Welcome to NEFBA

The Northeast Florida Builders Association provides industry. wide representation designed to strengthen and foster the continued growth of the home and commercial builders, and the construction industry in Northeast Florida. Thank you for visiting the official Web site of NEFBA.

Apprenticeship accepting applications - Apprenticeship will be accepting applications for new apprentices at 7 p.m. Monday, June 29 at the NEFBA Offices, 103 Century 21 Drive, Suite 100. For more information on referring someone who works for you or if you are interested in hiring an apprentice to work for your company, call (904) 421-0296 or visit the Web site at www.nefbaapprenticeship.com.

Commercial Council Luncheon - 11:30 a.m., Thursday July 9, NEFBA Offices. Jerry Mallott, President, Cornerstone, Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce to speak on what is coming to Jacksonville. $7 for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP to Scott Merritt at smerritt@nefba.com or 904-725-4355.

NEFBA Membership Social – July 9, Beaches Design Center will host the Summer Open House Networking Social in their showroom, 3200 Third St., Jacksonville Beach from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Please R.S.V.P. to Scott Merritt at smerritt@nefba.com or 904-725-4355.

St. Johns Builders Council :: Fall Parade of Homes
Aug. 29th - Sept. 13th, 2009

The St. Johns Builders Council invites all builders to enter their model homes located in St. Johns County in the SJBC Fall Parade of Homes. All entries will be featured in a full color magazine and shown on the SJBC website. Advertisement for the Parade will be displayed in various surrounding counties, television and radio. SHOWCASE HOME "spot" is available and will be featured on the front cover of the magazine as well as a story of the builder, interior of the home in the centerfold and virtual tour on the website. Builders with entries are invited to "link" their website to the Parade of Homes section of the SJBC website.

IMPORTANT DATES:
• Deadline to submit entries: July 31
• Parade Judging: August 6
• Awards Banquet: August 25th at Marsh Creek Country Club.
Call Leona Brown at 824-8121 or 540-8151 for entry forms or visit www.stjohnsbuilderscouncil.com to download.

Sales Expert Academy - More than just a motivational sales rally, this program is designed to bring cutting edge strategies for today's hard-hit market. Whether you're in new home sales or general real estate, you will walk away with the tools you need to penetrate today's market and help bring confused buyers to the closing table. Speakers include: John Palumbo, Meredith Oliver and Melinda Brody. Meeting will be held July 10 from 8:30 to 12:30 p.m., networking breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $20. Sponsored by Lennar Homes. For more information go to www.salesexpertacademy.com.

IRM II Marketing Strategies, Plans and Budgets - Tuesday-Wednesday, July 21-22 - Gian Hasbrock will be teaching a course on how to develop appropriate marketing plans and budgets and increase profit planning through the selection and development of product pricing, place and promotion tactics. SMC Members are $350 and non-SMC members are $400. Sign-up online at www.smcnefba.com by July 7th.

Realtor-Builder Tradeshow Booths and Sponsorships Available - “Back To Our Future” 30th Annual Realtor-Builder Tradeshow presented by NEFBA’s Sales and Marketing Council and the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors, will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 22 at the University Center at the University of North Florida. Standard booths are $600. Now is the time to reserve your space and secure sponsorships for the event.

For more information or to make reservations, contact Amanda Randolph at arandolph@nefba.com or (904) 421-0298.