Here is what a few of our members have to say about the
Manatee-Sarasota BIA
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“Beyond the awesome networking through the BIA, I have found
that being a member has increased my business opportunities
and as a member has offered me an outstanding level of
membership benefits. I highly recommend being a member.”
- Mike Rahn, CenterState Bank
“I have been a member of the HBA, now Manatee Sarasota
BIA, for 20 years. Not only have I built my business with the
contacts that I have made through the BIA, but I have made
lifetime friends, and been given opportunity for leadership
on both the local and state level of the Association. Education
and networking are the building blocks that have helped me
succeed in my business, and I credit the BIA for providing these.”
- Kathy Robinson Brugger, TV Home Source
“Having the opportunity to present my company and services
to hundreds of contractors was a great reason to join the
BIA, but being able to take part in helping the entire industry
through legislative and committee action, I’ve found a reason
to stay every year. Yes, there are plenty of opportunities to grow
your business here, but having the chance to take an active role
in sustaining our industry can not be found anywhere else!”
- William Smock, Gator Plumbing Inc.
“I know that my success, my connections with the right
business partners and some truly great friendships have come
to me because of my membership in the BIA. My opportunities
to grow as a business professional and as a person have been
invaluable. Committing to becoming involved and available to
serve has paid off in so many ways. So thank you BIA! I am
truly looking forward to a very successful 2019 on all fronts.”
- Amiee Rothrock, Frontline Capital Partners
“Thank you to the great team at the BIA for your excellent work
helping us spread the word about our local building efforts and
on the business side keeping us up to-date with the important
changes affecting our industry every day. The professionalism
and dedication you and all of the BIA team members show
each and every time we have interacted with you these past
fourteen years is greatly appreciated by me and everyone at
Arthur Rutenberg Homes / Nelson Homes, Inc.”
- Joe Dweck , Arthur Rutenberg Homes / Nelson Homes, Inc.
“Being a member of MSBIA has been very rewarding for Two
Trails. It has allowed us to meet many new clients as well as
giving us the opportunity to have a voice and make a difference
in the building industry.”
- Drew Smith, Two Trails
“As the nation’s number one new construction lender, it’s
important we stay in front of our customers, and we’re also up
to date with trends in the industry, as well as the word on the
street. Being a part of the local BIA helps us accomplish all of
those things.”
- Matthew Watkins, BB&T
“I have been a member of the local builders association for
almost 25 years. I can honestly say that almost every business
opportunity I have had in that time has been as a result of a
relationship I had at the BIA. I have made lifelong friends,
learned much about our industry, and have had every minute of
time I invested multiplied and returned to me. I can’t imagine
why anyone would be in our industry or a related industry and
not be a member.”
- David C. Hunihan, Medallion Home
“I have been an active member of the MSBIA since 1979. In all
of those 40 years there has not been a single year that I have
not more than covered the cost of my membership through
sales. The key is you must be active and participate in BIA
sponsored events. In addition the BIA has also been a very good
educational connection for me to learn about the construction
industry and the politics involved at the local & state levels. If
we do not support the BIA membership and participation then
the BIA can not be our voice in support of our fine industry.
Be a part of our BIA team.”
- Ken Patton, Arne Carlson Insurance
“The MSBIA has been an invaluable tool for growing our
business and for building long term relationships in the industry.
Thanks for being such a great friend and a great resource!”
- Benjamin Bass, Akcel Construction
“They are constantly monitoring potential legislation that could
negatively impact the construction industry and will provide
lobbying to lessen the impact of bad rules and regulations.”
- Jud Boedecker, Palmer Lake Management, LLC
“Well run organization, that is instrumental in fighting
insidious government regulation, Like minded people working
towards a common goal.”
- William Dorman, White Aluminum Products LLC.
“The Association is the collective voice of the local homebuilding
professionals which advocates for higher service levels from
the local municipalities, fiscal responsibility of those same
municipalities and fair and appropriate administration of fees
collected, charged and utilized by the governing authorities.”
- Gregg Carlson, Lee Wetherington Homes
“The organization is a great way to stay knowledgable about the
market, meet others in the community, network with fellow
professionals, and have fun. I am impressed by how much local
news, info, market info, etc I learn from this organization.”
- Ashley French
“MS-BIA has a deep passion for the strength and growth of the
industry and are on the leading edge of it.”
- Larry Archer, CORE Construction