We had an incredibly informative August Lunch & Learn, thanks to our Keynote Speaker, Eric Lynch, NAHB Economist. We deeply appreciate Eric traveling from Washington, D.C., to provide us with a detailed forecast of our area and industry. His presentation can be found in your info-hub under resources.

A big thank you to ABC Supply Co. and Tool Expo Construction Supplies for sponsoring our August Lunch & Learn. Your support is vital to the work we do.

It was wonderful to see so many new members and faces in the audience. We love watching our #TeamBBIA family grow! We had a packed house, including many of our friends from the BIA of Okaloosa and Walton Counties! 

Thank you to our special guest, Larry Basford, State Attorney, for sharing a few words with our membership today on the great measures taken to protect our citizens. 

We were proud to introduce our BBIA Program Coordinator, Liz Cleary, to everyone. We’re thrilled to have her on board, and she’s ready to hit the ground running by the end of the month! You’re all going to love her.

Thank you to Bill Black from People’s First Insurance for leading us in a beautiful invocation.

Special thanks to Brigette, Shannon, and Aaron from SmartBank for checking in all of our members this month.

We’re grateful to our FHBA President, Garrett Anderson from Anderson Construction, for providing a brief SEBC recap and announcing some great member highlights. Congratulations to Tom Gladstone of Tom Gladstone Homes for receiving the Dick Baker Award, Curt Hartog with Pathway Builders for being nominated as Area 1 FHB PAC chair, and our BBIA President, Marty Perrett from First National Bank Northwest Florida for being nominated as FHBA Area 1 Associate VP! We’re also excited to share that Garrett was nominated to be our FHBA representative for NAHB. We’re proud of this outstanding leadership representing our association!

Thank you to our BBIA President, Marty Perrett, for another excellent coordination of a busy agenda. We always enjoy your lively conversation highlighting all the fantastic people and happenings in our association. 

Thank you to Tool Expo Construction Supplies for the great swag and door prizes! Congratulations to all the winners! 

Congratulations to Arthur Cullen for winning the 50/50 raffle! 

Thank you to Angel’s BBQ and Catering for the delicious lunch, as always. 

A special thank you to Suzie and Chelsea at Capt. Anderson's Event Center for ensuring everything was set up perfectly for our meeting! 

Don't forget to register now in your info hub for our next Lunch & Learn on September 17th. Our keynote speaker will be Bay County Manager Bob Majka. Thank you to Mid-South Lumber Co. and Southern Brass for sponsoring September’s event.