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April 18th , 2017
In This Issue
RSVP for Members Night Out
Speaking of Homes Radio Show
NAHB Rebates
Like our page
Home sales jump nearly 9% in March
New Members!
Sign up for the Training Alliance!
BAM Monthly Report
Consumers needing estimates from you!
Labo Nominee's!
Get to know about our newest Members
Members Night Out

April 20th, 2017
5:00pm - 7:00pm
1710 London Road, Duluth


Radio Show
Every Saturday at 8:00am on 710AM

YOUR MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES ARE HERE!
SPEAKING OF HOMES AD RATE SHEET
 
Each week, Chelle Eliason and Erick Filby will be hosting a fellow member (ABA, BAM and/or NAHB).  
Are You Interested?
 We highlight housing and the construction industry.  
The show creates the opportunity for your consumers to learn about YOU - along with:
  • building and remodeling  
  • new products and trends, and
  • information on the construction process.  
Speaking of Homes is an affordable and easy way to market you and your business to YOUR target audience.  Just click on the   ad rate sheet to find out more information.  
Call Today:  Chelle at 218.722.5707.





 Thank you 
to all the volunteers that helped the ABA out at this years Arrowhead Home and Builders Show!

Kevin Wood - Edward Jones
David Clanaugh - WLS Habitat for Humanity
Sandra Blom - Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
Jason Goad - Duluth Dodge
Vicki Martin - Quantum Point Strategies
Justin May - Kolar
Mary Carlson and Mike - Arrowhead Concrete
Barb Carr - Hermantown Chamber
Jim Wallner - RWC Construction
Maureen Plaunt - Maureen's LLC
Tom Bester - Bester Painting
Marty Knezovich - Knezovich Home Design/Past President




NAHB Rebate program
Watch the video below to find out how easy this is to recover your  members dues and start making money for the things you buy on your  building projects.


NAHB Membership Rebates How To
Watch this short video!

Builders Testimonials
"As a small to mid-size builder in a rura l market, we were   n't sure this would provide value for us. Our first quarterly rebate covered both our annual dues to our local home builders association and the staff time to complete the simple rebate request form. Three quarters of bonus rebates! Definitely a benefit worthy of membership! Gregg Moneyhun, Shelter Alternatives, Inc. (VA)

"The HBAV Rebate Program offers a great incentive for home builders in Virginia. We were very excited to receive over $2,300 dollars in rebates. There are a variety of companies and quality products involved with the program, with more being added.
every quarter. The submittal process is easy and painless, with minimal forms required. We look forward to receiving more rebates in the future." Caskey Hunt, Southern Development Homes (VA) "

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  • 501 c 6 founded in 1952
  • 168 Members Strong - Builders, Associates and Affiliates
  • Over 4,000 Employees work because of our members
  • Member to Member buying power ($1.6 on average!)
  • Legislative, Legal and Governmental Advocates
  • Industry Advocates
  • Builder Resource   
  • Consumer Resource 

THE EXCITEMENT IS BUILDING!

Know someone in the building industry that is not a member yet? 

Contact:
Jennifer Young, 
Membership Director
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Homes this spring are selling faster than ever
  • Home sales jumped nearly 9 percent in March compared with March 2016, even as the number of homes for sale plunged 13 percent, according to a new report from Redfin.
  • That resulted in the fastest average sales pace since Redfin began tracking in 2010. The typical home went under contract in just 49 days, down from 60 days a year ago.
  • The median price of a home sold in March was $273,000, up 7.5 percent year over year.

We welcome you to the 
ABA family!

*AirCo Heating and Cooling Inc.
*Allied Building Products
*Bradley Interiors
*Budget Blinds
*Duluth Chrysler Dodge, Jeep & Ram
*James Patrick Development
*Menards Inc.
*Norbord
*North Central States Council of  Carpenters
*Service Electric
*Skorco Construction
*Superior Fuel Company
Members!
Be a part of the Training Alliance Today!


  OSHA Training Alliance has partnered up with Arrowhead Builders Association to help our members be trained in safety in your workplace to avoid costly violations.

What's the benefit for my business to be part of the alliance training?

1. You and your employees receive FREE training by a Workplace Safety Consultant from the OSHA Training Alliance.
  
2.  Build a FREE complete OSHA guideline book through this program that you can use when OSHA inspectors come knocking.

3.  Your Training Alliance Consultant in this program is your advocate prior to any  inspection.

4. By being a Training Alliance partner, you can avoid costly violations

5. One - three hour training per month here at the ABA offices.  No Summer classes!  Classes are once a month which will start May 12th and will resume in October - March 2018.  

6.  Class topics will vary and be constructed by what you need, so it relates to you and your business.

Sign up for the first class today!
May 12th, 2017
9:00am - 12:00pm

($10.00 per person to cover food & beverage) 

Learn how fall prevention can be utilized on your job-sites.  The session will review requirements for fall protection, discuss options that are available, and review safe use of ladders, to support the National Safety Stand-down to prevent falls in construction.
 






"BAM! Value Added."

The value of a good defense cannot be overstated. From a government affairs perspective, the value of stopping a bad bill now is greater than the costs related to repealing a bad law later - both in terms of cost to your business and the expenditure of our industry's political capital. The value of a good offense is equally important. Bringing new ideas to the legislature, instead of always saying no, solidifies our industry's place at the table. These two approaches complement each other, and are essential to a successful advocacy strategy. As your lobbyists at the State Capitol, we're proud to stop bad legislation that would cost BAM members, and pass legislation to strengthen your business and the housing industry in our state.

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Consumers looking for bids!
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Questions?  
Call Jennifer at 218-722-5707  
25th Annual
Joel Labovitz 
Entrepreneurial Success Awards 
April 26th, 2017 
Congratulations to our Members who were nominated for the upcoming Labo Awards

Help welcome two  newest Members!

Company: Duluth Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and  Ram
Owner: Lowell Nereson
Sales and Marketing: Jason Goad
Phone: 218-720-6123
Jason Goad Cell: 218-391-4698
Address: 4755 Miller Trunk Hwy, Hermantown
Website:  DuluthDodge.com

Duluth Dodge has been around since 1993 and employees 70 staff members.  Duluth Dodge proudly sells new and pre-owned model vehicles.  They provide service for any make and model of vehicles in their service department, right here in Duluth.

Duluth Dodges welcomes anyone interested in a car or truck to stop by and test drive any of their Chryslers, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles.   

Jason oversees the commercial vehicle sector of their business.  If you are in seeking a commercial truck or van, Jason can provide any ABA member with up to $1500 cash back on their purchase. Contact him today.


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  Company:  AirCo Heating & Cooling
Owner: Eric Eliason
Phone: 715-718-0280
Address: 5822 Tower Ave. Superior, WI
Website:  aircoheatingsuperior.com

AirCo Heating and Cooling Inc., provides residental and commerical installation, service, and repair for various types of heating, cooling and ventilation systems.  new construction, replacement of existing equipment, and sheet metal fabrication.  

Their main demographic are homeowners and businesses alike.  Though, their main focus is to increase the business sector of the market.  

Eric started working for a small company in 1998 and the trade is something he really enjoyed doing.  His passion for being an entrepreneur grew with his talent and AirCo Heating and Cooling Inc was established in 2014.