Presidents Message

Congratulations to the following BRANNJ members who were honored by our state association on January 25th at the NJBA Industry Awards Luncheon at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe, NJ: John Cioletti of Reno’s Appliance: Associate of the Year Award; Victoria Reczkowski of Ferguson: Commitment to Excellence Award; Tony Cavallo of Pella: Rising Star Award; Stuart Berger of SAX, LLP.: Ironman Award; Michael Borodinsky of Caliber Home Loans(Metro):Associate Continuing Service Award and BRANNJ Past President Don DiNovi of Ulrich was posthumously awarded the Associate Appreciation Award. The Industry Awards honor members of NJBA who have made outstanding contributions to the Association and/or the building industry in New Jersey over the prior year. NJBA President Dwight Wesley Pittenger, Esq. stated, “The Industry Award winners honored have all demonstrated an outstanding commitment to NJBA and the building industry in NJ. Their dedication and service to the Association is invaluable.

We at BRANNJ sincerely appreciate the dedication and participation at the national, state and local levels of these deserving award winners!

I look forward to seeing many of you on March 1st at Mezza Luna in Allendale, NJ for our next meeting with the Bergen-Passaic Municipal Inspectors Association. This is a great opportunity to network with professionals from another important organization in our industry who can educate and provide important information on important housing issues, including codes. Information is below, so please register today. We also have some “not to be missed” events coming up this Spring including a networking and educational meeting on building trends at SubZero in Pine Brook, NJ on April 20th and our Annual Golf Outing & Scholarship Awards on Monday, May 22nd at beautiful White Beeches Golf & Country Club. Be sure to register early for the outing at this private club as we SOLD OUT last year!

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Congratulations to BRANNJ board member, Michael Kurpiel of Universal Supply Company, who was honored with the NAHB Build-PAC Top Recruiter Award for 2016 at the International Builders Show in Orlando, FL in January.

NJBA News

NJBA Hosting Critical Affordable Housing Update

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

8:30 am - 9:00 am: Registration
9:00 am - 12:30 pm: Program
Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Twp., NJ

3.9 Continuing Legal Education Credits (pending)
3.5 AICP Credits

NJBA will host a seminar to provide a critical update of the ongoing statewide affordable housing litigation, including the recent NJ Supreme Court decision upholding the "Gap" period obligation, the latest on the proposed settlements, and a report on the status in the Mercer County trial and the other vicinages around the State. A panel of experts will explain the impact of the recent decision and what builders and land use professionals should expect in the near future.

Moderator: NJ MXD Chair, Devra Goldberg, Canoe Brook
NJBA Land Use Counsel, Thomas F. Carroll, III, Esq., Hill Wallack, LLP (NJBA Patron Sponsor)
Robert Kasuba, Esq., Bisgaier Hoff (NJBA Master Sponsor)
Henry Kent-Smith, Esq., Fox Rothschild LLP (NJBA Master Sponsor)
Creigh Rahenkamp, PP, AICP, Creigh Rahenkamp & Associates, LLC
Barbara K. Schoor, Community Investment Strategies

Please click here to register online.

Please click here to register via fax or mail.

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Wednesday, March 1^st—Joint meeting with the Bergen-Passaic Municipal Inspectors Association. A must attend meeting to gain access to up to date codes information and enjoy a great dinner and networking.

7:00pm @Mezza Luna in Allendale, NJ.

Dinner ticket $45, restaurant is a BYOB.

Tuesday April 4^th Wednesday April 5^th & Thursday April 6^{th -} The Atlantic Builders Convention. Click here for details

Thursday, April 20^th - Join us and increase your business social capital. Enjoy an evening of fabulous food, excellent networking and an informative overview on industry trends and products. 6:00pm@SubZero Wolf in Pine Brook, NJ. $25 pp. All Young Professionals Group members will receive complimentary tickets. Register online or call the BRANNJ office today 201-843-6868

Monday, May 22^nd-Annual Golf Outing & Scholarship Awards at White Beeches Golf & Country Club. Please register early as the 2016 event was sold out!

Wednesday, June 7^th- Lunch & Learn Educational Seminar
Update on Housing Legislative, Regulatory and Economic issues from NJBA. Be informed, and stay ahead of your competition. 11:30am-1:00pm@SAX, LLP, Clifton, NJ.

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

February 2017