Advocacy Day, Tuesday, March 5th • Supreme Court Upholds Federal Arbitration Act • B4 Conference Next Week in WI Dells - $50 Off for Members • Business Networking Tips for Construction Trades • Whirlpool’s All-Expenses-Paid Trip to Chicago Contest • WB Foundation Labor Shortage Resources • WBA Buyers Guide
Read MoreALSO: Getting to Know the Candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court 2019 • BLAR Fund in Action Information Added to Website • Governor Evers’ Announces Taskforce to Address Transportation • From NAHB: Affordability Tops the Agenda in the Year Ahead
Read MoreLooking for business networking tips for the construction trades? Learn how to network to grow your client base with these hints.
Read MoreALSO: Guidance Released on Multifamily Egress Code Update • Cabinet Secretaries Announced • DSPS Concrete Document Posted • Wetland Guidance Document Now Available • New Members Appointed to Joint Committee on Finance • Thoughts on 1/1/16 Deck Code and Footing Size Worksheet Now Available • Jagler Returns as Assembly Housing Chair • Check out the Latest in NAHB Legal Advocacy
Read MoreLooking for insights into the Wisconsin housing market for 2019? Discover what your business needs to know about the housing market and building trends for next year.
Read MoreALSO: Main Goal of 2019-2020: No Backsliding on 2011-2018 Reforms • A.G. Schimel Decides Against Recount • WI Supreme Court Race Next Up • Governor-Elect Evers Announces Transition Team and Chief of Staff • NAHB Explains Opportunity Zone Proposed Rule • From NAHB: Not a Lot of Lots, Builders Report
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Read MoreGet Your Tickets! • Home Builders Should Know How Their Legal Team Identifies Risks • $50 Off B4 Conference + Free Course in Madison • Members Flock to New WBA Association Health Plan • Save the Date! 2019 WBA Event Dates Now Available • BOD Meeting Attendance Record • Happy Thanksgiving
Read MoreALSO: First Glance on Why Top of the Ticket Went D in 2018 • Assembly GOP Comes Back with 63/64 Members • State Senate GOP Gains One Seat to Go to 19 • What Does this Mean for WBA’s Advocacy Efforts in 2019-2020? • NAHB’s Take on National Election Results • From NAHB: 250k Jobs Added in October
Read MoreDo you know a student who wants to become involved in Wisconsin construction trades? Discover how the WB Foundation can help them get a head start in a rewarding career here.
Read MoreALSO: Online Giving Now Available for Building a Better Wisconsin PAC
Read MoreALSO: Governor Walker Calls Himself Underdog in Reelection Bid • Final WBA Advocacy Agenda for 2019-2020 To Be Considered Next Week • Coming Soon: Online Giving to BBW-PAC & Survey on Member Involvement in Government • From NAHB: FAA Bill Includes Key Housing Affordability Provisions
Read MoreAs I travel the country, I meet with many business owners that fall into the category of this article, they are growing by mistake. That is why I wrote my #1 Amazon Best Selling book, Growing on Purpose. They tend to be passionate about their company, excited about their product and/or service and have devoted everything to make their company a success. Yet, there is still something missing.
Read MoreALSO: New Marquette Law School Poll to be Released this Week: What to Watch For? • new Ads Released in Race for Governor • From NAHB: Bipartisan Group of Senators Seek Fair Resolution of Lumber Trade Dispute
Read MoreLooking for tips on drafting consumer-friendly building proposals? Use these six tips to help you land more new business.
Read MoreALSO: Polling Released in Key Legislative Districts • Despite Huge Funding Disadvantage, Vukmir Beats Nicholson • Marquette Law School Poll: Good News for Vukmir; Walker & Evers Tied • Governor Walker Announces $10 Million Available to Help Contractors Access Capital • From NAHB: NAHB Weighs in as EPA Considers Changes to its Regulatory Development Process
Read MoreIf you’ve ever wondered how you can benefit from becoming a member of the Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA), you will have access to a wide range of advantages, including: Advocacy privileges, Discounts and free benefits, Research and industry news, Credibility and visibility, Networking opportunities, and 3-in-1 membership.
Read MoreThe Wisconsin Builders (WB) Foundation recently awarded $5,100 in scholarships to seven students going into the building trades at its charity golf outing on July 19th in Wisconsin Dells. These scholarships are open to students across the state who are entering an institution of higher learning in the building trades.
Read MoreALSO: Over $20,000 Raised During July Event for Governor Walker • Bipartisan Pushback Against Trump Tariffs • BOD Votes to Endorse Walker and Schimel • WBA Advocacy Group Meeting Highlights • From NAHB: A Looming $1 Billion Tax on Housing
Read MoreThe internet has changed the way that companies do business and consumers seek information. Instead of using newspaper ads and other traditional marketing outlets, consumers are heading online to find home builders in Wisconsin. In fact, research suggests that 90% of home buyers search online during their house-hunting process. If your company isn’t in the digital space, you might be losing out on opportunities to reach potential clients looking to build their dream home.
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