On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are excited for the year ahead and the many initiatives that are being planned to support our members, Association and industry. From workforce development to community engagement to member services…we need your participation to achieve success.
Workforce Development: Our workforce initiatives are expanding. Over the past year, through the generosity of members who made significant contributions to our Scholarship Endowment…we are investing more than $300,000 in a restricted fund…in which the annual dividends will be available to provide skilled trades training scholarships and grants. We have awarded our first scholarships and look forward to awarding many more in the years ahead.
We would like to thank Will Yearns, Granville Homes, who has championed our efforts since the formation of this committee in 2018. Will is passing the chairmanship this year to Kevin Pegram, Kylind Services. Kevin has been instrumental in creating the Endowment and will continue to move us forward.
Through our partnerships with educational and workforce development organizations…we are focusing on building awareness of career opportunities within our industry. To increase our effectiveness, we need greater member participation. We encourage you to attend our upcoming quarterly committee meeting on April 22 and explore how you might help.
Advocacy: Monitoring and addressing regulatory and legislative issues impacting our business and industry remains a top priority and benefit of membership on the local, state and national level through our affiliation with TREBIC, NCHBA and NAHB.
We are honored to have Jim Tobin, NAHB President & CEO , join us for our annual awards meeting on April 2 providing updates on critical issues impacting housing. If you haven’t heard Jim before, don’t miss this informative presentation.
On June 5, our Builders & Remodelers Council will have Cliff Isaac, NCHBA Director of Codes and Construction, join us to provide the most recent updates on the new building codes that go into effect July 1. NCHBA continues to monitor and advocate on our behalf with the Building Code Council and legislature on issues that impact our members.
Member Engagement: We greatly value your membership and encourage you to take advantage of the numerous and varied benefits and services available. We understand that your time may be limited for attending meetings and events. As an association, we want to meet your needs…therefore if there are any areas that you feel we should consider…please reach out and let us know. As you will see in this issue, as well as in our weekly Member News emails and on our website, there are numerous opportunities for involvement from educational programs…to marketing and networking events…to community engagement.
Our First Wednesday Member Connections continue to grow and provide an opportunity to meet other industry members in a casual setting. We will be hosting Member Connect events immediately prior to share Association updates and answer questions you may have. Whether a new member or longtime member…you are invited to join in the discussion. We hope to see you there!
Engage…Connect
Being part of our association is more than just membership—it’s an opportunity to grow, connect, and make an impact for our industry.
There are a variety of member benefits and services available including marketing and networking…education and leadership development…special events…workforce development…community engagement…advocacy support…along with member savings and more.
Whether you’re a longtime member or new to the industry, being actively engaged can provide opportunities to expand your business, strengthen professional relationships, and give back to our community. We recognize that everyone is extremely busy and therefore you need to invest your time wisely.
As you will see on the next few pages…there are opportunities within our committees and councils to participate…most of which have quarterly planning meetings…as well as a variety of membership meetings and special events available throughout the year.
To get started and determine your best entry point…
Member Connect
We encourage you to attend an upcoming Member Connect being held monthly immediately prior to our First Wednesday networking socials from 3:45 –4:30 pm . These small group gatherings are designed for members and employees to meet with GBA leadership to gain greater insight into the Association…and explore ways to navigate and connect based on areas of interest.
First Wednesday Member Connections
Held monthly on the first Wednesday from 4:30-6:30 pm , these informal networking socials provide a casual setting to meet and network with other industry members. No agendas… no presentations…just stop by and make new business connections. Invite prospective members to attend as your guest. Locations vary between member showrooms to local breweries. There is no charge to attend…but we do ask that you RSVP on the website.
• May 7 Francini, Inc.
• June 4 CSM Flooring
• July 2 TBD
• August 6 Marsh Kitchen & Bath of Greensboro
• September 3 MI-BOX Mobile Storage
• October 1 Oktoberfest @ Ferguson
• November 5 TBD
For additional information on membership benefits, services and events…contact Amy Jones, Membership Director, at (336) 855-6255 or ajones@greensborobuilders.org.
Involvement Opportunities
Construction Careers
Chair: Kevin Pegram Staff Liaison: Cheryl Collins
Workforce development remains one of the greatest challenges our industry faces…we need member participation to assist with various initiatives. These include visiting area classrooms…providing jobsite visits…job shadowing and internship opportunities…donating materials and tools. As we collaborate with educational partners, they want to understand our industry’s greatest needs today…please take two minutes to complete our workforce development survey on the website.
We encourage you to join our Construction Careers committee… our second quarter meeting will be held on April 22 at 3:30 pm with updates from our planning teams working with Guilford County Schools, GTCC, NC A&T State University, Goodwill & Tiny House Greensboro adult training initiatives, along with our Scholarship and Endowment committees.
Membership Team
Chair: Sal Cagno Staff Liaison: Amy Jones
Looking for a place to get involved…to meet other members…as well as help new and existing members find connection points with the Association…then join our membership team.
We are a small group that meets quarterly. One of our primary goals is to serve as Association Ambassadors at membership meetings and events. Our second quarter meeting will be held on April 16 at 11:30 am
New for this year, we are hosting Member Connect opportunities monthly prior to our First Wednesday Member Connections networking socials. Whether you are a new member – a new employee with a member firm – or a longtime member – join us to meet with GBA leadership to explore ways to navigate and connect within the Association. Upcoming dates are May 7 and June 4 at 3:45 pm
Parade of Homes
Chair: Ray Bullins Staff Liaison: Mavis Holcombe
Our Parade of Homes Committee is excited to introduce a few new initiatives this year. In our Spring Parade, we have added a Coming Soon section to profile homes that will be constructed within the next year…along with showcasing new construction April 26-27 & May 3-4 with both open houses and virtual tours. In addition, we are hosting a Spring Parade Celebration party on May 1 at Grandover Resort. It will be a fun evening to highlight and celebrate all members involved in the construction of our Parade homes.
This fall, we are partnering with the Remodelers Council to incorporate the annual TOUR of Remodeled Homes within the Fall Parade to be held October 4-5 & 11-12 . Watch for additional details as we are still in the planning stages for this combined event. Entry deadline for new construction and professional remodeling…both with the option for open houses and/or virtual tours only…will be August 1.
Hurricane Helene Rebuilding Chair: Jim Sandknop Staff Liaison: Cheryl Collins
Many of our members have been involved in recovery initiatives following the massive devastation in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene on September 27. As the rebuilding process begins, we will be sending volunteer teams throughout the year to work with established groups in communities assisting those with the greatest needs. Trips will range from 2-4 days with accommodations provided. Volunteers, skilled and non skilled, are needed in April to assist with roof repairs. If you would like to volunteer on a team, please sign up on the website.
Our Young Professionals group is celebrating 10 years since our initial meeting in the spring of 2015. We encourage you to join us this year as we have several events planned. We are offering a mix of networking and educational events including a family cookout scheduled for June 19
Join us on Thursday, March 20 for YP After Hours from 4:306:00 pm at George’s Garage…come early at 4:00 pm to brainstorm ideas for additional events this year.
Skeet Tournament
Chair: Pete Vitola Staff Liaison: Mavis Holcombe
We have two skeet tournaments planned for this year…April 10 and November 6…both to be held at Shane’s Sporting Clays. New this spring…we are providing lunch instead of dinner. Registration will open at 11:30 am …with lunch available at 12 noon…tournament starts at 1:30 pm. Sponsorship and team registration can be found on the website. Sign up today…as someone will be taking home a Winchester Super X4 shotgun!
Golf Tournament
Chair: Jack Draper Staff Liaison: Mavis Holcombe
Planning is underway for our spring and fall golf tournaments to held on May 15 at Bryan Park – Champions Course and September 22 at Greensboro Country Club – Farm Course . Our spring tournament includes a box lunch prior to the tournament and a low country boil cooked onsite following the tournament. These tournaments sell out quickly…so don’t delay submitting your sponsorship and player registration. Can’t wait to see what team takes home the tournament trophy this year! If you would like to join our Golf planning team…we welcome your participation.
Find additional information on these and other opportunities to get involved in our weekly Member News emails and on the GBA website…with registration links for meetings and events.
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Holiday Celebration Members In Action
Welcome New Members
Builder
C l Communications
Residential Builder
Clarence Rosenbalm (336) 455-4181
Comet Builders, LLC
Multi-Family Contractor
Seth Coker
Ninth Construction
Residential Builder
David Haithcock (336) 327-8263
Olivo Builders & Construction, Inc.
Residential Builder
Edith Dominguez (336) 587-7392
Southern Craft Construction
Residential Builder
Bret Lawson (336) 362-1650
Third Generation Homes
Multi-Family Contractor
Andrew Reece (336) 409-0226
Associate ActionCOACH
Business Coaching
Steve Brock (336) 288-8858
GL Sutphin Properties, LLC
Interior Design/Home Staging
Ginger Sutphin (336) 255-3816
Jack Construction, LLC
Roofing Contractors
Joaquin Mosqueda (336) 669-2943
Sponsor: Josh Adams
Kristle Williams Realty
Real Estate Sales & Marketing
Kristle Williams (336) 772-3925
Morris Realty Group Brokered by eXp Realty
Real Estate Sales & Marketing
Amber Morris (336) 552-7001
Sponsor: Will Yearns
New American Funding
Mortgages
Christine Stawarz (720) 985-1441
Peak Creek Plumbing
Plumbing Contractors
Donald Hall (336) 501-2749
Sponsor: Kevin Pegram
River Pools of the Triad
Swimming Pools & Spas
Robert Fagnan (336) 383-1667
Southern Threads
Promotional Materials/Monogramming
Vickie Long (336) 601-4276
Sponsor: Jason Long
Triad Granite Countertops
Countertops
Miguel Alba (336) 343-2933
Universal Stone Imports, Inc.
Custom Hardscape
Charbel Zogheib (336) 664-8886
Sponsor: Anise Hage
Vivid Interiors
Interior Design/Home Staging
Gina Hicks (336) 265-8628
Affiliate
Comet Builders, LLC
Multi-Family Contractor
Nathan Isner
Third Generation Homes
Multi-Family Contractor
Rebekah Mitchell (336) 409-0226
Universal Stone Imports, Inc.
Custom Hardscape
Seth Tucker (336) 664-8886
Thank You for Renewing
Thank you to the following members for your renewal. We greatly value and appreciate your continued support. We encourage all members to Do Business with Members…you can find a listing of all members on the GBA website at www.GreensboroBuilders.org.
November 2024
A & G Superior Painting
A Sani-Can Service, Inc.
Alfonso Construction, LLC
Atlas Fence Company, Inc.
Avitech, Inc.
Blair Construction
Borum, Wade & Associates, PA
Bostian Builders, Inc.
Brickwood Builders, Inc.
Brown Davis Insurance
Builders FirstSource
Carolina Improvements, LLC
C.D. Spivey Refrigeration Co.
Cruz Built
Don Mills Builders, Inc.
Dream Finders Homes
Five Star Painting of Greensboro
GAF
Green State Power/Green State Builders
Greensboro City Roofing
Greensboro Grasshoppers
Homes Built by Design, Inc.
Hughes Home Improvement and Remodeling
Kindred Interior Studios
Koury Corporation
Lanier Builders, Inc.
Lemons Glass & Mirror, Inc.
Lenz Designs
LeoTerra Development, Inc.
Lowery Custom Construction, Inc.
Millican Construction Co.
MM Interior Design Group
Piedmont Stone
Ponce Quality Construction, LLC
Professional Commercial Floor Covering, Inc.
PulteGroup
Santis Flooring, LLC
S-F Construction
The Carroll Companies
The Kitchen Studio, Inc.
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Triad Flooring & Bath
Triangle Brick Co.
Ulloa Masonry
Urban South Corporation
Walter Moreno Ramos
December 2024
A1 Gas Services
AC Gutters, Inc.
Archadeck of the Piedmont
Arden Group, LLC dba Arden Homes
Avery Design Solutions
Avery Tile, Inc.
Bradley Solutions, Inc.
C. Jones Plumbing, Inc.
Carter Bank & Trust
Colmar Classic Homes
Comer Shuford, LLC
D.R. Horton
Davis Roofing Co., Inc.
Elevated Electric, Inc.
G. Martinez Building Homes, LLC
Garage Door Pro
Genesis Panels & Glass, LLC
Greensboro Kitchen & Bath
Horizon Forest Products
Hughes Metal Works, LLC
Hunt and Gather Design Company
KBY Group
Kylind Services, Inc.
L & G Building and Concrete, LLC
Lansink Custom Homes, LLC
Legendary Custom Homes, LLC
Madison Flooring
McGriff Insurance Services
NC Custom Builder, LLC
Nico Solid Maple Cabinets
Otey Construction, Inc.
P4 Construction, LLC
Parks Chevrolet Kernersville
Paul Joseph Custom, Inc.
Plumbuilt, Inc.
ProBuilt Construction, Inc.
Russell Building Systems, LLC
Sondos Stone
Stonewood Homes, LLC
SwiftCreek Construction and Real Estate Services, LLC
Terminix of Greensboro
Terry Labonte Chevrolet
Triad Building & Renovations, LLC
United Community Mortgage, Division of United Community Bank
Wally Overman Plumbing, Inc.
Wayne Spencer Contracting, Inc.
White Oak Residential Design
Window Works Studio, Inc.
Woodford Plywood, Inc.
January 2025
Affordable Housing Management
Alamance Insulation & Gutters, LLC
Alma Jannie Realty, LLC
American Sign Shop
Atlantic Coast Mortgage
Brewer Equipment Co.
Brian Thompson Homes, LLC
Buchanan Real Estate Group,
Keller Williams One
CDI Builders, Inc.
Chris Clement Home Bldrs., Inc.
CPI Security
CSM Flooring
Doggett Construction Company, Inc.
E&S Installation
Edward Jones
Foundation Home Builders, LLC
Gossett’s Landscape Nursery, Inc.
Granville Homes, LLC
Hunting and Habitats, Inc.
Huntley Brothers Co.
Innovative Kitchens & Baths, Inc.
Jobe Custom Homes
Keller Williams - Moving the Triad
Keystone Homes
Laura Redd Interiors
Louis Locklear Drywall
Marsh Kitchen & Bath of Greensboro
McRae Construction LLC
MJ Design Build, LLC
North Carolina Professional Painters, LLC
Pella Windows & Doors
Piedmont Triad Insurance
Porter & Company Builders, LLC
R. Andrews Builders, Inc.
Renn Building Products
Samantha Dunmire Interior Design
Shaver Roofing Services, LLC
Signature Development Group, LLC
Southern Energy Management
Spray Foam Genie of Greensboro
Steve Monroe Enterprises
TejMar Builders, LLC
The Carolina Signsmith
Thomas Hobson Builder
Thomas Stanley Grading & Hauling, Inc.
Toledo Competition Paint, LLC
Triad Spray Foam
Truist
Wine Cellars of the Carolinas, Inc.
Council News
Professional Women in
Building Chair: Noelle Graves Staff Liaison: Cheryl Collins
We are kicking off the beginning of our third year as a local PWB council with 80+members! It’s a dynamic group of women within our industry who come together for education & professional development…networking & marketing… community engagement…and to support workforce development and construction careers initiatives.
During March…we are participating in Habitat Greensboro’s Women Build… we encourage you to join our fundraising initiative to support affordable housing in our community. Find information on the website including a link to make a financial donation in support of our PWB team.
New for this year…we are looking to implement a pilot program at Northwest High School with a high school club focused on women in construction…watch for additional details coming soon.
Not a member of our PWB…it’s easy to join. Sign up on the website under Councils…annual dues are $100 which provides membership also in the state and national PWB councils.
Celebrating 35 years with a focus on professional remodeling…we are looking to expand this year and encourage anyone involved in residential and/or commercial remodeling to join us. In our recent Remodeler Roundtable, we discussed the greatest challenges facing those engaged in remodeling…and brainstormed educational programs and events to support Association members.
Giving back to the community has always been an integral part of this council. This spring we are renovating a home for a disabled veteran in Greensboro which has sustained significant water damage. Any members interested in helping are encouraged to join us in this renovation scheduled to begin in April. Contact Steve Batts, Batts Builders for additional information at (336) 215-4530.
If you are engaged in any aspect of remodeling…we encourage you to join our Remodelers Council which also includes membership in the NAHB Remodelers Council providing informational and educational resources…annual dues are $75.
Industry News
NC Building Code Update: June 5
Our Builders and Remodelers Council will be hosting a presentation on the new NC Building Codes featuring Cliff Isaac, NCHBA Director of Codes and Construction on Thursday, June 5 from 12 noon – 1:30 pm. Updates will be provided on the three codes which builders, homeowners, inspectors, developers, engineers, etc. will need to comply as July 1, 2025.
• 2024 NC Residential Code
• 2023 NC Electrical Code
• 2024 NC Administrative Code and Policies
NCHBA continues to monitor the status of the published codes and will advise when the 2024 NC Residential Code books are available. Watch for additional details on this meeting…reservations will be required by June 2.
NCHBA Legislative Conference: May 6-7
NCHBA’s Legislative Conference and quarterly meeting will be held in Raleigh on Tuesday, May 6 with the annual Legislative Reception that afternoon. On Wednesday morning, May 7 members from across the state will gather at the General Assembly to meet with lawmakers and advocate for legislative priorities focused on creating additional housing and jobs in our state.
NC Build PAC: Your Support Is Needed
This past year our legislative team had a significant impact on code and regulatory issues impacting our industry. To continue to maintain our effectiveness in Raleigh and locally… we need your support of NC BUILD-PAC. It is essential during election years that we are able to support candidates that understand and will fight for issues important to us. This year we have the Greensboro City Council elections and need your support. Donations must be made from your personal account. Corporate checks and credit cards are not allowed. Additional information including a link to donate can be found at: www.nchba.org/goverment-affairs/nc-build-pac . Make sure to list Greensboro Builders as your local HBA so that a percentage of your donation goes to our reserve for city and county elections.
NCHBA Group Health Insurance
If you are exploring options for company health insurance, the NCHBA Group Insurance Trust may be an option for consideration. The plan is offered to association members that have at least 2 employees (a spouse does not meet the definition of an employee) and whose business is directly related to the home building industry. You can join the plan at any time throughout the year. To learn more about the health insurance program and request additional information, visit www. nchba.org/nchba-group-insurance-trust.
