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Message from BIA President, Bob Yoder
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Together we are Stronger!!
Over the past several months your BIA has pushed harder than ever to gain new members, work with local governments, and place positive news about the housing market in our local media.
Here are the highlights:
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CBIA media tour: CBIA leadership, including, Chairman Ray Becker and me, met with the the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin to push for state legislative help. See the news story here.
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Riverside County Red Team:
BIA and local government leaders began working on a 'Red Team' approach to bring swift reforms for the homebuilding industry.
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BIA makes huge strides
in quest to reform fees and the entitlement process in Riverside County.
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BIA welcomes new staff
to fill key vacant membership and events positions.
The BIA family is always growing, please forward this newsletter on to anyone you think would be a great member.
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Riverside“Red Team”
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During the past year the BIA has been aggressively communicating the importance of the homebuilding industry on the local economy and the need for a collective approach to reinvigorate the industry. We’re heartened to say that our message is now resonating.
 
Riverside County Supervisor John Tavaglione and Riverside Mayor Ron Loveridge have heeded this call and will be leading the charge to expedite economic recovery throughout the Inland Empire.
The goal of the Red Team is to :
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Speed up a housing recovery
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Produce long term housing affordability
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Stimulate job growth
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Cultivate strong long term economic growth
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Protect local government services
Over the coming weeks and months, we will update you on the efforts of the Red Team. Please check out our website for latest information.
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Government Affairs Update
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BIA's staff has been making headway to protect your bottom line. Here are the most recent government affairs successes:
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Riverside County adopts sweeping changes to fees/entitlement process: Click here to view changes. Watch or listen to the BIA's Executive Officer Borre Winckel's comments here.
(Click on "7/1/2008" and fast forward to 1 hour and 56 minutes)
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First city lowers fees!
As a result of BIA efforts, Calimesa cut administration fees by 10%, saving members hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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List of policy objectives: BIA is compiling a list of needed housing policy reforms. See the list here or e-mail Tommy Thompson
with your suggestion.
Click here for a list of all Riverside County Fee Deferrals.
For information from CBIA on progress at the State Capitol, please click here. Now is a great time to join the American Dream Team!
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Now is a great time to join the American Dream Team!
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As the legislature decides how to close the $15 billion budget deficit it is crucial for us to make our voice as loud as possible and speak as one voice.
The American Dream Team is a group of California residents working at the grassroots level to ensure that our industry regains the strength of past and is poised for sustained growth in the future.
The American Dream Team is a way for like minded individuals to join together to support efforts to bolster the building industry and fight against attempts to further weaken the industry. The philosophy is simple: When we speak together as one voice we are stronger and better positioned to achieve success for our industry.
The American Dream Team is the making our message known; housing is the heart of our economy. By being a member of the team your voice will make us stronger. Join the American Dream Team here.
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Important Links
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BIA Riverside Welcomes
New Team Members
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Tracey Long
Director of Membership
Tracey Long serves as the Director of Membership for the Building Industry Association, Riverside County Chapter. She comes to the BIA with 14 years of building industry experience. Before joining the BIA she was the Director of Design at Model Home Source – an interior design firm especially tailored to model homes.
Brenda Le
Director of Programs
Brenda Le serves as the Director of Programs for the Building Industry Association, Riverside County Chapter. She comes with a thirteen year background in Event Planning, Floral Design and Event Decorating combined with eight years of Management and Supervisory experience. For the past 6 years, Brenda has worked in the financial sector of the building industry.
Meet New Members to Riverside BIA Chapter
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Upcoming Chapter Events
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August 6th-Wednesday
Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting
Location: Riverside Art Museum
August 21st- Thursday
Annual Wine Event
Location: South Coast Winery
Temecula
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