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North Coast Building Industry Association (NCBIA) BUILDER newsletter is the official newsletter of the NCBIA and is published monthly by the NCBIA. The NCBIA is an affiliate of the Ohio Home Builders Association (OHBA) & the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
NCBIA Office
5201 Waterford Dr. Sheffield Village, OH 44035 Phone: 440.934.1090 info@ncbia.com | www.ncbia.com
NCBIA Staff
Executive Officer Judie Docs | judie@ncbia.com Executive Assistant LaBreeska Bellan | labreeskancbia@gmail.com Administrative Assistant Ashlyn Bellan | ashlynncbia@gmail.com Marketing Associate Maria Sabala | maria.sabala.ncbia@gmail.com
2021 NCBIA Officers President Sara Majzun-Garwood, BCT Alarm Services, Inc. Vice President Tim King, K. Hovnanian Homes - Ohio Division Associate Vice President John Toth, Floor Coverings International Treasurer Melanie Stock, Treasurer, First Federal Savings of Lorain Secretary Mike Meszes, Secretary, DRC Construction Co. Immediate Past President Jeremy Vorndran, 84 Lumber
2021 NCBIA Board of Directors
Dennis Willis, ActionCOACH TeamNEO Kelly Christy, Cleveland Custom Homes Dave Linna, Linna Homes & Remodeling Jason Rodriguez, Lorain County Joint Vocational School Mark Craig, Mark F. Craig, Esq. Jason Scott, North Star Builders Brett Adams, Sprouse Insurance Dave Weisenberger, Tusing Builders & Roofing Services
June 2021
Advertising Policy - The North Coast Building Industry Association reserves the right to reject advertising in the Builder newsletter based on content. Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement of the product or service advertised.
NCBIA Life Directors
Jeremy Vorndran, 84 Lumber Calvin Smith, Calvin Smith Builders Tom Caruso, Caruso’s Cabinets Bob Yost, Dale Yost Construction Liz Schneider Dollar Bank Mary H. Felton, Guardian Title Jack Kousma, Kousma Insulation Jeff Hensley, Lake Star Building & Remodeling Chris Majzun Sr., Majzun Construction Co. Chris S. Majzun Jr., Majzun Construction Co. Jim Sprague, Maloney + Novotny, LLC Randy Strauss, Strauss Construction Tom Lahetta, Tom Lahetta Builders, Inc.
2020 NAHB & OHBA Directors
These are our members who represent our local industry in Washington DC and Columbus.
Sr. NAHB Life Director
Randy Strauss, Strauss Construction
Ohio’s State Rep. to NAHB
Randy Strauss, Strauss Construction
OHBA Past Presidents Randy Strauss, 1996
2020 OHBA Trustees
Jeremy Vorndran, 84 Lumber Sara Majzun-Garwood, BCT Alarm Services, Inc. (alternate) Jason Scott, North Star Builders
OHBA Area 2 Vice-President Enzo Perfetto, Enzoco Homes
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Table of Contents 6 - Letter from the President
23 - Won’t you be our
neighbor? Lot available! Make an offer!
7 - Night at the Crushers flyer 24 - Eye on the Economy: Supply-Side Challenges in Focus 8 - Save the Dates 8-9 - Member News 27 - Vacant Land Available 9 - What Members are Saying 28 - OHBA Executive VP Column 10-12 - Executive Officer’s Report 29 - Are Rising Prices 14-16 - Recruit in 2021!! Keeping You Up at Night? A 17 - NAHB Now: How to Help
Solution from the OHBA
Prospective Buyers Visualize Energy Cost Savings
30-31 - Sedgwick Update
18-19 - Golf Classic Flyer
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21 - Post-Winter Storm Uptick for Sawmill Output in March
Applying for Membership! Thank You for Renewing! Sorry to See You Go!
Loan Volume Moves Higher
34-35 - NCBIA Calendar
22 - Residential Construction
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Spike Update
of Events
38-39 - Legislative Review
39 - Home Warranty Books
40 - Lots Available 41 - Do You Want on the List? 44-45 - Photo Gallery: June Member Mixer
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
HALFWAY THROUGH 2021! We have officially reached the halfway point of 2021! And the possibilities that are coming up are endless! Our membership numbers are rising, our participation at events is up and many of our members are building stronger relationships than ever as we all bond over the last year we have had. When I sit down to write these articles I try to reflect on how the last month has shaped our organization. Currently I am completely overjoyed with the direction we are heading. We have had 2 members mixers so far and both of them have been very well attended! At the last one at the Rush Inn, we had over 10 potential new members and we gave out so many potential member packets. Our membership chairs Matt Herb and Jon Sherer have made it a point to talk to all of these potential members and we should see another uptick in new members here within the next month! I could not be more proud of the work that these two are putting in! From coming up with a unique and amazing theme, to making sure they attend all of the events, to greeting the new and potential members, it just makes my heart so happy! Attending the OHBA state board meeting solidified that feeling as well. Where many other associations across the state are struggling, we are among the top in recruiting and retaining our members! I’d like to think it is because we are constantly trying to come up with new and exciting ways to support you within the NCBIA.
Sara Majzun-Garwood, BCT Alarm Services, Inc.
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I am very hopeful to see what the next half of 2021 has in store for the North Coast Building Industry Association!
With that being said, I need your help. We would like to put together a series of educational classes to help you grow your business. I would like to hear from you as to what you would have an interest in learning about. Maybe it's some tips on how to use Quickbooks more efficiently or questions on how to ramp up your social media marketing. Or maybe you offer a product or service that you would be interested in teaching a class on! Please feel free to call my cell directly at 440.396.6631 or email me at sara.majzun@security-ohio. com and we can discuss some options and get a plan put together! In closing I am very hopeful to see what the next half of 2021 has in store for the North Coast Building Industry Association! #TeamNCBIA
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NORTH COAST BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
night at the crushers
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Questions?? Contact Judie@ncbia.com -or- (440) 934-1090 Mail to: NCBIA, 5201 Waterford Dr., Sheffield Village, OH 44035 or register online at www.ncbia.com
THURS. July 15 | MEM. $35 | Non-Mem. $45 2009 baseball blvd, avon | 3rd base level
6 PM 30
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Save the
Date!
Want to be a sponsor for any of these events? Let us know! Sponsor early to get maximum exposure!!!!! June 30
9:00 - 10:00 AM Golf Committee Meeting
July 15
6:30 PM Night at the Crushers Crushers vs. Grizzlies Mercy Health Stadium 2009 Baseball Blvd., Avon
On Saturday, May 29, 2021, Joe, 74, was surrounded by his family as he gave up his position as 'King of the Mat' to his 12 year battle with kidney cancer. Joe was born in Cleveland on September 8, 1946 to John and Edith (Ethel) Scaletta (nee Curphey). He grew up in Cleveland and graduated from John Adams High School in 1965. In 1973, he met the love of his life, Leslie (nee Saladonis) Scaletta at a wrestling tournament. He knew immediately he 'got himself a good one' and nine months later they were married. They have celebrated 47 years of marriage. Together they had four amazing children, Jonelle (Tom) Sear of Avon, Amanda (Matt) Barnes of Galena, Ohio, Michael (Melissa) Scaletta of Avon and Giovanna (Myles) Bremke of Henrietta Township; he is also survived by his sister, Gayle Spadaro of Avon. Joe is survived by 10 grandsons and one granddaughter, Tommy, Ethan and Elliott Sear, Nathan, Charlie, Frankie and Matthew Barnes, Joey and Luciana Scaletta, John and Daniel Bremke; his grandchildren called him 'Pa' and loved spending time with him and learned their love of fishing and wrestling from him.
August 5
8:00 AM Golf Classic 2021 Sweetbriar Golf Course Avon Lake
Throughout his life, Joe had many hobbies including fishing, water fowl hunting, traveling and gardening. He passed many of these passions to his children and grandchildren. Joe and Leslie spent much of their married life in Avon. The last 10 years they resided six months a year on Kelleys Island and six months of year on Don Pedro Island, Florida.
August 19
5:00 - 7:00 PM Member Mixer
Pogie's Clubhouse 150 Jefferson St., Amherst (more info to come...) *All committee meetings held via Zoom, unless otherwise noted. If you would like to participate in a committee, please email Judie Docs at judiencbia@ gmail.com.
Check the website at www.ncbia.com for upto-date changes, additions, and corrections to these events!
One of his proudest achievements was graduating from Ohio University with a Bachelors and Masters in Education. While a member of the Ohio University wrestling team, he became a student of the sport and developed lifelong friends. Joe's passion for wrestling continued after college as he began teaching and coaching. He coached at Columbia High School and Bay Village High School. His Bay Village Team won a state title in 1972 and state runner up in 1976. In 2010, Joe was inducted into the Bay Village High School Athletic Hall of Fame and in 2019 was inducted in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as an Outstanding Citizen. In 1979, Joe decided to leave coaching and teaching to join his friend and mentor, Howard Ferguson, in real estate. In 1991, Joe formed his own company, Scaletta Development Corporation (SDC). His developments and home building were awarded over 150 awards from various associations. Joe served on many boards including the Avon Board of Education, Leadership of Lorain County, North Coast Building Industry Association and Ohio Home Builders Association. Joe was a long-time member of the North Coast BIA and was inducted into their hall of fame in 2010. In 2015, Joe and Leslie founded the Ohio Chapter of Reel Recovery and have since raised $100,000 for the organization. Reel Recovery is a national nonprofit that conducts 3-day fishing retreats for men who have cancer at no cost to the participants. Joe and his family would like to thank Dr. Brian Rini, former Cleveland Clinic Oncologist and 'Dr.' Laura Wood RN, MSN, OCN of the Cleveland Clinic for their outstanding care which extended his life beyond expectations. Contributions may be made to Reel Recovery, Ohio Chapter, P.O. Box 16193, Rocky River, OH 44116 or Vanderbilt University Medical Center Development, c/o Kidney Cancer Research Fund supporting Dr. Brian Rini, 3322 West End Avenue, Suite 900, Nashville, TN 37203; https://give.vanderbilthealth.org/JoeScaletta.
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What members are
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The mixers are so enjoyable and getting to know other members better.
So glad to be able to get together again with fellow members and introducing possible new ones to our association.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES
to Grow Important Business Relationships
Every pro knows that networking can be a key to business success. That is why NAHB focuses on providing ample opportunities for members to network in both formal and informal settings. With 140,000 members from all areas of the housing industry, NAHB is a one-stop networking shop. NAHB, along with your state and local associations, provide countless ways for you to meet and build relationships with fellow professionals, future customers, and suppliers.
Centrals at the International Builders’ Show The International Builders’ Show features designated “Centrals,” special areas for members engaged in the fields of remodeling, custom building, multifamily, 55+ construction, design, and sales. A variety of activities are available inside the Centrals including workshops, networking events, roundtable discussions and guided product tours of the exhibit hall. Each Central offers a specific area of focus within the building industry with its own schedule of events.
IBS Centrals Explore Niche-Specific Ideas The IBS Centrals have always been where you can explore fun, new ideas, refine your skills and gain business information about your specific niche in the building industry.
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by Judie Docs, CSP, MCSP, MIRM, CMP, CGP
Continuing my recap of NAHB, OHBA and NCBIA benefit this month I will focus on NAHB’s knowledge.
The Centrals programs are a bit more informal than traditional IBS Education sessions, but just as engaging. They feature some of the best professionals in the industry who are passionate about their area of expertise—so the discussions are always lively. All IBS registrants are welcome! Access to the Centrals is included with your 3-Day Expo Pass.
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55+ Housing Discover the current trends and what makes the Boomer market different.
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Custom Building Get solutions for the unique challenges that come with building custom homes.
Design Central Explore vital tools to create design that is sure to wow and inspire.
Remodeling Gain valuable knowledge and insightful perspective and hone your remodeling techniques
Sales Develop new strategies and enhance your sales and marketing expertise.
International International Central is open to all international IBS attendees and exhibitors interested in doing business outside the U.S. Stop by for complimentary coffee and tea, engaging presentations on global trends or use the space as a central meeting place for your delegation.
20 Clubs Take Networking to a Whole New Level
Multifamily Explore multifamily housing trends and gain insights while connecting with others in this unique housing sector.
NAHB’s 20 Clubs are comprised of similar type builders or remodelers from non-competing markets who meet several times a year to share their knowledge and learn from each other. Members share and compare financial information, look for trouble spots, and offer each other advice on how to improve performance and increase profit margins. NAHB analysis indicates that 20 Club members perform better than non-members in financial growth and long-term success. Top consultants from the home building industry share their experiences with NAHB’s best networking program and member benefit: the 20 Clubs. Visit the 20 Clubs Video Learning Center to learn more about the program and how it can help take your business from good to great. If you are interested in joining, please complete a Builder or Remodeler
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application and then NAHB 20 Clubs staff will submit it to each of the clubs for review. Providing them with comparative data such as dollar volume, home square footage, location, units sold and market area helps the clubs determine whether you would be a good fit for their group. Once a club identifies you as a possible match, its leadership will contact you for an interview. The interview helps them decide whether you should be invited to their next meeting. If you are invited, you will be provided with an agenda and details for your initial 20 Club meeting. In addition, you will gain access to the Invited Member Section on the website where you can see FAQs about the 20 Club program, Introduction to Financials (one of the biggest member benefits) and other materials to help you prepare for your first meeting. At your first meeting, if you and the club determine that the club is a good fit, you may find yourself invited to join that club on a more permanent basis. Or you may fit best with another group. When deciding to join a 20 Club, first ask yourself if you would ever bounce that great $10,000 idea with your local competitor. You probably would not, but with your fellow 20 Club members, you would. Even more, your fellow members will be sharing their $10,000 ideas with you as well.
and business opportunities through direct mail. Members and others may rent the list to reach more than 117,000 industry professionals or target their marketing to more specific building-industry interest areas. Discounted rates are available to NAHB members for year-round list rentals. The NAHB Mailing List Service (MLS), in continuous operation since it was established in 1986, has the primary goal of providing members with networking and business opportunities through direct mail. Members and others may rent the list to reach more than 117,000 industry professionals or target their marketing to more specific building-industry interest areas. The mailing list is available for direct mail use to promote buildingrelated products and services. Email campaigns are also available and must be transmitted through our list manager, The Information Refinery. Promoting your product or service through direct mail to NAHB members is one of the most cost-effective marketing tools available, offering direct access to thousands of NAHB members. What is more, specific selections and regular updates make it easy to deliver your offer to your exact target audience and maximize response rates for your mailings. For targeted sales recommendations, please email Brahm Schenkman at bschenkman@inforefinery.com or call 800-529-9020 ext. 5002. For pricing information and to view the data cards, please visit:
Meetings and Events
NAHB Mailing List
Learn more about upcoming NAHB meetings and events held around the country.
NAHB Email List * NAHB members receive discounted rates on year-round list rentals.
Mailing List Service The NAHB Mailing List Service (MLS) provides members with networking
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USING THE PRIVATE OFFER FOR NAHB MEMBERS IS EASY: 1. Get your NAHB proof of membership. 2. Visit your local Chevrolet, Buick or GMC dealer and mention this Private Offer. 3. Select an eligible vehicle(s) to purchase or lease and present your NAHB proof of membership. For even more value, combine this offer with the National Fleet Purchase Program and Business Choice Offers. For full details on the Private Offer, NAHB members should visit nahb.org/gm. Example offer for NAHB members who are business owners purchasing a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab 1LT 4WD.
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1 Shown with equipment from independent suppliers which is not covered by the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty. GM is not responsible for the safety or quality of independent supplier alterations. 2Private offer amount varies by model. Up to $500 offer for retail deliveries and up to $1,000 offer for fleet deliveries. Valid toward the purchase or lease of eligible new 2020 and 2021 model year vehicles. Customer must take delivery by 1/4/2021. Not compatible with some other offers. Not valid on prior purchases. Offer excludes Chevrolet Blazer, Bolt EV, Camaro, Corvette, Sonic, Spark, Trax, Volt, Buick Cascada, Envision, LaCrosse, Regal, Verano, and all Cadillac vehicles. Additional GM models may be excluded from time to time at GM’s sole discretion. See dealer for details. 3Offer available to qualified fleet customers through 1/4/2021. Not compatible with some other offers. Take delivery by 1/4/2021. See dealer for details. 4To qualify, vehicle must be used in the day-to-day operations of your business and not solely for personal/non-business-related transportation purposes. Must provide proof of business ownership. For complete program requirements, including information regarding offers, vehicles, equipment, options, warranties, and ordering, consult your dealer or visit gmbusinesschoice.com. Not eligible on Associated Accessories from third-party independent suppliers. Not available with some other offers. Take delivery by 1/4/2021. See dealer for details.
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ne in 21: It starts with you and our Dodgeball Membership Drive! You can score at least 1 for your team!!!! Every member has the power to recruit and retain at least one member for the NCBIA. In 2021, I am asking you to do just that. The NCBIA is a large, thriving community of industry professionals. But our success in membership did not grow overnight. It took time, energy, and dedication – one new member at a time. We are calling on you to think about recruitment in a different way and prioritize membership efforts. Can you recruit one is 2021? The NCBIA has the opportunity to be rewarded for our net growth from NAHB, and you can win prizes in our membership drive!
Communicate the benefits: Knowledge: Members can learn about new products, strategies, and best practices to use every day to improve their business. Discounts on online or in-person education courses and seminars for newcomers and veterans alike. nahb.org/learn
Networking: Access to industry professionals in your home market and beyond. Members support their fellow members, leading to more referrals and a more robust bottom line.
Expertise: Members get access to the members-only website to stay up to date with latest industry news and analysis on economic, business, regulatory, legislative, technological issues from across the nation and locally.
Advocacy: NAHB’s keen advocacy focus provides the home building industry the stability to move forward and give our members
competitive advantage. NAHB leverages the power of members across the country to lobby on Capitol Hill, your state and in your community. nahb.org/advocate
Savings: Reduce expenses, maximize profits, and increase efficiency through exclusive discounts on a variety of products and services at the national and local level. nahb.org/savings
RESOURCES
nahb.org/spike club nahb.org/recruitmentletters valueofnahb.org
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Grand Prize: $1,500 Cash!!! Entering the contest is EASY!!! Just bring in a new member! For each PRIMARY member you bring in you will get 6 entries into the drawing For each AFFILATE member you bring in you will get 1 entry into the drawing Winner will be drawn at our October General Membership Meeting! *BONUS: For every FIVE members you bring in, get a $200 VISA gift card! Includes all new members you sponsor between January 1, 2020 and October 20, 2021 by 5:00 pm
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MATT HERB: CHAIR AVERAGE JOE’S
Every day you do business with dozens of business industry professionals. Use this list to create a customized Rolodex of potential new member recruits. Here is a list of possible categories for recruiting members. Of course there are most likely others - - so share info with anyone that you think can benefit by membership! Accounting, Bookkeeping Service, CPA Advertising Agency, PR Firm, Social Media Marketing Air Conditioning and Heating Contractors and Suppliers Alarm Systems, Security Contractors and Suppliers Appliance Suppliers, Manufacturing Representatives Appliances Architects-Draftsmen Asphalt Contractors and Suppliers Attorneys Automobile/Truck Sales, Services, Dealerships Awnings Metal and Cloth Banks, Savings & Loans, Mortgage Companies Blinds, Venetian Blinds Brick Mason Brick Suppliers and Manufacturers Building Material Suppliers Cabinets and Shelving-Manufacturers, Contractors, Supplies Carpets-Suppliers, Manufacturers, Installers Ceiling Fans Cell Phones and Mobile Devices Ceramic Tile-Manufacturers, Suppliers, Installers Communications and Telephone Companies Computers and Computer Suppliers/IT Concrete Manufacturers and Suppliers Concrete Finishing Contractors Credit Bureaus Construction/Heavy Equipment Dealers Decoration/Design, Interior Decorators Dirt Suppliers and Haulers Doors/Millwork Drywall Finishing Electricians Electrical Suppliers Engineers Exterminators Fences-Suppliers and Installers Fire Equipment Fireplace/Woodstoves Flooring-Hardwood, Tile Supplies and Sales Framing Contractors Furniture Company and Suppliers Gas/Propane Glass, Mirrors, Stain Glass Gutters, Downspouts Hardware Insulation-Suppliers and Contractors Insurance Agents and Companies Intercoms Janitorial and House Cleaning page 16
Landscape Contractors and Lawn Services Landscape Lighting Fixtures Lot and Land Clearing Contractors Lumber/Plywood Dealers and Distributors Marble-Suppliers Manufacturers and Contractors Masonry and Brick Contractors Moving and Storage Companies Office Supplies and Machines Paint Stores and Supplies Paint Contractors Paper Hangers Plumbing Contractors Plumbing Fixtures Portable Toilets Prefab Building Supplies and Manufacturers Printing/Typesetting Realtors Real Estate Developers Remodelers Rental Equipment and Machinery Restaurants, Hotels, Meeting Rooms Road Builders Roofing Contractors Roofing Materials and Supplies Sand/Gravel Saunas/Spas Septic Tanks Signs/Sign Companies Solar Systems Stereos/Radios Surveyors Swimming Pools Telephone Systems and Equipment Telephone Prewiring Television/Cable/Vision Equipment and Services Title Insurance Companies Tools Tire Dealers Travel Agencies Trim Carpenters Trim and Millwork Suppliers Tub Enclosures Upholstering Utility Companies Vacuum Systems Wallcovering Suppliers Waste Disposal Windows-Manufacturers, Suppliers Wood Flooring Other Builders Here is a wish list of potential member companies: Moen, Pella, Andersen, Sherwin Williams, Wolf Brothers, Welker-McKee, Active Plumbing, US Marble and Granite, Abraham GMC (just to name a few).
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NAHB NOW
HOW TO HELP PROSPECTIVE Buyers Visualize Energy Cost Savings
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roviding prospective buyers with tangible information on anticipated utility cost savings can be a differentiator for your business and create a lasting impression as they look at other potential homes to purchase. Saving money on utility bills is a driver for many prospective home buyers. According to NAHB’s What Home Buyers Really Want, 2021 Edition, home buyers are willing to pay an average of $9,292 up front to save $1,000 a year in utility cost (which is equivalent to a 9.29-year simple payback), up from $8,728 (8.73-year simple payback) in 2019. The median amount is $5,000 (five-year payback), which has remained stable since 2003. During the May Home Performance Counts: Virtual Green Home Tour, Paul Parkinson, director of sales at Lennar, explained: “People don’t know what they don’t know. Having a visual for someone to stop at, whether it’s a virtual tour or live tour starts the conversation: ‘What is this, and what does it mean?’ Then we can talk about HERS scores and the products we use in order to make the homes more energy efficient. We go, ‘Do you like to save $2,500?’ And people generally nod their heads, yes. Then we can say ‘That’s what you are going to save if you buy this home.'” “That’s enough of the conversation,” he noted. “You don’t want to get too deep into the details because not everyone is going to understand what you are saying, but keeping it simple is effective.” “The HERS index is a great visual because it shows customers that there really is a way to measure the performance of a home, as energy costs are one of the most expensive costs to operate a home,” added Annette Bubak, REALTOR® GREEN of Sunnova Energy. “The visual is also great because it makes us stop and think. It’s a memory point. The home buyer goes to another community — maybe they don’t have these types of visuals there, but now they start asking questions. It can be a differentiating point between builders in a community.”
A live Q&A with Mark and Leslie, as well as former SFAHBA Executive Officer Kim Shanahan, will take place immediately after the tour. Not available that day? Register to receive a link to the replay afterward. The series is a product of Home Performance Counts, a joint educational initiative between NAHB and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). In addition to the showcase of homes, builders, real estate agents and others will discuss how housing industry professionals can work together to increase sales and provide added value to consumers.
The tour series continues in June from Santa Fe, N.M. Register now to join Mark and Leslie Giorgetti of Palo Santo Designs LLC on June 17 at 3 p.m. ET for a tour of their personal residence, which was featured in the 2020 SFAHBA Hacienda Parade of Homes. High-performance features include rainwater reuse for both irrigation and toilet flushing, passivesolar design, solar photovoltaics, a super-insulated shell, Pumice-Crete walls and food production as part of the landscape design.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 Sweetbriar golf course, 750 jaYcox rd, avon lake 4-Person Scramble Format 18-holes of Golf with Cart Lunch & BBQ Dinner Raffles & Prizes
8:00 AM
Registration, Breakfast and Range Open
FOURSOME
9:00 AM
$
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Opening Remarks
SINGLE
$140
3:30 PM
Dinner & Awards
(see back for available sponsorships)
Lunch & Range Compliments of Bucky Kopf, Kopf Builders Cigars compliments of Mary H. Felton, Guardian Title Water Compliments of Peacock Water & Stewarts TV & Appliance Your Name
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Photo Sponsorship - $300.00
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POST-WINTER STORM UPTICK for Sawmill Output in March
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he historic climb for lumber prices, combined with delays and higher costs for other building materials, is a significant limiting factor for home building in 2021. Despite a historically diminished level of overall housing inventory and solid demand due to low mortgage interest rates and demographics, new construction has been limited in its ability to add needed supply to the market, resulting in unsustainable gains for home prices. Fortunately, real-time data indicate that lumber prices are now falling with an expectation that prices will decline below $1000 per thousand board feet in the coming weeks. The following data track estimates concerning the sawmill industry (NAICS 3211). The data indicate that domestic production did not kept pace with the gains for home construction during an extraordinary 2020. A cited reason for the lack of lumber production in the U.S. has been challenges with labor, a limiting factor for the overall economy in both the manufacturing and construction sectors. Bureau of Labor Statistics data indicate that, indeed, sawmill industry employment is lower than a year ago. As of March 2021, the most recent data available, sawmill employment was 88,900. This is an 0.8% decline from March 2020, or a net loss of 700 jobs. In contrast, residential construction employment was up 2.8% or 82,000 net jobs over the same period. Despite the decline in workers, sawmill output was flat over the course of 2020, albeit along a choppy trend. Revised data from the Federal Reserve demonstrate that the seasonally adjusted rate of sawmill output in March 2021 (the most recent available) was 4% higher than that recorded in March 2020, when the spring decline for production began last year. March 2021 saw a 4.4% gain over February 2021, due in part to a post-Winter Storm Uri rebound. Looking back, total 2020 sawmill output was up just 0.1% higher compared to 2019. This was due to an upswing in production in November and December, which followed a decline in the third quarter. It worth noting that on a seasonally adjusted basis, the high point for U.S. sawmill output was May 2018. Output is down 8% since that time despite substantial price gains. The 2020 output levels were insufficient to keep up with the demand from residential construction. The preceding graph presents singlefamily starts and sawmill output indexed so that 2012 housing starts / 2017 sawmill output levels equal 100. The growing gap between the two measures, particularly in 2020 when single-family starts expanded by 12%, is a reason for the dramatic increase in lumber prices. This impact on price can be seen above by adding an indexed measure of the BLS Producer Price Index for softwood lumber. These data indicate that the rise in price was due, in part, to the inability of lumber production to keep pace with residential construction expansion. This gap, and the material cost impact, can only be closed via a significant increase in domestic production, more U.S. imports of lumber, or a significant substitution to other building materials. Fortunately, lumber prices are now expected to decline in the weeks ahead, as indicated by recent activity in future markets.
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RESIDENTIAL
Construction Loan Volume Moves Higher BY: ROBERT DIETZ
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nding a period of volume decline that began at the end of 2019, the volume of residential construction lending posted an increase during the first quarter of 2021. Nonetheless, overall residential construction loan volume ended the year lower due to accelerated sales growth, which reduced outstand loans at a faster rate. The volume of 1-4 unit residential construction loans made by FDICinsured institutions increased by 1.1% during the first quarter, as new homes sales accelerated. The volume of loans increased by $0.8 billion at the start of the year. This loan volume expansion placed the total stock of home building construction loans at $78.2 billion. On a year-over-year basis, the stock of residential construction loans is down 4%, with quarterly loan declines in two of the last three quarters. Since the first quarter of 2013, the stock of outstanding home building construction loans has grown by 92%, an increase of almost $37.5 billion. It is worth noting the FDIC data represent only the stock of loans, not changes in the underlying flows, so it is an imperfect data source. Lending remains much reduced from years past. The current amount of existing residential AD&C loans now stands 62% lower than the peak level of residential construction lending of $204 billion reached during the first quarter of 2008. Alternative sources of financing, including equity partners, have supplemented this capital market in recent years. The FDIC data reveal that the total decline from peak lending for home building construction loans continues to exceed that of other AD&C loans (nonresidential, land development, and multifamily). Such forms of AD&C lending are off a smaller 29% from peak lending. For the first quarter, these loans posted a 0.5% increase, a possible indication of increased land development activity.
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EYE ON THE ECONOMY
SUPPLY-SIDE CHALLENGES in Focus BY ROBERT DIETZ
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he economy, aided by a historic amount of deficit-financed stimulus, is booming. While GDP growth is expected to post the best year since at least 1984, the commonly cited challenges to maintaining momentum — and warding off persistent inflation — are coming into focus. Builders have faced these supply-side challenges for years, and that experience indicates relief will be partial and slow. For home builders and remodelers, the top industry challenge is attaining affordable and reliable sources of building materials. In fact, a recent NAHB survey revealed a record number of builders are reporting material shortages: 94% citing a scarcity of lumber and 95% reporting delays for appliances. These numbers are unprecedented over the last two decades. The economic factors behind the lumber shortage are clear: while U.S. sawmill output posted a small 3% gain in 2020, single-family construction increased 12%. Moreover, imports of Canadian lumber were lower in 2020 than they were in 2016 (at the onset of the current lumber dispute), despite a large gain in construction volume. Regulatory burdens remain an important cost factor as well. NAHB updated the regulatory analysis from 2016 and found in the 2021 survey that for the average new single-family home, there were almost $94,000 in various regulatory costs. This marked an 11% gain from 2016 and a 44% increase from a decade ago. And in just the past year, new-home prices have risen 20%. While housing demand remains strong, these higher costs will eventually cause the market to cool. The labor market offers both good and bad news for the residential construction industry. Overall employment continues to improve, helping housing demand. Although smaller than forecast (likely due to expanded unemployment insurance benefits), the economy created 559,000 jobs in May on a net basis and the unemployment rate fell to 5.8%. However, hiring in the construction sector is becoming more challenging. The number of open jobs in construction (357,000 in April) increased to an almost two-year high.
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OHBA EXECUTIVE VP COLUMN
HOW A BILL Becomes a Law Not to give you the high school civics lesson, nor recite the famous cartoon rendition, “I’m just a bill on capitol hill”, but a view from beneath the surface. As having plied my trade in this profession for close to five decades, I see a lot below the surface, which often rises to the actual policy ruling the good citizens of Ohio. At the outset, I will declare many, many good and well-meaning officeholders have been true to their duty and tried their best to serve admirably. Not a news source in Ohio failed to headline the expulsion of former speaker, Rep Larry Householder: the first since before the Civil War, a most rare occurrence. Just about all the other 98 House members found this to be a troubling and emotional ordeal. However, the facts which led to the dismissal are most rare, as well. The stage was set with an 80 plus page indictment from the federal government and sworn statements by FBI agents. The charges were principally RICO conspiracy allegations surrounding a 60-million-dollar bribery scheme to pass a bill. According to the FBI, this is the largest of its kind in Ohio history. While the trial is not expected for some time yet, (the indictment was issued a year ago) the House had removed the Speaker from his leadership post, though he remained a member after being reelected last November. Despite his reelection, Householder was urged to resign, but refused to do so. Upon a petition to expel him, the House voted him out. Here, where it gets interesting. The Ohio Constitution provides for expulsion of a member for certain conduct somewhat defined in the Ohio Revised Code, as using physical force against another member. While a felony conviction is, being charged with a crime is not so listed. Nonetheless, members from both parties made pleas for expulsion despite no clear violation, as described in the constitution, occurred. This led to a spirited debate around if the members could stretch the definition of disorderly conduct in the Constitution to include the alleged “conduct” of Rep Householder: overseeing the conspiracy as described in the indictment. As we all know, the majority prevailed and Rep Householder was expelled by the House of Representatives. The lesson here is how and when can a term be used to fit a particular set of allegations? The answer simply being, when a majority thinks so. While this is an extreme set of circumstances, it pretty much frames what you need to support a particular issue or grievance. We take no side in this debate, nor criticize how legislators voted on the issue. However, this adequately describes how powerful the legislature can be as it exercises its authority. Ohio Home Builders Association Direct Dial- 614/228-6647 Toll Free- 800/282-3403
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We take no side in this debate, nor criticize how legislators voted on the issue. However, this adequately describes how powerful the legislature can be as it exercises its authority.
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ARE RISING PRICES KEEPING YOU UP AT NIGHT? A Solution from the OHBA
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It is no secret that rising prices for lumber and materials are at an all-time high. It is one of the biggest challenges facing everyone in the building industry. While there are no immediate solutions to increasing prices, there are steps builders and trade partners can take to keep business moving forward – even in challenging times. Included through our partnership with SBGP, they have agreed to build the specific practices they have implemented for their clients into all of their Business Diagnostic & Plan of Actions (BPAs) for OHBA members through June. The BPA gives you a detailed roadmap of the actions you need to take to make your business the best it can be in good times AND in the most challenging times. SBGP works with hundreds of construction, plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, and HBA Associate businesses in 14 states. They have honed their skills as a private coaching company to help our members survive and thrive, ESPECIALLY in trying times like we are experiencing. Our top goal at the OHBA is to help your businesses thrive. So, if you are yet to explore this OHBA member benefit, I’d highly recommend taking advantage of a BPA. If you haven’t yet built a plan to manage escalating costs and keep your business thriving, now is the time. To take advantage of this member benefit, simply following the steps below. 1. 2. 3.
Go to www.smallbusinessgrowthpartners.com Click on Redeem Your BPA in the landing page toolbar Select “HBA Members” and fill out the short questionnaire
You can also use the clickable “Redeem My BPA” document that I attached as well. This should only take you 2-3 minutes, and once you have registered, an SBGP representative will reach out to schedule an introductory call to explain the BPA, the BPA Process and answer any other questions you may have. Once again, an annual BPA is included 100% through your OHBA Member Benefits (A $4,200 value). Thank you all for your support of the Ohio Home Builders Association, and thank you for the support of this extremely valuable and popular Member Benefit. Vincent J. Squillace, CAE Executive Vice President Ohio Home Builders Association | www.ohoiohba.com
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Premium installment & true-up reporting for private employers Employers must pay premiums timely to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) to receive and maintain workers' compensation coverage. Through the year, employers have been making premium installment payments based on estimated payroll. As we near the conclusion of the 2020 policy year (July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021), BWC will be requiring all employers to reconcile (“true-up”) the payroll that was used to estimate their premium with their actual payroll for the policy year. BWC will also be sending information regarding premium installments for the upcoming 2021 policy year (July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022).
Important reminders BWC mailed 2021 estimated annual premium notices along with your installment schedule around May 1, 2021. •
If you expect your payroll to change during the 2021 rating year from the estimate provided, you can call BWC at 800-644-6292 and request a change to your payroll and installment schedule.
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Failure to make installment payments based on the installment schedule can result in lapses in coverage, therefore make sure installment payments are paid by the due dates as noted on the installment schedule. The first installment payment will be due by mid/late June 2021.
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If you pay your full 2021 premium by the June installment due date, you can earn a 2% Early Payment Discount. There is no need to switch to an annual installment, but the premium must be paid in full by the due date. BWC will issue the 2% refund the following month.
BWC will mail notices regarding the July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 true-up around July 1, 2021. True-up reporting and payment is due by August 15, 2021. •
Failure to true-up and pay any additional premium will result in your policy being removed from all discount and rebate programs and it will remain ineligible for discounts and rebate in future years.
Employers can receive a rebate for paying premiums and completing true-up online with BWC's Gogreen Rebate Program. If you have any questions regarding premium installments or the true-up process, contact our Sedgwick program manager, Bob Nicoll, at 330.418.1824.
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OSHA launches program to protect high-risk workers from coronavirus In response to President Biden’s executive order on protecting worker health and safety, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a National Emphasis Program (NEP) focusing enforcement efforts on companies that put the largest numbers of employees at serious risk of contracting the coronavirus. The program also prioritizes employers that retaliate against workers for complaints about unsafe or unhealthy conditions, or for exercising other rights protected by federal law. NEP inspections will enhance the agency’s previous coronavirus enforcement efforts, and will include some followup inspections of worksites inspected in 2020. The program’s focused strategy ensures abatement and includes monitoring the effectiveness of OSHA’s enforcement and guidance efforts. The program will remain in effect for up to one year from its issuance date, though OSHA has the flexibility to amend or cancel the program as the pandemic subsides. For programmed inspections, the NEP will target high risk industries for COVID-19. The primary targets for COVID19 inspections remain in the healthcare and personal care industries, including physicians’ and dental offices, home healthcare, ambulance services, hospitals, including psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals, nursing care facilities, residential intellectual and developmental disability facilities, and retirement and assisted living communities. For un-programmed inspections, which include inspections initiated based on complaints, referrals from media reports, reports from other agencies like local health departments or the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and severe incident reports such as in-patient hospitalizations and fatalities, OSHA will be prioritizing these cases for on-site inspections, especially allegations of potential worker exposures to COVID-19. This is in stark contrast to how OSHA handled the thousands of complaints received in the last year, most of which it treated through an informal process of allowing employers to self-investigate allegations related to COVID-19 and report back to OSHA their findings and detail the measures they had in place to protect employees. Most inquiries of this nature resulted in closure of the cases without a formal inspection from OSHA. Fatalities cases also will be prioritized. New to OSHA’s target list for this NEP are certain non-healthcare industries such as meat processing, poultry processing, supermarkets and other grocery stores, discount department stores, general warehousing and storage, temporary agencies, restaurants, and prisons and correctional facilities. OSHA also has identified a secondary list of non-healthcare essential critical infrastructure industries such as food and agriculture and manufacturing of food, beverage, wood, paper products, chemicals, energy sector manufacturing, plastic and rubber, mineral products, and metal manufacturing. For questions or additional information, please contact Sedgwick’s Jim Wirth at 614.546.7331 or jim.wirth@sedgwick.com
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LEGISLATIVE REVIEW
JUNE 14, 2021 REPORT #7 BUDGET DISCUSSIONS CONTINUE OVER THE WEEKEND; AFFORDABLE HOUSING AMENDMENT ONE OF MANY ITEMS As HB 110, the Biennial Budget heads to conference committee, there are numerous items to be reconciled between the House and Senate versions. Discussions were ongoing over the weekend to try to work through some of these differences. The conference committee is scheduled to meet this week. One amendment added by the Senate, at the request of the current Senate President, proposes changes to O.R.C. 5715.01 and 5713.03 dealing with the valuation of subsidized residential rental property. The amendment would require county auditors to value Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties and other properties receiving federal subsidies to be valued as market rate properties without regard to governmental use restrictions. OHBA has been closely following the issue, and has conversations with all the parties involved, including President Huffman. Feel free to contact OHBA with any questions.
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION BILLS ON THE MOVE HB 107 Elevator Law (Baldridge, B.) To revise the Elevator Law. The House Commerce and Labor committee heard concerns from elevator contractors from around the state who OHBA has been working with on HB 107. While the proponents are using public safety to justify a one size fits all licensing bill, both Mike Simko, Access Solutions, Inc., and David Fesman, Med Mart, testified sharing concerns about the overreach and scope of HB 107. While residential elevators have been exempted already from the contractor licensing, OHBA has suggested changes to address the accessibility equipment also making up the business of the contractors who do the residential work. While the bill is not scheduled for another hearing this week, OHBA is scheduled to meet with the sponsor to reiterate concerns heard from those in the residential elevator industry. OHBA continues to watch HB 107 and work on language to further clarify the scope of the licensing legislation.
EXPANSION OF LICENSING TO RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING, HVAC, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS SB 142 Occupational Regulation (Schaffer. T.) To license residential only construction contractors and to make changes to the law regulating specialty construction contractors. OHBA continues to have discussions with the bill’s sponsor, and has submitted proposed changes to SB 142 to further clarify the ability to use subcontractors, and maintain the scope of the bill as it applies to specialty contractors.
RESIDENTIAL ROOFING REGISTRATION LEGISLATION SB 64 Roofing Contractors (Hottinger, J., Lang, G.) To regulate and require the registration of roofing contractors. The Senate Government Oversight & Reform Committee accepted a substitute version last week before hearing testimony from the insurance industry. Among the changes is language to clarify that new home construction is not covered. OHBA has been working closely with the sponsors and proponents, the insurance industry, on a bill that makes the most sense in that it is primarily tied to regulating roofing contractors as their work is tied to insurance payments. SB 64 includes various provisions already in the Consumer Sales Practices Act (CSPA), as well as page 38
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protections such as, provisions that allow consumers to cancel the contract three days after finding out that their insurer has denied their claim, in whole or in part. SB 64 clearly allows for subcontracting, and would not apply to new home construction.
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Feel free to contact OHBA with any questions.
Ohio Home Builders Association Toll Free- 800/282-3403
Building Your Business Select Contractors Broadened Coverage This coverage helps if there’s damage to property used by you or your employees that belongs to someone else. It has a limit of $2,500 per occurrence, with a $100 deductible. Builders Risk and Installation Floater “Floater” coverage is for anything that floats, or moves from place to place — like your supplies and machinery. It also covers damage to the structures you’re working on, including scaffolding, foundations, and more. This has a limit of $5,000, with a $250 deductible.
For more information contact:
Theresa Riddell (440) 420-1175 The Nelson Agency, Inc. tmycps@oh.rr.com 116 4th St., Elyria, OH 44035 Phone: 440-323-8002 -ORFax: 440-323-8055 Drywallersinsurance1@prodigy.net
Brett Adams A member of: (419) 515-0506 adamsb@sprouseagency.com
Portable Tools Coverage on your tools has a limit of $1,000 per tool, to a maximum of $2,500. It also has a $500 deductible. The information referred to is not a policy. Refer to your policy for specific coverage.
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Email your order to judie@ncbia.com or call the NCBIA Office at (440) 934-1090
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Local developer is selling off seven remaining fully developed lots located in pheasant run of Lagrange Ohio. The lots are 80X160 and overlook a large field and a lake. It is a private community with Golf, Fishing, and a bar/restaurant with great food. The lots are priced at $39k. Come by and see them with me, bring your clients, these lots shouldn’t be missed. If you have any questions please give me a call. Thanks again! Hope to meet with you soon! Don Holztrager Keller Williams Elevate Holztrager Homes LLC 440-420-9706
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These last 12 months have meant tremendous growth for many of our members! Some of you may not be able to respond to or schedule new referrals from the NCBIA at this time. That's why we decided to make our referral list OPT-IN. Do you want to receive referrals from the 2,000+ people who call in each year? Just email judie@ncbia.com and you will be put on the list!
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Starting May 1st!!! SuperFleet and Speedway in an effort to help your business relaunch is excited to offer all existing association members using the SuperFleet card to go from the
current .05 cents to .07 cents per gallon discount beginning May 1st through July 31st at all Speedway locations. After July 31st the members will return to the normal .05 cent discount at all Speedway locations.
Also if any current member refers another business that member will receive a $50.00 credit to their billing statement once the new business they referred begins to fuel at Speedway. PLEASE NOTE TO BE ELIGIBLE ALL APPLICANTS MUST
GO THROUGH YOUR ASSOCIATION REP FOR SPEEDWAY HOLDEN MOLL. JUST HAVE YOUR NEW MEMBER TELL HOLDEN WHO RECOMMENDED THEM.
For the association if you increase your members on the association SuperFleet program by 10% by the end of 2021 you will then receive an added $100.00 to your 2021 4th quarter rebate. The time frame for the 10% increase will be from Jan 1st 2021 through December 31st 2021. PLEASE NOTE TO BE ELIGIBLE ALL APPLICANTS MUST GO THROUGH YOUR ASSOCIATION REP FOR SPEEDWAY HOLDEN MOLL. Please remember for the you and your members to receive these rewards all applications need to go through Holden Moll. Below is Holden’s information for you and your members to contact him: Holden Moll ph. 760.918.5933 Fax 760.918.5932 / holden.moll@fleetcor.com Holden F Moll Site Management Team o.760.918.5933 c. 442.291.9833 fax 760.918.5932 1902 Wright Pl Ste. 200 Carlsbad, CA 92008 Holden.moll@fleetcor.com
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Special Association Discount for the North Coast Building Industry Association
SuperFleet Mastercard®
Association Fueling Program A fuel card program designed with associations in mind. EARN AN ADDITIONAL 15¢ PER GALLON!†
• Save 5¢ per gallon at Speedway locations* • Over 2,700 fueling locations in the U.S. • Over 175,000 locations nationwide that accept Mastercard cards** • Custom card controls and increased security • Online reporting and account management
CUSTOMER NAME VEHICLE DESCRIPTION VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Call Holden Moll at 1-760-918-5933 or email holden.moll@fleetcor.com to start earning your association savings! Earn Speedy Rewards on eligible purchases at Speedway.
Be sure to reference the North Coast Building Industry Association for your special 15¢ discount.
†Limited time offer valid for new Speedway SuperFleet Mastercard applications received from 1/1/2021 through 12/31/2021. New approved accounts will earn 15 cents per gallon rebate on Speedway fuel purchases in the first three months after account setup. Rebates are cents per gallon based on the number of gallons purchased at Speedway locations per calendar month. The maximum promotional rebate in any one-month period, regardless of billing terms, is $300. Rebates are subject to forfeiture if account is not in good standing. *Rebates are cents per gallon based on the number of gallons purchased at Speedway locations per calendar month. Rebates will be reflected on your billing statement in the form of a statement credit. Not valid on aviation, bulk fuel, propane or natural gas purchases. Rebates are subject to forfeiture if account is not in good standing. Program pricing is subject to change any time beginning 12 months after sign-up. **Program terms and conditions apply. Visit www.fleetcor.com/terms/superfleet-mc for details. Fees may apply in some cases, such as for optional services, late payments and/or credit risk. Fuel purchases at locations other than Speedway locations are subject to an out-of-network transaction fee. The SuperFleet Mastercard® is issued by Regions Bank, pursuant to a license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.
SuperFleet Mastercard Program Application FAX Application to 1-760-918-5932 or email to holden.moll@fleetcor.com For more information contact Holden Moll at 1-760-918-5933
BUSINESS INFORMATION (Required) Please tell us about your business: Legal Company Name (limit to 28 characters)*
Primary Fleet Contact First Name*
Subsidiary or DBA (limit to 20 characters)
Last Name*
Title*
Account Security Code (For Card Activation & Customer Service) – 5 NUMBERS*
Card Delivery Street Address 1 (No PO Boxes)*
Business Phone #*
Cell Phone #
Fax#
Card Delivery Street Address 2
Type of Business*
Years in Business*
Full Time Employees*
City*
State*
Estimated Monthly Charges/Spending ($)*
Estimated Monthly Gallons*
Company Billing Street Address 1 (If Different Than Card Delivery Address)
# of Vehicles*
# of Cards Needed
Company Billing Street Address 2
FederalTax ID #*
City
ZIP*
State
ZIP
# of Drivers
Statement Delivery Method:
Electronic
Paper
Email Address*:
Type of Organization*: o Sole Proprietorship
o Partnership
o Public Corporation
o Private Corporation
o Non-Profit
Government & Education
Authorized Signature Required (Representative acknowledges receiving fuel pricing and payment terms)
LLC
LLP
Initial Here:
Please Read Carefully: FleetCor Technologies Operating Company, LLC (“FleetCor”) operates the SuperFleet Mastercard product. This application is made to FleetCor. By signing this application, Customer authorizes FleetCor to check Customer’s credit references and the information on this application and to obtain consumer or commercial credit reports to check Customer’s credit standing, both for this application and for the updates of Customer’s credit file and renewals of Customer’s SuperFleet Mastercard card(s). Customer acknowledges that this application is subject to approval and acceptance of Customer by FleetCor in Louisiana. If this application is approved, then Customer will be notified of its available credit/spend limit, and Customer will not allow its unpaid account balance to exceed its credit limit. Customer agrees that Louisiana law governs the terms and conditions of the SuperFleet Mastercard card(s), which terms and conditions will accompany the card(s) if this application is approved ("Card Terms"). Customer’s accepting, signing, or using any SuperFleet Mastercard card(s) will constitute Customer’s acceptance of those terms and conditions including, without limitation, Customer’s unconditional obligation to pay for all use of SuperFleet Mastercard cards provided to Customer and all use of Customer’s account each billing cycle, as well as all interest, fees and costs associated with such cards and account. The account is not a revolving credit account. Customer agrees that any liability arising or resulting from the misuse, unauthorized use, loss or theft of any one or more of the cards issued or of Customer’s account shall be fully borne, assumed and paid by Customer except as provided by applicable law and the Card Terms. Customer also agrees that Customer will exclusively use the SuperFleet Mastercard card(s) for commercial purposes and understands that Customer’s card(s) may be canceled if Customer uses them for personal, family, or household purposes. In the event that Customer’s account is turned over to a collection agency or an attorney for collection, Customer agrees to pay all such costs, fees and expenses of such agency or attorney, including, without limitation, court costs and out-of-pocket expenses. By signing below, Customer confirms that everything it has stated in this application is correct and that the signing authorized representative is duly authorized to enter this relationship on behalf of customer.
I agree to theTerms of this Application (Please check box) o Print Name* (Authorized Representative)
Signature* (Authorized Representative)
Title:
Telephone #:
Date*:
BUSINESS OWNER/ACCOUNT PRINCIPAL Required for all businesses excluding public corporations, non-profits, governments and educational institutions. Required for all persons owning 25% or more of business. Please use the Appendix to record additional owners. Principal First Name
Middle Initial
Principal Street Address (No PO Boxes)
City
Last Name
Signature (Principal)
Social Security #
State
Date of Birth
Zip
Home Phone #
Does this person have significant responsibility for managing the legal entity listed above?
Yes
Cell Phone #
No
***OFFICE USE ONLY*** Market:
Rep ID:
Rep Name:
ATS Code (last 4 digits):
*Required Field
The SuperFleet Mastercard® is issued by Regions Bank, pursuant to a license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.
