April 2015 Northern Kentucky Builder

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April 2015

The Official Publication of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky

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The mission of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is to promote and enhance the integrity and visibility of the construction industry and the members of the organization through advocacy, communication, education and political action.

Northern Kentucky Builder™ is an official publication of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky, 2751 Circleport Drive, Erlanger, 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 permission of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is strictly prohibited. phone 859.331.9500 or fax 859.578.3393 email homebuilders@hbanky.com 2015 Board of Directors Jason Yeager, President James Kegley, Immediate Past President Tom Spille, Vice President Bill Cullen, Secretary/Teasurer Brian Jones, Associate President Jennifer Hennessey, Associate Vice President John Toebben, Land Development Council President Bob Nally, Sales & Marketing Council President Kellie Bailey, Builder Director Joe Halpin, Builder Director Zach Hadden, Associate Director Steve Brunson, Associate Director Brian Schalk, Associate Director Laquinta Strickland, Associate Director HBA Staff Brian A. Miller, Executive Vice President Melanie Meyer, Director of Shows & Events, Sales & Marketing Shawn Cox, Director of Professional Development Dan Smith, Director of Finance Tammy Gorby, Administrative Coordinator Lindsay Chupek, Director of Membership Editors Brian Miller Melanie Meyer Writing Stacy Smith Rogers Staff 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.

APRIL 2015

INSIDE THIS EDITION...

4 . . ...........................................Letter from Brian Miller 5. . ................................................. Membership Update 6. . ...................................................... Millennium Club 8. . .......... Bring Housing Home with Congressman Massie 9. . ....................................................... Around the HBA 10..............Janis Beard Retiring After 27 Years with HBA 12............... SMC Annual Housing and Economic Outlook 14................................. Upcoming Builder Realtor Bash 16..................................... 2015 Table Top Night Recap 22................................. SAM Awards “Best of the Best” 26.......................... Northern Kentucky Building Permits 27.................................................. Calendar of Events

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The Place for Leaders Learning to work with groups of people, collaborate, share, generate ideas and see them through are the beginning traits of emerging leaders. Good leaders draw ideas out of those around them. They encourage others to participate in what life has to offer. Leaders listen as much, if not more than, they speak. As a person who stands out in the crowd they realize that the people they work with come to life with different situations, ways of communicating, reactions to stressful situations and goals they wish to achieve. A leader uses what they have learned about others to help others to reach their potential by raising them up, giving praise, encouraging good works and create systems that change an organization’s culture in order to collect the best from other’s individual talents. A leader learns these traits, changes themselves while at the same time improving their business as a result.

This is the type of culture that the HBA promotes. It is also an opportunity for all members of this organization to follow the path that leaders travel to become leaders themselves. Working with groups is the hallmark of a relevant and vibrant association. Our many committees, working groups and task forces offer all members a chance to start down the road of leadership. Early leadership can begin on our many boards and decision making bodies. As you earn a place in our decision making groups you are learning the steps to influence others, to understand them better and provide a space where those around you can join in and participate.

Eventually, and through hard work, effectiveness, contributing to conversations you will become noticed. Our nominating committee watches members as they become engaged in the HBA culture. They look to see how each and every member is participating. That doesn’t mean you just show up. It means that you engage in understanding our industry, our association and the issues that we all face together. The nominating committee also watches our members to see what they are interested in; making opportunities available where members that are focused in one area of our organization familiar with the issues facing other areas we work in. They analyze those that take roles on our committees, boards and decision making groups that understand our issues, help others and exhibit traits our industry deserves on our Board of Directors. Those Board members that rise above will be asked to serve in leadership capacities on our Executive Committee and may one day serve as our President or Associate President. The leadership model doesn’t stop there for our organization’s members. Our leaders of yesterday serve on Boards around the community and run for elected positions around our area and commonwealth. They are involved in charitable organizations. Many sit on decision making boards that affect Northern Kentucky’s economy, our transit system, economic development, political parties, our state and national associations and social groups. It is safe to say that the fibers of this HBA reach out and touch most, if not all, of Northern Kentucky, our Commonwealth and many parts of our Nation.

We welcome you to take your leadership journey as far as you wish at our HBA and beyond. Take the time to talk with our leaders of today and yesterday and you will find you are welcome. If you are interested in beginning or enhancing your leadership waiting inside of you please contact us.

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The New Member Orientation is not only for the new members who are recruited throughout the year, but also for members who would like a refresher! You would be amazed at the services and benefits the HBA provides their members. Join us for our next orientation on Thursday, June 18th 12-1pm. Keep an eye on your inbox for more information.

Kevin Hemmer, Hemmer Industries, Inc. Position: Vice President Community I live in: Crestview Hills My favorite thing to do when I’m not working is: Boating My reason for joining the HBA: Insurance programs, networking and workforce training Something unique about my company is: Hemmer Industries is excited to announce their name will be changing to Kevin Hemmer Construction Co.

Scott Teepe, proActive Safety Services Position: President Community I live in: Colerain Township, OH My favorite thing to do when I’m not working is: Golfing with my son My reason for joining the HBA: To learn more about NKY businesses and for networking Something unique about my company is: We report positive safety behaviors in our inspections.

Ann Speed, Dal Tile Position: Builder Representative Community I live in: Cincinnati My favorite thing to do when I’m not working is: Running My reason for joining the HBA: Networking and building our business Something unique about my company is: We’re a one stop shop. We do granite and tile in one location.

Brian Garner, Garner Insurance Position: Agent Community I live in: Union My favorite thing to do when I’m not working is: Spending time with my family My reason for joining the HBA: Networking

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! Rowland Stone McElfresh & Son Painting, David JTCB Painting & Wall Covering Select Pest Control Four Seasons Tent Rental Cornerstone Craftsmen Barry Concrete, LLC Furlong Building Enterprises

Andy Donnelly, LP Building Products Position: Market Development Representative Community I live in: Cincinnati My favorite thing to do when I’m not working is: Spending time with my wife My reason for joining the HBA: Networking with Remodelers and Builders Something unique about my company is: We’re the largest manufacturer of OSB

Paul Jackson, PNK Properties, LLC. Position: Owner Community I live in: Hebron My favorite thing to do when I’m not working is: Working around the home and spending time with family/friends.

My reason for joining the HBA: The resources they provide and for networking Something unique about my company is: We do home remodeling - kitchen, baths and basements.

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AROUND THE HBA Bring Housing Home with Congressman Massie

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he National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) created Bring Housing Home; a nationwide week where local and state HBA’s met with their Representatives. As NAHB promoted the event the visits across the country were designed to, “show federal lawmakers the ECONOMIC POWER of the housing industry where they live, work and play during this week-long event of congressional meetings in YOUR HOME district.” Gracious with his time as always for our HBA, Congressman Thomas Massie spent nearly two hours with members of our association. Issues discussed included tax reform and the mortgage interest deduction, labor shortages, immigration reform and the EPA’s proposed Waters of the U.S. rulemaking, wetland and wildlife mitigation issues, the state of the industry locally among other issues related to building and growth. We thank the Congressman for his time and look forward to many more opportunities to have the voice of our industry heard.

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atson Jones, C.K. Ash Insurance received the HBAK Tommy Bright “Presidential Leadership Award” presented to an associate member for outstanding achievement above and beyond the call of Duty As Recognized by the HBAK President Jon Wilson of Madisonville. This prestigious award was established in 2006 to honor Tommy Bright, an outstanding associate member of the Bluegrass HBA. Jim Cutter, Past President, Cutter Construction, received the HBAK Norris “Pup” Robertson Builder of the Year Award presented to a builder member for outstanding and exemplary efforts on behalf of the housing industry in Kentucky by President Jon Wilson of Madisonville. This prestigious award was established in 2006 to honor “Pup” Robertson the father of affordable housing, an outstanding builder member of the Hopkinsville HBA.

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LDC March Keynote Series

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he March Land Development Council’s Keynote featured Michael Dinn of Dinn Focused Marketing. Michael shared with the group information regarding the ever changing trends in homebuilding, consumer choices and the overall market in Greater Cincinnati.

Thanks to Coppage Construction for sponsoring the first LDC Keynote of 2015!

Thanks to Coppage Construction for sponsoring this informative event!

l-r HBA member and candidate for Lieutenant Governor, Chris McDaniels and Past LDC President Vince Michels

l-r Jaron Fischer, Fischer Homes and John Toebben, LDC President, Toebben Builders

l-r Bill Kreutzjans, Ashley Construction, and Steve Hillman and Ron DiFuria, Dudley Construction

John Toebben, LDC President, Toebben Builders, welcomes the crowd to the first Keynote of 2015

Matt Coppage, Coppage Construction, and sponsor of the event tell the crowd a bit about his company. Thanks Matt!

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Janis Beard Retiring After 27 Years with HBANKY

By Stacy Smith Rogers

First-class... loyal... hard-working... a true servant leader... those are the words that come to mind for many HBANKY members when describing Janis Beard, who is retiring as Director of Membership after 27 years with HBANKY.

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hat began for Janis Beard as a three-day assignment from a temp agency in 1988 evolved into a 27-year career at HBANKY, one that Janis said she has enjoyed learning and growing from. “I was like Gilligan. I never got off of the island,” she joked. “Every Friday they would ask me, ‘Can you come back on Monday?’ Finally, I suggested they hire me, and they did,” she recalled. When Janis came on board, HBANKY was a four-person office with approximately 400 members.

During the early 1990s the association experienced tremendous growth. “At first I was sort of a gofer, but my role grew along with the association, and I eventually became membership director,” she said.

Janis has enjoyed working with members on a day-to-day basis throughout the years, and she described, with enthusiasm, what she has liked most about her job. “I enjoy seeing 10

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new members come in and get involved with committees and watching their businesses grow. I’ve had the pleasure of developing many friendships over the years, working with members on different events and initiatives,” she explained.

“I’ve really enjoyed the inaugural dinners that I’ve been instrumental in planning.

We’ve produced videos that pay tribute to members and it’s been exciting to see their reaction to them. It makes you feel like you’ve accomplished something,” she explained.

Janis said that she learned early in her career to put members first. “Don (Wiedeman) and Nancye (McClanahan) taught me early on that members were the heart and soul of our association. They made sure members were promoted and worked to help them achieve success. I learned from them that it’s not about me, it’s about our members, and that by guiding them, hopefully, I can contribute to their success,” she added.

HBANKY Executive Vice President Brian Miller noted Janis’ obvious passion for her job over the years, “One of the first things that struck me when I began working with Janis was her care and love for our members. No matter what endeavors she takes on, it is with their best interest at the core of her work. She has been a touchstone here for many members for many years. The staff and the members will miss her greatly.”

A Few Members Share Their Experiences Working With Janis ...

Jim Stegman, Jim Stegman Construction, described his experience working with Janis over the last 20 years. “She’s very loyal and hard-working. She would always jump in and do what needed to be done. She’s brought a

sense of consistency and has been a stabilizer through our transitions with the association.

The members have regarded her as our mainstay. It’s been good to have someone who knows our history and is able to give that perspective. She’s very friendly and continually demonstrates professionalism.”

Jason Yeager, Ashley Builders said, “Janis has been the heartbeat of the HBA for many years. Her passion and advocacy for both our organization and its members is unparalleled.”

“First-class, from top to bottom, is the best way to describe her. She’s loyal and authentic. The better you get to know her, the more you like her.”

Anita Kosco, Drees Homes, said Janis has left a mark on the HBA. “When it comes to work ethic, she’s top-of-the-line. You can’t beat it. Whether it’s a HomeFest or Christmas party, she’s there until it’s over.

She also has the highest morals of anyone around,” she said. Anita highlighted Janis’ contribution to the association, “She has put in a lot of hours and I absolutely love her.

She has contributed a sense of stability to the association, and she’s been through all the high’s and low’s. When you’ve been in a job that long, you know what works and what doesn’t work. I think she’s a great person,” Anita added.

Vice President Tom Spille, Spille Builder and Developer and Past Associate President Jerry Moser present Janis Beard with the Donald M. Wiedeman Lifetime Achievement Award during the retirement luncheon.

Jim Cutter, Cutter Construction, said he has known Janis for over 20 years, and he regards her devotion to the association as a critical factor in it successfully weathering some tough times. “Without her, we would not be the association we are today. She is what held the association together during some dramatic changes and stabilized our organization during transitions,” he said. “First-class, from top to bottom, is the best way to describe her. She’s loyal and authentic. The better you get to know her, the more you like her,” he added. Jim elaborated on Janis’ style of leadership, “She is a true leader. Most people outside the association don’t see that, but her style of leadership is more as a servant than anything. Whether she is in the office, running an event or speaking to a disgruntled homeowner as part of our Registered Builder conciliation process, she handles herself with professionalism and grace.”

Jo Ellen Thompson, Star Building Materials, commented on her perception of Janis. “She

is just a very dedicated, loyal person. She cares a lot about the association. She’s onein-a-million, and the association was lucky to have her all these years. She’s worn a lot of hats, and she’s always happy to see everyone.

She’s like family and she’s going to be missed.”

Cheryl Stegman, Legacy Kitchens, has known Janis for over 15 years. “She has always represented the HBA well and in a positive way, working tirelessly for the association and our members. She is truly a gifted person with an ability to work with all of our various personalities. I have had the privilege of working with her on numerous committees over the years and have enjoyed every second. She always did whatever work we asked of her, happily and without question.” Cheryl summed up what many people say about Janis, “What I love the most about Janis is that she is such a wonderful ‘people-person.’ She has always made us feel welcomed and seemed grateful for us. It was always so refreshing and uplifting how

excited she would get for each of us with every milestone we achieved. She is loved by so many and will be missed by all.”

Janis’ retirement plans include “kicking back and enjoying life,” traveling with her husband of nearly 48 years, Larry, and spending time with her family. She and Larry have two sons, Jason and Andy, who is married to Amy. They have two children, Alli and A.J.. She also plans to work in some time fishing and gardening. With her experience helping things (and people) grow, there’s no doubt that Janis will nurture many more wonderful experiences in her future.

Diana DeVore, Guardian Savings Bank, described Janis as very fair, kind and soft spoken. She’s known Janis for 27 years and said their professional relationship quickly evolved into a lasting friendship. “She’s very gracious and she carries herself like a true lady. In her job, she always had to jump from one thing to the next, but she always seemed to get it done.”

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SALES & MARKETING COUNCIL ANNUAL HOUSING AND ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FEATURING: DR. JULIE HEATH, DIRECTOR OF THE ECONOMICS CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE OHIO COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 @ 8:00AM - HOLIDAY INN Dr. Heath, Director of the Economics Center at the University of Cincinnati, will speak about current housing and economic conditions, what the future is likely to bring and how the local market in Northern Kentucky and the Cincinnati metropolitan area will fare in 2015.

Prior to coming to UC, Dr. Heath spent 26 years at the University of Memphis.

During her time in there, Dr. Heath won several teaching awards, including the Carnegie Foundation U.S. Professor of the Year Award for Tennessee; the economics discipline’s highest award, the Kenneth G. Elzinga Distinguished Teaching Award; and received the Educator of the Year Award from the National Association for Financial Literacy. She has received the University of Memphis’ Thomas W. Briggs Foundation’s Excellence in Teaching Award, and the Distinguished Teaching Award. She was named the 2006 Financial Educator of the Year by the Tennessee Bankers Association.

Dr. Health is also responsible for starting the Smart Tennessee program, a statewide financial literacy program for K-8 students. She received a Visiting Research Fellowship to Princeton University to conduct research in economics education and has published extensively in the area.

She was a member of the national Board of Directors of the Council for Economic Education and is a member of the Economics Standing Committee of the National Assessment of Education Progress. Dr. Heath led the two national committees charged by the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability with integrating financial literacy in the Common Core.

In recent years, Dr. Heath was named as a Money Magazine “Money Hero” for August, 2013.

She received the 2012 Alumni Professional Achievement Award from Bluffton University and was named a “Woman of Influence” by Venue and LEAD magazines, Cincinnati, 2014.

The cost to attend the event is $25. Breakfast will be provided. To register, call the HBA office at 859-331-9500 or emailing Lindsay Chupek at lindsay@hbanky.com. Registration deadline is Monday, April 13th.

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2015 Table Top Night at Horseshoe Casino presented by Florida Tile

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ope you were a part of HBA’s largest networking event! Thank you to the Table Top Night Committee chaired by Cheryl Stegman (Legacy Kitchens). These members donate time out of their offices to plan and critique every detail to ensure members have a quality event. HBA sincerely thanks: Mike Eubanks (Stockton Mortgage Corporation), JoEllen Thompson (Star Building Materials), Watson Jones (C.K. Ash Insurance), Zach Haydon (Pella), and Brian Schalk (Florida Tile).

The HBA is proud to name the sponsors of Table Top Night. With the support of the following members, our association is able to produce a quality event while keeping costs affordable to members. Our appreciation goes out to these event sponsors: Nisbet Brower, ABC Supply, Budget Blinds/Tailored Living, Rite Rug, Sherwin Williams, ESSROC, Star Building Materials, and Stockton Mortgage as well as • Florida Tile Presenting Sponsor as well as Door Prize Sponsor • C&W Woodworking Welcoming Bag Sponsor • Pella Beverage Sponsor • Logan Lavelle Hunt Food Sponsor Many thanks also go out to our door prize sponsors. The generosity of vendors, members, Holiday Inn Airport and the Horseshoe Casino allowed us to draw and award a door prize every three minutes! Mark your calendars for March 2016. We will see you back at Horseshoe Casino!

Presenting sponsor Florida Tile: Jordan Batdorf, Brian Schalk, Jay Schmaltz, Emily Fischer, Sue Nordin, Brandy Krebs

Fifth Third Bank: Robin Scott, Danielle Fawcett, Andrea Menzer

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Committee co-chairs Star Building Materials: Doug Brownfield, JoEllen Thompson and Donnie McGuire

Emcee Mike Eubanks of Stockton Mortgage

John Yeager Ashley Construction, Janis Beard HBA Staff, Jason Yeager HBA President Ashley Construction

Wiseway Janis Thurber of Progress Lighting, John Cain,Natasha Underwood (left) Angela Landrum (middle) Debbie Franxman (right)

HBA Staff Lindsay Chupek, Melanie Meyer, Tammy Gorby, Shawn Cox

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Food sponsor: Logan Lavelle Hunt Scott Church

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he 2014 SAM Awards Luncheon “The Best of the Best” was held on Friday, March 20th at the Radisson Hotel in Covington, Kentucky. This event hosted jointly by the Sales & Marketing Councils of Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati recognizes accomplishments of the sales and marketing professionals in new home sales. Sheree Paolello, WLWT News 5, was our gracious Emcee. With Sheree’s husband in the mortgage industry and her mother a REALTOR in Tennessee, she has a great understanding of the housing industry and how important these awards are to the recipients. Thank you to those who submitted entries. Congratulations to the winners!

2015 SMC Board and Past Presidents: Front Row, L-R: Lesley, Rahschulte , U.S. Bank Home Mortgage; Kim Stallsworth, Keller Williams; Anita Kosco, Drees Homes, Past President ; Kellie Bailey, Fischer Homes, 2014 SMC Vice President; Michelle Caldwell, Summit Funding. Back Row, L-R: Tom Bolger, Huntington Mortgage; Rob Stone, C.K. Ash Insurance; Nick Smith, Keller Williams; Robert Nally, Coldwell Banker West Shell, 2015 SMC President; Jennifer Hennessey, Northwest Title, Past President; Melanie Millson, Drees Homes. Missing in photo is Mike Eubanks, Stockton Mortgage and Dan Scherff, Roeding Insurance.

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Cindy Shetterly, Sibcy Cline, won the 2014 Off-Site Realtor of the Year Award. Award presented by Valerie Fee, M/I Homes and Robert Nally, Coldwell Banker West Shell

Mark Gripshover, Drees Homes, won the Medallion & Pinnacle for Top Builder Rep in Volume and in Units. Award presented by, Ken Grimm, PNC Mortgage and Robert Nally, SMC President.

Laura Sanders, Sibcy Cline Realtors, won the Pinnacle Sales Award for Top Realtor in Units for 14 units. Award presented by Pinnacle Award Sponsor, Ken Grimm, PNC Mortgage and Robert Nally, SMC President.

Cindy Hahn, Coldwell Banker West Shell, won the Pinnacle Sales Award for Top Realtor in Units for 14 units. Award presented by Pinnacle Award Sponsor, Ken Grimm, PNC Mortgage and Robert Nally, SMC President.

Cindy Shetterly, Sibcy Cline, won the Pinnacle Sales Award for Top Realtor in Volume. Award presented by the 2014 Pinnacle Award Sponsor, Ken Grimm, PNC Mortgage and Robert Nally.

Bill Schneider, Ad Director, Cincinnati Business Courier

2015 Master of Ceremonies, Sheree Paolello, WLWT News 5

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“Best of the Best” 2014 SAM Awards Luncheon Continued...

Mark Gripshover, Drees Homes, 11.5 M

Melanie Millson, Drees Homes, 10. 7 M

Kellie Bailey, Fischer Homes, 10.1 M

Fellie Scites, Fischer Homes, 7.6 M

Taffie Francis, Drees Homes, 6.1 M

Kristy Brennan, Drees Homes, 6.1 M

Amy Kennedy, Potterhill Homes, 5.5 M

Diane Wojcik, Fischer Homes, 5.2 M

Deborah Tarvin, Drees Homes, 5.0 M

Dave Barnes, Fischer Homes, 4.7 M

Cindy Shetterly, Sibcy Cline, 4.4 M

Cindy Hahn, Coldwell Banker, 4.0 M

Laura Sanders, Sibcy Cline, 3.7 M

Carolyn Jorden, Drees Homes, 3.4 M

Jason Sayers, Drees Homes, 3.0 M

Becky Baird, Keller Williams, 2.5 M

Diane Kuchera, Drees Homes, 2.4 M

Ryan Clendenin, Huff Realty, 2.2 M

Kimberly Stallsworth, Keller Williams, 1.8 M

Jon Weaver, Keller Williams, 1.7 M

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Paula Ritter, Sibcy Cline Realtors, 1.2 M

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Sara Mirus, Keller Williams, 1.1 M

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NORTHERN KENTUCKY BUILDING PERMITS #

SINGLE FAMILY

BOONE

26

$3,547,066

CAMPBELL

4

$637,805

KENTON

6

$1,319,601

GRANT

1

$25,000

37

$5,529,472

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0

1

0

1

0

0

0

35

#

SINGLE FAMILY

#

MODULAR HOMES

#

MULTI FAMILY

#

CONDOS

#

COMMERCIAL

BOONE

26

$3,547,066

CAMPBELL

4

$637,805

KENTON

6

$1,319,601

GRANT

1

$25,000

TOTAL

37

$5,529,472

0

0

1

0

1

0

0

0

35

JAN-FEB-'15

96

$14,703,118

0

$0

3

$1,742,000

2

$0

3

$3,474,000

JAN-FEB-'14

88

$13,161,775

0

$0

13

$972,510

2

$764,000

3

$20,184,691

FEBRUARY ‘15

#

MODULAR HOMES

#

MULTI FAMILY

1

#

CONDOS

#

COMMERCIAL

#

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

#

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

35

$2,424,219

30

$385,086

11

$89,390

11

$619,554

4

$77,000

$4,378,916

56

$1,171,030

#

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

#

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

35

$2,424,219

30

$385,086

11

$89,390

11

$619,554

4

$77,000

$4,378,916

56

$1,171,030

56

$6,120,679

134

$2,958,376

58

$13,162,683

125

$2,239,356

1

$1,954,697

CARROLLTON GALLATIN MASON OWEN TOTAL

FEBRUARY ‘14

1

1

$1,954,697

CARROLLTON GALLATIN MASON OWEN

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

APRIL 1

Meet the Builder - Stegman Construction and Gustin Construction. Jim Stegman and Gus McKinley will share what it is they value most in their vendor partners. Find out the “must haves” and “most dos” in order to do business with their respective companies. Start your morning off right with sound selling information, as well as, networking with some fellow HBA members. RSVP: lindsay@hbanky.com or 859-331-9500.

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM at the HBA.

3

Good Friday - HBA Office Closed

9

Spring Mix & Mingle. Join us at the SMC Spring Member Mix & Mingle hosted by PNC! It’s a great opportunity to network!

FREE EVENT! Appetizers & Beverages provided. 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM at PNC Mortgage (2216 Dixie Highway, Suite 100, Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017).

14

Sales and Marketing Council Board of Governors Meeting. Monthly meeting of the Sales and Marketing Council Board of Governors.

Past SMC Presidents are encouraged to attend. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the HBA.

15

Sales & Marketing Council Annual Housing and Economic Outlook Breakfast. 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM at the Holiday Inn - Cincinnati Airport.

15

Land Development Council Board of Governors. Monthly meeting of the Land Development Council Board of Governors.

All Council Past Presidents are welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting. 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM at the HBA.

16

First Aid & Bloodborne Pathogens Class. Presented by NKEMS, AGC/SIF Compliant Course. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the HBA.

23

EPA Lead Paint Refresher CourseRemain compliant with this hands on course for EPA lead requirements. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the HBA.

23

Builder Realtor Bash Meeting. 10th Annual Builder Realtor Bash. Join the NKY builders and REALTORS in “Turning Sawdust into Fairy Dust”.

Builders reserve your booth now! Sponsorships are available. REALTORS are complimentary. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the NKY Board of Realtors Education Center (7660 Turfway Road, Suite 100, Florence, KY 41042).

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State & Local Government Committee. The committee will discuss legislative issues and engage an elected or appointed official in dialogue over issues concerning the construction industry. All members are welcome to attend this meeting. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the HBA.

30

Executive Committee. Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee. Only Executive Committee members may attend this meeting. 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM at the HBA.

MAY - A LOOK AHEAD multi 2015 Cavalcade of Homes. Northern Kentucky’s largest selection of new homes. May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 - 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM each day.

6

May Membership Rally. 4:00 - 5:30 PM at Quaker Steak and Lube (8025 Action Blvd, Florence, KY 41042)

12

Sales and Marketing Council Board of Governors Meeting. Monthly meeting of the Sales and Marketing Council Board of Governors.

Past SMC Presidents are encouraged to attend. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the HBA.

16-17 2015 Tour of Remodeled Homes. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. 18

State & Local Government Committee. The committee will discuss legislative issues and engage an elected or appointed official in dialogue over issues concerning the construction industry. All members are welcome to attend this meeting. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the HBA.

20

Land Development Council Board of Governors. Monthly meeting of the Land Development Council Board of Governors. All Council Past Presidents are welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting. 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM at the HBA.

25

Memorial Day - HBA Office Closed

28

EPA Lead Paint Refresher Course. Remain compliant with this hands on course for EPA lead requirements. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the HBA.

28

Executive Committee. Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee. Only Executive Committee members may attend this meeting. 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM at the HBA.

28

Board of Directors. Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Home Builders Association Board of Directors Meeting. Past Presidents are welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting. 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM at the HBA.

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