Friday, March 4, 2016

March 2016

President's Message
BRANNJ President, Don DiNovi
Thank you to all BRANNJ members and guests who attended our first Young Professionals Group Happy Hour event on February 10th at Ulrich.  Special thanks to Sub Zero Wolf, our newest Premier Partner, who sponsored the event and prepared a fantastic presentation of hors d’ oeuvres for all to enjoy.  George Vallone, NJBA President, welcomed the attendees and spoke about the importance of our organization. We were pleased to see so many young industry professionals attend and look forward to the groups’ participation and involvement in our association moving forward. Click here for photos of the event.


Congratulations to the following BRANNJ Members who will be receiving awards at the New Jersey Builders’ Association’s Atlantic Builders Convention on March 29th:  Silver Hammer Award:  Jeffrey Mathieu; Builder Continuing Service Award:  Leonard Herman (Remmington Construction); Associate Appreciation Award: Donald Dobres (Fine Home Construction); Ironman Award and the Convention Committee Chair Award:  Sarah Raleigh (Jacuzzi Luxury Bath); and Associates & Member Services Chair Award:  Victoria Reczkowski (Ferguson Enterprises).  We are very proud of all of our award winners and hope that many of you will attend the NJBA Awards Luncheon to cheer on your fellow members!

I would also like to recognize our newest member:
Cornerstone Builders Group (Builder/Developer)
Mr. Frank Cardone
248 Tanglewood Court
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417


Regards,

Don



 Premier Partner Spotlights!

Premier Partner Member to Member Discount—VAN NATTA MECHANCIAL
Contractors utilizing Van Natta Mechanical for the first time for plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical, or spray foam insulation, for contract work, will have 1% donation made to BRANNJ in the contractors name, to be used at the discretion of BRANNJ. Invoices will be billed out in gross and contract payments must be made within terms of agreement for donation to be valid. Rebate is also valid for referrals to customers that translates into contract work. Offer is valid from Sept 1, 2015 – August 30, 2016.
 


 





 
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"SAVE THE DATES!"
Wednesday, March 9th
General Membership Meeting 6:00pm—A must attend to see the beautiful, new California Closets Showroom in Ridgewood.  Enjoy food and beverages while networking with building industry peers.  Featured Speaker: Doug McCleery, MaGrann Associates presenting the 2015 Codes Update.  SOLD OUT!

Thursday, April 21st
General Membership Meeting 6:00pm--Please join us at the Pine Brook showroom of our newest Premier Partner, SubZero Wolf, for a great evening of networking with building industry peers and learn from a presentation on how these high-end products will increase builder profitability and put you ahead of your competitors.  Also, enjoy fabulous cooking demonstrations and much more! 
 

Thursday, May 5th
The Battleship New Jersey -The National Association of Home Builders BUILD-PAC Event- Join us on the Battleship New Jersey from 6PM - 9PM to celebrate our building industry. Members of congress, NAHB's Chief Lobbyist and NJ building industry leaders are just some of the attendees! Click here to request more details!


Monday, May 23rd
Annual Golf Outing & Scholarship Awards—Join us at our NEW VENUE at White Beeches Golf & Country Club.  Great opportunity to play at a top notch private course and enjoy a day on the links or just join us for dinner and cocktails.  Registration Now Open!

Thursday, June 23rd
Mid-Year Housing & Economic Forecast
—Join us for a "Lunch & Learn" at Premier Partner SaxBST, Clifton, NJ, for a very special and informative presentation from the Chief Economist at the National Association of Home Builders in Washington, Robert Dietz, Ph.D.,  on the economic conditions in the residential and multi-family housing markets for the remainder of 2016 and forward into 2017. 11:30AM - 1:30PM. Click here to request more details!