Below are some of the highlights of this past year. We appreciate the time, resources and financial investment of our members that helped make 2011 a successful year despite our economic challenges.
| Consumer Events |
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• | Southern Ideal Home Show - industry sponsor with more than 300 exhibitors |
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• | Spring & Fall Parade of Homes - showcased 64 homes; co-marketed with Winston-Salem and High Point for regional Triad Parade of Homes; introduced a NEW mobile website and smart phone application for the Parade of Homes |
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• | Tour of Remodeled Homes - 14 homes, 600+ attendees |
| Community Service |
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• | ReBuilding Hope - NEW partnership with Housing Greensboro
renovated 8 homes in May - involved more than 30 members
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• | Peacehaven Farm - renovations to existing community barn in June & August
more than 40 members participated during 6 workdays
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| Membership Meetings provide educational & networking focus |
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• | Housing Market Forecasts with Edsel Charles, MarketGraphics Research Group (January, May & September ) |
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Economic Forecasts with BB&T and Federal Reserve economists (February & September ) |
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• | Southern Ideal Home Show Preview Night with 350+ attendees ( March ) |
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• | Do Business with Member Networking Social - NEW event ( June ) |
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• | Networking Socials - Parks Chevrolet & PMI Tropical Jersey Night ( August ) |
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• | TREBIC Pig, Poultry & Politics ( October ) |
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• | Holiday Open House ( December ) |
| Special Events |
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• | Golf Tournaments - Bryan Park & Forest Oaks ( May & October ) |
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• | Skeet Tournaments - Beaver Pond Sporting Club & Shane's (April & November) |
| Builders Council |
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• | Builder Roundtables with Edsel Charles, MarketGraphics Research Group ( January & May ) |
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• | Weatherization Forum with City of Greensboro ( March ) |
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• | OSHA 10 hour Safety Course ( April ) |
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• | Community Service Project @ Peacehaven Farm ( June & August ) |
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• | NAHB Webinars & Construction Forecasts ( July, August & October ) |
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• | Builder Seminar: "Capturing Realtor Attention" @ Associates EXPO ( September ) |
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• | Marketing Seminar with BDX - "She-Conomy: What Women Want" ( October ) |
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• | Energy Star Version 3 and 2012 NC Energy Code workshops (September & December ) |
| Remodelers Council |
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• | Monthly educational programs at council meetings - provided off-site opportunities |
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• | Lead Certified Renovator Class ( February ) |
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• | Provide leadership for ReBuilding Hope community service project |
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• | Tour of Remodeled Homes held August 26-28 with 14 entries |
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• | CAPS Courses ( October ) |
| Associates Council |
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• | Associate Member Roundtables ( February, March & September ) |
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• | Return on Investment seminar with Steve Monroe ( March ) |
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• | Southern Ideal Home Show Preview Night ( March ) |
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• | Associates Expo - introduced NEW format ( September ) |
| Triad Green Building Council |
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• | Educational programs held at council meetings |
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• | Energy Star Seminar provided with SBMA ( February ) |
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• | Held NC Green Home Day with NAHB Research Center ( April ) |
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• | Winston-Salem and Greensboro Home & Garden Shows; Earth Day events |
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• | Advocated for addition of green features and certifications in MLS listings |
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• | Green Incentives Group task force |
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• | Consumer outreach with monthly editorial column in News & Record |
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• | Energy Star Seminar with Advanced Energy ( September ) |
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• | Marketing GREEN Seminar provided by BDX ( October ) |
| Triad Sales & Marketing Council |
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• | Home Design Trends workshop held in conjunction with Preview Night ( March ) |
| Member Services |
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• | Restructured Membership Committee to Ambassadors program |
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• | Utilized Member Testimonials in Member News & Builder Update to promote value of Doing Business With Members - provided marketing opportunity for members |
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• | Conducted NEW breakfast format for Member Briefings and First Year Members |
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• | Member News emails used to promote events and activities every other week |
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• | Increased participation among members utilizing social media platforms as communication and membership awareness tool |
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• | Complimentary new home listings / search module for builders on GBA website |
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• | Complimentary LINKS to website and contact information on GBA website |
| Advocacy / TREBIC |
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• | Off-site real estate signs - successfully advocated for changes in ordinance |
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• | Greensboro Water and Sewer Extension and Annexation policies |
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• | NCHBA Legislative Day ( June ) |
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• | Jordan Lake Basin Stream Buffer Rule - lobbied for extension of compliance deadlines |
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• | Elections Committee - City Council candidate interviews ( September ) |
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• | Pig Poultry Politics ( October ) |
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• | Strategic Planning Focus Groups ( December ) |
