MCBIA ANNOUNCES 2010 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND VISIONMonday December 21, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARION COUNTY, FL (December 16, 2009): Advocacy, Membership, and Teamwork were the theme of the Marion County Building Industry Association (MCBIA) Holiday Cocktail Reception and Installation of Officers held at Pi on Broadway, December 11, 2009. Representative Kurt Kelly installed the Associations 2010 Executive Officers and four (4) new Board Members.
In a speech from MCBIA’s 2010 President, Chad Johannesen, stated, “As a volunteer trade organization representing the interests of the building industry, the business community, and the consumers in our community, the MCBIA has grown into a valuable resource for members and powerful advocates for the building and business industry in Marion County, the State of Florida, and the Nation.” He also provided a glimpse of the organizations vision and goals.
Settle with the Past. Engage in the Present. Believe in the Future: The MCBIA has settled with past decisions, found opportunities to engage in the present, and believes in the future. Several objectives include: 1) Spur job growth 2) Encourage home and business ownership 3) Assist to stabilize residential and commercial values 4) Help put the economy back on track.
Membership: Building Your Business by Building Your Community: The diversity of membership provides an endless source of knowledge when it comes to the strategic direction. The MCBIA staff and Board of Directors are dedicated to creating an atmosphere in order for members to build business and be involved in a larger effort to build the community.
Improve the MCBIA Business Environment: The MCBIA hasreinvested in the processes of our business. Building relationships and working in partnership with the local and state government are key for Members in order to form a favorable business climate. This forward-thinking strategic direction encompasses the wide range of businesses we represent and grows our membership base so that we can accomplish the following action items:
1. Focus on grassroots advocacy efforts: Residential and Commercial construction needs to remain a priority in the public policy arena. With our population growing, planning for future growth is a top priority and we are going to continue to advocate for our business community.
2. Connect our Members through networking events: Focus will be placed on meetings and events that meet relationship building and educational needs of members.
3. Build, sustain, and grow business to aid Members and the community: Several years ago, the MCBIA diversified its business portfolio and invested in property and management of that property; however, we are re-focusing that area of business and have decided to divest all real estate assets in an effort to assist our Members and the community in the best way possible.
Francine Johannesen, CEO and Master of Ceremony for the reception stated, “The MCBIA leadership believes in the future of Marion County’s business climate. Our volunteers are dedicated to working proactively, providing different options for solutions, and providing information to make informed decisions for today and the future of our community. As Vince Lombardi once quoted, “People who work together will win, whether it be against complex football defenses or the problems of modern society.” Members are proud to be a part of a winning team and it helps keep membership a priority for them.”
The 2010 MCBIA Officers are: President – Chad Johannesen, Maronda Homes, Vice President – Jerry Guerra, Thoroughbred Builders and Bailey Industries, Associate Vice President – Linda Gygax, Lossing Strickland Insurance, Treasurer – Paul Higginbottom, Reora, Inc., Secretary – George Gibson, Bowyer-Singleton and Associates. Several new Directors were also added: Barry Stem/Duratek Precast Technologies, Inc., Keith Poole/KAP Design, Mary Lou Serna/Labor Ready, and Deborah Phillips/1st Quality Title.
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