CEO's Blog
| From the Desk of Frank Williams |
 |
 |
Give Yourself Some CreditAs we stand poised on the brink of recovery for our housing market here in the Baldy View Region, it brings to mind an old political axiom: when election success for a candidate appears early on, the front - runner is reminded ’it’s your election to lose’.The connection here is that: as an industry and a professional trade association, we have to recognize that market forces are really human forces and that we have the power and the obligation to rebuild our housing market and industry rather than simply ‘ride out’ the current housing correction. Many of the people behind the agencies and rules that regulated this recession into existence understand now that forcing an industry to bear an inequitable burden of providing social benefits beyond those inherent in our industry and our products amounts to ‘killing the goose that lays the golden eggs’. As building professionals who endured this downturn ‘in the trenches‘ we need to ensure that this lesson is never again overlooked or forgotten. However, as much as our communities and economies now look to our industry to finally return our economy to vibrancy and viability, your BIA leadership and staff operate from the position that we are a professional business organization first. That means that the BIA’s most important commitment is your success. The opportunities provided by your BIA membership are more important to your and your fellow building professionals’ success than ever before. One of the newest and most innovative business tools we’ve introduced this month is The Building Industry Association of Southern California Baldy View Chapter Visa Platinum® Rewards Card. The new BIA Visa Platinum Rewards Card enables you to support the organization that supports your success as a member. It begins by offering a zero percent introductory annual percentage rate (APR) on purchases and balance transfers for six months. After this period, a low variable APR will apply. Then you may earn points at hundreds of participating online and neighborhood retailers and earn up to 15 bonus points per dollar at select merchants. These points can be then redeemed at select merchants for your choice of name – brand merchandise, event tickets, gift cards or travel reward options. All of this can be yours with no annual fee and no additional costs along with enhanced Visa Platinum benefits including 24/7 Emergency Customer Service and 100 percent fraud protection, purchase security, warranty manager and much more. This is one of the many benefits of BIA membership that will accelerate your businesses success as we enter this important period of overall economic recovery. More importantly, the new BIA Visa Platinum Benefits Card is just the latest in an ongoing list of benefits for your business, such as * bringing your voice to our elected leaders through involvement in the BIA’s all – important advocacy efforts,* enhancing the quality of your services and products by providing numerous and exciting interaction opportunities with your fellow professionals through our regularly scheduled PASS events, trade shows and other events, * up-to-the- minute membership and industry information, business resources and special member privileges available through our www.BIAbuild.com, www.BIASC.org and NAHB.com websites. * state – of – the – art education programs and resources to help you, your business, your associates and your employees access the best professional support and knowledge available. * money saving membership benefits such as health, general liability and worker’s compensation insurance services, * discounts on telecommunication and wireless services, * human resource services, * no – cost credit union membership, * discounts on residential housing construction, land development and remodeling books for building professionals, * education classes and seminars with certifications and designations for building and remodeling, real estate sales and marketing, green building and consumer education, and * discounts on services and rates provided by the industry’s premier data resource, the Construction Industry Research Board (CIRB). Spend a few minutes perusing the BIA website and discover for yourself how to put the power of the BIA behind your business.
Set as favorite
Bookmark
Email This
Hits: 5693 Comments (6)
...
Yes, Tony Wright, I, too, remember how much you contributed and have contributed to make our website an award winning site. Your forsight led our Chapter to be the first NAHB affiliated Asssociation in the State of California to be on the Internet. We have always been on the cutting edge of technology. You can be proud to be the one who helped lead us into this new technology. The Chapter will always be grateful for your many contributions to our success. I am sure many of our members do not know of your many efforts to help the Chapter. Good luck in your new job search! |
Subscribe to this comment's feed
