Thursday, March 5, 2015

March 2015

BRANNJ President, Don DiNovi
President's Message

Special thanks to associate member, Scarinci Hollenbeck, for hosting our Member Education Seminar on February 18th, a Northern, NJ Economic & Housing Forecast by James Kirkos, CEO of the Meadowlands Regional Chamber.  Mr. Kirkos gave a very informative presentation to members of our Board and guests which included an especially positive outlook for economic growth in the Northern, NJ market.  Our Spring Fundraiser, Mystery-Comedy Dinner Theatre Night, is coming up on Wednesday, March 18th at the Fiesta in Wood-Ridge.  Don’t miss a chance to network, enjoy great food and a fun and very entertaining murder mystery comedy show by the renowned theatre group, Knock ‘Em Dead Comedy!  I encourage all members to attend in support of our great association.   Thanks to the following sponsors to date:  Universal Supply Company ($500 Event); Commercial Agency ($250 Dinner); Jacuzzi; Steamist; Volpe Custom Homes; Ulrich ($100 Tables).  Sponsorships still available!  Click here to register/sponsor.  Be sure to attend the Atlantic Builders Convention in Atlantic City on March 25 and 26.  Congratulations to four of our own dedicated BRANNJ members who will be honored with awards at the NJBA Industry Awards Luncheon on Tuesday March 24th : Jeffrey Mathieu (Builder Continuing Service); John Cioletti of Reno’s Appliance (Associate Hall of Fame); Sarah Raleigh of Jacuzzi (Special Service Award) and Victoria Reczkowski of Ferguson (Ironman Award).  We are so proud of all of your accomplishments and thank you for your service to BRANNJ and our industry.  See you in Atlantic City!

Regards,
Don

Builders and Associates United in Legislative Decisions (click here)







BRANNJ Builder Member Belvedere Building and Contracting built the house below on the banks of the Hudson River working with associate member,  Van Natta Mechanical as the subcontractor for radiant heating, plumbing and HVAC as well as builder member, Ulrich, Inc. for the kitchen.   

Great example of association Builders and Associates working together for our industry!










Wednesday March 18, 2015—Murder Mystery Dinner & Comedy Night featuring Drop Dead Comedy.  We are bringing back this favorite event for our Spring fundraiser this year.  Always a fantastic evening, bring your colleagues, spouse, friends and come out to support your Association!  6:00PM, The Fiesta in Wood-Ridge.




Thursday, April 16, 2015Lunch & Learn Codes Panel Seminar (panelists to include a DCA representative; local builder/developer; Green Codes Official and more).  11:30am-1:00pm at SaxBST, 855 Valley Road, Clifton, NJ


Wednesday, May 27, 2015—Annual Golf Outing & Scholarship Awards, River Vale Country Club.  Join us for lunch and a great day on this beautiful course, or just attend our cocktail reception, dinner and golf/scholarship awards presentation.  A great networking event and fantastic sponsorship opportunities available.  11:00 registration; 1:00 shotgun and 6:00PM Cocktails/Dinner/Awards.



Tuesday, June 9th—Educational Event-Put the Law on YOUR Side-Part 2.   Don’t miss this interactive seminar and learn valuable information for builders, contractors and associates on contract negotiation and how to protect your business in a fast changing business climate.  6:00PM Scarinci Hollenbeck, Lyndhurst, NJ.

Our Sister HBA,  the Metropolitan Builders & Contractors Association of NJ, is offering building industry educational programs. Click here to view courses, dates and times!

 
 HydroEnvironmental Solutions of NJ, Inc. (Associate) 
William Canavan, President/LSRP
 1275 Bloomfield Avenue, Fairfield NJ 07004