Northern Kentucky Builder May 2014

NORTHERN KENTUCKY

The Official Publication of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky

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Kentucky is to promote and enhance the integrity and

INSIDE THIS EDITION...

visibility of the construction industry and the members of the

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organization through advocacy, communication, education

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The mission of the Home Builders Association of Northern

and political action.

The Northern Kentucky Home Product and Service Buyers’ Guide is a special edition of the Northern KY Builder. Northern

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Kentucky Builder™ is an official publication of the Home Builders

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Association of Northern Kentucky, 2751 Circleport Drive, Erlanger,

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Kentucky 41018. It is published in the interest of the Northern Kentucky building industry and read by home builders, remodelers, general contractors, developers, engineers, bankers, Realtors,® architects, material dealers, subcontractors and manufacturers. All rights reserved. Copying or reproduction without the expressed

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permission of the Home Builders Association of Northern

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Kentucky is strictly prohibited.

25............................................... Senate Minority Leader Visits With HBA

phone 859.331.9500 or fax 859.578.3393

27.........................................Housing Day at the Capital a Huge Success

email homebuilders@hbanky.com

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2014 Board of Directors

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James Kegley, President Adam Chaney, Immediate Past President Jason Yeager, Vice President Tom Spille, Secretary/Teasurer Walt Dunlevy, Associate President

On the cover, members of the Golf Outing Committee: L-R: Ginger Morris, Nielson & Sherry, PSC; Scott Becker, Reading Rock’s Fireside; Watson Jones, C.K. Ash Insurance; Patrick Townsend, Patrick’s Custom Hardwood Flooring, Committee Chair; Tina Van Sant, 360 American Title Services and Jerry Moser, Honorary Lifetime HBA Member.

Art Fischesser, Associate Vice President Paul Metzger, Land Development Council President Jennifer Hennessey, Sales & Marketing Council President Phil Drees, Builder Director Bill Cullen, Builder Director Steve Brunson, Associate Director Beth Aderholt-Grindley, Associate Director Brian C. Jones, Associate Director

Take advantage of your 22% discount today.

Registering to become an NPP member is free and easy.

Patrick Townsend, Associate Director HBA Staff Brian A. Miller, Executive Vice President Janis Beard, Membership Director Melanie Meyer, Director of Shows & Events, Sales & Marketing Thomas Napier, Director of Professional Development Holly Woodring, Administrative Coordinator The Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is open to the world, visit our web site for up-to-date information on HBA services and programs, including extensive public referral directory to Registered Builders, Registered Remodelers and Associate Members.

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Membership: The Lifeblood of Our Association – Recruit Just One! When we talk about membership we talk about numbers. How many members do we have? How many active members are there? How many do we have versus another HBA? We want you to know that membership is more than a number. Do you only do business with a member of the HBA? I do. Membership is the lifeblood of our association. Remember to only do business with a member of the HBA and encourage all of your business associates to do the exact same. Here’s why…

Without members there wouldn’t be any advocacy. As a result the cost of doing business in Northern Kentucky would skyrocket for our industry. Regulations would be far more oppressive than they are today. The economy would fall apart.

Without members we wouldn’t be politically active. Legislators, Mayors, County Judges/Executive, and Commissioners would care not about your industry. Laws would be created that would increase the cost to your business astronomically. Cities and Counties would turn a blind eye to the benefits that housing brings their governments. Housing is where jobs go when they are off the clock.

Without members we couldn’t educate. There would be no trade school at the HBA, training hundreds of today’s and tomorrow’s skilled trades people so that we can develop our workforce. There wouldn’t be the ability to educate the members about the latest business practices, how to estimate, how to sell, how to run a successful business.

Without members we couldn’t communicate. We wouldn’t be able to tell your story to the public and the story of our active members to the membership at large. There would be no message about the importance of construction, how it is a noble and worthwhile profession, how we need more workers today, how regulations and business unfriendly laws hurt you and those in your industry, how the association can provide opportunities to grow your business, make new business contacts and friends.

Without members we couldn’t connect you with your customers. There would be no HomeFest, no Cavalcade of Homes and no Tour of Remodeled Homes. There wouldn’t be any opportunity in Northern Kentucky to find a distilled audience of homebuyers, remodeling clients and home improvement enthusiasts. There would be no business to business events such as Table Top Night, the Golf Outing, Associates Outing, Economic Updates, Mix & Mingles, Sales Seminars, and on and on.

Without members there would be no cost savings in workers compensation insurance, avoidance of Obamacare, GMC savings, Verizon discounts, office supplies, shipping savings and on and on.

Without membership none of this is possible for membership is the foundation, the bedrock and the lifeblood of our industry. May and October are our membership drive months. We ask that every member recruit a member. Imagine what services we could offer you, the opportunities to grow your business, protect you from regulations, encourage smart laws and discourage poor laws, grow our workforce to meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s construction industry, new and exciting consumer shows, a greater public message, a more commanding seat at the table to represent you.

To download a membership application go to www.hbanky.com/membership. Remember if every member recruits one new member you will see the rewards quickly. Sure there’s fun chances to win prizes and cash for recruiting members but that’s not the true meaning of membership. The true meaning of membership is the possibilities we can all achieve to serve you better and grow your business. To do that we need members… the lifeblood of our association. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Brian A. Miller Executive Vice President Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky

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NEW MEMBERS ION/APEX ELECTRIC Jeff Kennedy 31 Girard Street Florence, Kentucky 41042 859-918-6644 Business: Electrical Contractor REROOF AMERICAN CONTRACTORS Danny SHobe 71 Cavalier Blvd, Suite 302 Florence, Kentucky 41042 859-282-1089 Business: Roofing, siding, basement systems

WELCOME BACK We are truly happy to have your support and membership! The following companies are once again members of HBANKY. A Sprinkle Above C.D.I. Electric

MISSING IN ACTION If you do business with any of the missing members, please encourage them to get back in the action at the HBA! Building Systems Erectors Kent Daniels Construction Four Seasons Tent Rental Gutter Magician of NKY Harmling Equipment Services JTCB Painting & Wall Covering Juliet Homes, LLC WynnCo., Inc.

LEE MARTIN Vector Security Position: Account Rep. Community I live in: Independence, KY My favorite thing to do when I’m not working is: Meeting clients My reason for belonging to the HBA of Northern Kentucky: Networking & events Something unique about my company is: A+ at Better Business Bureau and Angie’s List, 40-yr sister company of Philadelphia Contributorship, first fire & casualty company started by Ben Franklin

CHAD IREY B & I Group, Inc. Position: Vice President Community I live in: Covington, KY My favorite thing to do when I’m not working is: Be outside My reason for belonging to the HBA of Northern Kentucky: Insurance, networking, continuing education Something unique about my company is: Only trail building firm in area.

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION New Member Orientation is not only for the new members who are recruited throughout the year, but also for members who have never attended a New Member Orientation. If you have a new representative, encourage them to attend one of these orientations. They will be amazed at the benefits and services the Home Builders Association provide for their members. Next New Member Orientation is Wednesday, May 28th at 3:30 pm at the Home Builders Association office.

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Reservations Required by Tuesday, June 3, 2014 Call (859) 331-9500 or e-mail janisbeard@hbanky.com

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Thursday, June 5, 2014 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

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It’s a great opportunity to network!

FREE EVENT! Appetizers & Beverages provided -Door Prizes

MEMBER MIX & MINGLE: Keller Williams Realty Services Ft. Mitchell, KY

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AT TRIPLE CROWN COUNTRY CLUB Sponsored by

Monday, June 16, 2014 Triple Crown Country Club 10:00 am Shotgun Start $175 per golfer or $700 per foursome Includes Golf with Cart, Lunch, Dinner , Door Prizes and Beer on the course!

Don’t play golf, but want to join in the fun? $15 for lunch and Dinner $25 (includes Beer & Soft Drinks) or spend the whole day hanging out with us for $35.

Need a little help?

Mulligan’s available for only $5 or $20 per foursome.

Remember to bring a little cash for Extra Curriculum Skill games along the course.

Prizes awarded for 1st & 2nd Place Teams, Longest Putt, Longest Drive, and Closest to the Pin. Once again a “Best Ball Scramble” Don’t golf ?

Don’t worry! All you have to do is make your club come in contact with the ball, be able to carry the ball to the leading position on your team, hit again, and find three other players willing to accept this method of play. In other words, all players hit their ball, play their next shot from the best position, hit the best ball of their team and one score is recorded for the team. It’s so easy and so much fun!

SPONSORSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE! Golf Hole Sponsorships Tee and Green Sponsor - $150 each (10% discount if paid by May 9th) Door Prize Sponsor $25, $50, $75, $100 or $200 Golf Outing Sponsors Receive • Prominent signage at the golf course and in NKY BUILDER Magazine. Exposure to the golfers and HBA members attending the event.

• Ability to hand out goodies and prizes with your company name and logos to all golfers.

• Chance to network with golfers as they are waiting to tee off or sink their putt.

• Enjoy the day out of the office with fellow HBA members and friends!

For Golf Hole or Door Prize Sponsorships, contact Janis Beard at 859-331-9500 or e-mail janisbeard@ hbanky.com For Corporate Sponsorships contact Melanie Meyer at 859-331-5900 or e-mail melaniem@hbanky.com

Reservations are a must for golf, lunch and dinner. For reservations, contact Janis Beard at 859-331-9500.

Reservations made for golf, lunch or dinner and not cancelled by June 6th will be charged.

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SALES & MARKETING COUNCIL

“Unmask the Talent” 2013 SAM Awards Luncheon

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he 2013 SAM Awards Luncheon “Unmask the Talent” was held on March 21st at the Radisson Hotel in Covington to celebrate the accomplishments of our sales and marketing professionals in new homes sales, marketing and remodeling on both sides of the river. Master of Ceremonies, Sheree Paolello, WLWT New 5, was a very gracious and knowledgeable hostess for this event. Once again the entries and participation was up over last year’s numbers. Thank you to all who submitted entries and congratulations to all the winners!

2013 NORTHERN KENTUCKY CORPORATE AWARD WINNERS Best Brochure of the Year - Triple Crown Developers, LLC – Winner’s Circle Park Best Special Promotion of the Year - L & N Federal Credit Union Social Marketing Program of the Year – Cutter Construction Best Interior Merchandising Detached Single Family Model Sales Price of $250,000-$499,999 – Drees Homes, The Harper Best Detached Single Family Floor Plan with an Average Sales Price of $249,999-$499,999 – Potterhill Homes, The Sinatra at Pond Creek Best Remodeling Project, Bath $49,999 & Under - Cutter Construction Best Remodeling Project, Renovation $149,999 & Under - Cutter Construction Best Green Home of the Year - Potterhill Homes , The Sinatra at Pond Creek Best Land Planned Community of the Year - Triple Crown Developers, LLC Rookie of the Year - Amy Kennedy, Potterhill Homes 2013 INDIVIDUAL SALES PERFORMANCE ACHIEVEMENTS AWARD WINNERS 1 Million Dollar Bronze Winners Ryan Clendenin, Huff Realtor, 1.1 Vickie House, Re/Max Affiliates, 1.4 Dianna Caldwell, Re/Max Affiliate, 1.4 Dave Barnes, Fischer Homes, 1.6 Linda Padgett, Sibcy Cline, 1.6 Stephanie Consola, Fischer Homes, 1.7 John Lorms, Re/Max Affiliates, 1.8 Len Harvey, Fischer Homes, 1.8 Jewel Buckley, Coldwell Banker, 1.8 Tasha Klaber-Flood, Sibcy Cline, 1.9 Jarron Fischer, Fischer Homes, 1.9 2 Million Dollar Bronze Winners Jon Weaver, Keller Williams, 2 Lea Ann Crigler, Fischer Homes, 2.2

2013 Excalibur Award Winner, Kellie Bailey, Fischer Homes, 44.4 Million. The recipient of the Excalibur Award for Lifetime Achievement must have received the 5 Million Dollar Gold Award for five consecutive years including 2013.

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James Robert Ferguson, Keller Williams, 2.5 Deborah Tarvin, Drees Homes, 2.6 Cindy Hahn, Coldwell Banker West Shell, 2.8 Gail Moe, Fischer Homes, 2.9 3 Million Dollar Silver Winners Esther Mack, Fischer Homes, 3 Becky Baird, Keller Williams, 3.2 Laura Sanders, Sibcy Cline, 3.3 Fellie Scites, Fischer Homes, 3.5 Cindy Shetterly, Sibcy Cline, 3.8 4 Million Dollar Silver Winners Diane Wojcik, Fischer Homes, 4.5 Amy Kennedy, Potterhill Homes, 4.7

Mark Gripshover, Drees Homes, won the 2013 Medallion Award for Top Builder Rep. in volume, 16.2 Million. Mark was also the winner of the 2013 Pinnacle Award for Top Builder Rep. in units with 47 units sold.

5 Million Dollar Gold Winners Tim Cheek, Maronda Homes, 5.4 Taffie Francis, Drees Homes, 5.7 6 Million Dollar Gold Winners Adam Dirkhising, Fischer Homes, 6.6 7 Million Dollar Gold Winners Diana Kuchera, Drees Homes, 7.3 10 Million Dollar Platinum Winners and Over Melanie Millson, Drees Homes, 12 Kellie Bailey, Fischer Homes, 12.9 Mark Gripshover, Drees Homes, 16.2

The 2013 Medallion & Pinnacle Award Sponsor, Laquinta Strickland, L & N Federal Credit Union, presents Cindy Shetterly, Sibcy Cline Realtors, the Medallion & Pinnacle award for Top REALTOR in Volume and Units. Cindy was also the 2013 Off-Site Realtor of the Year with 3.8 Million.

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L-R: James Kegley, 2014 HBA President, B.O.L.D. Homes, Becky Baird and Heidi Fore, Keller Williams.

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L-R: Lesley Rahschulte, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Ellen Barnett and Laquinta Strickland, L & N Federal Credit Union.

Tracy Barber, The Enquirer Media Sponsor

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2014 Master of Ceremonies, Sheree Paolello, WLWT News 5

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PAC Political Housing Club Supports Candidates for May 20th Primary Election

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he voting members of the Political Housing Club of Northern Kentucky interviewed 26 candidates running for public office. The candidates they interviewed ranged from statewide office seekers to local Mayor and County Attorney contenders.

Prior to the interviews candidates submitted questionnaires that addressed serious issues facing your industry. These questionnaires were reviewed by the voting members of the PAC. The committee did not interview candidates that have a challenger in the general election in most cases but will do so after the voters in the primary elections decide the outcome of those races. The interviews lasted over two days. In a follow-up meeting that same week the voting members of

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the committee decided to support the candidates to the right.

Please consider voting for these individuals in the primary election on May 20th. These candidates have been thoroughly vetted by the voting members of the PAC and are believed to be the best choices for your industry in Northern Kentucky. Also, remember that not all candidates in all races were interviewed as those with opposition in the general election will be interviewed after the primary election.

Many thanks go out to the many individuals who have been involved in our PAC fundraising, interviews, and political action. Your industry is far stronger with you involved.

PAC Supports the following candidates: Brandon Voelker, Kentucky Senate 24 Addia Wuchner, Kentucky Representative 66 Dennis Keene, Kentucky Representative 67 John Schickel, Kentucky Senate 11 Steve Arlinghaus, Kenton County Judge Executive Kris Knochelman, Kenton County Judge Executive Dan Bell, Kenton County Commissioner Jon Draud, Kenton County Commissioner Joe Nienaber, Kenton County Commissioner Gary Moore, Boone County Judge Executive Adam Chaney, Boone County Commissioner Charlie Walton, Boone County Commissioner Mike Little, Independence Mayor

LDC Environmental Expert Informs Land Development Council May 21st – Joint LDC/OVDC annual meeting – Randal O’Toole, Senior Fellow, The CATO Institute, urban growth, public land, and transportation issues – sponsored by Bayer Becker and DBL Law (2 sponsorships remaining) O’Toole’s latest book is American Nightmare: How Government Undermines The Dream of Homeownership. O’Toole is the author of numerous Cato papers. He has also written for Regulation magazine as well as op-eds and articles for numerous other national journals and newspapers. O’Toole travels extensively and has spoken about free-market environmental issues in dozens of cities. An Oregon native, O’Toole was educated in forestry at Oregon State University and in economics at the University of Oregon.

June 18th –Annual SD1 meeting– sponsored by Pella Windows & Republic Bank Come learn about the latest in regulations, best management practices, developer mandates, and the future of SD1 at this informative meeting.

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n April 16th Scott Smith, Smith Management Group, gave the Land Development Council an update on the State of Stormwater and the Development Community. The event was sponsored by Citizens Bank and Viox & Viox, Inc. Scott Smith founded Smith Management Group in 1989 to focus on environmental management issues facing industry and business in the US and Canada. At that time, Scott had been solving problems from water to air issues, from Texas to Ontario, for more than 15 years. Over time he has added industrial hygiene, health & safety services to help his clients address workplace issues. Scott served as Deputy Director of the Energy and Environment Cabinet under Governor Ernie Fletcher. Along the way, he translated his ability to connect with government, both on the regulatory side and in the legislative arena, to build a government services practice. And as energy has become so important to us all, he has learned to solve problems and find practical, environmentally sound solutions to the increasing need for energy.

Scott’s presentation included the draft proposed rulemaking by USEPA to define “waters of the US”, as well as the pending update of the Kentucky Construction General Permit as well as changes with the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Endangered Species Act.

August 20th – Infrastructure Partners Roundtable - Sponsored by Citizens Bank (1 sponsorship remaining) Come and discuss issues facing development with everyone involved in the process in Northern Kentucky. Learn about changes in regulations, specifications, and processes from the entire development community in Northern Kentucky.

See how the sharing of information can help improve everyone’s understanding of development and the challenges the community faces.

October 15th – State of the Counties – sponsored by Cardinal Engineering & Republic Bank Come hear about what is happening in the various counties in Northern Kentucky. Whether it is the next commercial project, road project, county and city regulation, economic development and workforce development progress this is the place to be to hear from the elected officials from the counties in our area.

December 17th – NKY Caucus – sponsored by Len Riegler Blacktop, Inc. & Republic Bank Meet the Northern Kentucky Caucus from our state delegation. Participate in the discussion as leaders of the LDC, the HBA and members of the State & Local Government Committee present our association’s positions to the lawmakers that make a difference for Northern Kentucky. Learn what to expect in the 2015 General Assembly and make your voice heard as a participant in our industry’s future.

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8TH ANNUAL BUILDER REATLOR BASH Say Goodbye to Old Man Winter...

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ello Spring Break! The Annual Builder Realtor® Bash was a fantastic way to welcome spring and “Say goodbye to Old Man winter”! We had a record number of REALTORS® who attended this year and connected with Northern Kentucky builders, developers, sponsors and other REALTORS®.

Congratulations to Fischer Homes who won the Best Decorated Exhibit again this year.

They had everything a tropical beach would offer. “Thank You” to Kellie Bailey who created the Realtors® sand buckets to promote the event Sponsorships at the real estate offices. Also, a “Thank You” to Still Available Pat Parshall who made sure the buckets were all 859-331-9500 delivered with all the sand in the and to Anita Kosco, Drees Homes, who provided the delicious rum punch for the event.

A Special “Thank You” to our Event Sponsors!

Your participation makes this event possible!

The 8th Annual

Join the NKY builders and realtors and…

Fischer Homes, Best Decorated Exhibit winner

$771 %8,/'(56 Wednesday, April 16th 4:00 – 7:00 Northern Kentucky Association of Realtors Education Center Kellie Bailey, Fischer Homes andSuite 100 7660 Turfway Road, Kimberly Cole-Stallsworth, Keller Williams

RESERVE YOUR BOOTH NOW!!

Builders get 1st option on booth rentals!

Exhibit Space Fees: $150 Standard Booth Booths sold on 1st come/1st serve basis Nielson & Sherry, PSC Fifth Third Mortgage Call today!!

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Each exhibitor is required to bring a door prize valued at $25 to be used in realtor’s drawing.

Thank you to our sponsors:

GOLD James Kegley, HBA President, B.O.L.D. Homes speaks with a REALTOR® during the event

Susan Holland and Jessica Asbury, Potterhill Homes

Gold Sponsor – Kentucky Federal Savings & Loan

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2014 TABLE TOP NIGHT Big Turnout and Big Fun

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he 2014 HBANKY Table Top Night, sponsored by Florida Tile, at Horseshoe Casino in downtown Cincinnati was a big success! For those of you who attended, thanks for making this another record night for Table Top. With thirty of HBA’s most prestigious vendors, great food and unlimited networking this event is a night to remember.

Being a member of HBA is no gamble.

Our members are the best! The sponsor’s and vendor’s for TTN compiled a generous pile of prizes. A drawing took place every three minutes! Mike Eubanks our honorary emcee did an outstanding job.

This awesome networking event would not be possible without the dedication and hard work of the Committee members and volunteers. These individuals plan for many months to assure every aspect of the evening will be the best possible event. The HBA staff could not possibly achieve this level of greatness without Chairperson Cheryl Stegman and her committee.

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We are most grateful to our sponsors who made it possible to produce an event that was economical for all HBA members to attend. HBA would like to thank Florida Tile for their numerous years as the title sponsor. Other sponsors include Pella, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance, America’s Floor Source, American Mortgage, Arronco, Berk’s Landscaping, Cincinnati Glass Block, Nisbet Brower, Rite Rug,

Wiseway, ESSROC, Star Building Materials, PPG, Cox Media, Heliotrope Design, L&N Federal Credit Union, Watson Gravel, PostNet and Chaney for Boone County Commissioner.

If you missed this Table Top Night, you will not want to miss Table Top Night in 2015!

Cheryl and her committee promises to present a bigger and better event.

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EMOTIONAL ALTITUDE

Three Keys to Accelerating the Sales Cycle

Presented by

Speaker: Ryan Taft, Jeff Shore Group Wednesday, May 21st Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront in Covington, Kentucky 5:30 Social Hour, 6:30 Dinner, 7:30 Keynote Speaker $40 per person or a table of 10 for $350

Ryan Taft will share several action steps you can use today to accelerate the sales cycle by enhancing your buyer’s emotional altitude. He will peek inside the mind of an active prospect, discovering the factors that cause emotion to rise and fall during the course of the sales cycle.

Don’t miss this lively discussion and relevent information.

Ryan Taft, SCI Certified Sales Trainer is the former National Sales Training Manager for KB Homes and a licensed Realtor® Arizona. Ryan is consumed with a passion for helping others achieve breakthrough results in sales, business and life. With a career spanning two decades training and coaching sales teams from call centers to new home sales to Realtors®.

Ryan combines his knowledge of human performance, psychology and sales skills development to deliver extraordinarily engaging, energizing and insightful training experiences that drive peak performance at all levels. Ryan is a member of the National Speaker’s Association and frequent contributor to leading industry publications.

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For reservations, call 859-331-9500 or e-mail janisbeard@hbanky.com.

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TOUR IS OCTOBER 4TH AND 5TH Call 859.331.9500 or visit www.HomeBuildersNKY.com for details

EXCLUSIVE PRICING FOR HBA MEMBERS Since 2007 many HBA Chapters have partnered with NPP to offer members discount pricing on several products and services. NPP negotiates the rates, and makes them available to HBA members throughout the country.

This program is entirely free, and there is no obligation to purchase. To access the savings, register with NPP at www.mynpp.com. Included among the discounts available to participating HBA Chapter members:

Many Home Builders Association members are already saving time and money through the NPP program.

To access the discount pricing, register with NPP. Signing up is easy.

HOW TO REGISTER Go to www.mynpp.com. Click “Join Now”.

Select “Construction” from the dropdown menu.

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POLITICS Senate Minority Leader Visits With HBA

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n Monday April the 14th the HBA was pleased to welcome US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to Northern Kentucky. A good crowd was on hand to discuss issues with the Senator. Questions ranged from environmental regulations to the funding of the Brent Spence Bridge. Prior to the meeting the HBA was pleased to support Senator McConnell with a contribution from BUILDPAC. BUILDPAC Trustee Bill Hodges, HBA of Lexington, presented the donation to the Senator’s reelection campaign.

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COMMUNITY Housing Day at the Capital a Huge Success

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ver 70 members from around the state gathered at the Capital in Frankfort to advocate on your behalf with the general assembly. The morning began with an issues briefing where the crowd on hand heard from our HBA of Kentucky President , Jon Wilson, and their Executive Vice President, Bob Weiss, on the important issues of the day and up to date actions on bills that were going through the Capital.

Many of the bills we addressed concerned saving you time and money with workers compensation insurance reporting and monitoring. One bill we were successful in stopping would have doubled the amount of money attorneys could collect from workers compensation cases, including employer fees.

A bill that was set to create a roofer’s licensure program was halted as our many members

have some serious concerns on the complexity and cost of the bill. We will be meeting with members of the Kentucky Roofing Contractors Association to attempt to work out a compromise during the interim between now

and the next general assembly.

Thanks go to the many members that attended the Housing Day at the Capital and volunteer to keep your HBA at the forefront of the legislators’ minds in Frankfort.

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The Enzweiler Apprentice Training and Trade School has graduates and current students who want to help your business compete and grow!

As the oldest trade school in continual operation in Kentucky, The Enzweiler Apprentice Training and Trade school has graduated thousands of individuals who now help shape the economy of Northern Kentucky. With a 95% job placement rate and more than 75% job retention after apprenticeship, our graduates are an outstanding addition to any company, large or small! Call today to find skilled labor to help your business grow and prosper!

Contact Thomas Napier, PhD, Director of Professional Development at the HBA (859) 331-9500 x19

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Thank you contractors, building owners and greater community for the opportunity to serve you.

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Lexington 970 New Circle Rd. Lexington, KY 40511 P: (859) 254-9111

Dayton 800 East 1st St. Dayton, OH 45402 P: (937) 866-9111

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GET READY FOR THE 2014 HOME SHOWS CAVALCADE OF HOMES MAY 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 SPONSORSHIPS & ADVERTISING STILL AVAILABLE HOMEFEST AT THE WINNER’S CIRCLE PARK IN TRIPLE CROWN AUGUST 9-24 LOTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. TOUR OF REMODELED HOMES OCTOBER 4-5

CONTACT MELANIE MEYER TO REQUEST MORE INFORMATION

NORTHERN KENTUCKY BUILDING PERMITS SINGLE FAMILY

MARCH ‘14

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BOONE

29

$4,804,708

CAMPBELL

4

$334,611

KENTON

23

$4,091,909

56

$9,231,228

0

SINGLE FAMILY

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MODULAR HOMES

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MULTI FAMILY

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CONDOS

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$497,640

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$43,305

$0

4

$43,305

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MODULAR HOMES

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MULTI FAMILY

$6,657,673

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$2,124,144

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COMMERCIAL

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COMMERCIAL REMODELING

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RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

22

$25,605,385

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$496,028

1

$475,000

0

$0

1

$2,736,100

20

$1,756,383

22

$3,307,412

$497,640

1

$2,736,100

43

$27,836,768

65

$3,803,440

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CONDOS

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COMMERCIAL

#

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

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RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

4

$600,000

6

$2,936,288

45

$6,925,267

51

$1,132,572

6

$130,653

6

$152,000

1

$800,000

20

$2,080,347

23

$385,691

1

$275,000

1

$80,000

3

$217,350

GRANT CARROLLTON GALLATIN MASON OWEN TOTAL

MARCH ‘13 BOONE

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CAMPBELL

5

$907,555

5

$850,000

KENTON

24

$4,096,422

2

$430,000

GRANT

1

$398,000

1

$80,000

TOTAL

70

$12,139,650

1

JAN-MAR '14

147

$23,385,495

JAN-MAR '13

158

$26,438,669

1

$90,000

CARROLLTON GALLATIN MASON

1

$5,000

$90,000

44

$3,409,144

4

$600,000

7

$3,736,288

72

$9,411,267

84

$1,967,613

0

$0

22

$3,604,614

6

$1,586,800

6

$24,580,791

117

$52,426,580

192

$5,524,870

1

$90,000

65

$20,323,244

10

$2,699,999

10

$5,786,288

181

$26,876,920

203

$4,071,084

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BUSINESS MEETINGS AT A GLANCE / CALL 331-9500 FOR RESERVATIONS OR TO CONFIRM DATES

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Golf Outing Committee, 12:30 pm, HBA

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SMC Board of Governors, noon, HBA

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LDC/OVDC Annual Premier Event - Randal O’Toole, Senior Fellow, CATO Institute, 3 - 5 pm, Hofbrauhaus Newport

Ambassador Club, Noon, HBA

Memorial Day - Office Closed

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LDC Board of Governors, 11:00 am, HBA

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New Member Orientation, 3:30 pm, HBA

tuesday 3

Membership Drive, 8 am – Noon, HBA

Membership/Retention Meeting, 11:30 am, HBA

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State and Local Government Committee, noon, HBA

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Executive Committee Meeting 1:30 - 3:30 pm, HBA

wednesday 4

Remodelers Issues, 12:00 pm, HBA

thursday 5

Remodelers Issues, 12:00 pm, HBA

friday 6

saturday 7

NAHB Spring Board and Legislative Conference Member Mix & Mingle , 5:30-8 pm, Keller Williams

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HomeFest Committee Meeting , 10 am - 12 pm, Triple Crown Winners Circle Park

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SMC Board of Governors, noon, HBA

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51st Annual HBA Golf Outing, 10 am - 7 pm, Triple Crown Country Club

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23 State and Local Government Committee, noon, HBA

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LDC Annual SD1 Update sponsored by Pella Windows, 12 - 1:30 pm, HBA

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Finance Committee Meeting, 9-10 am, HBA

Executive Committee Meeting 1:30 - 3:30 pm, HBA

Ambassador Club, Noon, HBA

Board of Directors Meeting, 3:30 - 5 pm, HBA

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