Dear BBIA Members,
March has been a month of advocacy, engagement, and exciting opportunities for BBIA! Our leadership and members have been hard at work ensuring that the voice of our industry is heard at every level—locally, statewide, and nationally.
Several members of our Executive Board recently traveled to Tallahassee for the FHBA Legislative Conference, meeting with policymakers to advocate for issues impacting our industry. Meanwhile, our Marketing Administrator traveled to Washington, D.C., for NAHB Orientation, strengthening BBIA’s connections on a national level.
Back home, we had another fantastic Lunch & Learn featuring Jayna Leach of Visit Panama City Beach, and we showed up in full force at the Panama City Commission meeting to discuss the proposed Transportation Impact Fee ordinance. We’re proud of our members for stepping up and advocating for policies that impact our industry and community.
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We also had the honor of supporting Jimmy Patronis for Congress with a campaign contribution from NAHB BUILD-PAC. His continued leadership in supporting Florida’s building industry, small businesses, and economic growth makes him a strong advocate for our industry at the federal level.
This month also included a fantastic BBIA Board Retreat at House of Henry. It was an incredible opportunity for our Board to collaborate, strategize, and strengthen our vision for the future. A huge thank you to our dedicated Board, staff, and everyone who participated!
We have even more exciting events coming up, including the Joint BIA & BBIA Hard Hat Happy Hour, and we can’t wait to see you all there! Thank you for your ongoing support, engagement, and commitment to BBIA.
Let’s keep building together!
Beth Klein
Marketing Administrator
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Lunch & Learn
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April 15, 2025 (11:30am - 1:15pm)
Captain Anderson's Event Center // Panama City Beach
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Join us for BBIA's monthly Lunch and Learn featuring keynote speaker, Jim Tobin, CEO of National Association of Home Builders.
One more sponsorship available for this Lunch & Learn!
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BBIA Board Retreat Recap
March 3, 2025
What a fantastic Board Retreat at House of Henry! Our dedicated BBIA Board came together to strategize, learn, and strengthen our vision for the future. Their commitment to the betterment of our association, our members, and our community is truly inspiring.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated—your engagement and leadership are what make BBIA strong! Special appreciation goes to our hardworking staff: Beth Klein for her efforts in coordinating the event and ensuring everything ran smoothly, and Nikkole Grimes for sharing her expertise on the essential checks and balances that protect our association and members.
We also extend our gratitude to House of Henry for their hospitality and to our fantastic server, Michael, for making everyone feel right at home.
Here’s to a successful year ahead!
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2nd Transportation Impact Fee Workshop
March 4, 2025
BBIA Board members and community partners showed up once again this afternoon to voice their concerns at the second Transportation Impact Fee workshop with Panama City. We appreciate everyone who took the time to advocate for our industry and our community, and thankful to the City of Panama City for the opportunity to do so.
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2025 BBIA Scholarship Home Update
March 7, 2025
Things are moving fast! The framing is complete, and we’re ready to start drywall on this year’s Scholarship Home under the expert leadership of Brian Knox with Coastal Classic Homes of Fl.
Every step brings us closer to supporting students in the trades through this incredible project. Stay tuned for more updates as we keep building!
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Calling All Builders, Remodelers, and Industry Pros!
The 2025 BBIA Parade of Homes is just around the corner, and registration is officially OPEN! This is YOUR chance to showcase your work, connect with homebuyers, and shine in front of the entire community!
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BBIA Advocates for Industry at Commission Meeting
March 18, 2025
BBIA President Curt Hartog and Bay County Chamber President & CEO Patrick Chapin led efforts at the Panama City Commission meeting to discuss the proposed Transportation Impact Fee ordinance. We appreciate Mayor Rohan, the Commissioners, and City staff for their engagement and extended timeline for further collaboration.
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BBIA March Lunch & Learn
March 18, 2025
We had a fantastic Lunch & Learn this month with our BBIA members and guests! A huge thank you to our keynote speaker, Jayna Leach, Senior VP & CMO of Visit Panama City Beach, for sharing valuable insights on tourism and marketing in our area.
Special thanks to our event sponsors, EPCI Code Administration Services and Horsley Construction Group—your support makes these gatherings possible! We also appreciate Marty Perrett for leading a packed agenda and Garrett Anderson for providing government affairs updates.
We were excited to recognize our newest members, scholarship home donors, and Vickie Patterson for launching BBIA’s first NAHB Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council!
A big thank you to Angel’s BBQ for another delicious lunch and to Capt. Anderson’s Event Center for their hospitality. We appreciate everyone who joined us and can’t wait to see you at next month’s Lunch & Learn!
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BBIA Supports Jimmy Patronis for Congress!
BBIA Executive Officer Stacy Roberts and Board Member Garrett Anderson were honored to present Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis with a campaign contribution from NAHB BUILD-PAC in support of his congressional run.
A longtime advocate for Florida’s building industry, small businesses, and economic growth, Jimmy Patronis has championed policies that strengthen our industry and communities. We are proud to support his leadership and vision for Florida’s future!
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BBIA at the 2025 FHBA Spring Legislative Conference
BBIA was proud to have 12 strong members representing our industry at the 2025 FHBA Spring Legislative Conference in Tallahassee! Our delegation met with state leaders to advocate for the future of home building and ensure our voices were heard.
A special thank you to our Government Affairs Leadership Team—Brian Knox (Chair) and Natalie Cayson (Vice Chair)—for organizing a productive and insightful experience. We’re also grateful to the Florida Home Builders Association for their continued advocacy and leadership.
Thank you to our dedicated members for your commitment to strengthening and protecting our industry!
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BBIA Goes to Washington, D.C.! 🇺🇸🏛️
BBIA’s Marketing Administrator, Beth Klein, had an incredible opportunity to represent us at the NAHB Orientation in Washington, D.C. this week! She connected with industry leaders, gained valuable insights, and even visited Capitol Hill, where she met in the Small Business Committee Room.
A special highlight? Hearing from Congressman Mark Alford of Missouri, who stopped by to speak with the group.
Beth is returning to Bay County inspired and ready to help BBIA continue growing and supporting our local building industry. We’re so proud to have her representing us on a national level!
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Southeast Building Conference
Join Us at the 2025 Southeast Building Conference (SEBC)!
The Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) is the premier event for building industry professionals, bringing together top experts, exhibitors, and educational sessions to keep you ahead in the industry. Whether you're a builder, contractor, supplier, or industry professional, this is an event you don’t want to miss!
📅 Date: July 24-25, 2025
📍 Location: Kissimmee, FL
Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and grow with the best in the business. Secure your spot now and be part of the future of the building industry!
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BBIA Member Job Board
Exciting News!! Your BBIA has a new Job Board group – your go-to hub for connecting skilled professionals with exciting opportunities in the building industry. BBIA members are welcome to post their job listings, and community members seeking positions can share their profiles and job interests here. Please follow and contribute to helping our industry workforce thrive!
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Membership
The Membership Committee is in need of volunteers. Please contact Claudia Gunselman (Kitchen Designs Group), Committee Chair, for more information on how you can participate.
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Young Professionals
The Young Professionals are currently developing ways to attract and retain young talent in the industry. Can you lend your expertise to this discussion? Volunteers are needed. Contact Chad Overby (ABC Supply) and Josh Shaw (Horsley Construction Group)
Join our Facebook Group Here!
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