Monday, April 17, 2017

April 2017

 President's Message

BRANNJ President, Anthony Volpe
Congratulations to the following BRANNJ members who were honored at the Sales & Marketing (SAM) Awards ceremony on April 6th at the Atlantic Builders Convention:   
  • Belvedere Building & Contracting (Best Kitchen Remodeling/Renovation Project) click here
  • Creative Design Construction, Inc. (Best Bath Remodeling/Renovation Project; Best Specialty Room Remodeling/Renovation Project and Best Extreme Makeover) click here
  • Caliber Home Loans (Best E-Brochure)
  • The Marketing Directors (Susan Sanzone, Salesperson of the Year-For Sale Housing; Deborah Cleary & Fran DiNatale, Sales Team of the Year-For Sale Housing;  Martin Brady, Sales Manager of the Year-For Sale Housing; Edwin Blanco, Leasing Consultant of the Year 
  • Landsea Holdings Corporation-Avora at Port Imperial (Community of the Year, Mid-Rise/High Rise Community ; Best Brochure for Mid-Rise/High Rise Community; Best Website; Best Ad One-half Page and Under; Best Ad Over One-half Page; Best Marketing App or E-tool; Best Billboard; Best Sales Office Over 800 Sq. Feet; Best Marketing Strategy for a Mid-Rise/High-Rise Community; Best Mid-Rise/High Rise Community).   


Congratulations to BRANNJ Board Member, Michael Kurpiel. Michael was installed as NJBA 2nd Associate Vice President during ABC 2017.
 




Tres Amigos" - BRANNJ Associate Members John Cioletti (Reno’s Appliance-center) and David (L) and Richard Gaynor (R) (Middleton & Company Insurance) having fun at the ABC shoe shine stand on their way into network at the show.

I hope to see everyone at our upcoming Evening for the Building Industry at the beautiful SubZero Wolf showroom in Pine Brook on Thursday, April 20th.  (Be sure to see the ad below and read the interesting story about their company).  Our Young Professionals Group will be having a meeting beforehand and attend the event as well.   Join us at our Annual Golf Outing & Scholarship Awards on Monday, May 22nd at White Beeches Golf & Country Club honoring the memory of our Past President and Golf Chair, Don DiNovi.  Call the BRANNJ office today to register as there are well over 100 golfers registered and only 2 foursomes left!  If you don’t golf, please attend our cocktail reception and awards dinner following the outing beginning a 6 PM as this is always an excellent networking evening.  Sponsorships are still available for you to market your company to Northern NJ building industry peers and support your association.  Finally, May is our NAHB Membership Drive, so look for information shortly on how you can participate in recruiting new members and have your membership dues paid in full when it’s time for you to renew! 

Congratulations BRANNJ Premier Partner SAX LLP on 60 Years!
Sax LLP has released its 2016-2017 Year in Review, highlighting the firm's 60th Anniversary, new service offerings, community impact and plans for the continued growth and success of the firm, its clients and its people. Real Estate is the largest practice group at Sax, a multi-disciplinary accounting, tax and advisory firm that provides industry-specific solutions for business sectors across the tri-state area.  The Sax Real Estate Industry Service Team advises real estate owners, developers, investors and family-owned businesses on the best ways to face industry challenges, seize new opportunities and reach financial goals.

Regards,
Anthony





Now you can make quarterly payments or monthly payments to either join BRANNJ or to extend your membership. BRANNJ membership gives you membership in the New Jersey Builders Association as well as the National Association of Home Builders. Three levels of membership in an organization that helps to protect and grow the building industry!




Premier Partner Spotlight 
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Since 1945, Sub-Zero has pioneered the science of home refrigeration, developing products that keep food fresher longer. Along the way, we’ve helped revolutionize kitchen design too, with built-in and integrated refrigeration that opens up almost infinite layout and decor options. Our kitchen companion Wolf has an even longer heritage, with over 80 years of expertise originally acquired in commercial kitchens. Together, we are dedicated to helping you create the beautiful, high-performance kitchen of your dreams. Whether you're an owner, a shopper, or a member of the trade community, we're standing by to help you 24/7, so please give us a call at 1-800-222-7820 and let our friendly problem solvers come to your assistance.

 

 
Housing News

New Homes Strengthen Economy, Spur Job Growth
Attention Regulators: Listen to Small Businesses

Cost of Building Materials on the Rise

How Not to Lose the Trades You Have Now




 
Thursday, April 20th - 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 22nd-Annual Golf Outing & Scholarship Awards at White Beeches Golf & Country Club.  Please register early as the 2016 event was sold out! 
 
Wednesday, June 7th- 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.





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