November is Spike Appreciation Month! Do you know what the SPIKE Club is?! This is NAHB’s most valuable tool for recruitment and retention. Plus, Spikes can take advantage of a variety of benefits that come because of your recruitment efforts. Each year, Spikes who have recruited at least one new builder and/or associate member receive two tickets to the Closing Spike Concert at the International Builders’ Show (IBS). In addition, Spikes who have recruited at least five new builder and/or associate members receive an invite to the VIP section at the concert where you can enjoy complimentary food and drinks. Please visit with me if you’re unsure of your Spike status or how to “join” the club!
NDAB’s fall events are almost here! They will be held in Grand Forks, November 4-5. Our NDAB committee meetings will take place at the Hilton on November 4 with our premier event, the Annual Banquet, that evening at the Ralph Engelstad Arena. The NDAB fall board meeting will be held on November 5. We are excited for the installation of our 2026 Board of Directors, 2026 President Nate Applegren, and to announce our 2025 award winners!
Early bird deals will be open until January 9 for the 2026 International Builders’ Show® (IBS). The show will take place in Orlando for the final time on February 17-19. Go to www.buildersshow.com to find out more information, register and access the NDAB hotel block at the Rosen Plaza Hotel. Our hotel block fills up quickly, so don’t hesitate to book your room as soon as possible. NAHB’s Leadership meetings will take place before and during IBS, which include various committee meetings, board meetings, and our Area 10 Caucus. Student Chapters will compete in NAHB’s Student Competition which gives students the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom to a real construction company by completing a management project/proposal.
Save the date for the Area 10 Leadership Conference in 2026! This will be held in Madison, WI on April 23-24. Attendees of the conference will include emerging leaders, Executive Officers & staff across North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. This training is uniquely designed to offer sessions that support the professional development of both member leaders and HBA staff. Further information will be provided soon.
Have you checked out NDAB’s latest merchandise? We now have a product webpage that includes NDAB clothing which includes hoodies, polos, jackets, vests, tumblers and more. Go to https://ptmark.com/collections/north-dakota-association-of-builders to discover the NDAB swag!
Upcoming Dates
- Annual Banquet and Meetings: November 4-5 (Grand Forks)
- NAHB Fall Leadership Meeting: November 17-19 (Denver, CO)
- NAHB International Builders’ Show: Feb 17-19, 2025 (Orlando, FL)
Please reach out to me with any questions about NDAB or your membership!
Brittney Roehrich, NDAB CEO
brittney@ndbuild.com
