A Letter from the President & Parade of Homes Chairman

Welcome to the 2023 Bay Building Industries Association (BBIA) Great American Parade of Homes. This is our 44th year to bring this premier event to Bay County.

The Parade is exclusive to BBIA builder members. This year, we have 14 homes by 11 professional builders and 1 luxury pool & spa entry. Starting off the parade route again this year will be the BBIA Showcase Scholarship Home. All the homes in the Parade offer the newest and most innovative products in energy efficiencies and technologies, showcasing unique and cutting edge features now trending in the construction industry.

The Great American Parade of Homes serves as the leading resource for consumers shopping for a new home and/or ideas for renovation of an existing home. The Parade provides reliable sources when looking for a builder or associate. When touring the homes in the Parade, patrons have the opportunity to visit with professional builders and industry associates that are experienced representatives of the building industry.

We are proud to announce Entry # 1 on the Parade route is the BBIA Showcase Scholarship Home located at 1825 White Western Lake Lane in Pinebrook Subdivision in Southport, FL. The home is a consummation of the experienced BBIA Builders and Associates. Their state-of-the-art innovative ideas and dedication have made this home possible and because of the generosity of our talented membership providing skilled labor, discounted materials, and donations, we are able, from the sale of the Scholarship Home, to award scholarships to students pursuing a career in the construction industry field. Since our inception of the scholarship home we have been able to provide $147,900 in scholarships to 170 students. Additionally, BBIA has an endowed scholarship at Gulf Coast State College and has awarded many scholarships to students throughout the years.

Please visit our website at www.BayBIA.org where you can find information about BBIA, our membership and events. This website offers resources to find a building professional for your next project.

As President of the BBIA, I’d like to express my sincere appreciation for the generosity and support of our sponsors, the commitment from the Builders who have entries in the Parade, and the hard work of the Parade of Homes Committee for making this event possible.

Welcome to the 44th Annual Great American Parade of Homes which runs June 9th, 10th, 11th.

I would like to thank all the sponsors, participants, donors, and the BBIA members who have dedicated their time to make the Parade of Homes possible. Every year the builder members of the BBIA put their homes on display for your viewing pleasure. This year’s Parade will include 14 unique and innovative homes, built by 11 different builders for you to tour and admire. We also have a beautiful pool & spa entry! These homes will demonstrate the professional quality representation of your BBIA Builders. There will be homes on display that will appeal to the first-time homebuyer, someone looking for a luxury upgrade and everything in between.

We have 2 special homes on the Parade this year. The first home is the BBIA Scholarship Home being built at 1825 White Western Lake Lane in the Pinebrook Subdivision in Southport, FL. This home is being built by BBIA members, their co-workers, vendors and suppliers. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this home will be used to fund our scholarship program. We are excited to announce that over the last 8 years we have awarded over 170 scholarships to local students who are enrolling in programs associated with the construction industry. Proceeds are also used to help the Construction Academy programs at Rutherford and Arnold High Schools. Please take time to tour this home. It will be the first stop on the Parade and will showcase many unique features usually not seen in homes in its price range.

The second home is the Habitat for Humanity of Bay County Fundraiser Home. This home is being built at 1129 So. Comet Ave in Callaway Fl. Many of our BBIA members have contributed to the construction of this home as well. The proceeds from the sales of this home will help fund up to 2 future Habitat homes. BBIA is proud to work with Habitat for Humanity as they strive to provide affordable housing in Bay County.

I am proud to serve on the BBIA Executive Committee and the Board of Directors, the FHBA (Florida Home Builders Association) State Builder Director, your 2023 Parade of Homes Chairman and 2021 Scholarship Home Builder.

Lastly, I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude to all the members of the Parade of Homes and Scholarship Home Committees for their dedication and commitment to present this year’s Great American Parade of Homes. Without you, it would not be possible. Thank You.

SEE YOU AT THE PARADE – ENJOY!

Marty Perrett

2023 BBIA President

We hope to SEE YOU AT THE PARADE!!

Curt Hartog 2023 Parade of Homes Chairman