Action News The offical publication of the Southwestern Indiana Builders Association 2175 N. Cullen Ave. Evansville, IN 47715 812-479-6026 www.SIBAonline.org
February 2017
“ When there is LOVE in the Home there is JOY in the HEART ” -Unknown-
Providing Safe, Affordable Housing Since 1948
License Prep ClassFebruary 7,8, & 9
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Membership MeetingFebruary 14th
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Lunch and CodesFebruary 15th
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IBA Legislative ConferenceFebruary 27-28th
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Spring Tour of HomesMarch 4-5th
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U p c o m i n g Events
Spring Tour of Homes!March 4-5th, Noon-4 p.m.
More on page 23
Advertise with the Parade on
Page 14-15
Tom Haas, Haas Homes (left) accepts his Parade of Homes entry, and is congratulated by SIBA’s Bill Pedtke.
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PARADE OF HOMESMatt Reinbrecht, Reinbrecht HomesMichelle Ferrero, Ferguson
FALL TOUR OF HOMESBill Kattmann, Kattmann Construction, Inc.
SPRING TOUR OF HOMESBill Kattmann, Kattmann Construction, Inc
GOLF OUTINGDanny Davis, Davis Homes
CODESRon Dauby, Dauby Construction, Inc.
POLITICAL ACTIONCarl Shepherd, Shepherd Construction
SCHOLARSHIPBill Kattmann, Kattmann Construction, Inc.
QABSMike Zehner, Zehner Contracting, LLC
2017 OFFICERSPresident
Brian Murphy, Murphy Homes
Vice PresidentMatt Reinbrecht, Reinbrecht Homes
TreasurerJeff May, First Security Bank
SecretaryJeff Lancaster, Exquisite Homes
Immediate Past PresidentAaron Miller, Barrington Development
Executive DirectorBill Pedtke
Legal CounselShannon Frank, Kahn, Dees, Donovan, & Kahn
STATE DIRECTORS
Bill Badger, Sr.Bill KattmanAaron Miller
Brian MurphyKenny ReinbrechtKeith Scheessele
Mike Zehner
BOARD OF DIRECTORSBUILDERSD.G. AsayShane ClementsJon ElpersJames HatfieldCorey HirschCougar MartinMatt ReinbrechtMike Zehner
ACTION NEWS is the Official Publication of the Southwestern Indiana Builders AssociationAdvertising Information available upon request.
ASSOCIATESTim ArnoldEric FeagleyTrent HuntAndy MilesSean Miller
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORBill Pedtke E-mail: [email protected] SERVICES DIRECTORKatie RobisonE-mail: [email protected]
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SIBA does not guarantee acceptance by any member nor does it guarantee any products or services offered by MMIC or Logan Lavelle & Hunt. SIBA recommends that members perform their own due diligence and consult with appropriate advisors regarding all insurance products
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President’sMessage
byBrian Murphy,2016President
President’s Message
I hope 2017 has been smooth sailing for you and your business. We haven't had the best weather with all the rain, but at least it isn't snow. Builders are hard at work, trying to make sure that their homes will be ready by June for the Parade. If you think that you may have a home that could be ready by Parade (June 3rd-11th), you have until February 24th to get a contract into SIBA. If your home won't be ready by June 3rd, and you still want the community to see what you are working on there is always the Spring Tour. The Spring Tour of Homes will be March 4-5th, noon-4 pm. Make sure to contact Katie at the SIBA office to find out more information. February 27-28th is IBAs Legislative Conference in Indianapolis. This is a great time to get together with lawmakers at the statelevel. I would encourage all of you to take the time to go to one. I always find them very interesting filled with valuable content. At the last board meeting on January 17th the board passed the motion to raise dues to $583.00/year. This simply passes along increases anticipated from the state and national association. It also means any dues increase is very unlikely until 2019. The new dues price has gone into effect
immediately, starting with any new members that join the association. The board decided a single increase now was preferable to increase over the next 3 years. I hope to see everyone out at the next Membership Meeting on February 14th. I will be making a presentation on the of Jacobsville project. Jacobsville is a network of neighborhood residents, businesses and industry, the professions and government working together for progress and a positive community image in areas of housing, public safety, economic development, justice, health, education, quality of life, and the promotion of neighborliness. The goal is to promote improvement of the area through education, community participation and exertion of influence on the public and private sectors. I would love to see you all out there, so make sure you RSVP with Katie at the SIBA office!
Learn how to advertise in the Newsletter by
visiting page 2 or calling the SIBA office
at 812-479-6026.
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The Pedtke Perspective
byBill Pedtke
ExecutiveDirector
Builders’ Legislative Day = February 27 @ Statehouse, Indianapolis
Builders are in business to sell homes. SIBA is in business to help builders sell safe homes at the most affordable price. And the MOST VALUABLE of all the SIBA benefits is giving individual contractors a collective voice in government affairs and the political arena. As builders realize this, they quickly figure the impact of government has more zero’s on the end, than many of their company expenses. And they know one bad policy can break their business. And hopefully, builders and developers participate in the policy-making process. Don’t get me wrong! The Parade of Homes in June is the biggest event of the year for SIBA. But I do tell home builders, February 27 may be the most important day this year. The Builders Legislative Day is arranged by the Indiana Builders Association (your state affiliate) for members to meet with lawmakers during session. It is critical that SIBA members get to Indianapolis to participate and meet with lawmakers to represent and safeguard our industry. Detai ls wi l l be made available soon. I hope you can make the trip to Indianapolis to be part of it. It is a wise investment! The Southwestern Indiana Builders Association represent the
building industry in local policy-making activities too. Members have unique access to be part of the policy-making process through the Association’s efforts. Here are a few governmental affairs on some matters related to your business and governmental affairs.
Builders Call for Combined Inspections.
Did you know the Evansville Building Department now allows builders to call-in for their rough-in and final inspections? As well as combined final-inspections? Building Commissioner Ron Beane says he’s glad to help by combining inspections, but cautions contractors to be sure their job site is really ready for all three inspections. Save a trip and time by requesting all rough-ins in a single inspection. Ron also wants to hear from you if you have any trouble getting a Certificate of Occupancy. Ron says, no delays on new home sales due to downtown paperwork!
Confined Feeding Operations.
A proposal to change the Vanderburgh Zoning ordinance - would regulate the location of new Confined Feeding Operations - can be up for approval as early as March, 2017. Due to concerns over the proximity between CFO’s and residential homes, the proposal would require new CFO’s to be 1320 feet from any major subdivision, and have a minimum area parcel of 25-acres. To view all the CFO requirements, you can contact the SIBA office for a copy of the draft
proposal. The proposal comes as the result of meetings between APC staff and Vanderburgh farmers, as well as other representatives for the agricultural community.
Relaxation for building heights, electronic signs.
A n o t h e r p r o p o s e d amendment would provide relief to those with acreage and plan to build a accessory structure. Many times landowners want to build a barn for storage of personal items, but are currently required to come to Board of Zoning Appeals for a variance if the height of the new structure exceeds the primary residence. In addition to providing relief to these owners, this change would clear unnecessary applications from the BZA agenda, enabling other applications more attention. A daft of this proposal is expected soon. Already adopted is a new standard for electronic messaging signs. The change relieved applicants from the need to get a zoning change, and then a special use for an electronic sign. Now, some zonings include the use of an electronic message sign.
Va n d e r b u r g h C o n t r a c t o r Licensing and Permitting Under Further Review.
T h e V a n d e r b u r g h Commissioners voted to create a Task Force to review licensing and permitting requirements. Meetings are expected to begin in February. SIBA has representation, and will report on any developments from
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these discussions as they proceed.
Water and Sewer Handbook Moving Toward Final Adoption.
SIBA has worked with the utility for over 2 years to re-write standards and specs for the Evansville Water & Sewer Utility Manual. SIBA members were successful in keeping upgrades affordable, and were glad to implement a process for approving in-the-field changes without delaying work on projects. The manual is expected to be used by the utility, system wide. This means developers will benefit from changes, and the City will also benefit as they spec and award capital projects.
The draft document is now ready for review and comment by all SIBA members. Contact the Builders Association for your copy. It is expected to have its 1st hearing on February 14, a follow-up/review meeting with SIBA reps on February 22, and Final Adoption on February 28.
NAHB Asks for Halt to EPA’s New Permit
Continued from page 4
January 27, 2017 Despite a Jan. 20 White House Memorandum from Chief of Staff Reince Priebus directing federal agencies to withdraw or postpone recently finalized regulations, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has not withdrawn the Jan. 19 Construction General Permit (CGP) for review.
That’s unfortunate – and troubling – to NAHB builders and developers worried about the permit’s controversial new language that considers all builders on a shared site “jointly and severely liable” for compliance with permit terms, including violations of “shared” treatment ponds and other features.
While EPA worked diligently with NAHB to make many other aspects of the permit more workable in the field, the association feels the new liability language is a major overstep in agency authority, and not the best way to go about addressing violations on shared sites.
Today, NAHB sent a letter to EPA and the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) arguing that the 2017 permit–though much improved–is just the type of regulation that should be reviewed by the incoming administration. However, it needs a quick fix, as the permit is set to go into effect Feb. 16, less than one month from now.
The letter sets the expectation that the agency meet its obligations, asking the EPA Acting Administrator to:
• acknowledge that the Priebus memo applies to the 2017 CGP.• delay the effective date of the CGP by at least 60 days to allow sufficient time for regulatory review and possible notice and comment.• maintain, through whatever means necessary, the availability of CGP coverage so that no builder or developer is left without the means to apply for a permit on Feb. 16.
For additional details, review a fact sheet of changes in EPA’s 2017 CGP, NAHB’s final comments on EPA’s proposed 2017 CGP and EPA’s 2017
CGP, or contact Eva Birk for more information.
Have you signed your home up for the Spring Tour yet?
Deadline: February 10th
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Mark your calendars for these SIBA meetings and events. Members should feel free to call the SIBA office for details on any of the meetings listed on these calendars, or for dates of future events.
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4pm SIBA Board &5pm SIBA Meeting
Presidents’Day
Groundhog Day
Lunch and Codes @11:30 am
Parade of Homes Entry Late FeeDeadline!
29 30 31
St. Patrick’s Day
4pm SIBA Board &5pm SIBA Meeting
Lunch and Codes @11:30 am
IBA Legislative Conference
Spring Tour 12-4 pm
Spring Tour 12-4 pm
Deadlineto enter in Spring Tour!
License Prep Class 4:00-6:00 pm
Parade Ad copy/ Materials deadline!
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A Look Inside SIBA
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A Look Inside SIBA
by KatieRobison,AssociationServicesDirector
January was a great kickoff to get us thinking about the Parade of Homes! Parade Preview is always a lot of fun with great food, people, and exhibitors. The 43 builders who came also got a special treat. Each builder company that attended got $500 off each Parade entry. got their name put into a drawing for door prizes ,and a Parade of Homes Entry. The winner of the Parade of Home Entry was Tom Haas, of Haas Homes. This was his first time winning an entry, he was so excited! We live for this excitement from our members. The Parade of Homes will be June 3rd-11th. Builder packets have already been sent out to all builders! If you have not received a builder packet yet or want more information you can contact me at the SIBA office. The last day
to enter a home in the Parade is February 24th with a late fee. Make sure you get your homes in, so you don't have to pay the fee. Along with the builder packets we have also sent out the Parade of Homes advertisement menu. This menu breaks down all the advertisement packets and ads that we offer for 2017. Becoming an advertiser with the Parade gives you great exposure for your business, and at a great price! Visit pages 14-15 for more information. If you are way too excited for the Parade and can't wait for the community to see your home, you don't have to wait much longer! Spring Tour of Homes will be March 4th-5th. Builder contracts will be going out February 1st, and you will have until February 10th to submit a home. Make sure you check the calendar on page 6, to see all the events that will be happening in the months of February and March. Our next membership meeting will be on February 14th, Valentines Day. Brian Murphy, our SIBA president will be speaking on the behalf of Jacobsvillage. Make sure you don’t miss this one! RSVP with me at 812-479-6026 or [email protected].
Have a great month!
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The Legal Language
By Shannon Frank Attorney Kahn, Dees Donovan & Kahn, LLP
Business Contracts under the New Consumer Review Fairness Act
Businesses who sell goods and services may need to revisit their contracts following the passage of the Consumer Review Fairness Act. The Act, which was signed into law on December 14, 2016, aims to protect consumers and their rights to communicate about the goods and services they receive. Beginning on March 14, 2017, provisions in form contracts that prohibit consumers from publishing reviews will be void. The Act also voids clauses that give businesses the property rights in consumer reviews. Beginning on December 14, 2017, the Consumer Review Fairness Act will be enforceable by the Federal Trade Commission. Any contracts that include prohibited provisions will be punishable as an unfair or deceptive act or practice. Many are hailing the Consumer Review Fairness Act as an important step in protecting consumers. However, the law is not as sweeping as some might suspect. The law does not apply to employer-employee contracts or contracts that have been meaningfully negotiated. Nothing in the law prevents a business from removing or refusing to display reviews that are libelous, slanderous, obviously false and misleading, or abusive. Furthermore, the law does not protect communications that disclose trade secrets and privileged information.
For additional information regarding this or any area of contract law, please contact
attorney Shannon Frank at [email protected] or (812)423-3183.
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ADVERTISING NOTESFull Color included on all ads - no extra charge!• If you submit an ad, please design within the• bleed included specifica�onsAd space is sold on a • first-come, first servedfirst-come, first served basis.Assistance with Ad Production is included. • Please provide SIBA with digital or clean scanable artwork and logos (i.e. a business card or le�erhead) for your ad.Website ads include a link to your website•
Call Ka�e at SIBA for details812-479-6026
DISTRIBUTION 17,000 Copies•
Distributed through Major Sponsors offices &• showrooms, the SIBA office & Parade HomesDistributed to Evansville Courier Subscribers in • the Newburgh/McCutchanville marketThe Parade Magazine will be displayed, in full, • online at www.SIBAParadeofHomes.com.Other locations approved by the Parade • commi�ee.
2017 Parade of HomesAdvertising & Sponsorships
AD RATES MEMBER NON-MEMBERFull Page $1600 $21002/3 Page $1169 $16691/2 Page $1010 $14861/3 Page $850 $12301/6 Page $475 $710-Covers and prime locations are apart of
packagesAD SPECS - (BLEED INCLUDED)*please submit ads within the bleed included specifications
Full Page 8.625” wide x 11.125” tall 2/3 Page 8.625” wide x 8.125” tall1/2 (horizontal) 8.625” wide x 5.5” tall1/2 (vertical) 4.25” wide x 11.125” tall1/3 Page 8.625 “ wide x 4.0” tall1/6 Page 4.25” wide x 4.0” tall
AD SPECS - (LIVE AREA, safe for logos, artwork and copy.)Full Page 7.625” wide x 10.125” tall 2/3 Page 7.625” wide x 7.375” tall1/2 (horizontal) 7.625” wide x 4.75” tall1/2 (vertical) 3.625” wide x 10.125” tall1/3 Page 7.625 “ wide x 3.25” tall1/6 Page 3.5” wide x 3.25” tall
CMYK 300dpi Fonts Embedded
Parade Book Advertising Rates &
DEADLINEAd Copy / Materials - March 31,2017Ad Copy / Materials - March 31,2017•
Submit copy to [email protected]•
Homepage Banner $825 Right Side Homepage $450Secondary Square $265
CORNERSTONE SPONSOR (Limit ONE)Includes:
Radio Campaign Outside Back Cover, GLOSS AD of Parade Book Banner ad on Home Page of Parade website2/3 page FULL COLOR ad in Parade book 4 Complimentary �ckets to Banquet
Ac�ve link to sponsor’s website on Parade website
AWARDS (Limit ONE)Includes: Photo Opportunity ( 1 rep) with Parade Winners Logo (ac�ve link) on Home Page of Website Logo (ac�ve link) on Winners Page Parade Website Logo on Parade Banquet �ckets Logo on all Power Point winner frames at Banquet Reserved table (8 �ckets) at Banquet Sign displayed up front at the Parade Banquet 5 minute podium �me at Parade Banquet Ac�ve link on SIBA & Parade Facebook Pages PRICE: $4,500 (Value: $5,730)
SILVER (Limit 25)Includes: 2/3 Page FULL COLOR ad in Parade Magazine Logo (ac�ve link) on Sponsor Page of Website Lis�ng (ac�ve link) in Adver�sers Index on web 4 Complimentary �ckets to the Banquet Logo in Parade Magazine Ad Listed on Group Sign at Parade Banquet Listed in the Parade Edi�on of Ac�on News
PRICE: $1,460 (Value: $2,753)BRONZE (Limit 25)Includes: 1/3 Page, w/ Full Color in Parade Magazine Logo (ac�ve link) on Sponsor Page of Website Lis�ng (ac�ve link) in Adver�sers Index on web 4 Complimentary Tickets to the Banquet Logo in Parade Magazine Ad Listed on Group Sign at Parade Banquet Listed in the Parade Edi�on of Ac�on News pace of Distribu�on
PRICE: $1,095 (Value: $2,353)
DRIVEWAY FEATURE (Limited)Includes:
Auto display space in driveways of 3 Parade Homes1/3 Page FULL COLOR ad in Parade Magazine
Logo (ac�ve link) on Parade Website Logo in Parade Edi�on of Ac�on News
Logo in Parade Magazine adEmblem with the eleva�on in the Parade Magazine
PRICE: $1,520 (Value: $3,963)
CONTACT Ka�e Robison to reserve sponsorships and/or ad space
P: 812-479-6026F: 812-479-6340
Email: [email protected]
PLATINUM (Limit ONE)Includes:
Radio Campaign Inside Back Cover, GLOSS AD of Parade Magazine 2/3 page FULL COLOR ad in Parade Magazine Skyscraper ad on Home Page of Parade website Featured logo on the Parade Book coverLogo on Parade Map Logo on Promoboard at Every Home Podium Sign at Parade Banquet Ac�ve link to sponsor’s website on Parade website Icon on POD loca�on map on Mobile App Reserved table (8 �ckets) at Banquet Logo in Parade Magazine AdLink on SIBA FB page Link on Parade FB page PRICE: $4,400 (Value: $13,730)
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Sponsorship PackagesEMAIL BLAST FEATUREEMAIL BLAST FEATURE (Limit ONE)Includes:
Logo, message, promo on every Parade Builder email2/3 page
ad in Parade Magazine 2/3 page
ad in Parade Magazine FULL COLOR ad in Parade Magazine
4ad in Parade Magazine 4ad in Parade Magazine Complimentary �ckets to BanquetFull Page in Parade Edi�on of Ac�on NewsLink on SIBA FB pageLink on Parade FB page PRICE: $1,945 (Value: $3,765)
GOLD (Limit 6) Includes:
Category Sponsor (announce winners) at BanquetRadio Campaign2/3 page FULL COLOR ad in Parade MagazineLogo on Promoboard at Every HouseIcon on POD loca�on map on Mobile AppReserved table (8 �ckets) at BanquetLogo (ac�ve link) on home page of websiteLogo (ac�ve link) on sponsors page of websiteSign at the Parade BanquetLogo on the Parade Magazine coverLogo in Parade Magazine AdLink on SIBA FB pageLink on Parade FB page PRICE: $3,045 (Value: $5,705)
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ADVERTISING NOTESFull Color included on all ads - no extra charge!• If you submit an ad, please design within the• bleed included specifica�onsAd space is sold on a • first-come, first servedfirst-come, first served basis.Assistance with Ad Production is included. • Please provide SIBA with digital or clean scanable artwork and logos (i.e. a business card or le�erhead) for your ad.Website ads include a link to your website•
Call Ka�e at SIBA for details812-479-6026
DISTRIBUTION 17,000 Copies•
Distributed through Major Sponsors offices &• showrooms, the SIBA office & Parade HomesDistributed to Evansville Courier Subscribers in • the Newburgh/McCutchanville marketThe Parade Magazine will be displayed, in full, • online at www.SIBAParadeofHomes.com.Other locations approved by the Parade • commi�ee.
2017 Parade of HomesAdvertising & Sponsorships
AD RATES MEMBER NON-MEMBERFull Page $1600 $21002/3 Page $1169 $16691/2 Page $1010 $14861/3 Page $850 $12301/6 Page $475 $710-Covers and prime locations are apart of
packagesAD SPECS - (BLEED INCLUDED)*please submit ads within the bleed included specifications
Full Page 8.625” wide x 11.125” tall 2/3 Page 8.625” wide x 8.125” tall1/2 (horizontal) 8.625” wide x 5.5” tall1/2 (vertical) 4.25” wide x 11.125” tall1/3 Page 8.625 “ wide x 4.0” tall1/6 Page 4.25” wide x 4.0” tall
AD SPECS - (LIVE AREA, safe for logos, artwork and copy.)Full Page 7.625” wide x 10.125” tall 2/3 Page 7.625” wide x 7.375” tall1/2 (horizontal) 7.625” wide x 4.75” tall1/2 (vertical) 3.625” wide x 10.125” tall1/3 Page 7.625 “ wide x 3.25” tall1/6 Page 3.5” wide x 3.25” tall
CMYK 300dpi Fonts Embedded
Parade Book Advertising Rates &
DEADLINEAd Copy / Materials - March 31,2017Ad Copy / Materials - March 31,2017•
Submit copy to [email protected]•
WEBSITE ADS - www.SIBAParadeofHomes.comHomepage Banner $825 Right Side Homepage $450Secondary Square $265
CORNERSTONE SPONSOR (Limit ONE)Includes:
Radio Campaign Outside Back Cover, GLOSS AD of Parade Book Banner ad on Home Page of Parade website2/3 page FULL COLOR ad in Parade book 4 Complimentary �ckets to Banquet
Ac�ve link to sponsor’s website on Parade website
AWARDS (Limit ONE)Includes: Photo Opportunity ( 1 rep) with Parade Winners Logo (ac�ve link) on Home Page of Website Logo (ac�ve link) on Winners Page Parade Website Logo on Parade Banquet �ckets Logo on all Power Point winner frames at Banquet Reserved table (8 �ckets) at Banquet Sign displayed up front at the Parade Banquet 5 minute podium �me at Parade Banquet Ac�ve link on SIBA & Parade Facebook Pages PRICE: $4,500 (Value: $5,730)
SILVER (Limit 25)Includes: 2/3 Page FULL COLOR ad in Parade Magazine Logo (ac�ve link) on Sponsor Page of Website Lis�ng (ac�ve link) in Adver�sers Index on web 4 Complimentary �ckets to the Banquet Logo in Parade Magazine Ad Listed on Group Sign at Parade Banquet Listed in the Parade Edi�on of Ac�on News
PRICE: $1,460 (Value: $2,753)BRONZE (Limit 25)Includes: 1/3 Page, w/ Full Color in Parade Magazine Logo (ac�ve link) on Sponsor Page of Website Lis�ng (ac�ve link) in Adver�sers Index on web 4 Complimentary Tickets to the Banquet Logo in Parade Magazine Ad Listed on Group Sign at Parade Banquet Listed in the Parade Edi�on of Ac�on News pace of Distribu�on
PRICE: $1,095 (Value: $2,353)
DRIVEWAY FEATURE (Limited)Includes:
Auto display space in driveways of 3 Parade Homes1/3 Page FULL COLOR ad in Parade Magazine
Logo (ac�ve link) on Parade Website Logo in Parade Edi�on of Ac�on News
Logo in Parade Magazine adEmblem with the eleva�on in the Parade Magazine
PRICE: $1,520 (Value: $3,963)
CONTACT Ka�e Robison to reserve sponsorships and/or ad space
P: 812-479-6026F: 812-479-6340
Email: [email protected]
PLATINUM (Limit ONE)Includes:
Radio Campaign Inside Back Cover, GLOSS AD of Parade Magazine 2/3 page FULL COLOR ad in Parade Magazine Skyscraper ad on Home Page of Parade website Featured logo on the Parade Book coverLogo on Parade Map Logo on Promoboard at Every Home Podium Sign at Parade Banquet Ac�ve link to sponsor’s website on Parade website Icon on POD loca�on map on Mobile App Reserved table (8 �ckets) at Banquet Logo in Parade Magazine AdLink on SIBA FB page Link on Parade FB page PRICE: $4,400 (Value: $13,730)
UM (Limit ONE)
Sponsorship PackagesEMAIL BLAST FEATURE (Limit ONE)Includes:
Logo, message, promo on every Parade Builder email2/3 page
ad in Parade Magazine 2/3 page
ad in Parade Magazine FULL COLOR ad in Parade Magazine
4ad in Parade Magazine 4ad in Parade Magazine Complimentary �ckets to BanquetFull Page in Parade Edi�on of Ac�on NewsLink on SIBA FB pageLink on Parade FB page PRICE: $1,945 (Value: $3,765)
GOLD (Limit 6) Includes:
Category Sponsor (announce winners) at BanquetRadio Campaign2/3 page FULL COLOR ad in Parade MagazineLogo on Promoboard at Every HouseIcon on POD loca�on map on Mobile AppReserved table (8 �ckets) at BanquetLogo (ac�ve link) on home page of websiteLogo (ac�ve link) on sponsors page of websiteSign at the Parade BanquetLogo on the Parade Magazine coverLogo in Parade Magazine AdLink on SIBA FB pageLink on Parade FB page PRICE: $3,045 (Value: $5,705)
PRICE: $4,000
PRIME ADsInside Front Cover ad of Parade Magazine$ 2000First page ad of Parade Magazine$ 2000
*sponsorships with limit of One have first right of refusal from last year*
Outside Back Cover, GLOSS AD of Parade Book on Home Page of Parade website
2/3 page FULL COLOR ad in Parade book Complimentary �ckets to Banquet
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DRIVEWAY FEATURE
Logo, message, promo on every Parade Builder emailFULL COLOR ad in Parade Magazine
Complimentary �ckets to BanquetPage in Parade Edi�on of News
Link on SIBA FB pageLink on Parade FB page
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EMAIL BLAST FEATURE
DRIVEWAY FEATURE
Logo, message, promo on every Parade Builder emailFULL COLOR ad in Parade Magazine
ComplimentaryPage News
Link on SIBA FB pageLink on Parade FB page
PRICE: $1,945 (Value: $3,765)
FEBRUARY 2017 EDITION ACTION NEWSPage 16
Trump Administration Cancels FHA Mortgage Premium Cuts
( January 23, 2017) The Trump administration, in one of its first policy actions, issued a mortgagee letter from HUD on Jan. 20 cancelling a decision made by the Obama administration to lower Federal Housing Administration (FHA) annual mortgage insurance premiums by 25 basis points to 0.60%. NAHB supported the lower insurance premium rates because it would make home loans more affordable, particularly for creditworthy young families and first-time
buyers. FHA’s financial reserves have improved during the past two years, and NAHB believes the lower premium structure would help to ease stubbornly tight credit conditions in the mortgage market as well as mitigate the rise in mortgage rates during the past few months. While the association strongly supports the new administration, NAHB was aware that President Trump would not see eye to eye with us on all housing-related issues. NAHB remains in constant contact with the administration
and will work with the Trump team on this issue as they do their own analysis on the strength of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund. The association will encourage HUD to reinstate the premium reduction in the months ahead. M e a n w h i l e , N A H B remains fully engaged with the administration regarding important housing concerns, including regulatory reform, housing finance reform and tax reform.
Housing Will Continue Gradual Climb to Higher Ground in 2017
( J anua ry 10 , 2017 ) Fueled by a growing economy, solid employment gains and rising household formations, single-family production will continue on a gradual, upward trajectory in 2017, according to economists speaking at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla. “ W h i l e p o s i t i v e developments on the demand side will support solid growth in the single-family housing sector in 2017, builders in many markets continue to face supply-side constraints led by the three ‘Ls’ – lots, labor and lending,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert
Dietz. He added that 64 percent of builders nationwide report low or very-low lot supplies; the rate of unfilled jobs in the construction sector is now higher than the building boom; and that acquisition, development and construction loans for builders—while on the rise—needs to grow faster to meet demand.“The industry needs to recruit more workers and get more land in the pipeline, but it will take time,” Dietz said. However, these supply-side challenges are more than offset by continued economic growth, ongoing job creation, rising wages and favorable demographics. Moreover, builder
confidence is up on anticipation that the incoming Trump administration will help to lower regulatory costs going forward.“Regulatory requirements make up nearly 25 percent of the cost of a new home,” said Dietz. “Given those constraints, it is hard to build a $200,000 entry-level house.” But in a sign that more millennials are getting off the sidelines and jumping into the market, Dietz noted that townhome construction, which can be a useful bridge for millennials to transition to homeownership, is showing impressive growth and now constitutes 12 percent of all single-family starts.
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A Solid Outlook As the economy continues to grow, NAHB expects mortgage interest rates will average 4.5 percent in 2017 and 5.3 percent in 2018.NAHB is projecting 1.16 million total housing starts in 2016, up 4.9 percent from the previous year’s total of 1.11 million units. Single-family production is expected to rise 10 percent in 2017 to 855,000 units and increase an additional 12 percent to 961,000 next year. Setting the 2000-2003 period as a benchmark for normal housing activity when single-family production averaged 1.3 million units annually, single-family starts are expected to steadily rise from 56 percent of what is considered a typical market in the third quarter of 2016 to 75 percent of normal by the fourth quarter 2018. On the multifamily front, NAHB is anticipating multifamily starts to hold steady in 2017 at 384,000 units, which would be 1,000 units above last year’s pace. While this level is slightly above trend, Dietz noted this pace is sustainable due to demographics and the balance between supply and demand.M e a n w h i l e , r e s i d e n t i a l remodeling activity is expected to register a 1 percent gain this year over 2016.
Affordability and Demographics CoreLogic Chief Economist Frank Nothaft also expects mortgage rates to rise and home
prices to moderate in the coming year. “We anticipate a stronger economy will translate into higher mortgage rates,” said Nothaft. “Meanwhile, we expect moderation in 2017 for rent and home price growth, but it will still be higher than inflation, reflecting the tight inventory in the housing market.”He added that home purchase originations should rise 5.7 percent in 2017, and that the credit risk for home loans is substantially lower than 10-15 years ago. The biggest housing issue in 2017 will be affordability, according to Nothaft. “Mortgage rates are up three-quarters of a point since last summer and house prices are up. That starts to pinch a household budget,” he said. On the flip side, demographics will be very positive for housing and home sales going forward. “As millennials age from 25-to-30, that is a big potential base to expand the home buyer market,” said Nothaft.
Supply and Demand David Berson, chief economist for Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., also expects mortgage rates to rise in the coming year, but he said this should not have a negative impact on housing demand. “Higher mortgage rates will be offset by stronger wage gains and job growth, which suggests that housing demand will increase this year,” said Berson. “The question is, how much will supply go up?” He noted that most metro areas across the nation are relatively healthy, marked by solid job growth, mortgage delinquencies down near normal levels and house price gains
that are strong, but not excessive.A major concern going into 2017, he said, is that demand will exceed supply, which will put upward pressure on home prices. “If there aren’t enough homes on the market, that will be a problem,” said Berson. “Price gains need to moderate. We can’t have six, seven or eight percent gains. That is not sustainable.” He added such a situation could downgrade many markets from “healthy” to “neutral.”
Continued from page 16
FEBRUARY 2017 EDITION ACTION NEWSPage 18
Vectren Indiana 2017 Residential New Construction Program ApplicationVec t r en ha s a new appl icat ion for the i r r e s i d e n t i a l n e w construction program for 2017. There are two parts for these new applications. There is a part 1, which is the builder participation form that should be sent in along with your W9. Builders only have to complete the Builder Participation Form one time. The form will remain
on file for the entire program year. Please complete this form as soon as you can even if you do not have part 2 of the application ready to go. Part 2 is the home information form. This part will be used for each home that you are applying for the Home Energy Rating Systems (HERS). Unless noted otherwise, all fields must be completed on the application to receive
a rebate. Incomplete applications will not be processed. You can find these forms on the SIBA website www.sibaonline.org. You can also fill these forms out online by visiting Vectrens website at vectren.com/SaveEnergy.For more information you can contact Kristen Cain Outreach Specialist. Her direct number is 812.568.0735.
Applications and guidelines for the SIBA Scholarship are available now at the SIBA office. Applications can also be found at www.SIBAonline.org under the Newsflashes section. Applications can be filled out and submitted either through email to [email protected], fax to 812-479-6340, or mail to 2175 N. Cullen Avenue Evansville, IN 47715. The deadline for returning the application and all letters of recommendation to the SIBA office is Friday, March 31st. The scholarship awards are open to all students seeking higher education, regardless of the involvement in the construction industry. Call the SIBA office at 812-479-6026 for more information.
SIBA Scholarships Open to ALL
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609 N. Weinbach AvenueEvansville, IN 47711
For all of the latest news and updates, check out our Facebook Pages!
SIBA Membership MeetingTuesday, February 14th
Tropicana Walnut Room at 5:00 p.m.$24 with Reservation
-RSVP- 812-479-6026
Brian Murphy, Jacobsville-Sponsor-
Benthall Brothers
2017 Parade of Homes Advertising NOW open to ALL MeMBeRS!
See page
Membership Dues are changing, effective
immediately!
The SIBA Board approved an increase to membership dues that will pass
along increase from state and federal that are reported over the next 3 years. The new amount is $583 and is not expected to change through the
year 2019.
Visit the SIBA website www.sibaonline.org or come to the office to pick up a new application.
RECRUIT, RECRUIT, RECRUIT!
FEBRUARY 2017 EDITION ACTION NEWSPage 20
RESIDENTIALSIBA’S LICENSE EXAM PREPARATORY CLASSES
BACKGROUND: Vanderburgh County requires an individual to take and pass an open-book test before they can be issued a license to work as a Residen�al Building Contractor. The test includes 100 ques�ons, and applicants are required to score 70 or be�er. Individuals interested in taking the test may be interested in taking a class that prepares them to take the test with providing informa�on, as well as quick-reference skills to pass the test.
PROGRAM: SIBA is now providing a class for individuals preparing to take the exam for the Residen�al Contractor. The 2-hour classes will be held on 3 consecu�ve a�ernoons. The class will review basic code informa�on, quick-reference skills, and a prac�ce test – all to prepare registrants for the actual test.
INSTRUCTOR: Ben Miller
LOCATION: SIBA Conference Room (2175 N Cullen, Evansville, IN 47715)
DATES AND TIMES: 4:00pm -6:00 pm beginning February 7 as follows:
The exam is an open-book testing. Attendees are responsible, and highly encouraged, to obtain the following books:
Interna�onal Residen�al Code for One-and-Two-Family Dwellings1. , 2003 edi�on or higher. Interna�onal Code Council, 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 600, Fall Church, VA 2204129 CFR (Code of Federal Regula�ons) 1926 OSHA (Construc�on Industry) 2. 2004 edi�on or higher Superintendent of Documents, PO Box 371954, Pi�sburgh, PA 15250-7954Carpentry & Building Construc�on, 5th edi�on, 1997, Glencoe Division of McGraw-Hill, Box 543, Blacklick, OH 43004-3. 0544Walker’s Building Es�mator’s Reference Book, 4. 27th edi�on 2002, Frank R. Walker Company, 1989 University Lane, PO Box 3180 Lisle, IL 60532The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construc�on 5. 2nd edi�on 1998. American Concrete Ins�tute (ACI) 38800 Interna�onal Way Country Club Drive PO Box 9094 Farmington Hills, MI 48333Modern Masonry, 6. Goodheart-Wilcox Company Inc. 18604 West Creek Dr., Tinley Park, IL 60477-6243Gypsum Construc�on Handbook,7. Centennial Edi�on 2000 United States Gypsum Company - All USA 125 S. Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606-4678
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 74:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 84:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 9
REGISTRATION FEE (includes all 3 classes, but not books): SIBA MEMBER: $450 per person Non-Member: $650 per person
NAME(s): ______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________
COMPANY: ___________________________________
EMAIL: ______________________________________
PHONE: __________________ TOTAL: ____________
Fax, Email or Call SIBA to register ASAPPhone: 812.479.6026 ~ Fax: 812.479.6340
Email: [email protected]
LIMITED TO THE-FIRST 12 PEOPLE
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Welcome New Members !Cravens ConstructionJeff Cravens1335 Korb Manor DriveEvansville, IN 47725Phone: 812-867-6202Fax: 812-867-6202Email: [email protected]
CLeAResultsAshley West4899 Eau Claire LnNewburgh, IN 47630Phone: 317-829-2760Fax: 317-829-0260Email: [email protected]
AFLAC InsuranceMark Buettner8233 Chestnut DriveNewburgh, IN 47630Phone: 812-480-6295Email: [email protected]
Strait Line Construction Ernest Smith, SR 2626 S. Boeke RoadEvansville, IN 47714Phone: 812-449-7989Fax: 812-402-1646Email: [email protected] 4 electronics
Jerry Thacker4210 E. Morgan AvenueEvansville, IN 47715Phone: 812-423-9693Fax: 812-423-9695Email: [email protected]
Builders To Meet New IDEM LeaderThrough the Indiana Builders Association, SIBA builders and developers may soon have the opportunity to meet directly with the new commissioner of IDEM. Builders may get the face-to-face as early as late February, perhaps in conjunction with the Builders Legislative Day on
February 27 in Indianapolis.Rick Wajda, IBA CEO is requesting SIBA builders to send details of problems with WOTUS, or other issues regarding land use. This will help make any meeting more effective. For more
information, call Rick at the IBA Office 800-377-6334.
Membership Meeting: February 14th,2017Tropicana, Walnut Room
5:00 p.m. Social Hour 6:00 p.m. DinnerProgram:
Brian Murphy, Jacobsville Sponsors:
Benthall Brothers
FEBRUARY 2017 EDITION ACTION NEWSPage 22
COME SEE US AT THE FEBRUARY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
TROPICANA DOWNTOWN EVANSVILLE, 5:00 PM
Benthall Brothes, Inc. is proud to be a sponsor of the February membership meeting for the southwestern Indiana
Builders Association.
Since 1963, Benthall Brothers has participated in nearly every program and financial sponsorship with which the Association has been involved.
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W A T C H Y O U R SALES BLOOM ON
Noon - 4 p.m.
It’s only February, but things are looking to warm-up for the Spring Tour of Homes (hopefully, crossing our fingers). Over a single weekend, the Spring Tour will target advertising to attract buyers searching for their new forever home. Homes entered by SIBA builders will be included on the promotional map, which will beincluded in the Evansville Courier and Press on Friday, March 3rd. The map will also be available on the Spring Tour of Homes website, which is built to help promote the builders’ homes. Featured on the new website will be loads of additional information for each house, and up to five photos per home. Bringing traffic to new homes is one thing that builders need – and that’s how the Association has designed this event. The Spring Tour of Homes is a less formal event that usually delivers good results for traffic. In contrast to the Parade of Homes, these smaller events are known to do without the on-lookers, and get more actual buyers. Promotional packets with Builder Agreements were sent to all SIBA Builders on February 1st. The committee set the entry fee at $350 each, and there is a price-break for builders who enter more than five houses. Entries can consist of any stage of new construction – available building lot, under construction, or a completed home. Special thanks to Bill Kattmann, Kattmann Construction for his time in serving as theChairman of the Spring Tour of Homes.
Let’s make this the best Spring Tour of Homes yet!
FEBRUARY 2017 EDITION ACTION NEWSPage 24
Builder Workshop: January 17th,2017
SIBA’s Jeff Happe, Happpe and Sons Consruction(Left) is hilarious as he demonstrates the negative impact that comes with no smiling face. Brian Flook (right) was an instructor at the 2017 Builder Workshop and presented how to find, and contact potential customers. Flook is with Power-Marketing and is a regualr presenter at the International Builder Show for more
than 20 years!
Shannon Frank gives Builders and Realtors golden nuggets of legal advice for selling new homes. Shannon is with Kahn, Dees, Donovan, & Kahn
and serves as legal counsel for the SIBA Board of Directors.
Special thanks to Gary Hartig and Vectren for sponsoring the Builder Workshop. About 40 SIBA members attended and earned 3 CEU’s . Thanks also to Logan Lavelle Hunt
Insurance for sponsoring refreshemnts for the seminar.
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PARADE PREVIEW
Mark Hansen, K-I Lumber, Mike Zehner, Zehner Construction, and Brian Vansickle , K-I
Lumber catching up at Parade Preview.
Rich Scheessele, Keith Schessele, Scheessele and Sons Contruction and Nick Wood, Pella
Windows and Doors.
Matt Anderson and Meredith Keller, Heritage Federal Credit Union, waiting for their door
prize to be called.
Matt Dubord, Dubord, Dubord Homes with Debbie Pruiett, Heritage Federal Credit Union.
FEBRUARY 2017 EDITION ACTION NEWSPage 26
PARADE PREVIEW
Tom Haas, Haas Home (Left) and Danny Davis, Davis Homes, Inc (Right).
Jim Martin, Interstate Stone Suppy and Corey Hirsch, Homes by Corey Hirsch, Inc
talking business at the Preview.Aaron Miller, Barrington Custom Homes and Jeff May, First Security Bank having a good time. Both are on
the SIBA Board of Directors.
Next Membership Meeting is Tuesday, February 14th at the
Tropicana Walnut Room!
5:00 p.m. Social Hour6:00 p.m. Dinner
Sponsor:Benthall Brothers
$24 with reservation
rsVP with Katie at the sibA office no later than noon February 14th.
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remodelers riding Wave of steady Optimism (January 19, 2017) The remodeling market has enjoyed a solid stretch of growth since 2011. And despite economists forecasting that growth will likely become more gradual in the years ahead, there remains a sense of confidence among most remodelers. NAHB’s Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 53 in the final months of 2016, down slightly from the previous quarter, but on par with the first half of 2016. T h i s m a r k s 1 5 consecutive quarters in which the majority of remodelers report that business activity in their market has increased from the previous quarter. “Many remodelers are seeing consumers commit to larger, long-term home improvement projects,” said
2017 NAHB Remodelers Chair Dan Bawden, CAPS, GMB, CGR, CGP, a remodeler from Houston. “As Americans are seeing wages and home values rise overall, it gives them greater confidence to go ahead and invest in their homes.” Among the RMI’s most notable components, major addit ions and alterations dropped one point to 53, demand for smaller remodeling projects decreased by four points to 52, and the home maintenance and repa i r component declined by five points to 54. The index measuring future market indicators reached 52, about the same level as early 2016, but six points lower than in the third quarter. Among its four components, calls for bids and appointments for proposals fell to 49 and 54, respectively, the
backlog of remodeling jobs dropped three points to 55, and the amount of work committed declined five points to 50. “At 53, the Remodeling Market Index is consistent with NAHB’s forecast that remodeling market activity will continue to grow over the next two years, but at a more moderate annual rate of 1% to 2%,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. To view all of the RMI tables, please visit nahb.org/rmi, or visit nahb.org/remodel for more information about remodeling. You can also connect with and learn from other industry professionals by joining NAHB Remodelers’ Facebook Group.
FEBRUARY 2017 EDITION ACTION NEWSPage 28
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the NAHB Spike Club.Spikes) in order to remain in
Keith Scheessele 21Scheessele & Sons Construction Brian Murphy 21Murphy Homes, Inc.
Kenny Elpers 18Elpers Development, Inc.Donnie Denton 16Denton HomesJudy Dauby 15Dauby ConstructionShannon Frank 12Kahn, Dees, Donovan, & KahnJeffery Corbett 9Classic Truss and Wood ComponentsMike Freeman 8M.C.F. ConstructionMatt Reinbrecht 8 Reinbrecht HomesMichelle Ferrero 7Ferguson EnterpriseChuck Murphy 7Murphy HomesDonald Dubord 7Don Dubord homesMark Dill 7Mark Dill PlumbingJeffrey Cravens 6Cravens Constructio, IncMatthew Purcell 6Owensboro InsulatorsJohn Mattingly 6John Mattingly Homes Inc
ROYAL SPIKES(150-249)
RED SPIKES(100-149)
GREEN SPIKES(50-99)
LIFE SPIKES(25-49)
BLUE SPIKES(6-24)
SIBA Sp ke Club MembersSIBA Sp ke Club Members
Tommy Thompson 329Thompson Homes, Inc.Mike Talbert 288Homes by the Talbert GroupRon Dauby 288Dauby ConstructionCarl Shepherd 279Shepherd Construction, Inc.Steve Heidorn, CGR CGB CAPS 253Heidorn Construction, Inc. Alan Bosma, CGB CGR CGB CGR CGB CGR 252Homes by Alan Bosma
Jeff Hatfield 146Core ContractorsDamien Scheessele 139Scheessele & Sons ConstructionJeff Happe 106Happe & Sons ConstructionMike Zehner, CGB GMB 102Zehner Contracting LLC
SIBA Sp ke Club MembersSUPER SPIKES
(250-499)
Trent Hunt 249Logan Lavelle Hunt Ins. AgencyScott Jagoe 236Jagoe Homes, Inc.Brad Sterchi 221 Sterchi Homes CorporationSandy Smith Jones 204Sandy Smith Builder, Inc.Ron McGillem 203R.A. McGillem Custom HomesBill Badger, Sr. 183Badger Construction, Inc. C. Frank Scholz 163Scholz Drywall & Interiors, Inc.
(as of 12/31/2016)(as of 12/31/2016)
John ElpersJohn ElpersJohn ElpersJohn Elpers 99 99 99 99John Elpers HomesBrad Killebrew 98Killebrew Brick, Inc.Danny Davis 93 Davis HomesKenny Reinbrecht 88Reinbrecht HomesMarc Berridge 84Lowe’s Home CentersRick Oakley, CGR CAPS 76 Creative Interiors/ReBathMike Frank 72Insulpro, Inc.Dick Zirkle 68 Benthall Brothers, Inc.Shane Clements 68Homes by Eagle ConstructionWalt VanZilen 59Selective Homes by Chad & DadJill Hayden 55Hayden Homes, LLCJim Muth 53Complete Lumber, Inc.Sean Miller 50
Benthall Bros. Nick Thompson 50Thompson Homes Inc.
Chris Combs 46Combs Landscape & NurseryAaron Miller 46Barrington Development GroupBert Warner 41Windows of EvansvilleJohn Graupner 40Lowe’s Home CentersBrent Holweger 37Holweger Construction,Inc.Jennifer Mitchell 36Windows of Evansville
Mark Hansen 35K-I Lumber and Building MaterialsTed Ubelhor 35German American BankRick Schapker 33Pella Windows & Doors
Robbie Sears 32VectrenBruce Miller 27Barrington DevelopmentChris Scholz 27Scholz Drywall & Interiors, Inc.Ann-Marie Schapker 26VectrenJon Newcomb 25FC Tucker Emge RealtorsBill Kattmann 25Kattmann Construction
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Ambrose Construction IncBadger Construction IncBarrington Custom Homes, LLCBecher Brothers Construction, LLCBiggins Construction Inc.Bill Morgan Roofing and Construction, LLCBower Construction, Inc.Brian Stevens Homes IncCAC Development Company, LLCCAPE Comm. Action Prgm of EVVComfort HomesCommunity OneConti Homes LLCCore Contractors, IncCorne Construction, LLCCountry Ayre, Inc.Cravens Construction IncCreative Interiors/Re-BathD & M Construction IncDan Buck Homes IncDanco Construction IncDauby Construction IncDavis HomesDenton Homes, IncDon Dubord Homes IncElpers Development IncExquisite Homes LLCGEN 3 ContractingGoebel Realty & DevelopmentGoodson Construction Co IncHaas Homes IncHabitat of Evansville IncHappe & Sons ConstructionHeidorn Construction IncHomes by Alan Bosma, LLCHomes by Corey Hirsch Construction Inc.Homes by Eagle ConstructionHomes by Robert CookJackson Investments LLCJagoe Homes IncJohn Elpers HomesJohn Mattingly Homes IncKattmann Construction IncKensler Construction LLCKinney Realty and DevelopmentKuhlman Construction IncMaken CorporationMartin Brothers & Co IncMCF Construction IncMike Hirsch ConstructionMominee Homes and Roofing
Murphy Homes IncNathan Esche Construction, Inc.New Urban Homes, LLCNord Enterprises IncPhil Kost ConstructionPopham Construction CoPublic Ed Foundation of EvR A McGillem Custom HomesR J C IncRahman HomesReinbrecht HomesRoyal Crest HomesS.K. Briscoe Development LLCScheessele & Sons ConstructionSelective Homes by Chad & DadShepherd Construction IncSterchi Homes CorporationTalbert Homes and More, Inc.Thompson Homes IncTri-State Restoration ContractorsWunderlich Carpentry IncZehner Contracting, LLC
31 W Insulation Co.5 Star Security SystemsABC Supply Company Inc.Action Pest ControlADT Security Services, LLC.AFLAC InsuranceAll Weather Products IncAlside Supply CenterB & P SupplyB M B, IncBarnett & AssociatesBayer's Plumbing IncBD Miller ConsultingB-Dry Systems of SW IndianaBenjamin Moore & Co.Benthall Bros IncBill Egli Concrete ConstructionBlackwell Drywall IncBlinds Etc.Bobcat of EvansvilleBoonville Natural GasBosse Title CompanyBrian's Concrete Supplies, Inc.Cabinets and Counters IncCannon Concrete Services, Inc.Cash Waggner & Associates PCChapman ConstructionClassic Truss and Wood Componets, Inc.CLEAResultComplete Design ServiceComplete Lumber/KirchnerCompletely WiredConcrete Supply, LLCCoronado Stone, Inc.Corressell Mowing & LandscapeDal Tile CorporationDevine Custom PaintingDon Koester Masonry IncEdwards Concrete ConstructionElite Insulation, LLCElliott's ExcavatingERA First Advantage Realty IncEvansville Courier CompanyEvansville Teachers F.C.U.Evansville Tile DistributorsEvansville WinSupply, Inc.F C Tucker Emge RealtorsF&S PlumbingFehrenbacher Cabinets IncFelts Lock & Alarm Co IncFences UnlimitedFerguson Enterprises Inc
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Builders 68Associates 148Total 216
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Associates Continued
SIBA Booster Sponsors
Be sure to thank these companies that support the Association as
Booster Sponsors. Honeysuckle FindsTammy Kollker, Owner
Thyme in the KitchenMarcia Jochum
Value City FurnitureJason Budzinski
WeVVJamie Elliott
Fetter Properties Management, IncFifth Third Bank - MortgageFirst Security BankFoxxx Pools of Evansville, Inc.Gabe Mehringer Plumbing IncGAF Materials CorporationGeneral Shale Products CorpGerman American BankGood CentsGraber Insealators IncGreer's Flooring AmericaGrooms Exteriors IncHahn Bros Drywall CorporationHarding, Shymanski & Co.Hasgoe Cleaning SystemsHead's Electric IncHeathcotte & Weinzapfel LLCHeritage Federal Credit UnionHome Design GroupHorizon Contracting Inc.Hornbeck Concrete Services IncHydromaxIlluminating ExpressionsIMI - Irving Materials IncIndiana Wholesalers IncInsulpro IncInterstate Stone Supply IncIvyTech Construction EducationJ & D ElectricJ & D Wagler Contruction LLCKahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLPKeller Williams RealtyKemper CPA Group LLPKenny Kent ChevroletKentucky Mirror & Plate Glass Co.K-I Lumber & Building MaterialsKight Lumber Co IncKillebrew BrickKings Great Buys PlusKMI LLCKraft Nursery IncL.E. Raley Electric Co, Inc.Lang Brothers Construction IncLappe Heating & Air IncLea Matthews Furniture & IntLee Masonry Products, Inc.Leisure Distributors/Bassemier'sLensing Building SpecialtiesLin-Gas IncLockyear Title LLCLogan Lavelle Hunt Ins Agency
Louisville Tile Distributors IncLowe's Home CentersM & B Wagler Construction LLCMark Dill Plumbing CompanyMatt's Precision Drywall IncMCF House Movers LLCMenardsMetzger Construction Co IncMeuth Carpet SupplyMeuth Construction Supply, Inc.Meyer Truck EquipmentMiller Block & Brick CoMorley & Associates IncMorton Solar & Wind, LLCMr. Fence, Inc.Mulzer Crushed StoneNenneker Electric Service IncNexGen Building SupplyNick's Residential Electric LLCNiehaus Construction LLCNiehaus Lumber Co, Inc.NiteLiters IncNorth Coast Roofing SystemsOld National BankOverton & Sons Concrete LLCOwensboro InsulatorsParagon Sight, Sound & SecurityPay Day Payroll, Inc.Pella Windows & DoorsPlumbers SupplyPowers Welding & ExcavatingPPG PaintsPremier ConcretePremier Heating and Cooling Inc.Premiere Paint & WallpaperProSource Whls Floor CoveringsQuest 4 ElectronicsRay's Heating & AC IncReinbrecht FlooringRepublic CompaniesRepublic Services of EvansvilleRomain Cross Pointe Auto ParkSchenk Sod FarmSchiff Air Cond & Heating IncScholz Drywall & Interiors IncService Glass IncSherwin WilliamsSignarama
Southwestern Indiana Land TitleStolz Structural IncStrait Line Construction LLCThermalCell Insulation LLCTim Taylor Electric, Heat & ClgTri-State Insurance GroupTruss Systems IncTrusses by Hobgood IncUnited BankUnited Dynamics, Inc.VanAuto LLCVanguard Alarm Services IncVECTRENViable Home Energy, LLCWater Furnace InternationalWindows of EvansvilleWiniger ElectricYour Community Bank
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. Independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
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The IET and Anthem have your back when it comes to making your health care experience more affordable, personal and accessible, by offering you:
IET’s buying power as the largest construction trade association in the state gets you bigger discounts.
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– Plans that contribute to lower overhead expenses,bigger discounts and less out-of-pocket costs.
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It’s the plan designed with you in mind.
Find out what a difference membership makes — contact your broker today to learn more about choosing a health care plan through IET.
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Call me Trent Hunt, Mike Bitters or Rachel Parrella at (812)949-7444