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Meet the 2016 BIA President 2015 BIA Award Winners

37th Annual Home Show February 27th & 28th Emerald Coast Convention Center

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Contents Columns

4 Alan Baggett, Executive Vice President 6 Jerremy Whitehead, 2016 BIA President

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Meet the 2016 BIA President

THE  VOICE

is a quarterly publication of

Departments & Features

4 Welcome New Members 5 2016 BIA Board Members 6 Save The Date 8 2016 Home Show 10 Mike Josey Sporting Clay Tournament 10 Okaloosa Community Development Corporation 12 2016 Parade of Homes 12 CCTCP Tax Credit 13 Strong Outlook for Green Homes 15 2015 Builder & Associate of the Year 15 Apex Awards 16 News Makers 17 Business Breakers 18 FHBA Rebate 18 Okaloosa County Growth Management Permit Information 20 BIA Associate Member List

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Alan Baggett Executive Vice President abaggett@biaow.org

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Jennifer Fleming Director of Marketing and Communications jgf@biaow.org

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37th Annual Home Show Emerald Coast Convention Center February 27th & 28th See Page 8 Advertisers: 18 Acentria Insurance 12 C.M. Taylor Contracting, Inc. 14 Centennial Bank 9 Compass Builders of Florida 9 Designer Outdoor Kitchen & More 23 Emerald Coast Association of Realtors 2 Gulf Power 11 Habitat for Humanity, ReStore 11 Keego Clay Products 24 Okaloosa Gas 7 ResortQuest Real Estate 11 REW Materials 14 Ruckel Properties, Inc.

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Welcome!

It’s Going to Be a Great Year of Opportunity!

Alan Baggett, Executive Vice President

First let me wish each of you a prosperous new year filled with many blessings. I am excited about the year ahead and I am looking forward to working with our new President, Jerremy Whitehead.

Jerremy is both energetic and positive about the opportunities and I know he will provide the leadership necessary to get the job done very effectively. I welcome our new board members and officers, and I challenge them to work diligently with me in the pursuit of greater things for the BIA. As a member of the BIA (and those of you that are not members currently) the celebration of the New Year is an occasion for opportunity and involvement. I liken the BIA to the Chamber of Commerce of Construction and as a member we provide you with a vast number of resources in your membership toolbox.

As a member you receive the benefits and resources of three associations; The BIA, the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

For those who don’t get the picture, just imagine what the construction industry and your business, would be like if the BIA didn’t exist. You would have no “VOICE” on local, state and national laws and regulations that could add thousands of dollars to your operating cost.

We have noticed a real change in the makeup of our members and imagine not being able to go home to your family because

you have to attend a local city commission, county and state planning meeting. You have invested in the BIA because we offer and do things that are TOO DIFFICULT!!! TOO EXPENSIVE!!!TOO IMPOSSIBLE!!! for a individual or business to do own their own. Your BIA is your resource for construction contracts, legal services, building code questions, education, networking, member discounts, access to industry experts, and so much more. Know that the overall objective of the BIA is to create a climate where builders can do what they do best “BUILD” and as a result provides a climate for all of our related industry and trade partners. Looking to the future, BIA is deeply devoted to improving local building, supporting education and creating opportunities for young people to pursue rewarding careers in in the construction trades.

On a final note, make the BIA one of your new year’s resolutions, one that you keep!

This is a great time to get involved in the BIA to make the most of your membership. Committees are gearing up for the year ahead, and you can get in on the ground floor of all the goings-on at the BIA. Together we can grow this organization to new heights in terms of service and participation and have fun in the process. Take a few minutes to call Jennifer Fleming or myself to discuss how you and your business can make the most of your OPPORTUNITY with the BIA. All the Best,

Alan

Welcome New Members Bonezzi Development Company Builder Member Tina Carlino-Paeke, (850) 650-4725 Sponsor: Carmela Bell, ResortQuest Real Estate Community Bank, Coast Affiliate Member Tami Groth, (850) 461-4142 Sponsor: Justin Woodard, Community Bank, Coast Energy Services, LLC Associate Member R. Todd Trusty, (850) 892-0108 Sponsor: Jeremy Stewart, Jeremy Stewart Construction Holloway Roofing Unlimited, Inc. Builder Member Alex Holloway, (850) 678-7663 Sponsor: Jimmy Henderson, Jimmy Henderson Construction

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HomeTeam Pest Defense Associate Member Sergio Terzado, (850) 864-4109 Sponsor: Chris Taylor, CM Taylor Contracting

Pelican Real Estate Associate Member Angela Gainer, (850) 259-2085 Sponsor: Jeri Toolan, Toolan Development

Massey Services, Inc. Associate Member Jack Cobey, (407) 898-5880 Sponsor: Jeremy Stewart, Jeremy Stewart Construction

Quick Tie Systems Associate Member Vonn Plunk, (904) 516-3876 Sponsor: Chris Taylor, CM Taylor Contracting

Nichiha Fiber Cement Associate Member Jared Cleveland, (770) 805-9466 Sponsor: Chris Taylor, CM Taylor Contracting

Risa’s Interiors Associate Member Risa Priestley, (850) 654-7472 Sponsor: Eric Babin, Babin Custom Builders, Inc.

Noble Public Adjusting Group Associate Member Matthew Vanderford, (850) 249-6972 Sponsor: Chris Taylor, CM Taylor Contracting

Universal Engineering Sciences Associate Member Josie Ferraiolo, (850) 814-8783 Sponsor: Chris Taylor, CM Taylor Contracting

Paradise Granite and Marble Associate Member Lee Kalanica, (770) 899-8567 Sponsor: Kevin Reeves, Legacy Cabinet Company

2016 Board Members Executive Committee

President Jerremy Whitehead Southern Paradise Homes

Immediate Past President Chris Taylor C.M. Taylor Contracting 2015 Builder of the Year

First Vice President Terry Hymel Bluewater Central Vacuum Systems

Second Vice President Garrett Floyd Niceville Insurance

Secretary Joe Nacchia Homes & Land Magazine

Treasurer Andy Wilson Wilson Enterprises

Immediate Second Vice President Scott Wagner Rew Materials

Presidential Appointment at Large Betty Sims CHELCO

Presidential Appointment at Large Jim Snider Gulf Power Company

Presidential Appointment at Large Debbie Moore Okaloosa Gas

Board of Directors

Eric Babin Babin Custom Builders, Inc.

Felix Beukenkamp Beukenkamp Building Group

Fred DeRamus Sherwin Williams

Bobby Fisher Signature Builders

Doug Liles Southern Hybrid Homes

Joe Pelter First Federal Bank of Florida

Marion Ruckel Skalicky Ruckel Properties, Inc.

Carmela Bell ResortQuest Real Estate

David Cox Randy Wise Homes

John Dowd, Jr. Dowd Law Firm

Rick Goff KGII Development

Jonny Miller Ronco Electric

Kevin Reeves The Legacy Cabinet Company

Jeremy Stewart Jeremy Stewart Construction www.biaow.org

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Meet the 2016 BIA President Jerremy Whitehead, Southern Paradise Homes, Inc. How long have you been in the area?

I am an Emerald Coast native, born and raised in the Fort Walton Beach-Destin area.

What is your educational background?

I attended Choctawhatchee High School and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from The University of West Florida.

What was your first job?

“The work force is getting older and the younger generation is not coming into the building industry.

We need to create interest for the youth with incentives to rebuild the workforce.”

My first job was a lifeguard at the Waterslide on Okaloosa Island at age 14. I started working with my Dad in the construction industry at age 15.

Tell us about your family life.

My beautiful wife Tracy is a Registered Nurse at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center. We have been very blessed with adorable twin girls Emma and Brooke.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

In my spare time I enjoy gatherings with family and friends, fresh or salt water fishing and college football.

What do you see as the biggest challenges for the building industry?

The work force is getting older and the younger generation is not coming into the building industry. We need to create interest for the youth with incentives to rebuild the workforce.

What is the state of the building industry in our local area?

We are all so fortunate to live in such a great area for the building industry from the year round homeowners, vacation homes, rentals and our military families. Building is definitely on the upswing.

What are your goals for 2016 as the President of the BIA?

Looking forward to working with existing members and growing our membership and to help our members to grow and prosper. I am very excited to be the 2016 BIA President.

JANUARY 16 - 21 International Builders Show (IBS) Las Vegas, NV

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Do’s and Don’ts of Workers Comp TBD

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20 Economic and Housing Forecast Breakfast 7:30 - 9:00am | Ramada Inn Sponsored by Niceville Insurance

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 BIA Board and Committee Meeting Day BIA Office

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 BIA Board and Committee Meeting Day BIA Office

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FEBRUARY 27 & 28 Home Show Emerald Coast Convention Center

FEBRUARY 8 - 10 FHBA Spring Legislative Conference Tallahassee

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 Houzz.com University 11:00am - 1:00pm Costa Leadership Institute, Niceville

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Home Show Orientation Gulf Power’s Office in FWB

THURSDAY, MARCH 24 BIA Board and Committee Meeting Day BIA Office

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The 37th annual BIA Home Show will be held at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on the Okaloosa Island on Saturday February 27th from 9:00am-5:00pm and Sunday February 28th from 11:00am-4:00pm.

The Home Show features indoor exhibit booths filled with information on products and services for those who plan to build new homes or wish to remodel or even just “spruce up” their current homes. This year’s show will also feature many new “Green” Products and Services available now to our local area!

Spend the whole day at our show with your family! Informational seminars and tons of booths to view are just some of the things you can do at the 2016 Home Show.

Our popular informational seminars include seminars on lawn care, remodeling ideas, and more. Our informational seminars are a great way to learn about products and services offered by our local builders and associates.

Advance tickets for the event can be purchased for $2.00 at any Eglin Federal Credit Union branch locations beginning in February. You can also buy your tickets at the door for $5.00.

Children 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Those attendees with military IDs receive $1.00 off of your ticket price at the door.

This year we have partnered with Okaloosa $aves to make this event bigger and better! Okaloosa $aves is partnering with the BIA Home Show on Saturday February 27th to display their Piggy Bank contest entries for public judging, conduct several financial seminars including one on social security, and shopping with credit. In addition, Okaloosa Saves will be signing up Savers for prizes and to receive copies of the America Saves newsletters and other offers from Okaloosa $aves throughout the year.

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Be sure to stop by the Okaloosa $aves table to vote for your favorite piggy bank. Youth bank entry winners will be announced at 4:00pm on February 27th and will receive cash awards.

Okaloosa $aves is a coalition of volunteers in Okaloosa County under the national America Saves program with a mission to encourage individuals to build wealth and reduce debt. Okaloosa $aves provides free financial information, educational programs, and many other events.

We are also partnering with SOCKS (Save Our Cats and Kittens) this year to present the Inaugural Kits for Cats project. We are looking for companies to build custom made Cat Trees / Furniture.

These will be displayed at the Home Show and will be voted on by our attendees. This is a great opportunity to help SOCKS and get some great exposure with the community! Details on this project are on the BIA’s website under News. SOCKS will also have cats available at the show!

SOCKS is a no-kill shelter in Fort Walton Beach that provides safe and healthy shelter for kittens and cats waiting for adoption. To learn more about SOCKS, please visit www.saveourcatsandkittens.com.

You don’t have to be a member of the BIA to become a vendor in our event. Check out our website, www.biaow.org for the official rules and entry form.

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Mike Josey Memorial Sporting Clay Tournament Congratulations to Kevin Cagle with Copy Products Company who won the Mossberg Shotgun donated by H&H Firearms!

A very big thank you to all of those that participated and to all of our sponsors for making this important annual event a success! The Mike Josey Memorial Sporting Clay Tournament raises money for a scholarship fund in Mike’s memory. This scholarship fund provides scholarships to those entering into the building industry.

Thank you to the following sponsors:

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Okaloosa Community Development Corporation (CDC) “The Okaloosa Community Development Corporation (OCDC) is soliciting licensed and insured General Contractors for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP); Rehabilitation Strategy.

The rehabilitation normally consists of the following; • Health and Safety • Energy Efficiency • Handicap Accessibility • Roofing • Plumbing • Doors • Windows • HVAC If you are interested, please contact Darrell Fransen at 850.863.1969 ext.6.

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The Community Contribution Tax Credit Program (CCTCP) is a State funded incentive to encourage businesses that collect and remit State sales tax, pay corporate taxes or are registered as a C-Corporation to partner with those who provide affordable housing.

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It’s time to start preparing for the 2016 Parade of Homes, June 11-19. Entry forms and rules for the 2016 Parade of Homes can be found on our website, www.biaow.org.

The 2015 Parade of Homes winners were announced Thursday, July 9th. This year's event was the 36th Annual Parade of Homes presented by The Building Industry Association of Okaloosa and Walton Counties, Inc. (BIA). Categories are based on construction cost of the homes. Below is the list of winners: Category 1 First Place: Jimmy Henderson Construction - Entry #20 476 Eisenhower Drive, Crestview Merit Award: Watree Construction - Entry #24 220 January Court, Crestview

Category 7 First Place: Toolan Development - Entry #22 2441 Hammock Lane, Crestview Merit Award: Huff Development - Entry #1 80 Somersault Lane, Watersound

Category 2 First Place: Watree Construction - Entry #25 3733 Kittrell Lane, Crestview Merit Award: DR Horton - Entry #13 62 Nelly Street, Freeport

Category 8 First Place: Romair Homes - Entry #2 314 Cannonball Lane, Watersound Merit Award: Emerald Homes - Entry #11 48 Pleasant Street, Santa Rosa Beach

Category 3 First Place: Wilson Enterprises - Entry #28 131 Alicia Drive, Crestview Merit Award: Signature Builders - Entry #23 904 S. Peoria Court, Crestview

Category 9 First Place: Kolter Homes - Entry #6 762 Sandgrass Blvd., Santa Rosa Beach Merit Award: Emerald Homes - Entry #10 593 Gulfview Circle, Santa Rosa Beach

Category 4 First Place: Linc Grant Construction - Entry #26 5383 Wyndell Circle, Crestview Merit Award: DR Horton - Entry #17 220 Paradise Palm Circle, Crestview

Category 10 First Place: David Weekley Homes - Entry #9 29 Royal Fern Way, Santa Rosa Beach

2016 is the year to get involved in the BIA and the Parade of Homes!

50% of this Final Value is what YOUR Company will donate to Habitat Okaloosa $110,000 / 2 = $50,000* In return, you will be credited $50,000* by the State of Florida in your corporate or insurance tax payer’s account.

If you collect sales tax on the sale of your product, you remit taxes to the State of Florida.

With the same home example in Scenario 1, you would give Habitat Okaloosa a donation of $50,000* and receive a letter of credit or request reimbursement from the State of Florida on your sales tax collection.

Being a tax paying company in the State of Florida via Corporate Taxes or the collection of Sales Tax now offers YOU the opportunity to sponsor a Habitat for Humanity Home in Okaloosa County for low income families.

Realtor’s Choice Award Jeremy Stewart Construction - Entry #15 5501 Buckward Road, Baker

Consumer’s Choice Award Toolan Development - Entry #22 2441 Hammock Lane, Crestview

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Category 6 First Place: Holiday Builders - Entry #14 28 Harmony Way, Freeport Merit Award: Daniel Coon Construction - Entry #21 6096 Blueberry Lane, Crestview

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Even if you’re not a builder, you can still get involved in the Parade of Homes. Join the committee, sponsor the event, there are many ways to get involved.

Category 5 First Place: Key Lime Construction - Entry #30 16 Front Porch Circle, Niceville Merit Award: Signature Builders - Entry #32 202 Rigdon Court, Fort Walton Beach

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New Study Suggests Strong Outlook for Green Homes During the prolonged housing downturn, green homes provided support to the ailing residential market and now promise to be an important element of the recovering market as well, according to a new study conducted by Dodge Data & Analytics, in partnership with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and with the support of Ply Gem Industries, (NYSE: PGEM), a leading manufacturer of exterior building products in North America.

Despite the headwinds created by growing concerns about the cost of building green, a high percentage of home builders and remodelers are already building green and expect to do so in the future. While home builders and remodelers report that consumers of all ages are interested in green, the study also finds that consumers age 55 and older are the most important group driving the current green market. The findings also demonstrate that consumers’ association of green with healthier homes leads to even higher potential for growth in the future, as do increased use of renewable technologies by 2018. To download the new study, “Green and Healthier Homes: Engaging Consumers of All Ages in Sustainable Living SmartMarket Report,” visit http://analyticsstore.construction.com/smartmarketreports/2015GreenHomesSMR.html.

The 2015 study, which surveyed 232 builders and remodelers from across the U.S., demonstrates that they recognize the benefits of green building: Over half (54%) of home builders are currently constructing at least 16% of their new homes green, and 39% of remodelers report that at least 16% of their remodeling projects are green.

By 2020, nearly all (81%) home builders will be constructing that level of green, with over half (51%) building at least 60% of their new homes green.

By 2020, remodelers report a similar level of growth, with nearly three quarters (74%) making at least 16% of their projects green, and over one third (36%) completing over 60% of their projects green.

These expectations of higher green involvement emerge despite growing concerns about the cost of building green. 77% of home builders and remodelers report that building green has an incremental cost over traditional construction of 5% or more, notably higher than the 60% in 2014 and 58% in 2011 who noted that level of increased cost. While higher cost is also the top obstacle to green reported, it does not appear to have dampened the drive toward green in the market.

“Builders and remodelers have long recognized that green is the future of home building,” said NAHB Chairman Tom Woods, a home builder from Blue Springs, MO. “Since we first began partnering on this study with Dodge Data & Analytics in 2006, we’ve seen that commitment grow. The study’s recent findings reinforce this continued growth, with new homeowner feedback showing a desire and expectation that new homes be high-performing, particularly when it comes to energy conservation. Most builders recognize that they need to be at least conversant in green to stay competitive.”

One key factor driving the growth of green is the association of green homes with healthier living. Home builders and remodelers certainly recognize the potential: most (83%) believe that consumers will pay more for homes that are healthier.

“We have seen the commercial sector of the construction industry focus on the impact of buildings on the health of their occupants in the last few years, but these findings suggest that attention to healthier homes may offer an even higher gain for green in the residential market,” said Steve Jones, Senior Director of Industry Insights at Dodge Data & Analytics, “especially as consumers become better informed about the features that make homes more sustainable and healthier, and begin to demand them.”

Another factor leading to growth in the residential market is the increasing use of renewable energy. The study demonstrates that the use of renewable technologies is expected to grow across the board, revealing an interest in energy performance that goes beyond green.

By 2018, nearly half of home builders and remodelers expect to be using solar photovoltaic (48%) and ground source heat pump (52%) technologies. Net zero homes are also emerging as an important trend, with nearly one quarter (21%) of home builders having built a net zero home in the last two years.

One interesting finding of the new study is that the greatest impetus for green homes comes, not from millennials as many people might expect, but from consumers age 55 and older. Data from the study suggest that greater familiarity with home features leads to an emphasis on home performance. Therefore, as the environmentallyminded millennials gain more experience with homeownership, it is quite possible that there could be even greater demand for green in the future.

To download the new study, “Green and Healthier Homes: Engaging Consumers of All Ages in Sustainable Living” SmartMarket Report, visit http://analyticsstore.construction.com/smartmarketreports/2015GreenHomesSMR.html. www.biaow.org

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Recognition 2015 Builder and Associate of the Year The 2015 Builder of the Year, Chris Taylor of CM Taylor Contracting, is a person who has truly given his time and talents for the betterment of the building industry and the BIA. He was engaged on a state and local level in 2015. Chris has been a Board Member at the BIA since 2011 and joined the Executive Committee of our Board of Directors in 2012. Chris is always there to lend a hand with community efforts as well.

In 2015, he joined other BIA members to build a fence at the Emerald Coast Science Center.

The 2015 Associate of the Year, Kelle Olsen of Okaloosa Gas, has worked quietly behind the scenes of the BIA for many years. From chairing the most successful Home Show in years in 2015, to delivering signs and driving our Parade of Homes judges, Kelle is always there to help.

Congratulations to Chris and Kelle!

2015 APEX Awards

On December 3rd, the Building Industry Association of Okaloosa-Walton Counties presented the prestigious APEX Awards. Since 1999, the APEX Awards have annually recognized the “Achievement of Professional Excellence” by its members in a number of categories which include many of the crafts, trades and professions involved in the homebuilding and remodeling industries, as well as citing companies and individuals who support and enhance the industry.

Judging for categories in the APEX Awards is done by an independent panel of judges from outside the local area who have a wide range of expertise in many aspects of the industry. The judges do not score the entries in competition with one another, but instead rate them against a standard of “Excellence”. Consequently, there may be more than one award presented in the same category or the judges may elect to present no awards at all in a category.

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News Makers 2015 Mike Josey Memorial Scholarship Award Okaloosa Gas Promotion

counties who have been impacted by unemployment, divorce, domestic violence, aging and homelessness.

According to Nowling, the grant will go a long way in helping the organization meet the needs of those they serve.

“This is personal for us,” added Nowling.

“Not only can we fund activities, but this

grant will help us build awareness and get the word out about what we are doing to help serve others.”

Jim Snider and Eric Black who received award for his daughter Ashley

Alan Baggett, Brandon Patridge, and Tom Partridge

The Mike Josey Memorial Scholarship was established by the BIA to honor the legacy of the late Mike Josey who served the BIA on the Board of Directors until his untimely passing in March 2008.

Eddie Springle, Vice President of Marketing, Okaloosa Gas

Okaloosa Gas is proud to announce the promotion of Eddie Springle to Vice President of Marketing. Eddie’s responsibilities at the District encompass Advertising, Analysis, Market Development, Key Accounts, Sales, Service and Installation. He has been employed with Okaloosa Gas for 15 years.

Congratulations to Eddie!

Power of Service Awards

Gulf Power recognizes local Nonprofits for their dedication to improving the lives of others and helping to build stronger communities.

The 2015 Mike Josey Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Ashley Black, daughter of Okaloosa Gas employee Eric Black and to Brandon Partridge, son of BIA member Tom Patridge of Southeastern Sash and Door.

Candy Nowling (center), Executive Director of The Matrix Community Outreach Center, receives a $2,500 grant from Gulf Power executives Bernard Johnson Jr., (left) District General Manager, and Bentina Terry, Vice President of Customer Service and Marketing.

Both of these deserving recipients receive a $1000 scholarship. Congratulations to Ashley and Brandon!

The Matrix Community Outreach Center is dedicated to serving individuals and families in need in Walton and Okaloosa

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Building Up Hope Inc., is dedicated to empowering and encouraging today’s youth and young adults to set personal, educational and career goals. Recent activities of the organization have focused on financial education, drug and alcohol prevention, cyber-bullying, and academic success. This award will allow us to move forward,” Baldwin said.

“As a small nonprofit we rely heavily on the community and businesses such as Gulf Power for support. We are very appreciative of the award, which means we can now afford to conduct activities for the youth we serve.

Gulf Power started the Power of Service awards in 2012 as a way to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service.

Since its inception, 34 organizations in Northwest Florida have been recognized and awarded more than $85,000 in grants from Gulf Power.

Money is raised for this scholarship fund from our Mike Josey Memorial Sporting Clay Tournament. This is a great event held at the Shoal River Sporting Clays and Shooting Center in Crestview each October.

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Keturiah Baldwin (center), Director of Building Up Hope Inc., receives a $2,500 grant from Gulf Power executives Bernard Johnson Jr., (left) District General Manager, and Bentina Terry, Vice President of Customer Service and Marketing.

BIA Members: Send us YOUR employee and new product/new service news and we will publish it in this section. Send to: cs@emeraldcoastpubs.com Deadline for April issue: March 4, 2016

Business Breakers Publix Super Markets Charities Donation December Dedication, Fort Walton Beach

Publix donated $60,000.00 for a new Habitat Home in Crestview to be built in 2016, part of a $4M donation to Habitat for Humanity affiliates in the Southeast.

Publix Managers: Bernie Schultz, Patrick Lascell, Tomell Johnson, Ron Littleford, Joe Kerns, (Nitsi Bennett, Habitat Okaloosa CEO/President) Tim Bryant, Chad Sutherland, Natalie Diel, Thomas Peters and Mark Seifert.

Harbor Docks & Habitat Lee Automotive Group sponsored this home and many dedicated church, civic and military groups, and committed businesses have donated time, lunches for volunteers, and additional funds for Cheryl Freeman’s home. She has sole custody of her two grandsons, ages 11 & 13. She is looking forward to the stability of a safe, decent affordable home after having to move them 13 times in the last 11 years due to the unsafe conditions that she was forced into because of her low income. Thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, and donors, they will now have a forever home from which to grow and prosper without worrying about having to move ever again.

Thanksgiving at Harbor Docks, the 21st year was an amazing success! With beautiful weather, about 130 Habitat volunteers served 2012 guests for a free traditional Thanksgiving Day meal, and over $24,000.00 in donations was accepted on behalf of Habitat for Humanity in Okaloosa County and Destin Harvest.

Mike Moras, President of Designer Outdoor Kitchen by Designer Kitchen & Baths Inc., has signed a 5-year agreement with Trex, the world’s largest composite decking company, to design and provide outdoor storage cabinetry under the name ‘Trex Outdoor Storage’.

Mike said, “This is an amazing honor to be selected over all other outdoor cabinetry companies in the country.”

Mike will be introducing new products to the existing ‘Trex Outdoor Storage’ line at the 2016 International Builders Show in Las Vegas at the Trex Booth in January.

Mike created the outdoor cabinetry line Naturekast over 7 years ago which has grown to include over 350 dealers nationwide. The production demands of Trex and Naturekast have outgrown the company’s facility in Freeport, so the manufacturing and sales of the cabinets are now handled off-site. The focus of Mike’s local company remains on the market area between Pensacola and Panama City. Mike says, “This is the most fun I have had in my 30 years of designing and building cabinetry. I am thrilled to be able to direct all my efforts into creating outdoor living areas for our local market.”

Wells Fargo Donation Wells Fargo area managers volunteer and donate $15,000.00 to Okaloosa Habitat, pictured are: From the right, Chris Jones,

Lauren Beaugrand, Eric Billot, Cece Valentine, Megan Glover, Jacob Baytos, Kathie Johnson, Edith Baytos, Nitsi Bennett, (CEO Habitat Okaloosa), Linda Tomaszewski.

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FHBA Member Rebate Program • 100 Builders are currently participating in the program statewide

• Of the 100 that have participated, $107,855.00 has been cumulatively paid to them!

• Cumulative average per member = $1,078.55!

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• One BIAOW member already received over $1300 in 2015!

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• 2015 Manufacturer Additions: www.HBArebates.com/manufacturers.html

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• 1st Quarter of 2015, we added: Dutch Quality Stone, Element Central Vac. System, Eldorado Fireplace Surrounds, Eldorado Outdoor, Generac Power Systems, and StoneCraft

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• 2nd Quarter of 2015, we added: Noritz Tankless Water Heaters, Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth & Home, and Panasonic Bath Fans • 3rd Quarter of 2015, we added: Icynene Spray Foam Insulation, Liberty Hardware (Best Value Bath Hardware, Delta Faucet Branded Bath Hardware, Franklin Brass), and Metwood Building Solutions

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TIPS TO PREPARE YOUR BUSINESS FOR

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#1 Prepare a Budget

A budget bud helps control spending decisions, by making you essmate what you think you’ll make and what you’ll probably spend. Your budget doesn’t have to be complicated or business school perfect; use financial and market trends from the last year to project what you think your small business will earn and what its expenses will be in 2016. But be ready to go “off script” if you generate more or less revenue than anncipated.

#2 Complete a 2015 Review

R eview last year’s goals. Of the things you set out to do, what did you accomplish? If you didn’t get everything done, explore why; maybe beeer oppons came along, maybe a market change prevented 100% success, or maybe you realized halfway through the year that there were other, more produccve things to focus on. Take a few minutes to reflect on all you did accomplish, then move the items lee undone to 2016’s goals or delete them ennrely.

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The start of a new year is a great me to declare how you’ll spend your me. Construct a schedule that includes an hour or more weekly for planning. Whatever you think your business needs but didn’t get in 2015, create space for it in 2016.

#4 Be Prepared for Almost Anything

Be sure su you have a plan for anncipaang and paying taxes, and make sure you have small business insurance coverage for those unforeseen accidents and issues. Professional liability coverage will protect your business from if you are sued for negligence, while General liability insurance protects your business from third party claims for bodily injury, associated medical cost, and damage to someone else’s property.

Because you can never acquire insurance coverage aaer you need it, it’s a smart m move to protect your business now.

2016 FHBA

LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE February 8-10 | Tallahassee, FL

Where You Are Priority #1 AT FHBA, WE ARE YOUR BIGGEST FAN. We prepare for Legislative Session focused solely on the needs of your business and the building industry. Your FHBA Legislative Team works to reduce unnecessary business expenses, confine over-regulation, and find ways to make building in Florida easier.

In 2016, FHBA will be FIGHTING FOR YOU on the following issues: • • • • • •

Water Policy Bulk Buyer Statute of Repose Estoppel Fees Building Codes Impact Fees

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Budget Issues Homeowners’ Associations Workforce Reclaimed Water Unlicensed Activity Construction Liens

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO CHEER ON THE BUILDING INDUSTRY AT THE CAPITOL. Join us for the 2016 FHBA Legislative Conference, February 8-10, in Tallahassee, Florida, where you will have the opportunity to personally share your #1 concerns with State Legislators.

For more information on how to register or to make your hotel reservations, go to www.fhba.com or call 800.261.9447. @FHBAOfficial

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Associate Members ACCOUNTING/BOOKEEPING

BANKING / FINANCE

CABINET SALES / INSTALLATION

Nicholson, Reeder, & Reynolds, PA (850) 243-3176

Bancorp South (850) 269-4320

A-Team Kitchen and Bath Group (850) 682-2465

Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, CPAs (850) 243-6713

BB & T (850) 460-3080

Cabinets RRR Us (850) 424-3735

Warren Averett, LLC (850) 244-5121

Beach Community Mortgage (850) 315-4100

Designer Kitchen & Bath of NW Florida, Inc. (850) 835-1211

ADVERTISING

CCB Community Bank (850) 682-0484

Kitchen and Bath Center (850) 275-3100

Centennial Bank (850) 873-4182

Linn’s Prestige Kitchens (850) 862-6822

Coastal Bank & Trust (850) 837-6525

The Legacy Building Supply Company (850) 729-5901

Community Bank, Coast (850) 461-4142

CARPETING / FLOORING

Accent Signs (850) 729-7446 Apex Broadcasting, Inc. (850) 424-7980 Homes & Land of the Emerald Coast (850) 650-1014 Lamar Advertising (850) 862-4343 The Petermann Agency (850) 243-5315 AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING Cooling Services, LLC (850) 269-1964 Four Seasons Air Conditioning (850) 243-2655 Gordon Air Conditioning & Associates (850) 682-5214 Jordan Air Enterprises, Inc. (850) 678-2313

Eglin Federal Credit Union (850) 862-0111 First City Bank (850) 244-5151 First Federal Bank of Florida (850) 830-3296 First Florida Bank (850) 865-0488 First Florida Bank (850) 585-9080

Coastal Carpet & Tile Carpet One (850) 269-0303 Destin Flooring America (850) 650-8511 House of Carpets, Inc. (850) 243-6832 Jones Carpet One (850) 863-3239 CATERING LesGo Personal Chef Services (850) 862-7379 CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

Merrill Lynch (850) 269-7011

CareerSource Okaloosa Walton (850) 651-2315

MidSouth Bank (850) 362-7480

Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce (850) 682-3212

Mortgage One of the South (850) 796-2100

Destin Chamber of Commerce (850) 837-6241

Regions Mortgage (850) 833-8143

Greater FWB Chamber of Commerce (850) 244-8191

AIR QUALITY

SmartBank (850) 269-0871

Niceville Valparaiso Chamber (850) 678-2323

Bluewater Central Vacuum Systems (850) 420-6416

Suntrust Mortgage (678) 240-8855

Okaloosa Habitat for Humanity (850) 315-0025

Cooling Services, LLC (850) 269-1964

Trustmark National Bank (850) 654-9600

Walton Area Chamber of Commerce (850) 267-0683

Four Seasons Air Conditioning (850) 243-2655

Waterstone Mortgage Corporation (850) 803-2329

CLEANING - RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL

Gordon Air Conditioning & Associates (850) 682-5214

Waterstone Mortgage Corporation (850) 362-6901

APPLIANCE SALES & REPAIRS

BRICK - MASONRY / CONTRACTORS / SUPPLIERS

Builder Specialties, Inc. (850) 650-9092

Coastal Brick, LLC (850) 729-2742

Ferguson Enterprises (850) 269-1993

Keego Clay Products (850) 664-2253

Linn’s Prestige Kitchens (850) 862-6822

BROKERS

Kool Breeze of N.W. Florida, Inc. (850) 939-3325 Modern Air Solutions (850) 389-8070 One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating (850) 678-0021 Service First, LLC (850) 863-1982

APPRAISALS Mims Real Estate Advisors, LLC (850) 835-4444 ARCHITECT / HOME DESIGN / BLUE PRINTS B. Design of Destin, Inc. (850) 650-8221 DCA Design + Construction (850) 226-8565 Partridge Design, LLC (850) 830-9513 ATTORNEYS

COMMUNICATIONS - CELLULAR / RADIOS CenturyLink (850) 599-1821

Fort Walton Concrete, Inc. (850) 256-4112

Builders FirstSource (850) 835-1711 Crestview Wholesale Bldg. Supply, Inc. (850) 682-5624 Gatlin Lumber & Supply Co. (850) 243-9102

Advanced Concrete Supply, Inc. (850) 301-0306

CONCRETE CONTRACTORS / SUPPLIERS Ready Mix USA (850) 596-5829 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Interior Exterior Building Supply (850) 517-1167

JBG Consulting Services, Inc. (850) 420-2738

LP Building Products (615) 986-5829

CONSULTING / MARKETING

Nichiha Fiber Cement (770) 805-9466 ProBuild South, LLC (850) 432-1421

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Paradise Closets and Storage, LLC (850) 217-4357

BUILDING MATERIALS

Dowd Law Firm, P.A. (850) 650-2202

A to Z Security & Sound (850) 664-7557

CLOSETS / STORAGE SYSTEMS

CONCRETE CONTRACTORS / SUPPLIERS

Navarre Lumber & Supply, Inc. (850) 939-2550

AUDIOVISUAL

Accurate Painting of NWFL, Inc. (850) 689-2177

Mims Real Estate Advisors, LLC (850) 835-4444

Chesser & Barr, P.A. (850) 683-9945

Mead Law Firm (850) 243-3135

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Community Bank, Coast (850) 423-1526

Rew Materials (850) 471-6291

Florida PACE Funding Agency (850) 855-2682 Paradise Granite and Marble (770) 899-8567 COUNTERTOPS World Stone and Design, LLC (850) 235-0399

Associate Members DEVELOPERS

FLOORING

KITCHEN & BATHS

Destin Custom Homebuilders, LLC (850) 337-8000

Coastal Carpet & Tile Carpet One (850) 269-0303

At Home Contracting, Inc. (850) 650-4663

Kolter Homes (561) 682-9500

Destin Flooring America (850) 650-8511

A-Team Kitchen and Bath Group (850) 682-2465

Ruckel Properties, Inc. (850) 678-2223

House of Carpets, Inc. (850) 243-6832

Sunset Point Development, Inc. (850) 862-3814

Builder Specialties, Inc. (850) 650-9092

GARAGE DOORS

Designer Kitchen & Bath of NW Florida, Inc. (850) 835-1211

DOORS / MILLWORK / WINDOWS

HomeTown Garage Doors, LLC (850) 398-5197

Gatlin Lumber & Supply Co. (850) 243-9102

Overhead Door of NW FL (850) 269-1066

Majors Home Improvement, Inc. (850) 983-2899

GAS PIPE INSTALLER

New View Windows and Doors, Inc. (850) 231-1689 ProBuild South, LLC (850) 432-1421 Southeastern Sash & Door (850) 664-5252 DRYWALL CONTRACTORS / SUPPLIERS Cemex (850) 243-5117

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING Universal Engineering Sciences (850) 814-8783 GLASS / MIRRORS Destin Glass (850) 837-8329 GRANITE

Rew Materials (850) 471-6291

Classic Design (850) 502-3810

DUMPSTERS

World Stone and Design, LLC (850) 235-0399

Johnny on the Spot Toilet Rentals, Inc. (850) 682-4877 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Northwest Florida State College (850) 863-6501 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Casey Electric, Inc. (850) 682-3037

GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS Architectural Gutter Systems, LLC (850) 226-6133 HVAC Modern Air Solutions (850) 389-8070 INSPECTIONS (CONSTRUCTION)

Richardson Enterprises (850) 678-2584

Professional Inspection Enterprises (850) 830-0127

Ronco Electric Service, LLC (850) 837-7979

INSULATION - FOAM / OTHER

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Coastal Insulation (850) 302-0000

Legacy Insurance (850) 682-2519

Gulf Coast Insulation, LLC (850) 685-9709

ENERGY FORMS (COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL)

Panhandle Insulation (850) 897-8500

Energy Services, LLC (850) 892-0108 ENERGY RATER - CLASS 1 Energy Services, LLC (850) 892-0108 ENGINEERS - CIVIL / CONSTRUCTION / CONSULTANTS Gustin, Cothern, Tucker & Assoc.

(850) 678-5141 Universal Engineering Sciences (850) 814-8783 EQUIPMENT RENTAL United Rentals, Inc. (850) 430-1815 United Rentals, Inc. (850) 863-0174 FENCING MATERIALS / INSTALLATION All American Industries, LLC (850) 324-2600

INSURANCE / BONDING Acentria Insurance (850) 892-3184 Acentria Insurance (850) 682-2725 Acentria Insurance (850) 650-1950 Fisher-Brown Insurance (850) 982-7300 Gilmore Insurance & Bonding (850) 244-3387 Legacy Insurance (850) 682-2519 Niceville Insurance Agency (850) 729-2131 Norton Insurance of Florida (850) 244-1574 INTERIOR DESIGN / DECORATING

FILL DIRT / SAND

Defined Interiors, Inc. (850) 934-7776

Ready Mix USA (850) 596-5829

Risa’s Interiors (850) 654-7472

FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACTOR

Sugar Beach Interiors (850) 837-5157

Advanced Fire Protection Services, Inc. (850) 244-2026 FIREPLACES - SALES / INSTALLATION Keego Clay Products (850) 664-2253 21

Okaloosa Gas District (850) 729-4724

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INVESTMENTS LPL Financial Services (850) 398-8188

Kitchen and Bath Center (850) 275-3100 Linn’s Prestige Kitchens (850) 862-6822 Rock On Kitchen & Bath, Inc. (850) 622-1005 LAND PLANNERS / SURVEYORS Emerald Coast Assoc. Inc. (850) 267-0473 LA Land Surveying, LLC (850) 699-9135 LANDSCAPING - FERTILIZATION Advanced Lawn Control, Inc. (850) 864-5178 LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION A Decorative Edge (850) 830-2613 LENDING / MORTGAGE / HOME FINANCING Acopia Home Loans (850) 502-8586 BB & T (850) 460-3080 Beach Community Mortgage (850) 315-4100 Centennial Bank (850) 873-4182 Community Bank, Coast (850) 461-4142 Community Bank, Coast (850) 423-1536 Eglin Federal Credit Union (850) 862-0111 First City Bank (850) 244-5151 First Federal Bank of Florida (850) 830-3296 Mortgage One of the South (850) 796-2100 Prime Lending (850) 609-1011 Regions Mortgage (850) 833-8143 SmartBank (850) 269-0871 Suntrust Mortgage (678) 240-8855 University Lending Group (850) 586-7070 Waterstone Mortgage Corporation (850) 803-2329 Waterstone Mortgage Corporation (850) 362-6901 MARKETING Builders Digital Experience (954) 661-5301 The Petermann Agency (850) 243-5315 METAL FRAMING Cemex (850) 243-5117 METAL ROOFING Destin Roofing, Inc. (850) 837-2645 www.biaow.org

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Associate Members OFFICE EQUIPMENT / COPIERS / PRINTERS Copy Products Company (850) 243-2679 OUTDOOR KITCHENS Designer Kitchen & Bath of NW Florida, Inc. (850) 835-1211 PAINTING CONTRACTORS Accurate Painting of NWFL, Inc. (850) 689-2177

ResortQuest Real Estate (850) 837-3700 Ruckel Properties, Inc. (850) 678-2223 Southern Key Properties, Inc. (850) 682-1800 REFRIGERATION

S&S Painting of Northwest Florida (850) 862-2000

Jordan Air Enterprises, Inc. (850) 678-2313

PAINTING SUPPLIES

REMODELING / IMPROVEMENTS

PPG Paints (850) 863-0536 Sherwin Williams (850) 534-0741 PEST CONTROL Advanced Lawn Control, Inc. (850) 864-5178 Florida Pest Control (850) 243-7166 HomeTeam Pest Defense (850) 864-4109 Massey Services, Inc. (407) 898-5880 Southland Pest Service, Inc (850) 862-1544 PLUMBING CONTRACTOR / SUPPLIES Ferguson Enterprises (850) 269-1993 Service First, LLC (850) 863-1982 POOLS / HOT TUBS / SPAS Blue Haven Pools on the Gulf, LLC (850) 932-2600 Cox Pools (850) 234-7800 PORTABLE TOILETS Johnny on the Spot Toilet Rentals, Inc. (850) 682-4877 PROMOTIONAL ADVERTISING The Trophy Center, Inc. (850) 862-8413 PUBLIC ADJUSTERS Noble Public Adjusting Group (850) 249-6972 PUBLISHING Homes & Land of the Emerald Coast (850) 650-1014 RADIO Apex Broadcasting, Inc. (850) 424-7980 REAL ESTATE SERVICES / HOUSING DATA Century 21 Wilson Minger Agency (850) 685-5447 Century 21 Wilson Minger Agency (850) 678-5161

1st Choice Home Improvements (850) 476-8887 Affordable Home Improvement of the Emerald Coast (850) 862-6766 At Home Contracting, Inc. (850) 650-4663 A-Team Kitchen and Bath Group (850) 682-2465 Cox Pools (850) 234-7800 Jones Carpet One (850) 863-3239

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Compass Solar Energy (850) 439-0035 STORM PROTECTION PRODUCTS Hometown Contractors, Inc. (850) 863-7880 STUCCO / PLASTERING / SCAFFOLDING / SUPPLIERS LP Building Products (615) 986-5829 SURVEYORS Gustin, Cothern, Tucker & Asso.

(850) 678-5141 TRUSSES - FLOORING / STEEL / WALLS Builders FirstSource (850) 835-1711 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES & EXCAVATION Gulf Power Company (850) 689-4630

UTILITIES

PPG Paints (850) 863-0536 Rock On Kitchen & Bath, Inc. (850) 622-1005 The Legacy Building Supply Company (850) 729-5901

CHELCO (850) 892-2111 Cox Communications (850) 857-4586 Gulf Power Company (850) 689-4630

RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Okaloosa Gas District (850) 729-4724

Jordan Air Enterprises, Inc. (850) 678-2313

Southland Utility Services (850) 333-9405

REVERSE MORTGAGE

VACUUM SYSTEMS (CENTRAL)

First Bank (850) 685-4011 ROOFING CONTRACTORS / SUPPLIERS Destin Roofing, Inc. (850) 837-2645 Tri-State Roofers, Inc. (850) 217-8688

Bluewater Central Vacuum Systems (850) 420-6416 VINYL SIDING Hallmark Distributors, Inc. (850) 863-3280 WARRANTIES - HOME / CALL BACK MGMT

SCREENS / FLORIDA ROOMS

Bonded Builders Risk Management (866) 440-7271

At Home Contracting, Inc. (850) 650-4663

WATER SERVICES

Hometown Contractors, Inc. (850) 995-9947 Tri-State Industries (850) 581-5855 SECURITY - LOCKS / SAFES / SYSTEMS A to Z Security & Sound (850) 664-7557 ADT Security Services (850) 423-5404 SHELVING

SHUTTERS - DECORATIVE / HURRICANE

Mead Law Firm (850) 243-3135

The Trophy Center, Inc. (850) 862-8413 SOLAR & WIND ENERGY

Linn’s Prestige Kitchens (850) 862-6822

ERA American Real Estate (850) 865-1207

Keller Williams Emerald Coast (KW Commercial) (850) 502-3994

Accent Signs (850) 729-7446

Southland Utility Services (850) 333-9405

Paradise Closets and Storage, LLC (850) 217-4357

First National Land Title (850) 862-2143

SIGNS

Kitchen and Bath Center (850) 275-3100

Emerald Coast Association of Realtors (850) 243-6145

ERA American Realty of NWF (850) 651-2454

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Pelican Real Estate (850) 259-2085

Solar Sunsations, Inc. (850) 687-0646 SIDING - CONTRACTORS / SUPPLIERS Affordable Home Improvement of the Emerald Coast (850) 862-6766 Hallmark Distributors, Inc. (850) 863-3280 Nichiha Fiber Cement (770) 805-9466

A Decorative Edge (850) 830-2613 WIND TIEDOWN SYSTEMS Quick Tie Systems (904) 516-3876 WINDOW TINTING / REPLACEMENT / TREATMENTS Budget Blinds of Destin (850) 855-4670 Made in the Shade of Destin (850) 460-2077 New View Windows and Doors, Inc. (850) 231-1689 Overhead Door of NW FL (850) 269-1066

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