President’s Message March 2025
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Scott Turner who pledged to work with home builders and all interested stakeholders to find long- term solutions that make homes more affordable, spur business creation and create economic opportunity for all Americans. We saw policies being passionately discussed and changed. NJ was also granted $20,000.00 to help with a legal defense fund for the fight for affordable housing. IBS is the epitome of what the association is all about. There is something for everyone. Everyone has a place. Everyone can learn something (and teach something). I realize many members could not attend the show; but we can recreate the experience (on a much smaller scale of course!) here at Metro. I urge our members to get more involved; decide what you are interested in and jump in! Share your knowledge with others. If you feel that there is more you would like to see at Metro, please let me know! Don’t forget, the ABC is coming up 3/25/25- 3/27/25. This is another great way to see new products and innovations. If you haven’t registered yet, here is the link: abconvention.com/ attendee-registration/#register Hope to see you all there!
124,000+ people. 2,500 exhibitors. 1.2+ million net square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibits. 500+ educational sessions. The biggest show in 17 years.
I am still in awe of what I saw last week in Las Vegas at the International Builders show. These numbers are incredible, but there is no way to quantify the experience. There are so many things that cannot be measured. The time speaking to the best of the best in the business. The collaboration and networking. The fact that there is something for everyone, regardless of where you are in your career or what your career is. Attendees can see new products & techniques; attend live shop talks where they can ask questions of some of the most successful people in the industry; attend classes on sales, marketing, AI, managing employees & clients, design trends, and the list goes on and on. There are also many meetings; most of which are open to anyone so people can sit in on board meetings of councils and committees to see what may pique their interests. And last but certainly not least, the Meeting of the Members, Leadership Council Meeting and the NAHB Board of Directors Meeting rounded out the last day. We heard from
Yours in Service,
GERALDINE SMITH 2025 Metro President allinclusivenj@gmail.com
Metropolitan Builders & Contractors Association of NJ 39 East Hanover Avenue • Suite B4 Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Phone: 973-887-2888 Fax: 973-887-2926 Website: www.MetroBCA.org
Mission Statement: Metro is a professional organization that shall serve to protect and advance the rights and interests of builders, remodelers and associates in all matters affecting the building and remodeling industries. Metro shall support the business interests of all its member firms, support safe and affordable shelter, and foster the American dream of home ownership. Vision Statement: Metro is the leading trade association for the construction industry. Metro inspires active membership through professional development and advocacy. We embrace free markets to promote cost effective housing in NJ.
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