What an incredible time with our BBIA family at this month’s Lunch & Learn—thank you to everyone who joined us! What a great crowd!

BBIA April Lunch & Learn Recap What an incredible time with our BBIA family at this month’s Lunch & Learn—thank you to everyone who joined us! What a great crowd! We were honored to welcome our keynote speaker Jim Tobin, CEO of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Jim shared information on national industry trends, advocacy, and the critical work NAHB is doing to protect and promote homebuilding across the country. He also reminded us of the value behind our 3-in-1 membership—local, state, and national—work

The Commission has tabled the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-425 regarding proposed impact fees. This decision allows time for a collaborative workshop in May.

Great news from tonight’s City of Parker Commission Meeting! The Commission has tabled the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-425 regarding proposed impact fees. This decision allows time for a collaborative workshop in May. We appreciate the City’s willingness to work together toward thoughtful solutions that support both growth and affordability. Stay tuned and follow us for updates as we move forward in this important conversation!

BBIA encourages all members and community partners to make your voice heard! 🗣️ Whether it’s issues that impact your business, family, or community—you have the power to shape the future.

🗳️ Early Voting is NOW OPEN in Bay County! 🗳️ BBIA encourages all members and community partners to make your voice heard! 🗣️ Whether it’s issues that impact your business, family, or community—you have the power to shape the future. ✅ Early Voting runs April 14–18 📍 Visit www.bayvotesfl.gov or call (850) 784-6100 for more info Let’s show up, speak up, and VOTE!

What a night! Our BBIA Member Bonfire at Schooners was a wonderful evening filled with great conversations, glowing firelight, and lots of laughter. A huge thank you to Jim Tobin, NAHB CEO, for joining us—what an honor to have you spend time with our BBIA family!

What a night! Our BBIA Member Bonfire at Schooners was a wonderful evening filled with great conversations, glowing firelight, and lots of laughter. A huge thank you to Jim Tobin, NAHB CEO, for joining us—what an honor to have you spend time with our BBIA family! Special shoutout to Back Beach Rentals for creating such a beautiful bonfire setup. You helped make the night extra special for all our members and friends. We’re proud to be part of a community that builds together—on the job site and around the fire.

We had the opportunity to attend Grind & Grit: Sales & Leadership Spotlight on Wednesday, and it was a great way to start the day. The speakers — Dean Jackson, Chas Higgins, and Kurt Fadden — each shared practical, motivating insight on leadership, growth, and building strong teams.

We had the opportunity to attend Grind & Grit: Sales & Leadership Spotlight on Wednesday, and it was a great way to start the day. The speakers — Dean Jackson, Chas Higgins, and Kurt Fadden — each shared practical, motivating insight on leadership, growth, and building strong teams. Extra shoutout to Dean Jackson, a BBIA member — always great to support one of our own! Big thanks to the organizers for creating a space for local professionals to connect and recharge.

What an amazing evening we had at our Joint Hard Hat Happy Hour at Idyll Hounds Brewery! A huge thank you to everyone who came out to connect, unwind, and help us grow our building industry community.

Thank You for a Great Night at Idyll Hounds! What an amazing evening we had at our Joint Hard Hat Happy Hour at Idyll Hounds Brewery! A huge thank you to everyone who came out to connect, unwind, and help us grow our building industry community. We loved seeing so many familiar faces—and some new ones too! The energy, the conversations, and the shared commitment to our industry made it a night to remember. A special highlight of the evening was when Garrett Anderson, Immediate Past President of FHBA, presented Jason Car

Monday night’s YP Political Pulse Candidate Forum brought together passionate young professionals and engaged local leaders for an evening of meaningful dialogue about the future of our community.

🌟 What a Night! Thank You for Joining Us at the Young Professionals Political Pulse! 🌟 Monday night’s YP Political Pulse Candidate Forum brought together passionate young professionals and engaged local leaders for an evening of meaningful dialogue about the future of our community. 🙏 A heartfelt thank you to all the candidates from the: ✔️ Lynn Haven Commissioner Race ✔️ Panama City Commissioner Race ✔️ Panama City Mayoral Race We appreciate your time, transparency, and willingness to connect with the next generatio

We’re building our way to the Great American Parade of Homes happening June 6–8, and we’ve got exciting news — our 2025 BBIA Scholarship Home is officially listed for sale! 🙌

🚨 Scholarship Home Update! 🏠✨ We’re building our way to the Great American Parade of Homes happening June 6–8, and we’ve got exciting news — our 2025 BBIA Scholarship Home is officially listed for sale! 🙌 👏 A huge shoutout to Brian Knox with Coastal Classic Homes along with our BBIA members and friends for their incredible work bringing this home to life, and to Josh Hoey, REALTOR® with Think Real Estate for helping us share it with the world! This special project supports our BBIA Scholarship Program, which h

📢 BBIA MEMBERS – YOUR VOICE MATTERS! 📢

🚨 WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK! 🚨 📢 BBIA MEMBERS – YOUR VOICE MATTERS! 📢 We are working hard to better serve YOU, and we need your input! Take a few minutes to complete our BBIA Membership Survey and help shape the future of our association. ✅ Tell us what matters most to you ✅ Help us improve events, benefits, & resources ✅ Make YOUR membership even more valuable! 🔗https://forms.gle/V5rEo3uHktUiaKRM8 📅 Deadline: Don’t wait! Your feedback is the blueprint for how we grow, advocate, and support our industry. Let’s build

The BBIA Parade of Homes is your chance to showcase your business and reach thousands of potential clients! Whether you're a builder, remodeler, or industry professional, we have magazine ad opportunities, sponsorships, and entry spots available to highlight your work.

🏡🌟 Be a Part of the 2025 BBIA Parade of Homes! 🌟🏡 The BBIA Parade of Homes is your chance to showcase your business and reach thousands of potential clients! Whether you're a builder, remodeler, or industry professional, we have magazine ad opportunities, sponsorships, and entry spots available to highlight your work. 💰 Entry Pricing: 🔹 Builder – $1,200 🔹 Builder Remodeler – $1,000 🔹 Associate – $1,200 📢 Sponsorship Levels: 🥇 Platinum ($7,500) – Front Page Branding + 2 Full Page Advertorials 🏘️ Subdivision ($

Our very own Beth Klein, BBIA’s Marketing Administrator, had an incredible opportunity to represent the Bay Building Industries Association at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Orientation in Washington, D.C. this week!

Our very own Beth Klein, BBIA’s Marketing Administrator, had an incredible opportunity to represent the Bay Building Industries Association at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Orientation in Washington, D.C. this week!

Our BBIA President, Curt Hartog, and Membership Committee Chair, Claudia Gunselman, are out and about, representing BBIA at the Kitchen Designs Crawfish Boil in Santa Rosa Beach! 🎉

🦞🔥 BBIA at the Kitchen Designs Crawfish Boil in Santa Rosa Beach! 🔥🦞 Our BBIA President, Curt Hartog, and Membership Committee Chair, Claudia Gunselman, are out and about, representing BBIA at the Kitchen Designs Crawfish Boil in Santa Rosa Beach! 🎉 They’re enjoying some amazing food, great company, and an open house filled with inspiration for builders, designers, and industry professionals. Events like these are a fantastic way to connect, network, and celebrate the craftsmanship and creativity that make our indu

From navigating the Capitol with our members, Area 1 family, and FHBA family to impactful meetings with Senator Trumbull, Representative Griffitts, Representative Abbott, and legislative aides from Senator Simon and Representative Shoaf — we are incredibly grateful for their time and attention.

From navigating the Capitol with our members, Area 1 family, and FHBA family to impactful meetings with Senator Trumbull, Representative Griffitts, Representative Abbott, and legislative aides from Senator Simon and Representative Shoaf — we are incredibly grateful for their time and attention.

We proudly support Jimmy Patronis for Congress!

🎉 PWB Fundraising Committee in Action! 🎉

🎉 PWB Fundraising Committee in Action! 🎉 We had a fantastic meeting today, brainstorming and planning something special for everyone to enjoy! Big things are coming—stay tuned! 👀✨ Our dedicated PWB members working hard to make it happen. 💪🏼💙 #PWB #FundraisingInAction #ExcitingPlansAhead #StayTuned

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 had a great time at this month’s BBIA Lunch & Learn and we’re grateful to everyone who joined us!

Big progress—drywall is complete!

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved BBIA member, Gerald "Jerry" Gillaspie with Archer Exteriors.

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!

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.

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.

What a fantastic Board Retreat at House of Henry!

The BBIA team had an incredible time at the 2025 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, where industry leaders gathered for a week of cutting-edge innovations, educational sessions, and unmatched networking opportunities.

We had an incredible time at BBIA’s 5th Annual Clay Shoot! From a morning of high-energy shooting to a delicious lunch and lots of laughs, it was a fantastic day with our BBIA members and friends.

It’s a chilly morning, but that won’t stop us from bringing the heat! 🔥💥

Thank You for an Amazing Community Networking Social!

We had another fantastic BBIA Lunch & Learn this month, filled with valuable insights and great company!

More progress to share on the 2025 Scholarship Home, built under the direction of Brian Knox with Coastal Classic Homes! 🙌

Exciting progress is happening on our 2025 Scholarship Home, built under the direction of Brian Knox with Coastal Classic Homes! 🎉

We are grateful to the City of Panama City for hosting the Transportation Impact Fee Workshop yesterday afternoon, allowing for open discussion on the concerns surrounding this proposed ordinance.

We are excited to introduce Beth Klein as BBIA’s new Marketing Administrator!

We are proud to recognize Natalie Cayson (Precision Stoneworks), Tom Gladstone (Tom Gladstone Homes – via phone), Chad Overby (ABC Supply Co.), and Robert Yanchis (Intellichoice Builders) for their installation by our BBIA President, Curt Hartog, at yesterday’s board meeting.

BBIA Young Professionals Kickoff Social Recap! We had an amazing time at the BYP Kickoff Social last night at History Class Brewing Company!

The 2025 BBIA Great American Home & Recreation Expo wrapped up on January 25th, bringing together top vendors, industry pros, and home enthusiasts for an inspiring weekend.

We kicked off the year with an incredible January Lunch & Learn, featuring keynote speaker Jorge Gonzalez, CEO of The St. Joe Company. Jorge shared valuable insights about St. Joe Hospitality’s assets and exciting new projects coming to our area—thank you, Jorge, for an engaging and informative presentation!

🌟 2025 Scholarship Home Groundbreaking! 🌟 The 2025 Groundbreaking Ceremony for our Scholarship Home was a great event, and we’re so grateful for the incredible support from our community and members!

We are so proud to share that some of our BBIA Board members had the honor of spending time with Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis yesterday and presenting him with a check from NAHB in support of his congressional run!

🎉 Exciting News! We’ve officially closed on our 2024 BBIA Scholarship Home! A HUGE thank you to Josh Hoey, REALTOR® with Think Real Estate, for his hard work and dedication in bringing a buyer for this gorgeous home. Built under the expert direction of Angi Dean with Southern Belle Construction, this home represents the incredible collaboration of so many talented individuals.

Presented by Builders FirstSource

Let's Go Golfing with the BBIA! Friday, October 18, 2024 Panama City Beach Bay Point Golf Course This tournament sells out quickly, be sure and return form as soon as possible!

with Keynote Speaker, Eric Lynch, NAHB Economist

THE FHBPAC Legacy CLUB hammers home the financial support necessary to elect pro-builder candidates who share our ideas and understand building is a vital part of Florida’s economy.

Let’s face it, you must be a part of the decision making process that is happening at the Capitol. Join forces with the FHBA, your leading builder advocate, to fight unnecessary fees and seek ways to stop burdensome regulations.

1835 McKenzie Rd, Southport, FL

Beautiful BBIA Scholarship Home for Sale! Offering 2% Buyers Agent Commission!

FSU Holley Center

Our BBIA Women in Construction group was honored to be part of the Girls Inc. of Bay County Breakfast of Champions.

Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL

The 2024 Southeast Building Conference is in the books!

Girls Inc Summer Session with Propwic Construction & Tradesman Electric

Girls Inc Summer Session with Propwic Construction & Tradesman Electric

with Sheriff Tommy Ford

A special thank you to our Keynote Speaker, Sheriff Tommy Ford of the Bay County Sheriff's Office, for speaking to our BBIA members and friends. Thank you to Mid-South Lumber Co and Southern Brass for sponsoring our Lunch & Learn.

Congratulations to Habitat for Humanity of Bay County!

The secret is out! 🎉 Congratulations to Habitat for Humanity of Bay County, FL for winning the BBIA Women in Construction video challenge! 🎉

BBIA Deep Sea Fishing Charter at Capt. Anderson's Marina

Thank you to everyone who joined our #TeamBBIA family out on the Gulf for our Deep Sea Fishing Charter!

Girls Inc Summer Session with Angi Dean of Southern Belle Construction

Another fabulous Girls Inc. of Bay County summer session was held on July 11th by Angi Dean of Southern Belle Construction, along with her children.