Mid Minnesota Builders

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The Mid-Minnesota Builders Association (MMBA) of Crow Wing, Wadena and lower Cass Counties, fundamental purpose is to foster a healthy business environment for the home building industry and to engage in activities that strengthen competitiveness, professionalism and the publics' confidence in the industry. The MMBA represents nearly 300 members, involved in and supporting all phases of the home building industry, and is continuing to grow steadily.

Cost: $40 per person before November 30, 2010; $45 per person after December 1, 2010

The MMBA Board of Directors encourages Companies to extend this invitation to their Employees.

Holiday Party Sponsors are still needed. Contact the MMBA Office.

Building on the success of the past three years the BAM Convention committee has launched the 2011 Minnesota Builders Convention website where all the details about the event will be found.

Additional Upcoming Training
US EPA has delayed enforcement of the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule's firm certification requirement until October 1, 2010. This delay was made to accomodate contractors who have not be able to find or take a Certified Training Provider course. EPA will not enforce against individual renovation workers if the person has applied to enroll in, or has enrolled in, by no later than September 30, 2010, an approved Certified Renovator course from an approved training provider. This course must be taken by December 31, 2010. All other provisions of the rule are still enforceable.
Approximately 8.4 million renovation, repair and painting projects, large and small, will trigger the EPA Rule's requirements in the first year alone. An estimated 211,000 trade contractors, third-party property managers, residential rental property owners, property leasing agents, and other affected organizations will have to comply with the Rule, including applying to EPA to become "Certified Renovation Firms." Additionally, hundreds of thousands of workers performing these "renovations" will have to be trained and certified as "Renovators" by EPA-accredited trainers. These include:

With the new Federal deadline for enrollment in a Certified Renovator course by September 30, 2010, regulation, now is the time to take action.
Save the Date: MMBA & CLC will be providing training for the Certified Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair & Painting on: October 15, November23 and December 15th. The class will take place at Central Lakes College - Brainerd Campus

Fee: $200.00 for MMBA Members (lunch on your own); $225.00 for non-MMBA Member (lunch on your own)

The EPA fines and penalties for non-compliance are stiff. Take advantage of this opportunity to get yourself and your employees, as well as your contractors' and subcontractors' workers, trained as Certified Renovators.

Click on the link to read about: Independent Contractor Clarification
Residential Building Contractor / Remodeler License Renewals for 2009

DID YOU KNOW: That by Sponsoring a General Membership Meeting your company is highlightedin our Newsletter and on out Newsletter and our Websitem and has the opportunity to speak at the meeting? What an effective marketing tool. Contact our office for more details.
MMBA Code of Ethics: Members of the MMBA subscribe to the following Code of Ethics:
Members shall constantly seek to provide better values for the customers they serve.
Members shall, at all times share their knowledge with fellow members and the public in the best interest of those they serve.
Members shall not obtain any business by means of fraudulent statements or by use of implications unwarranted by fact or reasonable probability.
Members shall comply, both in spirit and letter, with rules and regulations prescribed by law and government agencies for health, safety and progress of the community.
Members shall not perform, or cause to be performed, any act which would tend to reflect on, or bring into disrepute any part of the industry served by this Association.

Membership at Mid-Minnesota Builders Association is a voluntary decision. Members strive to be leaders in the home building industry through quality standards and service. Contact an MMBA member today from the Member Directory for assistance with your building project.

Who is required to be licensed? Department of Commerce explains the residential contractor licensing requirements and maintains a list of current licensed contractors as public information. You may contact the Department of Commerce for license status of a contractor by calling 1-800-657-3602 or visit their web site at: www.commerce.state.mn.us.

Books that build your business. Order your books here on-line and support your local association, the MMBA.Go to www.builderbooks.com and click on "affiliate" at the top of the home page. This is a Retail Affiliate Program through NAHB, supporting local builder's associations.