Northern Lights: February 2012

President's Message

Glen Lumia, BRANNJ President

2012 BRANNJ Premier Partners 

Above are the logos of our Premier Partners. These key members are dedicated to our Northern New Jersey building and remodeling industry defense and education. The financial investment and commitment by our Premier Partners enables BRANNJ's stability during the "Great Recession" as well as the opportunity to grow. I welcome other members of BRANNJ to take part in OUR industry's future, if not as a Premier Partner, as a committee member and advancing into leadership roles within BRANNJ.


To learn more about a partnership with BRANNJ please click here > BRANNJ Premier Partners

To learn more about other areas of commitment, contact Kathleen Kurpiel, our BRANNJ executive vice president > kathleen@brannj.org

Welcome New Members

Announcements

Ferguson Enterprises-(Associate) **New Premier Partner**

Victoria Reczkowski

444 Livingston Street, Norwood, NJ 07648

732-598-4606

ETC Companies, LLC (Builder/Remodeler)

PO Box 393

Ramsey, NJ 07446

201-825-8255

BRANNJ Articles by BRANNJ Members
click here > Message To BRANNJ Members from FERGUSON ENTERPRISES

Click here >New Jersey Licensed Remediation Professionals Must Be Hired For All Environmental Remediation Work in NJ 

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke addresses The NAHB Board of Directors: IBS 2012

Patrick O'Keefe: State of the State (NJ)

NAHB President & CEO, Jerry Howard, on the housing industry (IBS 2012)

SAVE THE DATE

February 22, 2012  OSHA Breakfast Seminar and General Membership Meeting—9:00AM @Scarinci Hollenbeck, 1100 Valley Brook Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ.  ALL Businesses need to be aware of the 2012 OSHA standards.  Learn from the experts how to protect your company.

March 22, 2012—Pot O’ Gold Beer Tasting & Networking Event—6:00PM@ Park Ridge Elks, Park Ridge, NJ.  You’ve never attended a networking event quite like this before.  Bring your business cards and join us for a real beer tasting by Long Trail Brewing Company, fantastic Irish-inspired fare by Chef Ellen, great music and even a chance to win a Pot of Gold!  No Blarney…mark your calendars now for the best night of fun and luck this Spring.  Unique sponsorship opportunities available so be sure not to miss this networking party!

April 18, 2012—NJBA Roadshow and General Membership Meeting—6:00PM@Porcelanosa, Paramus, NJ.  Join us as Porcelanosa hosts at their newly renovated showroom and find out “What Have We Done for You Lately?”  NJBA staff and Master Sponsor companies will be sharing some very important information with members and guests.  Find out what your Association has done for you this past year, and what you can do to be a part of the “voice” for the housing industry!

May 20, 2012—BRANNJ Celebration Picnic—2:00PM@Yogi Berra Stadium, Montclair State University.  Bring your family, friends, colleagues and employees for a great afternoon of food, beer, games and  music.  Meet and take photos/autographs with NFL Alumni Players! 

June 11, 2012—65^th Annual Golf Outing & Scholarship Awards.  Tee-up some business and join us for this Annual favorite event at beautiful Ramsey Golf & Country Club.  Dinner only tickets also available.  Fantastic sponsorship opportunities!   

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