President’s message Happy New Year and welcome to 2022! BIAW is the largest trade association in Washington with a deep history of leadership and advocacy for our members and those we serve. Now it’s time to take on the future. As your 2022 President, I will lead with a laser focus on that future and together we’ll get it done! Coming into 2022, I have four main goals I hope to achieve with you. n Supporting small businesses n Encouraging equality n Developing our future workforce n Improving affordable access to the homes we build
Joseph Irons CAPS, CGP, CGR, CMG, GMR, BIAW Certified Builder
Those of you who know me know, I don’t just talk the talk. I walk the walk. I’ll continue to build and nurture relationships with members, colleagues and leaders from across the state and across the political spectrum to support our work to build the American dream for all families across Washington. We need to continue to be leaders, innovate and define our destiny. We need to say what we’re for, not just what we’re against. We must be part of the solution with proven home building experts at the table proactively planning for our future.
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Supporting small business
As builders and remodelers, and especially as associates, we all run small businesses in Washington. When legislators throw up road blocks to home building and small business operations, it’s a direct hit to all of us. We all know the challenges of running small businesses. Let’s continue working together to tell our stories and bond with other small businesses to keep small businesses thriving.
Encouraging equality
In September 2021, Irons Brothers helped support a job fair at the Seattle Central College Wood Technology Center. With a broad spectrum of ethnic diversity, Seattle Central College is a great place to encourage people of all backgrounds to launch a career in construction. A majority of my trade partners—and I’m sure many of yours—are from diverse backgrounds. We must continue to help employees and our small business members thrive, especially those new to the industry, by continuing our commitment to diversifying our workforce and supporting each other.
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