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Simpson Strong Tie August 12  (outside gallery)
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Inland Empire & OC PASS Event: “Meet The Builder” July 15 (outside gallery)
Over 275 people attended the joint O.C. & Riverside Chapter P.A.S.S. “Meet the Builder” event on July 15, was held at the Anaheim Hills Golf Course. This event provided networking with over 30 Orange County and Inland Empire builders all under one roof. The set-up will be a bit different this year, with the builders at their own display tables to mingle with attendees. Many people enjoyed the new format and thought it made it easier to meet builders.
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BIA/OC June 2010 Dinner Meeting (outside gallery)
Mid-Year Economic Update at the Anaheim Hills Golf Course. |
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BIA/OC Golf Tournament (outside gallery)
Arroyo Trabuco Golf Course May 20, 2010
Congratulations to our 2010 Golf Tournament Winners
1st Place with a Low Net Score of 56: TWR Enterprises: Tom Rhodes, Bob Dinsmore, David Hahn and Robert Graf
2nd Place with a Low Net Score of 59: Individual Foursome: Joe Ciraulo (Hunter Industries), Darien Osbourne (Soil Retention), Darren Hammond (C2 Reprographics) and David Maldonado (D33 Design & Planning)
3rd Place TIE with a Low Net Score of 60 each: Land CM Corp: Glen Land, Brian Mangano, Art Rubio and Tom Bistline QwikResponse: Mark Knight, Doug Campbell, Dave Long and Mark Acosta
Using Callaway scoring system 1st Place TWR Enterprises: Tom Rhodes, Bob Dinsmore, David Hahn and Robert Graf 2nd Place Standard Pacific Homes: Ted McKibbin, Dave Bulloch, Michael Battaglia and Rick Winslow (Stewart Title) 3rd place KB Home: Judy Woolen, Kathy Barr and Carol Tagayan
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PWB The Naked Truth (outside gallery)
Professional Women in Building: The Naked Truth |
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This is the Year of What If’s (outside gallery)
BIA/OC April General Breakfast Meeting “This is the Year of What If’s” |
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March 2010 Membership Dinner
Over 175 people attended March’s Membership Meeting “Building a Different Model: Opportunities and Risks for Builders and Developers in 2010″. Phillip Bettencourt, Bettencourt & Associates served as the Moderator for the program’s panel which included: Scott Cohler, Capital Pacific Real Estate; Brian Doyle, William Lyon Homes; and Mark Frazier, Silveroak Investment Corp. |
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Jan. 2010 Steve Poizner Luncheon
BIAOC was invited to a luncheon with California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner hosted by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips and BIA Board Member Roger Grable. |
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Jan. 2010 Outlook
Nearly 600 people joined us for BIA/OC’s 2010 Economic Outlook at the Costa Mesa Hilton Hotel. This year’s guest speaker was Christopher Thornberg from Beacon Economics. He presented an in-depth overview of where the national and Orange County economies are likely headed in 2010 and beyond. Dan Young, President of The Irvine Company also provided a special introduction and an update on Irvine Co.’s new projects. The buzz in the room was undeniable – the building industry is on the upswing! |
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2009 Breakfast Membership Meeting
John Semcken, Majestic Realty was the featured speaker at the Oct. 6th Breakfast membership meeting. He spoke about plans for the first LEED certified Green Football Stadium ever built. It was a fantastic event MC-ed by David Stein (Board member Mark Himmelstein’s brother) host of The Celebration of Sports, a nationally syndicated radio show. |
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2009 Wine Event
The Building Industry Association of Orange County raised $31,000 for its non-profit Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) through the annual Wine and Food Event at the new Children’s Museum Pretend City in Irvine. BITA is a BIA/OC developed four-year high school program exposes young people to diverse career paths within the building industry. |
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2009 BIA/OC Kickball Tournament
10 teams participated in BIA/OC’s 1st Kickball tournament; over 120 players came out to participate. Victory rally was held at BJ’s Pizza afterwards. |
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2009 BIA LA and OC Joint Membership Meeting
BIA/LA Ventura and Orange County partnered again to host the July general membership meeting. BIA/OC members rode the train to the Metropolitan Water District in Downtown LA. Special guest speaker was Henry G. Cisneros, Executive Chairman of CityView and former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. His presentation covered the priorities of the new administration and California legislation regarding sustainability & green communities as well as the expectations of the next generations of homebuyers. |
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NextGen Breakfast With General William Lyon |
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2009 CQSB Workshop |
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2009 Outlook Meeting
BIA/OC’s annual Economic Outlook took place on January 26, 2009 at the Irvine Marriott Hotel with over 500 people in attendance to hear Dr. Christopher Thronberg and Brad Kemp from Beacon Economics discussing the economics behind the slowdown, in addition to what is expected in the coming months and years. |
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Poker Tournament |
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October Breakfast meeting |
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42nd Annual Installation : Envisioning the Possibilities
Paul Johnson of Rancho Mission Viejo was installed on October 17 as the incoming BIA/OC President along with the 2009 Board of Directors at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club. |
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Bita Wine Event
BIA/OC raised over $28,000 for its non-profit Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) through the annual Wine and Food Event this Fall at the Rancho Las Lomas Zoological Gardens and Villa. |
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Isaiah House Summer Luau
BIAOC Philanthropy Committee throws a Luau for HomeAids Isaiah House. |
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Suntrek Industries Tour
CQSBC Industry Field Trip at Suntrek Industries in Irvine. |
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Secretary of Education Visits BITA
The California Secretary of Education, Scott Himelstein, came to Katella High School to tour the Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) and meet with students and administration. |
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2008 Economic Outlook
The 2008 BIA/OC Annual Economic Outlook was held on January 28th at the Irvine Marriott. With over 700 attendees, the program was a huge success. Dr. Esmael Adibi and Dr. John Husing gave their insight to the future of homebuilding in Orange County and the Inland Emipre. |
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Washington DC Trip
BIA/OC Lobbying trip to Washington DC |
