sparrow + First Finishers + AGAP
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Best Floor Plan: Mallard Brothers Construction
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Best Design & Staging: Sparrow + First Finishers + AGAP
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Best Remodel: Doyle Construction, LLC
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Best of Show: Sparrow + First Finishers + AGAP
JUDGES’ CHOICE
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Best Curb Appeal: Williams Contracting
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Best Kitchen: Sparrow + First Finishers + AGAP
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Best Primary Bath: 4th Dimension Construction
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Best Primary Bath, Honorable Mention: Sparrow + First Finishers + AGAP
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Best Floor Plan: Williams Contracting
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Best Design & Staging: Sparrow + First Finishers + AGAP
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Best Remodel: Doyle Construction, LLC
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Best of Show: Sparrow + First Finishers + AGAP
SPECIALTY JUDGES’ CHOICE
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Outstanding Commercial Remodel: Dickey’s Remodel & Repair
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Outstanding ADU Project: Mallard Brothers Construction
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Best Recreational Space: 4th Dimension Construction
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Community Service Award: Homes First + Doyle Construction LLC
MISCELLANEOUS AWARD
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Members Doing Business with Members: Lifespan Construction, Inc.
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All Members Welcome! Family-Friendly! | |
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PWB Harvest in Disguise - Fall Celebration
Friday, October 18, 2024 from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
HayDay Heritage Farm Barn
This is a free event for ALL OMB MEMBERS! Bring your family and enjoy and evening of food, beverages games, kid's activities, and a costume contest!
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Thank you to our event sponsors: | |
VENDOR REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! | |
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CALLING ALL ASSOCIATES
Now is your chance to WOW our Builders! Whether you want to showcase a new product, or inform them about your company, this event is for you! The Homebuilders Expo is similar to our Home Show, but on a smaller scale, with Builders as the customer rather than the general public. We have limited space, so book your table today!
Vendor registration is open and spaces are limited!
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CALLING ALL BUILDERS
Each builder company will receive one free event ticket!
This event was created FOR YOU! A great opportunity for you to meet our associate members and learn about their products, as well as discover new products out there. The evening includes time to peruse vendor tables, heavy appetizers, a drink ticket, and the opportunity to win great prizes!
Additional tickets are $45.00.
Deadline to register is NOON on Friday, November 1st!
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Thank you to our event sponsors: | |
Earlybird Pricing Through November 27th. | |
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OMB Christmas Party
Friday, December 13, 2024 starting at 6:00pm
Come celebrate with us! The night will include cocktails, plated dinner, awards and installation, music and more!
Ticket Prices:
$70 per person ($80 after Nov 27th)
$520 per table of Eight ($600 after Nov 27th)
The price includes a plated dinner and drinks ticket for the main event and a ticket to the after-party, including a complimentary drink. Deadline to register is December 4th.
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Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available
Main Event Sponsor and After Party Sponsor are still available. For more information, please contact Jenn at membership@omb.org
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The Olympia Master Builders has partnered with E&M Consulting, Inc. to produce our 2025-2026 Remodel Now Magazine.
The publication will be available in both print and digital formats. E&M will be managing the project, including advertising sales and layout/graphic design. E&M will be contacting all members about the advertising opportunities available. The publication will be mailed to every member – a great opportunity to promote and give your company additional exposure. To view the ad rates/options and sign-up online, please visit: https://reserveyourad.com/OMB/
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Veteran's Build
Habitat for Humanity
November 14, 15, 16 2024
8:00am - 2:30pm
Tâlícn build site, Tumwater, WA
Join us to build affordable homes and community in honor of our military and veteran families this November. Sign up to volunteer or sponsor today!
Habitat for Humanity provides homeownership, critical home repairs, employment and volunteer engagement opportunities to U.S. veterans, military service members and their families. Visit https://linktr.ee/SPShabitatforhumanity for more information.
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UPCOMING OMB MEETINGS & EVENTS | |
Download the full 2024 OMB Master Calendar of meetings and events here. | | |
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Contractors Roundtable
October 15, 2024, at 4:00pm
BIAW Conference Room
The Roundtable will be an ideal a venue for contractors to share information that can benefit all.
This month's topic is on SEO and Lead Generation.
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Lewis County Chapter Meeting
October 16, 2024, at 6:00pm
Loyal Order of Moose Lodges
Please join us at 6:00pm for the Lewis County Chapter Meeting.
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Quarterly Building Officials Meeting
October 23, 2024 from 12:00-1:30pm
at the OMB office
Bring Your Sack Lunch!
Join building officials from across the five counties and jurisdictions that we cover, as well as OMB staff and members, for this roundtable discussion on local updates and happenings within the building industry.
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Mason County Member & Subs Lunch
October 24, 2024 from 11:00am-1:00pm
Builders FirstSource in Shelton
Join us on October 24, 2024 from
11:00am-1:00pm at Builders First Source
in Shelton for an informal lunch of hot dogs, beverages, and networking.
Bring your subs and learn about OMBs' endless industry benefits.
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PWB Council Meeting
November 6, 2024, at 4:00pm at OMB
Please join us for the Professional Women in Building Council Meeting. This meeting is open to all enrolled PWB members and any potential members. For more information about PWB, please contact Angela at angela@omb.org.
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Membership/Spike Committee
November 7, 2024, at 4:00pm at OMB
Join us for the Membership/Spike Committee Meeting. Contact Jenn at membership@omb.org for more information.
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Presented by PWB:
Hard Hat Happy Hour
November 14, 2024, at 4:00pm
With no program or agenda, this free event is simply a chance for our Associate and Builder members to network over some local, tasty beverages. Come join us! Presented by Professional Women in Building.
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Executive Committee & Board of Directors
November 19, 2024, at 4:00pm at OMB
Please join us for the Executive Committee & Board of Directors Meeting.
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Comprehensive Plans- In case you haven’t heard it enough already, please be sure to provide input on comprehensive plans throughout the jurisdictions you conduct business or live in. It cannot be stressed enough that this is your opportunity to tell the cities and counties across the South Sound that redundant and unnecessary regulations and restrictions are driving up the cost of housing. You do business in this industry. You are the expert. You know what is helping/hurting your ability to do business in your community. Now is the time for you to provide input and direction for the local housing economy.
WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU - Comprehensive Planning at jurisdictions will impact your ability to do business and build housing for the next 20 years. They include policy around economy, land use, zoning, housing and more. The overarching goal of the comprehensive plan is to place local control over local priorities. Make time to be part of the “locals” that are giving input! These plans are only available to update and edit every 10 years, and now is your time to determine what you want your community to look like shifting toward 2045, and to ensure that affordable housing for all economic segments of society is a priority!
You can search your local jurisdiction online, but we’ve also provided some of the major ones below:
Thurston County: Thurston 2045
Mason County: Mason County 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update
Lewis County: Lewis County 2045
City of Olympia: Engage Olympia
City of Lacey: Lacey Comprehensive Planning
City of Tumwater: Tumwater Comprehensive Plan
City of Centralia: Centralia Comprehensive Plan Update
City of Olympia Commission Vacancies – The City of Olympia is facing a shortfall when it comes to citizens willing to participate in voluntary advisory commissions. Several vacancies are open across several boards and commissions. Where some see a crisis, we might see opportunity. The work accomplished on these commissions and boards can impact and shape the local economy for decades to come. They can be the difference between solving the housing crisis or continuing to implement failed policy that drives up the costs for everyone. By adding your industry expertise and voice of reason to your local boards and commissions, you can ensure someone is there fighting to advance the housing industry. Some important vacancies can be found on many committees including Planning Commission, Site Plan Review, and more. Please consider applying to fill one of these vacancies for the betterment of your business and everyone who wishes to be successful in the industry.
Find information and instructions on how to apply at: https://olympiawa.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=26246ba82da8d2c60694cb8da&id=8b0f24d474&e=0c590ee31b
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