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.

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General Membership Meeting

When: Tuesday ~ February 16, 2010 

Where: Crow Wing Cabinets

Times: 5:00-5:30 ~ New Member Orientation

                5:30-6:30 ~ Social Hour

           6:30-7:15 ~ Dinner

           7:15-8:30 ~ Program

Sponsored By: Crow Wing Cabinets

Home Show Dates:

March 26-28, 2010  

         Click here for Home Show Packets

         Click here for ST19 State form ~ Map 

     New to the 2010 MMBA Home Show Banner Advertising...

Home Tour Dates:  

April 9-11, 2010

Click Here: Project ReENERGIZE

Consumers The federal stimulus program is coming to your home. Don't miss out on free money.

Project ReEnergize is a homeowner rebate program, designed to improve your home, save you energy and money, and create jobs in the Minnesota economy. To participate in the program and receive a rebate check, you must work with a Project ReEnergize trained and qualified contractor. A list of Project qualified contractors is available on this site.

Contractors Project ReEnergize is a homeowner rebate program designed to create jobs in the residential construction industry.

Its purpose is to encourage your customers to use the rebate program as a discount for the work they were already contemplating or jump in and upgrade their home. In order to be able to offer these rebates a contractor must be a licensed contractor and go through a two-hour Project ReEnergize training class. Classes will be held throughout the state the last two weeks of September. To register, find a class in the list below and your Minnesota contractor license number, and follow the link. Training is limited so act now.

Additional Upcoming Training -

EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule will become fully effective and enforceable on April 22, 2010, which is right around the corner. The Rule applies to all "renovations," including many typical housing maintenance and remodeling activities, performed for "compensation" in pre-1978 "target housing" and pre-1978 "child-occupied facilities" when the work will disturb paint, stain, shellac and varnish that has not been tested and certified as lead free.

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:

• Remodelers.
• Building maintenance and service personnel.
• Drywall mechanics.
• Plumbers.
• Electricians.
• HVAC technicians.
• Window and siding installers.
• Kitchen and bathroom cabinet specialists.
• Painters.

With the compliance deadline looming for this new Federal 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 the following days:

•        March 12, 2010 (Friday)  
•        March 17, 2010 (Wednesday)
•        March 25, 2010 (Thursday)
•        April 2, 2010 (Friday)

The classes will take place at Central Lakes College - Brainerd Campus

• 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Classes are limited!!

The EPA fines and penalties for non-compliance are stiff, and April 22, 2010 will be here before you realize it. Take advantage of this opportunity to get yourself and your employees, as well as your contractors' and subcontractors' workers, trained as Certified Renovators.

 Extension of Tax Credit Deadlines

• The home buyer tax credit is available for qualified purchases with a binding sales contract in place on or before April 30, 2010 and closed by June 30, 2010.
• However, for qualified service members who are ordered on a period of official extended duty, these dates are extended for one year. For these home buyers, the tax credit applies to sales with a binding sales contract in place on or before April 30, 2011 and closed by June 30, 2011.

ATTENTION MEMBERS:

Click on the link to read about: Independent Contractor Clarification 

Residential Building Contractor / Remodeler License Renewals for 2009

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.

Association Membership:
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.

Licensing:
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.

BuilderBooks.com:
Books that build your business. Order your books here on-line and support your local association, the MMBA.Go to www.builderbook.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.