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The Northern Minnesota Builders Association relies on fundraising efforts of the membership to keep them going as a non-profit association. The following is a listing of all events that take place throughout the year: |
Monthly Membership Nights
Monthly membership nights are held on the first Thursday of each month (September-May) and provide networking opportunities for members to come together an get the latest industry information. These events are FREE to members and their guests. The Monthly Membership Nights are sponsored by NMBA members; the sponsors provide food, beverage and location of the Monthly Membership Night. The member sponsor works with the NMBA staff to set a place. Approximately 35-50 members attend each of these monthly meetings. |
Lead Renovator Initial Training
The Northern MN Builders Association has partnered with the University of ND, Environmental Training Institute, to provide an 8 hour EPA Renovation, Repair & Painting Rule (RRP) training that will qualify the attendee for 8 hours of RRP training as well as 8 hours of builder continuing education.
Due to low registration we have canceled the July & August Lead Renovator Initial training. The next Lead Renovator Training will be held on September 16, 2010 at the Moose Lodge.
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Download Lead Renovator Initial Training Registration |
This is a festive night to show our appreciation to our members for their support over the past year. This is another GREAT networking opportunity for members and their guests! The cost of a Grand Celebration ticket includes: two meat buffet dinner and entertainment (comedian, and live band). All Members, their guests and all licensed contractors are invited to attend this FUN night! Entertainment by Bottomline; Comedian Craig Allen. Sponsord by Grand Rapids State Bank and Paul Bunyan Telephone.
January 29, 2010 - Timberlake Lodge, Grand Rapids |
Contractor's Expo & Table Top Show |
The NMBA now has two dates available for Contractor Continuing Education! Both dates will be held at the Sawmill Inn, Grand Rapids. The first date is December 9, 2008; 2009 Contractor’s Program that will focus on Foundation Systems. This course will offer 7 hours of continuing education (including 1 hour of energy credit), breakfast & lunch. The second contractor continuing education offering is our annual Contractor’s Expo & Table Top Show to be held on February 12, 2009. This event is one of the major fundraisers for the NMBA. This annual event is a day full of continuing education credits for contractors (including energy & lead credits), free manufacturing representative table top display show, breakfast, buffet luncheon, and social hour. Approximately 140 contractors attend this function each year, these are all licensed contractors who need at least 7 hours of continuing education each year to stay licensed in the State of Minnesota. The vendor table top display show holds 39 booths where building industry manufacturing representatives show their products and services directly to contractors and associate members. During the lunch period attendees will have a chance at over $2000 in Prizes
February 11, 2010 (Sawmill Inn, Grand Rapids)
Download 2010 Contractor’s Expo & Table Top Show |
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This event takes place the first weekend of March each year. This
is held at the IRA Civic Center in Grand Rapids. The NMBA takes
over the entire East arena. This enables the NMBA to get over 140
booths on the arena floor with additional space available in the
lobby. This is by far the biggest fundraising event for the NMBA
throughout the year! All vendors must show products or offer services
related to the building industry geared toward consumers that are
looking to build new or remodel existing home structures. This
takes the committee months to plan. This has proven to be one of
the premier building shows in the area.
March 5-7, 2010 (IRA Civic Center, Grand Rapids) 16th Annual
The NMBA Builders’ Home Show is exclusive to NMBA members & building/remodeling industry businesses that reside in the NMBA territory. For more information, please contact the Northern Minnesota Builders Association at 218-326-6622. |
The Annual NMBA Scholarship Golf Tournament |
This event takes place mid-June. In 2002 the NMBA gave out its first four $500 scholarships, handled through the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation. The goal of the NMBA is to give out four $500 scholarships each year. The annual golf tournament proceeds go towards the NMBA scholarship fund. The NMBA set up an endowment fund with the G.R. Area Community Foundation to ensure the future of the NMBA Scholarship Fund. This golf tournament is very important to the outcome of this fund! A 100% membership support is needed! Sponsored by: Paul Bunyan Telephone, Cohasset Mill & Lumber, Woodland Bank and Schwartz Excavating and Redi-Mix.
June 9, 2010 at Ruttger’s Sugar Brook Golf Course |
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 This event takes place in the fall each year. It is a day to get together for camaraderie and team-building fun! Spend the day shooting at 75 targets, dinner, beverages, and chance to win great prizes. 2006 was our inaugural Fun Shoot. It was such a hit with the members that it has turned into an annual event.
September 10, 2010 |
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Click here to see the 2010 Showcase of Homes information.
This is an annual home tour of premiere residential buildings that are new, model, spec, major remodel or manufactured home. This home tour will allow potential customers to view the quality and craftsmanship of the products and services that went into the construction of the residential building. All buildings must be built by a licensed contractor and for sale by a licensed realtor. Non-Members are welcomed and encouraged to register for this event; non-member registration fees will apply. The Showcase Committee will review all submissions and give final approval.
September 25 & 26, 2010
Download the 2010 Registration Form - Click Here |
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