November 2020

 President's Message

BANNJ President, John Ciolletti

Thank you to the BANNJ members who participated in the 4-hour OSHA Fall Prevention Training on October 15^th.  BANNJ will continue to offer virtual seminars and training programs as they become available.   As we head into the holiday season during this difficult year, we want to be sure our members continue to have the information and resources necessary to not only survive, but to thrive during the pandemic.  As a valued member, you will receive first-hand housing policy, economic and legislative information as part of your 3 in 1 membership from the National Association of Home Builders and the New Jersey Builders Association.  In addition to our website, please see https://www.nahb.org/education-and-events/education and http://njba.org/events/ for upcoming virtual seminars and educational webinars.   We are pleased to announce that on Monday, January 11^th from 10:00-11:00am, NAHB Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz will give an expert 2021 Economic Housing Forecast for BANNJ members.  Registration will be available soon, so do not miss this extremely valuable information for you to take back to your company, or have your entire team join for the virtual seminar.

NEW SCHOLARSHIP FUND AT ST. THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGE-  View press release for this inspiring story announcing a new scholarship funded by BANNJ builder board member, William Procida (click here)

 

Wishing all BANNJ members and their families, a Very Happy Thanksgiving!

Governor Murphy Signs EO192 - Establishes Health and Safety Standards for All Workplaces

 

BUILD-PAC Shores Up Success in 2020 Fundraising Efforts

Lack of Inventory, Higher Prices Push Housing Affordability Near Two-Year Low

 

What Do the Election (Non) Results Mean for Housing?

 

Home Construction Must Increase to Keep Up with Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Premier Partner Spotlight

Please welcome our newest Premier Partner! 
  

Wayne Tile Company, established in 1953, is a family owned and operated business headquartered in Wayne, NJ.  The company has retail locations located in Wayne, Ramsey, Rockaway, Sussex, and a new showroom coming to Manasquan in early 2020.  Wayne Tile is primarily a direct importer, retailer, and distributor of high-quality tiles with most items being produced at the premier tile factories of Italy.  With distribution hubs in Pompton Plains, NJ and Rockland, MA the company utilizes its extensive inventory to serve dealers stretching from Virginia to Maine.  Although Wayne Tile focuses on serving residential customers, the company has also worked with Designers and Architects on large projects in both the commercial and hospitality spaces.  Now in its third generation, Wayne Tile looks forward to continued growth in New Jersey as the company continues to find new ways to better serve its Contractor, Designer, Architect, and Retail clientele.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), part of our 3 in 1 membership, is holding a national fall membership drive from September through November 2020 where participating local associations will receive monetary awards for increases in membership numbers. To that end, BANNJ is also holding a membership drive to benefit our members who help recruit during this time period by discounting membership dues renewal invoices as follows:   

$50 off  for 1 new member brought in

$150 off for 2 new members

$300 off for 3 new members

$400 off for 4 new members and free membership renewal dues of $753 for 5 or more new members brought into the association during the drive.  

We hope you will all join in to help our association grow and earn rewards for your company in the process! 

Home Builders are Back to Work in a New Reality

Technology’s Role in Life After the Pandemic will be the Key to Agility

By Michael Mullin, President

Integrated Business Systems (IBS)

The pandemic has left no business process untouched. Leaders had one goal in mind as plans shifted: keep the company up and running. Behind the fixes that aided disruption, for some, was automation technology spun up specifically to respond to the changes that lie ahead....continue here

Monday January 11^th  2021 at 10:00AM  Virtual Economic & Housing Forecast by NAHB Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz. - Do not miss very valuable information from this prominent housing industry expert on what to expect for your business in the coming year.

Thursday February 4^th- Board Strategic Planning Meeting  

 
Thursday March 11th- Virtual Spring Fundraising Event

April 11-13  Atlantic Builders Convention, Atlantic City (TBA)

Thursday, April 22^nd-Virtual Educational Seminar

Monday, May 24^th- Annual Golf Outing & Scholarship Awards at White Beeches

June -NAHB Spring Leadership Meetings

July 8th- Multi-Association Summer Social Business Networking Event at Reno’s Appliance

September- Fall Fundraiser (TBA)

Thursday, October 21^st- Reno’s Annual Pre-Holiday Networking Party

Thursday, November 18^th- Annual Business Showcase & Beefsteak at The Brownstone

 

Information and Registration for all events can be found on our website at https://members.bannj.org/events.