WBA Conference  

We’ll Tell You Why

The Wisconsin Builders Conference is right around the corner on Wednesday & Thursday Feb. 22-23, 2012 at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. We’ve told you for months why you should attend, but now it’s time to hear from your peers.

Ten builders and associates answered one question: Why do you attend the Wisconsin Builders Conference? Their responses were captured on short 1-2 minute videos that are now on YouTube, search “Wisconsin Builders Association” for the wisbuild channel (Click on the member name to go to their video link).

2012 Conference Chairman Mark Brehmerof Sterling Premium Building Systemsand member of the Madison Area Builders Association noted the outstanding lineup of classes offered this year “you’ll have two days to earn all the credits you need to set yourself apart or improve your business. Our classes and Vendor Showcase offer something of interest for just about any builder or associate industry professional.” This is one of the main reasons the conference is open to both members and non-members of the Wisconsin Builders Association. 

Brandon Bartowof Bartow Buildersand member of the Manitowoc County Home BuildersAssociation has been a vocal leader for introducing his employees and subcontractors to the value of attending the Conference. “There are many networking opportunities to meet with respected builders and trades people from across the state and get all the credits you need.”

David Belmanof Belman Homesin Waukesha, vice chair of the Wisconsin Builders Conference and member of the Metropolitan Builders Associationis also excited about all the different courses offered this year. “Whether you are a builder, remodeler or associate, you will find classes from how to properly install a window to social media and marketing. We are also looking forward to offering our first tradeshow, with all different sorts of vendors to meet and see their great new products.”

2011 WBA President Don Esposito, member of the Madison Area Builders Associationremarked “over the years I have found attending the Conference to be an invaluable opportunity for networking and to meeting new vendors. Plus it is just a good time to spend with your fellow association members.”

A builder member from Habitat for Humanityin Rock and Jefferson County (South Central Wisconsin HBA) Evan Thomassupervises volunteers in his work and finds “the education I get at the conference helps me stay one step ahead of questions why you have to build a house the way we have to build.” Thomas also remembered “one year at conference I met the head of a company in the hospitality suites who gave me his card and offered to help our organization. You just don’t make those kind of connections if you don’t attend this conference.”

Incoming 2012 President Gary Roehrigfrom Roehrig & Savola in New Holstein, and member of the Mid-Shores: “I’m looking forward to picking up the education credits, meet some old friends, some new friends and have a really good time in the middle of winter!”

Gerry Lycholat, Knudson Bros. II Remodelingout of East Troy, WI and member of the Lakeland Area Builders Associationhas been attending the WBA convention since 1989. “I’m a big believer in education, and the networking is fantastic, I have friends all over the state because of it, and those relationships for sounding board or references have been priceless.”

Harvey Kesselfrom Wisconsin Building Supply, member of Madison Area Builders Association, has been coming to the annual event for a long time. “For the first couple of years it was out of curiosity, what is in it for me? Now I want to give back to the association that has helped me be successful in my career.”

Mike Checkfrom Mike Check Builders in Cato, WI and member of Manitowoc CountyHome Builders Association: “I’ve been going to the state conference since 1985. The reason I go is for the people and the relationships that I’ve developed with people from all over the state.”

Pam Jewellfrom Blenker Building Systemsin Amherst, WI and member of the Golden SandsHome Builders Association is excited about the new Vendor Showcase “Blenker will be there with not one, not two but four booths this year. You will see vendors there who want to do business with you and show you new ideas and product lines. The two days of education is also outstanding this year. I know if I learn one new thing at a conference it is worth going to.”

These are successful business people and long-time members who know the power of education, networking and giving back to their association. They are not keeping a secret one of the keys to their success: attending the Wisconsin Builders Conference.

WBA Conference - EXHIBITORS - Vendor Showcase

A ForDOMEable Event!

Act now to reserve your space as an exhibitor at the new and expanded Vendor Showcase February 22 & 23, 2012 at the Wisconsin Builders Conference.

The Wisconsin Dells Center 90,000 sq. foot climate-controlled facility at Chula Vista Resort will be the site of all our  classes, breaks, lunches, the Vendor Showcase and the Wednesday night Welcome Reception. Imagine the visibility and access your business will have from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, and 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, as everyone will essentially be in one room, all day, for all events.

·                     360 degree visibility as attendees will be moving throughout the facility

·                     Unprecedented access to the hundreds of building industry
  professionals attending

·                     Multiple scheduled breaks to ensure time to visit your booth

·                     Generate quality leads with decision-makers

·                     Strengthen relationships with current customers and meet future ones

·                     Display your innovative products

·                     Demonstrate your expertise

·                     Event open to all building professionals, both member and nonmember

·                     10’ x 10’ booth, with 70 foot ceiling height at an affordable price

·                     Welcome reception Wednesday night will encourage attendees to stay

If you want to get in front of builders and decision-makers, act now to reserve your space. The sooner you commit, the sooner you will get your name on our website and take advantage of the broad, multi-channel marketing we are utilizing statewide to drum up registrations for this exciting event.

We are going big this year, with an explosion of quality classes for credits and professional development, a welcome reception for networking and our famous hospitality suites. With this major expansion there are plenty of good reasons you should be a part of the Wisconsin Builders Conference as a sponsor or exhibitor at the Vendor Showcase.

Contact Kim Fay, WBA Event Coordinator at (608) 242-5151 for more information or a contract.