September 21, 2010

REGISTRATION:
COME SWING WITH US - with your golf club that is!  Yes, we want you to be a part of the golf outing this year.  For only $85 per person you can join other NARI members for a fun day on the golf course.  The Miami Valley NARI golf outing is one of the least expensive golf outings in the area.  It is being held at the Beavercreek Country Club beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 21.  Contact us today at (937) 222-6274 and let us know of your interest in playing.  We will put all individual registrations in groups of four----a great way to network, too.  See you on the links!
 
This year's outing is presented by Modlich Stoneworks, a complete custom fabricator of natural marble, granite, limestone and quartz countertops.  Modlich is a family owned business, working in the Greater Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus markets.  For more information visit Modlich at www.modlichstoneworks.com.
 
SPONSORSHIP:
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS by putting your name in front of Miami Valley NARI's biggest remodeling companies at the annual golf outing!
 
YOU have a great opportunity to be a part of this fun day by becoming a sponsor at this year's event.  Target your market by sponsoring Miami Valley NARI's golf outing where you have the perfect chance to market yourself and YOUR business.  With over 70 decision makers from the Dayton and Cincinnati area participating, how can you go wrong?  
 
As a sponsor, YOU are encouraged to put your personal touch on whatever area you are sponsoring. Bring whatever you want to make your hole the most exciting, interesting and memorable stop on the entire golf course!  And you are welcome to staff (if necessary) your own hole, registration tables, etc.
 
Call the Miami Valley NARI office at (937) 222-6274 today to let us know what you would like to sponsor or visit www.naridayton.org and submit your reservation TODAY!

Sponsored by Remodeling Designs, Inc.

Caulking & Applications and Universal Design

The Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) mandatory Certified Sponsor Meetings took place in recent weeks.  Based on the requirements that were identified by the BWC at the meetings, Frank Gates/Avizent has developed a plan to fulfill the requirements. 
 
The SH-2 (Division of Safety & Hygiene Group Experience and Group Retrospective Rating Safety Requirements Annual Report), the Group Rating Accountability Letter and a Frank Gates/Avizent Certified Sponsor SH-2 Instructions document can be reviewed here.  The Certified Sponsor SH-2 Instructions outline their plan to jointly fulfill the BWC requirements and promote Safety to our members.
 
When adding the Group Rating Accountability Letter to your website, please be sure to add Miami Valley NARI or other contact information at the bottom of the letter.
 
Avizent Account Executives will be contacting participants to schedule a meeting to discuss the safety requirements in more detail.  The BWC has indicated that they are planning on moving the SH-2 due date to May of 2011 for Private Employer Sponsors and November of 2011 for Public Employer Sponsors.

By Morgan Zenner

Direct marketing has been around for a while, and many advertisers find it to be successful for them. But does that mean it will automatically work for your business?
 
Have you been spending a lot of money on direct marketing, but finding little return?
 
Neil Parson, president of Design, Build Profit, a marketing consultancy specializing in the remodeling industry, says this is how he starts off every marketing conversation with his clients: Don't do anything [marketing-wise] that requires a stamp unless it's a past or current client.
 
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The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) recently issued a new document to adequately address enforcement and penalty guidelines for the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) ruling.

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By Morgan Zenner