“I really do believe if you can live through remodeling a home, you can live the rest of your lives together”

Jennifer Aniston

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There is something special that happens when dogs hug other dogs. Mezzie is looking forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, May 17th - Don't forget to register in advance!

Price is $70 at the door.

Join the Sales & Marketing Council as they host their first General Membership Event on Tuesday, May 17th!

This is going to be a really fun, chill and delicious meeting held at Sunken Silo Brew Works. It will be presented by the Sales & Marketing Council Co-Chairs, Tony Cretella of Custom Sign Source and Vern Tatum of Carolina Blue Painting.

Date: Tuesday, May 17th
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Place: Sunken Silo

           1320 US 22 West

           Lebanon, New Jersey 08833

Fee: Member - $50 // NonMember - $60 // Day Of - $70

We have a great panel set up with speakers - Rich Silivanch of Silivanch Communications, Pete Verrone of Spinneret Consulting and Nicole Feenstra of the DNA Agency.

YOU'RE INVITED

Join the fun this year at Metro's 38th Annual Awards of Excellence!

We are excited to announce that this year we have decided to do an OPEN BAR for our guests. Dinner Tickets are available for purchase.

Date: Thursday, June 9th

Time: 6:00 PM

Place: Hanover Manor

Dress: Formal Evening Attire

AOE Dinner Ticket: $135 per person

AOE SPECIAL - Buy A Table (8 Seats): $1,000

**Please Note that come June 1st Ticket Prices will go up to $150 per person**

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE

Become an even bigger part of the night by being an AOE Sponsor.

The Builders Political Action Committee (BPAC) is launching a search for members to serve as Trustees on its Board.  BPAC has made significant strides in influencing the political process throughout the years.  The effective use of the Association’s political resources now could well determine the future of our industry here in NJ.  Your participation can help steer the use of those resources.

If you are interested in serving, would like additional information about the state PAC Board or if you know of a fellow member who may be interested, contact Lisa Obolsky at (609-570-2162 or via email at Lisa@njba.org

May is considered Remodeler's Month and the perfect time to join the Remodelers Council.

The council provides information and education to improve the management and technical competencies of its members, supports their business interest at all levels of government, and strives to increase professionalism in the industry. Council programs include the Certified Graduate Remodeler designation (CGR), the Certified Aging in Place Specialist designation (CAPS), Remodelers Council website, Renews council and its member to both the trade and consumer press.

Make sure to send in your favorite remodel job to be featured on Metro's Weekly Bulletin or Metro's Instagram during the month of May.

This week is from Your Town Realty 

Meet Metro's Remodelers Council Co-Chairs:

Geraldine Smith - All Inclusive Construction

Don Dyrness - Main Street Custom Homes & Remodeling

Before - You can see how the driveway is completely cracked, all the landscaping is dead and the colors of the house are dull

Before - If you take a closer look you can see that the house is in of a lot of work itself

After - They were able to re-do the driveway and take out any landscaping that was not adding value to the house

After - Shudders were taking off, siding was all redone along with the roof and added on a cute little fun porch with a bright mint door that pops on the new gray color chosen to paint the house.

This Remodeling Project was done by:

‘Balancing Business Goals with Personal Priorities’

Please join PWB for an informative panel discussion designed to educate small business owners, entrepreneurs and employees on successfully managing the balance between their personal and business financial needs and goals.  This high level discussion will address topics ranging from investment & insurance planning, retirement planning needs, tax planning strategies as well as estate and charitable planning.

Date: Tuesday, May 24th

Time: 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Location: Blue Ridge Lumber - Kenvil Location

               742 Route 46 East

               Kenvil, NJ 07847

Fee: $25

Panelists Include:

Hosted at:

Spring Membership Drive is Upon Us

Members can earn bonus Spike credits for recruitment and retention of Builder and Associate members during this period.

Please either contact the office via email at MemberServices@metrobca.com if you would like more information.

Help Shape Metro's Future:

Serve on its Board of Directors

Each year, the Nominating Committee of the Metropolitan Builders and Contractors Association of New Jersey assembles its list of candidates for the officers and Board of Directors for the upcoming year. If you are interested in being on Metro's 2023 Board of Directors or a committee chair, then please reach out to the Metro Office by May 31st.

Service on the board and on Metro's committees offers opportunities to determine the future of Metro, to meet and work with other members and to become known throughout the organization. Your participation will serve you, as well as the association.

Please either contact the office via email at MemberServices@metrobca.com or phone 973-887-2888 to schedule an interview for the nomination process.

Join NJBA & BPAC on May 17th

NJBA & Builders Political Action Committee (BPAC) will be hosting a fundraiser for recently elected Senate President Nicholas P. Scutari (D-22) on May 17th at Galloping Hills Tavern in Kenilworth, NJ.

If you have any questions you can contact Kyle Holder at kyle@njba.org

If you are unable to attend but wish to make a contribution to the Builders Political Action Committee, please do so at: https://njba.org/bpac

FOR BUILDERS AND REMODELER MEMBERS ONLY

Now is the time for Builder and Remodeler Members to claim for Q1’22.

Builder and Remodeler Members may claim for residential jobs completed between January through March 2022.

Claim Today, Don’t Delay!

Q1’22 Claim Deadline:  Friday, May 27, 2022 

Claim for Residential Jobs Completed January 1 through March 31, 2022

www.HBArebates.com remains your one-stop shop for all things associated with the Member Rebate Program. The redesigned website provides all the tools that were available on the earlier edition but designed in a way that is easier to navigate.

Don't forget to use the NAHB Member Savings Program

Let us take a look at: HotelPlanner

They have specially negotiated hotel rates for NAHB members. NAHB members can save up to 65% on hotel room rates at over 800,000 properties worldwide in more than 250 countries. That is definitely something to take advantage of.

Benefits and Perks

Exclusive Savings: As a benefit to members, NAHB negotiates on your behalf to offer the best pricing available at 20 national companies.

Support for Your Local HBA: All products and services purchased by members through the member savings programs offer monetary support for your HBA. Last year, NAHB gave more than $700,000 to HBAs as a result of member participation in these programs.

Click for more Information: Member Savings Program

Get ready for the highly anticipated industry-wide networking mixer at Reno's Appliance on July 14th!

2022 Scholarship Funds

will be offered by the

Metropolitan Builders & Contractors Association of NJ

The charitable arm of the Metropolitan Builders & Contractors Association of NJ is offering two educational and technical training scholarships.  These funds are available to Morris, Essex, Union, Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren residents intending to pursue a career associated with the home building/remodeling industry.  The 2022 awards are funded through the generosity of New Jersey Builders Association and Metropolitan Builders & Contractors Association of NJ members and other interested parties.  The Association is responding to the industry’s dire need for skilled craftsman and craftswomen.  A total of two scholarships of $1,250 each will be awarded.

In all cases, candidates must be full-time or part-time students who will attend accredited institutions with the intent of pursuing a building/construction-related degree or certification.  Construction related is defined as general construction (i.e., carpenter, plumber, electrician, or any other trade related to the building/remodeling industry) or degree programs including, but not limited to: Drafting and Design, Construction Technology, Mechanical Contracting, HVAC Technology, Real Estate and Marketing, Electrical Engineering, Architectural  Design, Surveying, Civil Engineering, Environmental Technology, Land Use Management, Construction and Business Management, and Landscape Architecture.

Scholarships will be awarded in the form of tuition paid directly to the institution. The selection process, conducted by the Scholarship Fund Committee, will be based on the following criteria: (1) the student’s desire to enter the building/remodeling industry as a career, (2) the student’s academic ability/potential and (3) the student’s financial need.

To be considered for all scholarships, students will need to complete the application from Metropolitan Builders & Contractors Association of New Jersey.   The deadline for all completed applications is extended to May 20, 2022.  You may mail the application to the Metro office address or email it to memberservices@metrobca.org

We are always looking for new content to print. If you want to write an article for OnSite or our Weekly Newletter send us an email at MemberServices@metrobca.org. We would love to hear from you.

Don't forget to tag us on Instagram @metrobca and use the hashtags #metrobca #metrobcasitepets #metrobcapetphoto You can also send in your pet photos to Kimberly by email to knordstrom@metrobca.org Keep them coming and Mezzie will select one each month to put in OnSite.

MEMBERS Working with MEMBERS contest - as always Metro encourages our Members to work with each other and try to introduce members to other members who could work on projects together in the future. Tag us @metrobca using the hashtags #metrobca #metrobcamembersworkingwithmembers #metrobcamembershelpingmembers

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