“Living through a home renovation is like living in the wild... you do whatever it takes to survive”
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Professional Women in Building - Breakfast Panel
Tuesday, May 24th
at
Blue Ridge Lumber
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SMC Breakfast
Wednesday, June 1st
at
Bridgewater Diner
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Awards of Excellence
Thursday, June 9th
at
Hanover Manor
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‘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:
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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**
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SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
Become an even bigger part of the night by being an AOE Sponsor.
Current Sponsorships still available:
Event Sponsor
Diamond Sponsor
Emerald Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Full Page and Half Page Ads are also available for purchase
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ATTENTION BUILDERS
TIME TO ENTER FOR THE AOE
Partnership Award
This award will be presented to the Builder Member who has used the most Metro Associate Members on a project that took place anytime from January 1st, 2021 – December 31st, 2021.
For each Associate Member, please include the following in your list:
Name of Associate Member and their Company
Name of Job/Project worked on in 2021
Builder Member Name: ________________________________________________
Below is my list of Metro Associate Members:
Associate’s Name: _________________________________________________
Associate’s Company: _________________________________________________
Name of Job/Project: _________________________________________________
Email to Kimberly - KNordstrom@metrobca.org
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Metro's May Membership Meeting
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Sales & Marketing Council General Membership Event
The Sales & Marketing Council Co-Chairs, Tony Cretella of Custom Sign Source and Vern Tatum of Carolina Blue Painting hosted a great General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, May 17th. It took place at Sunken Silo Brew Works in Lebanon with food catered by Metropolitan Seafood. We had a great panel of speakers, who focused on creating a clear message for your business. The panelists included Nicole Feenstra of the DNA Agency, Rich Silivanch of Silivanch Communications (now Gravitude) and Pete Verrone of Spinneret Consulting. With Vern as the Emcee for the evening, Tony as the panelist facilitator and inspirinig words from the Metro President, Frank R. Coppola III - the evening was an enjoyable one that is sure to be remembered.
We appreciate everyone who took the time to make the trip and support our Sales & Marketing Council. They put together a great meeting with everyone walking out at the end of the evening with a little bit more knowledge about marketing than they did coming into it.
As Brian Maffia of GPS would say, "Thank you"
Please enjoy some photos from the event below - more shared via Metro's Facebook page, Instagram and upcoming June OnSite.
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Bellys full of delicious food thanks to Metropolitan Seafood and beer due to Sunken Silo makes for some great smiles! (Richard Boisch of CRISP Advisors and Robert Nussbaum of Saiber LLC)
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Richard Boisch of CRISP Advisors and a Past President of Metro shared a beautiful story and prayer he says with his children nightly in German... yes, you read that correctly, German.
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Group photo with two who plan to join Metro after their first successful GME expeirence (from L to R) - Andrea LoMonaco of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Tom Trautner of CSG Law, David Goldstein of Sales Fusion, J. Anthony Vargas of J.O. Read, Karen Adamsbaum of The John Morgan McLachlan Agency, Inc and Don Dyrness of Main Street Custom Homes & Remodeling.
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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 Main Street Custom Homes & Remodeling
Meet Metro's Remodelers Council Co-Chairs:
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This Remodeling Project was done by:
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Remodelers Council & Workforce Development
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Somerset County Vocational & Technical School
Thursday, May 19th, Metro members gathered to help support our workforce development initiative by educating our youth about the building industry. We want to get more students interested in the trades and this was a great start. Remodelers Council Co-chair, Geraldine Smith of All Inclusive Constrution worked with Gerald Mazzetta in organizing this whole event. We are already looking forward to the next one.
Thank you to all the Metro members who were able to make it out even with the weather as it was. Tammy Murray of Andersen Windows + Doors, Mike Black of Blue Ridge Lumber, Don Dyrness of Main Street Custom Homes & Remodeling, LLC, Brian Maffia of General Plumbing Supply, Geraldine Smith of All Inclusive Construction, Frank R. Coppola III and Linda Garvey of Coppola Brothers, LLC, Andrea LoMonaco of Wells Fargo, Frank Belgiovine of Belmont Construction, and Greg Koryszewski of QQIC, Ltd.
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Geraldine Smith with her brand new sign made from the students.
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Project the students are working.
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Kimberly Nordstrom back at her own high school - where they still won't let her touch the tools. (She was a theatre major)
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Student Chapter -
Roxbury High School
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UPDATE
Frank Caccavale and his students have officially moved their student-built modular Morris Habitat for Humanity home! It moved on May 18th, 2022 from the Roxbury High School parking lot to it's permanent site at 501 Edith Road by two cranes. History in the making!
How amazing would it be if Frank's way of teaching became the norm and at the end not only was a house built for a deserving family but students came out of it saying that they wanted to work in the trades? Win-Win-Win as Metro President Frank R. Coppola III would say.
Below are some photos that were captured that day:
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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.
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Official Call for Candidates
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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.
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NAHB Member Savings Program
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Don't forget to use the NAHB Member Savings Program
Let us take a look at: Nissan
Nissan of North America is excited to extend NAHB member business exclusive incentives towards a purchase or lease of your next Nissan vehicle. These incentives are available on 2021 and 2022 model year sedans, crossovers, SUVs, sports car, luxury models, pickup trucks.
You can save thousands (between $2,500 - $8,150 per vehicle) on your next purchase of almost any Nissan model (except Nissan GTR). Please visit your local Nissan dealer, mention your NAHB membership and bring in your incentive form (you have to log in via NAHB to obtain your copy).
Other information to know:
- Vehicle must be purchased in member’s company/business name
- Not stackable with most national offers
- Member's company eligible
- Only available through Business Certified dealership
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
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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.
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Builders Political Action Committee
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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
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Atlantic Builders Convention
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Exhibitor registration is now open for the 2023 Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) - March 28-30, 2023 at Harrah's Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City.
Reserve your booth today!
Early-bird pricing is available until June 30th!
2021 ABC Exhibitors receive an additional $250 discount until June 30th!
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Reno's Appliance Networking Mixer
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Get ready for the highly anticipated industry-wide networking mixer at Reno's Appliance on July 14th!
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LAST CHANCE
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
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Write an Article
or
Send in Your Photos
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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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Thank You to Our 2022 Hammer Sponsors
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