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May 2012 Social Mixer @ Ernie's on Gull Sponsoring Available June 2012 June 6, 2012 NAHB's 2012 Legislative Conference This year is a presidential election year. Now more than ever, Congress needs to be reminded to keep housing at the forefront of the economic recovery. It’s up to you to educate these new members of Congress on how critical home building is to the health of the economy. Attending NAHB’s 2012 Legislative Conference could be the best business decision that you make this year. It will be held in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, June 6. Registration is now open! 2012 Legislative Conference materials will be posted soon, please check back for updates. Please contact Renee Thomas at 800-368-5242 x8189 or email rthomas@nahb.org for assistance in booking a hotel reservation.
Mid-Minnesota Builders Association // MMBAThe Mid-Minnesota Builders Association (MMBA) of Crow Wing, Wadena and lower Cass Counties, fundamental purpose is to foster a healthy business environment for the home building industry, and to engage in activities that strengthen competitiveness, professionalism and the public's confidence in the industry. The MMBA represents more than 250 members, involved in and supporting all phases of the home building industry. Association Membership: Membership at Mid-Minnesota Builders Association is a voluntary decision. Members strive to be leaders in the home building industry through quality standards and service. Contact an MMBA member today from the Member Directory for assistance with your building project. MMBA Code of Ethics: Members of the MMBA subscribe to the following Code of Ethics:
Members shall constantly seek to provide better values for the customers they serve. Members shall, at all times share their knowledge with fellow members and the public in the best interest of those they serve. Members shall not obtain any business by means of fraudulent statements or by use of implications unwarranted by fact or reasonable probability. Members shall comply, both in spirit and letter, with rules and regulations prescribed by law and government agencies for health, safety and progress of the community. Members shall not perform, or cause to be performed, any act which would tend to reflect on, or bring into disrepute any part of the industry served by this Association.
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ATTENTION MEMBERS: MMBA MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN 
who is your 1 new member??  THe MMBA Membershp Committee wants to encourage you to participate in the Membership Campaign. We ask that each member bring in at least 1 new member between now and the end of the year. Each time you bring in a new member you will get registered to WIN $1,000 CASH!!!
Top 3 recruiters will be awarded!! *1st place = $300 *2nd place = $200 *3rd place = $100 
The more you recruit the more chances you have to WIN! For every Associate you recruit, your name will be placed on 1 poker chip For every Builder you recruit, your name will be placed on 2 poker chips MMBA Membership Applications must be received by
December 31, 2012 LICENSING: The Licensed Qualifying Person in your company will be required to submit Certificates of Completion totaling 14 hours of Minnesota pre-approved continuing education, including 2 hours of energy. These hours can be acquired at any time within the license term after the license was issued/renewed and before renewal on March 31, 2012. GO TO EDUCATION PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN CREDITS. HOW TO OBTAIN A CONTRACTOR LICENSE: 2011-2012 State of Minnestoa Residential Construction Contractor Licensing Canditate Handbook This is a great resource on the requirements of licensing and how to get started at http://www.asisvcs.com/publications/pdf/052400.pdf. Education Attendees: Many of you will have outdated license numbers. The State has issued each of you with a Qualifying Builder (QB) or Qualifying Remodeler (QR) number. It is required by the state that you use this number in order to receive credits for your continuing educations classes. When registering for the continuing education classes you will be required to bring this number with you. You will also be issued a new Building Contractor license; your (8) digit numerical license number for your business will change to a number that begins with the letters (BC). EX: (BC_ _ _ _ _ _). We are here to make this process as easy as possible for you. follow the link below to look up your numbers. CHECK THE STATUS OF A LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REGISTRATION/BOND:The status of licenses, certificates, bonds and registrations issued by the Department of Labor and Industry can be found using the links below. Use these pages to verify that a bond, license, certificate or registration held by an individual or businesses is current. www.dli.mn.gov
CONSTRUCTION NEWS & INFORMATION: 
A NEW EDITION OF THE CCLD REVIEW NEWSLETTER IS NOW AVAILABLE AT: www.dli.mn.gov/ccld/review.asp The CCLD Review is a publication of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. Its purpose is to inform construction and code professionals about the purpose, plans and progressof the Construction Codes and Licensing Division. Some of the Stories in this edition include:
BUILDING CONTRACTOR & REMODELER LICENSE APPLICATION: http://www.dli.mn.gov/CCLD/RBCContractorRemodApp.asp The licensing program requires only companies to obtain a license (therefore, in the case of an individual, the license is issued to an "individual proprietorship"). However, each company must designate one individual who will serve as a "qualifying person" regardless of whether the licensee is an individual proprietorship, partnership or corporation. The qualifying person is the individual who must take the required examination and fulfill the continuing education requirements for the licensee. MINNESOTA STATUES 326B CONSTRUCTION CODES & LICENSING
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=326B MINNESOTA DEPT. OF LABOR & INDUSTRY CCLD: The Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) oversees construction-related activities in the areas of licensing, plan review, education, code development, enforcement and inspection in Minnesota. http://www.dli.mn.gov/Ccld.asp Click on the link to read about: Independent Contractor Clarification Residential Building Contractor / Remodeler License Renewals for 2009 OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE: MMBA has lease space available. Below market lease prices. Discounts to MMBA members. Contact the MMBA Office at 218/829-4982 for more information.
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