Dear Members -

Welcome to your August Chapter Newsletter!

Scroll below for important chapter news, events, advocacy updates, and more. As always, if there is anything we can help you with or any questions that come up during this month, please don't hesitate to reach out – we're here for you! 

We also have some exciting new initiatives in the works, so stay tuned for more information. As always, we are grateful for your support and dedication to our organization. 

For questions or more information on BIA Riverside please connect with our BIA Riverside Chapter Senior Vice President Lou Monville here.

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the death of our leader and friend, John Tanner. We will all miss him more than words can express.

A service honoring John Tanner will take place on Saturday, August 26th at 11:00 AM at

Zion Lutheran Church (1405 E Fallbrook St, Fallbrook, CA 92028) with a reception to follow.

Government Affairs

The Riverside County Chapter will continue to be focused on industry advocacy and keeping Riverside County and our local cities a great place to build much needed housing. If you see an emerging issue you want to make sure the chapter is monitoring, please feel free to email your thoughts to [email protected].

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

BIASC PAC Gala

Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach

BIA Riverside & BIA San Bernardino County Chapters Present

A Groovy End of Summer Party

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Fieldhouse Terrace at SilverLakes Sports Park 

BIASC Coachella Valley Golf Event

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Indian Wells Golf Resort

BIASC & BIASD Anniversary Celebration on USS Midway

October 25, 2023

USS Midway

Building Industry Show

October 25-26, 2023

Marriott Marquis San Diego

BIS Rockin' End of Show

October 26, 2023

SHOUT! House

Centennial All Regional Installation Gala

Friday, November 10, 2023

Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park 

BIA Riverside Chapter Tahitian Nights

August 17, 2023

Wilson Creek Winery

Maururu - "Thank You" - for attending BIA Riverside County Chapter's Tahitian Nights Wine Event at Wilson Creek Winery last night! At BIASC we take pride in hosting networking events that are both professional and FUN for our members. Don't forget to share your favorite photos from the evening on social media and tag us! 

Inland Empire Emerging Leaders Virtual Morning Buzz



Thank you for joining our Inland Empire Emerging Leaders Virtual Morning Buzz last week! Special thanks to our featured speaker Aaron Talarico, Meritage Homes Vice President of Land Acquisition & Entitlements and BIA Riverside County Chapter President for sharing insights and experience about California's entitlement process. Stay tuned for more IE Emerging Leaders events coming soon!

Readership of over 46,000 Industry Contacts

Read Now It Now - BIASC's Digital Magazine Southern California Builder - The Women in Homebuilding Edition - featuring an inclusive interview with Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis.

A message from our CEO Jeff Montejano