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 A Message From Your BIA/OC President
David Greminger,
President of
Fieldstone Communities
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Pundits, bloggers, reporters, economists...everyone has their predictions about the future of the real estate market here in Southern California. When is the market going to turn? That’s a question we address every day in our companies. BIA has collected some of the most respected professionals in our industry to answer that very question. For an opportunity to hear the inside truth, I encourage you to attend the Development Trends & Networking Conference on April 18 at the Irvine Marriott. The theme is "Charting a Course for the Turnaround and the Coming Acquisition Tidal Wave". BIA is offering panels of experts from the front-lines of today’s volatile market, including builders, investors and financial advisors. To add value to the event, the Committee has organized a separate networking period where attendees can connect with speakers, sponsors, local executive search firms, and each other.
This is a must-attend event, and one of the best values of any conference. See you there! (see below for registration info)
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Welcome New Members
Please give these new members a warm BIA/OC welcome when you meet them at the next event or committee meeting.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
BIA Continues to Fight For Economic Stimulus
We are fighting hard for your companies! The Government Affairs Committee's mantra for 2008 is ECONOMIC STIMULUS. BIA's team is working around the clock in partnership with our local jurisdictions to moderate positive change in the way land use authorities do business. BIA is engaging local officials to ease the regulatory pressures that affect our industry.
NETWORKING & EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
"Charting a Course for the Turnaround"
If You Haven’t Reserved Yet, Do It by April 15th Deadline!
With the many challenges facing Orange County’s homebuilding industry it is vital to maintain strong relationships and stay on top of the latest developments. Give BIA/OC half a day and we will give you one of the best chances to network with peers, make new business connections and develop a deeper understanding of the "ins and outs" of this construction market. Contact Philly Pemberton immediately to save your spot at the conference on Friday, April 18, or click here to download all conference information now.
Renegotiating Your Entitlements in 2008?
Then Get to the Irvine Marriott this Monday, April 14th!
BIA/OC’s April dinner meeting will be extremely valuable and a must attend for Land Acquisition, Project Management and all other builder professionals and consultants working in Orange County’s homebuilding industry. The panel of speakers sells itself: Susan Hori of Manatt Phelps & Phillips, LLP, Kate Klimow, Regional Director of KB Home, Lisa Stipkovich, Redevelopment Director, City of Anaheim and President of California’s Redevelopment Association. Moderated by Lucy Dunn, Executive Director of Orange County’s Business Council, this event will provide real answers and specific information on the critical topic of renegotiating entitlements. Contact Philly Pemberton to reserve your seat.
"Cost-Effective Conservation"
Learn How to Build Green CORRECTLY on April 30th
BIA/OC’s Construction Quality and Sustainable Building Committee has several professionals who are actually building green for a living every single day. They have a firm grasp of the issues facing those professionals charged with the task of not only building green but getting their projects certified green. Attend this workshop and you will save your company the thousands of dollars and countless hours it takes to go back to a job and figure what went wrong and why it won’t pass the certification requirements. To download the flyer and register now click here.
If the Best Deals Truly are Made On The Golf Course...
Reserve a Foursome for May 12th
From Builder reps to public officials, and everyone in between, the BIA golf tournament offers tremendous business development opportunities. The tournament is being held at the completely renovated golf course at the Mesa Verde Country Club and everyone’s favorite Newport Beach Country Club. It’s fairly simple to see why getting a foursome is a great decision. Contact Philly Pemberton to reserve your spot at either course or download the registration forms now.
Member Spotlight:
Jim Ustick, Market Profiles
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BIA/OC Member: Jim Ustick, II
Member Since: Market Profiles has been involved with BIA for over 15 years!
Occupation/Company Profile: Market Profiles combines purely strategic and innovative thinking with the wisdom that comes from over four decades of experience in the marketplace. Professional experience in commercial, residential, and golf course development, land use planning, marketing/merchandising, advertising and economics, guarantees that the Market Profiles team appreciates the hard realities of the development process. Our team oriented approach to analysis brings together a variety of perspectives to develop practical, profitable solutions for immediate-, mid-, and long-term concerns.
Favorite Sports Teams: Los Angeles Galaxy, Angels, Ducks
Benefits of Membership for You & Your Company:
As a member of the BIA I have met building industry professionals who have become clients, friends, and advisors on numerous real estate developments. Market Profiles and the homebuilding industry have benefited from the political action committees in the BIA, and we have had a greater opportunity through membership to exchange ideas, knowledge, and experience with other professionals in the development industry.
Hobbies: Playing soccer and surfing with my family
Business with Members incentives: Market Profiles strives to remain competitively priced for all consulting services, and we stay connected with our clients to deliver the best communication and a continued relationship.
Favorite BIA event this year: Although the BIA OC Golf Tournament isn’t until May 12th, it’s sure to be an amazing event again this year. It’s a great time to have fun and catch up with friends in the building industry.
Contact Information: justick@marketprofilesinc.com
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Help Homeless Young Mothers In Time For Mother's Day
HomeAid Orange County, in a partnership with the Children and Families Commission of Orange County families has taken on the challenge of overseeing an "Essentials for Young Mothers" critical goods drive. Many struggling young mothers have difficulty keeping up with the ever increasing costs of basic necessities such as diapers, baby food and formula, baby and baby products. This drive is not about giving kids toys to play with, it’s about the everyday living conditions for babies throughout Orange County.
3 Easy Ways to Make a Difference April 28 - May 1:
- Conduct a drive at your company. For more details contact Carolyn Baker at carolyn@homeaidoc.org or 949.553.9510 x224
- Purchase "essential" items and drop them off at the BIA/HomeAid office at 17744 Skypark Circle, #170 in Irvine.
- Essentials for Young Lives has a gift registry:
Go to www.babiesrus.com (The registry number is 91636545 or use Last Name: homeaid and First Name: OC.)
Housing Summit II to take place on May 13th
The Orange County Housing Trust will hold its second major housing summit, Housing Summit II, on Tuesday, May 12, 2008, at the Irvine Hyatt Regency from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featured speakers will be Bill Witte, President of Related of California and Parker Kennedy, Chairman and CEO of The First American Corporation.
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