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In this edition of News You Can Use you will find:
- The inaugural Chairman's Cup was a Success!
- Tucson Mayor & Council Proclaim May as Building Safety Month
- REAC Meeting Recap
- Builder Roundtable with Dan Ice Recap
- Board of Supervisors Proclaims Economic Development Week
- City of Tucson Low Impact Development
- Plan Tucson Update
- Turn the Tables
- 2024 Charity Golf Classic
- Upcoming Councils & Committees
- Industry News
- New & Renewing Members
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The inaugural Chairman's Cup was a Success!
The Chairman's Cup Golf Outing was a remarkable day filled with camaraderie, competitive spirit, and the scenic beauty of the Stone Canyon course. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our sponsors and participants who made this event not just possible, but a resounding success.
SAHBA was honored to partner with the Stone Canyon Foundation for this prestigious event. This partnership underscored our shared values of community support and the importance of fostering meaningful connections. A special round of applause is due to Jeff Grobstein and Matt Minder, whose tireless efforts and meticulous planning ensured the outing's seamless execution.
Congratulations to our winning foursome - Josh Robinson, Willy Fox, Ian Helm, and Aaron Crowley. We are ecstatic that a past SAHBA Chairman was a participant in the winning team!
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Tucson Mayor & Council Proclaim May as Building Safety Month
This week, SAHBA was invited to join other industry leaders (including SAHBA Member Katharine Kent, Solar Store) and PDSD team members at the Mayor & Council meeting where Mayor Romero presented a proclamation declaring May as Building Safety Month. Click here for a copy of the proclamation
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REAC Meeting Recap
SAHBA attended the Real Estate Advisory Council’s meeting with Pima County’s Economic Development Director Heath Vescovi-Chiordi. This meeting covered key components of the County’s Economic Development Plan and what is happening with County-owned land that could be used for economic development; incentives used or might potentially be used to attract new business.
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Builder Roundtable with Dan Ice Recap
SAHBA hosted a Builder Roundtable on May 8th featuring Pima County's Chief Building Official, Dan Ice, providing members an opportunity to discuss permitting activity, inspections, and building code issues. It served as a platform for builders to ask questions and share their concerns, facilitating an informative conversation and fostering collaboration within the community.
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Board of Supervisors Proclaims Economic Development Week
The Pima County Board of Supervisors designated May 6-10 as Economic Development Week, aligning with the International Economic Development Council's mission of fostering growth and prosperity. Acknowledging economic development professionals as community stewards, the Board emphasized their role in facilitating job creation, community investment, and infrastructure improvement.
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City of Tucson Low Impact Development
Tucson is developing a Low Impact Development ordinance to enhance stormwater regulations, aligning with water conservation efforts. We will continue to monitor and evaluate impacts on the industry. If you have questions or comments contact Brendan Lyons at brendan@sahba.org.
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Plan Tucson Update
SAHBA attended Plan Tucson’s Cross-Cutting Event on April 23. This event was broken into three topics of interest Cross-cutting goals, 1st round feedback on the proposed Future Growth Scenario Map, and 1st review of revised policies from all working group meetings. We’ll continue to attend housing, land-use, and economic development working group meetings and monitor any potential policy recommendations.
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Turn the Tables
This event is a tremendous opportunity to develop and grow your business! This special event is specifically tailored for Associate members, Builder members, and workforce development partners to network face-to-face.
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Pima Community College Downtown Campus
Advanced Manufacturing Building
1255 N Stone Ave
Exhibition: 3:30 PM | Reception: 5:00 PM
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2024 Charity Golf Classic
The Charity Golf Classic that SAHBA members know and love is back! We are excited to be at the Omni Tucson National this Fall and we hope you will join us to raise money for the Peter D. Herder Scholarship Endowment Fund. The endowment awards scholarships to Pima Community College students pursuing a career in the construction trades.
Friday, September 6th
Omni Tucson National Resort
Check-in Begins: 7:00 AM | Shotgun Start: 8:00 AM
Please call or email Courtney Kinion at 520-918-2363 or courtney@sahba.org to reserve your foursome or secure a sponsorship.
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Upcoming Councils & Committees - Mark Your Calendars!
Sales & Marketing Council - Tuesday, May 14 at noon (Hybrid: In-Person at the SAHBA Office or Teams)
Tech Committee - Tuesday, May 21 at 3:30 PM (Hybrid: In-Person at the SAHBA Office or Teams)
Membership Committee - Tuesday, May 28 at 3:30 PM (Hybrid: In-Person at SAHBA Office or Teams)
Business Referral Exchange (BRE) - Tuesday, June 4 at 7:30 AM (In-Person at SAHBA Office)
Remodelers Council - Wednesday, July 10 at noon (In-Person at the SAHBA Office)
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- According to the latest press release from Freddie Mac, the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has now risen to approximately 7.25%. Based NAHB's priced-out data, at this rate, only about 27.5 million (out of a total of 134.7 million) U.S. households could afford to buy a median-priced new home. Click here to continue to read about the impact of mortgage rates on housing affordability.
- Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing declined year-over-year in the first quarter of 2024, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by NAHB. The MMS produces two separate indices. The Multifamily Production Index (MPI) had a reading of 47, down three points year-over-year, while the Multifamily Occupancy Index (MOI) had a reading of 83, up one point year-over-year. Click here to learn more.
- NAHB is seeking data from single-family builders to produce average profit benchmarks for the industry. Click here to learn about what data they are collecting and consider submitting your information to their research team.
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Welcome, New Members
Arcxis
Carpenter Law Firm
Electric4U
Hartman Glass
Patty Products, LLC
(Referred by Kimberly York, KB Home)
Sigma Geospatial
(Referred by Andrew Hayes, Hayes Construction)
Thank you, Renewing Members
AAM, LLC
Arizona Underground Inc
Austin Electric Power
Diversified Builder Supply, Inc.
FrameUpNow
Hunter Contracting
Jacobs Electric Inc
JB Merchant Services
Launch Development Finance Advisors
Novak Environmental, Inc.
Rite Way Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing
Sonoran Development Consulting
Rocking K HOA
Tucson Electric Power
Tucson Window and Door
Urban Infill Project
Welcome Home AZ Magainze
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