Business Builder Council

2010 Board of Directors
Chairperson: Patty Wedge-Ludwig, Advanced Insurance Underwriters
Vice Chairperson: Lisa Adams, Knotts Plastering
Secretary/Treasurer: Alexa Warner
Directors: Diane Kirby, Alison Jacks Collins, Valerie Childs, Dorrie Visser

2010 Calendar:
January 20 - Mixer at Elegance in Plumbing
February 17 - Mixer at Kitchens by Clay
March 24 - Reverse Trade Show
April 21 - Mixer at Florida Builder Appliances
May 12 - Casino Night at CBIA
June 16 - Mixer at Bentley Village
August 18 - Mixer at My Blueprinter
October 21 - Trade Show
November 17 - Mixer at MerVil Design Center

Overview
The Business Builder Council of the Collier Building Industry Association was formed specifically to meet the needs of specialty contractors and material suppliers. They are dedicated to TVS (Trades, Vendors and Suppliers). Their mission is to be a dynamic Council of strong leaders delivering education, recognition and profitable opportunities resulting in a WOW experience!! "It's all about building your business"

Meeting on a monthly basis, they organize six mixers, and two annual trade shows.

The CBIA Business Builder Council organizes several annual events:

Reverse Table Top
The Business Builder Council wanted to hold an event that would be beneficial to all of the subcontractors and builders and remodelors as well. This event is held at the Elks Lodge where builders and remodelors host a booth for four hours and have their buying managers and purchasing agents there to meet and greet subcontractors. Tradesmen and associates either bid on jobs there or submit portfolios and brochures to their office for future reference. This is a salesperson’s dream night.

Trade Show
This event is held during the summer and features trades of all kinds. You must be a CBIA member to participate as an exhibitor. This is a very well attended show by CBIA members as well as the general public. There are usually 40 booths and all are sold out by the day of the event. Reserve your booth early or consider sponsoring this event to get the best spots.

Always on the lookout for another great idea, they welcome and and all to join their team and assist in creating great opportunities for the whole association to enjoy. Call (239) 436-6100 for more information about this spirited Council. Be sure to check out their article in the monthly Business Builder to see what they are working on next!