Your Monthly BIAOC Update: September 2021
Summer is over and fall is here - thank you to our members for making this summer so memorable! From the amazing turnout at our Annual Baseball Night, to our inspirational Women's Leadership Conference Networking Event, to our Annual Softball Tournament - member networking was a home run!

Check out the upcoming News & Events section below for NEW upcoming events and industry news. We hope to see you NEXT WEEK at the Building Industry Show 3.0 at Pechanga Resort and Casino on September 29-30 featuring our live trade show floor, Keynote Speaker Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Utility & Water Boot Camp, golf tournament, Builder Kickoff Reception, 70's Casino Night "Boogie Wonderland" and much more - Click HERE to learn more and register.

Mark your calendar for our Annual BITA Wine Event - Travel the World Through Wine - on Thursday, October 14th at the beautiful Sub Zero, Wolf & Cove Show Room in Costa Mesa. Click HERE to register and sponsor today.

Registration is open now for our annual BIAOC 2021 Installation celebrating the Induction and Installation of Incoming President Eric A. Nelson of Trumark Homes and the 2022 Board of Directors on Thursday, November 12, 2021 at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott, Dana Point. Click HERE to register and sponsor now for our year-end chapter celebration!

Scroll down to our Government Affairs Updates section for the latest BIAOC member advocacy wins and calls to action. Your continued advocacy makes a difference in our industry and in our community. Contact BIAOC Vice President Adam Wood at awood@biasc.org to become an industry advocate today!

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SUNTI KUMJIM
BIAOC Chapter President
MBK Rental Living
An Important Announcement
We would like to congratulate Steve La Motte for his years of service and dedication for the building industry as he will formerly transition into his new government relations role with the Irvine Company. Steve played a pivotal role in the BIA Orange County Chapter and contributed significantly to the success of this organization. We want to thank him for the unconditional commitment and dedication over his tenure and wish Steve the best of success in future challenges and endeavors.
BIASC’s own Adam Wood will assume all Orange County Chapter responsibilities as BIASC Vice President, OC Chapter and will continue to manage our Building Industry Legal Defense Foundation (BILD). Adam previously served as Director of Government Affairs, Orange County and has helped reposition BILD as an integral part of our advocacy efforts.  
 
In addition, Karissa DiStefano is being promoted to Director of Public Affairs and will be assisting Adam with Orange County government affairs. We are confident that both Adam and Karissa will continue the work of the Chapter seamlessly as we continue advocating for our industry. For any questions or assistance with BIAOC matters, please don’t hesitate to contact Adam and Karissa directly. 
 
Adam Wood, Vice President, BIAOC
Phone: (310) 384-0556 
 
Karissa Willette DiStefano, Director of Public Affairs 
Phone: (714) 725-0362
Summer Events Recap
BIAOC Women's Leadership Conference & Networking Event
"The Re-Building"
Thursday, August 26, 2021

Thank you for joining us for an evening of summer networking with BIAOC and BIAOC NextGen members. This inspirational event featured speaker Natalie Grumet who spoke the challenges she has bravely faced in her lifetime, and how she overcame them with positivity, a strong support community and dedication. Every attendee left touched and inspired!
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BIAOC Angels Game Night
Tuesday, August 31, 2021

We are happy to report that our annual BIAOC Angeles Game Night was a great success! Thank you to all the BIAOC members who joined us for networking, a delicious taco tailgate, and a win for the Angels!

BIAOC Softball Tournament
Friday, September 10, 2021

We think it's safe to say that our annual BIAOC Softball Tournament was a hit, once again! Thank you to all the teams, players and supporters who joined us for a day out on the field. Congratulations to the Tournament Winning Team Executive/Precision (vs last year’s winning team Meritage Homes) and to Consolation Round Winner – Brookfield Residential (against First American Title). Be sure to checkout the full album of photos by Evyn Griffith, Aero Cine Pros via our website gallery and on Facebook.
News & Upcoming Events
Stay tuned for upcoming events, webinars, and industry news!

BIA of Southern California Building Industry Show 3.0
September 29-30, 2021
Pechanga Resort & Casino

LIMITED TICKET & BOOTH AVAILABILITY - Register Today!
 
We invite you to join us for the biggest building trade show event and experience in Southern California - the Building Industry Show 3.0. Join us for our in-person trade show floor, Builders Golf Tournament, Builders Kickoff Party, special guest speakers to be announced and more.
BIAOC Annual BITA Wine Event - Travel The World Through Wine
Thursday, October 14, 2021
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Sub Zero, Wolf & Cove Showroom
655 Anton Boulevard
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

You're invited to BIAOC's Annual Wine Event benefitting BITA. Sponsor today!
Thank You to our Sponsors
Malbec Sponsors
Shiraz Sponsors
Chianti Sponsors
Aero Cine Pros
Bio Clean a Forterra Co
Boudreau Pipeline Corporation
Circle M Contractors
Dahlin Group Architecture l Planning
David Evans and Associates Inc.
Development Planning & Financing Group
Focus 360
Fuscoe Engineering, Inc.
Gouvis Engineering Consulting Group Inc.
Huitt-Zollars, Inc.
Hunsaker & Associates Irvine, Inc
Jackson Tidus
KB Home
Landsea Homes
LJP Construction Services
LSA
Manatt Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Murow Development Consultants
Newmeyer & Dillion, LLP
Psomas
Rancho Mission Viejo
Reliable Wholesale Lumber
Shea Homes
Simpson Strong-Tie
Snyder Langston
Trammell Crow Residential
TRI Pointe Homes
TWR Enterprises Inc.
WHA l Architects. Planners. Designers.
Whitney Petchul
Thursday, November 12, 2021
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Laguna Cliffs Marriott, Dana Point
 
BIAOC 2021 Installation - Induction and Installment of Incoming President Eric A. Nelson
 
You're invited to the 2021 BIAOC Installation "Advocacy to Activism." Join us for the induction and installment of incoming President Eric A. Nelson, of Trumark Homes and the 2022 Board of Directors. This is an event you will not want to miss - Register and Sponsor today!
Upcoming BIAOC NextGen Events
BIAOC NextGen Mentorship Kick Off Meeting
Thursday, September 23, 2021
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Hanger 24 Orange County
17877 Von Karman Ave, Unit 110
Irvine, CA 92614

Join NextGen as we kick off the mentorship program.
Check Out More Upcoming BIA Events
Thursday, October 28, 2021
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Lyon Air Museum
19300 Ike Jones Rd
Santa Ana, CA 92707
 
BIASC Housing Strategy Summit & VIP Reception - Special Commemoration Honoring General William Lyon
 
You're invited to BIA of Southern California's Housing Strategy Summit & VIP Reception featuring a Special Commemoration Honoring General William Lyon at the Lyon Air Museum with BIASC Leadership, Chapter Presidents, and special guests panels featuring local elected representatives. Network with Southern California's top builders and landowners. Sponsorships available.
Government Affairs Updates
Huntington Beach Inclusionary Zoning
As previously reported, the City of Huntington Beach amended their Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance on September 21st. BIAOC staff continues to stand in stark opposition to Inclusionary Zoning as increased burdens on production will not solve the housing shortage in California. With that said, the Huntington Beach policy under consideration proposes an expansion of the in-lieu fee applicability (compared to on-site requirements) and increases predictability in the application of requirements. BIAOC will continue to monitor this matter to assess the impact it has on development opportunity.  
Newport Beach Inclusionary Zoning 
Last week, newly appointed BIASC Vice President, Orange County Chapter Adam Wood spoke before the Newport Beach City Council on the dangers of an Inclusionary Zoning policy, noting how increasing burdens on housing will result in further production pitfalls If you have any questions, please contact Adam Wood.
Santa Ana Inclusionary Zoning 
On Tuesday night, BIASC VP Adam Wood spoke against the harms that rent control and eviction restrictions will impart on housing opportunity in the City of Santa Ana. Despite strong industry input, the Council voted to advance policies that will ultimately contribute to pushing housing production further out of reach - despite the desperate need. More housing battles lie soon ahead - please stay tuned for updates and advocacy calls-to-action. If you have any questions, please contact Adam Wood.
SoCal Greenprint 
Since January of this year, BIASC has been working to protect development opportunity from the harms proffered by a Southern California Association of Governments’ (SCAG) proposal known as the SoCal Greenprint. Positioned as an “online mapping tool” the SoCal Greenprint has the unintended effect of massively expanding CEQA exposure across the region, even on projects that have already received environmental approvals. Left unchecked, the SoCal Greenprint will stand as a major impediment to development. To date, all suggested amendments to the Greenprint have not been adopted and a SCAG hearing on this is expected October 7th. BIAOC will continue to engage with stakeholders to encourage the needed reforms that protect housing opportunity.
BIAOC Partner Events
Apartment Association of Orange County 50th Annual Trade Show & Conference
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, California
Thursday, September 30, 2021
8:30AM - 3:00PM
Join BIAOC NextGen
For more information or to refer a NextGen member, please contact:
Zac Torres 
NextGen Membership Chair
Chad Davies
NextGen Membership Co-Chair chad@daviesimaging.com
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