Bulletin Board Magazine 2021 Volume 3

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FALL BACKTO BUSINESS, ButWhat Does that Mean? by Christopher Amato - SBACNJ

Christopher Amato President - SBACNJ

It’s time to make the transition from summer into fall. I’m hoping that even with the increased activity we are all experiencing in our industry, that you had some time to spend enjoying our beautiful New Jersey shore weather and activities at some point these past few months. Now that fall is here and we’re back to business (did we ever stop???) it’s important to reinforce the necessity of lobbying on behalf of our industry during these times of uncertainty so that we can make certain our industry can continue building homes for people in New Jersey. Through our local PAC and the NJBA BPAC, lobbying local municipalities as well as state government in Trenton has been a crucial part of the Association’s function, particularly during the past eighteen months, to keep our industry operating. Our companies have relied on this representation to keep building, even during the pandemic. No matter what is happening in our businesses, it is imperative that we keep supporting the Association to ensure our interests are at the forefront of legislation, locally, statewide, and at the national level. There are many other ways the value of the Association can be a powerful tool to keep your business growing. One of the most

important benefits of being a member are the relationships we build and depend on during good and challenging times. For instance, these relationships help ensure our supply houses can provide the building materials when we need them. Through close communication with suppliers and having that personal relationship to rely on, our expectations can be reestablished, helping to improve our situation with supplies. That is just one example of how building close relationships with other Association members have helped our companies prepare and plan for these types of issues that were unforeseeable prior to the pandemic. Working through supply chain issues would not have been possible without the Association. Connecting with other members, building strong relationships that mutually benefit Builder and Associate difference, and will continue to in the coming years. As SBACNJ’s President, I would like to thank our Associate members during Associate Appreciation Month this September, especially our Associate Sponsors, who make all of what we do possible. members, and having a support system through SBACNJ has made a world of

Although the climate of doing business is currently uncertain, SBACNJ is still preparing our office to accept visitors in the near future. Getting back to some in-person committee meetings using our technology tools by creating a hybrid of in-person and virtual meetings for the near future is on the horizon for our Association. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Atlantic Builders Convention in Atlantic City October 11th through the 13th, as well as later this year at our Installation and Holiday Party on December 8th. Be sure to save the date for that year end party!

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