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The Building Industry Association (BIA) is a non-profit trade association and it represents the residential home building industry in our region. Its designated membership area includes all of Dona Ana County as well as the Truth or Consequences and Deming areas. The BIA is a local association chapter and is affiliated with the state chapter, the New Mexico Home Builders Association (NMHBA). Both the BIA and the NMHBA are part of a national federation, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The BIA has over 450 members, the state association has over 3,000 and the national federation has over 250,000 members nationwide. Members of our local association are elected annually to serve as directors and/or officers of both the state and national groups.
Of the 450 plus members in the BIA, approximately one-third are licensed builders and the remaining members are subcontractors, suppliers of materials, and providers of services. All of the members have a vested interest in the success of home building in our community. We all work together to provide the community's housing.
A fourteen-member board of directors, a five-member executive committee, and executive officer manage the BIA. There are 16 committees, task forces, forums, and councils. The BIA's activities are planned and managed by volunteer members and a staff of five.
The BIA's purpose is to protect the American dream of home ownership. We have the following mission statement:
Chartered in 1959, the Las Cruces Home Builders Association is comprised of members of the building industry and its affiliates. As the voice of the building industry, we serve our members and the community by:
- promoting and protecting the building industry in Southern NM.
As a regulated industry, the BIA takes pride in working with local, state, and national governments in shaping fair and equitable policies that will help maintain sensible growth and help overcome the barriers to affordable housing.
The BIA strives to provide education and other professional benefits for its members. Dozens of courses in business management and construction are available to members through NAHB. Members are able to purchase affordable workers' compensation insurance coverage through the NMHBA. The BIA offers a variety of informational seminars to its members to keep them informed about the latest regulations and products.
Several major events are held by the BIA each year and provide multiple benefits to the association, its members and to the public. Through the annual Home & Garden Show, Spring Showcase of Homes, and Green Street Parade of Homes, members have an opportunity to spotlight their products and services. The community benefits by seeing what the latest offerings are in home building and home remodeling. Because the BIA is a non-profit association, it must raise over 60 percent of its operating revenue and it does this in part through these association sponsored community events.
The BIA over the years has also been very active in supporting community needs. The construction of the 48-Hour House in 1990 benefited the homeless community. The joint venture with the city in constructing Veteran's Park on the East Mesa was a huge success. Now, in its fifth year, the Fallfest Auction has enabled the BIA to contribute over $75,000 to the United Way, September 11th Fund, and the Mesilla Valley Habitat For Humanity. In addition, there have been many other projects that members have contributed to individually, such as the construction of Unidad Park, and renovations of various community service buildings.
BIA STAFF
David Roewe, Executive Director: daver@biasnm.org
Gricel Chavez, Special-Events Director: gricelm@biasnm.org
Beth Hand, Membership Director: beth@biasnm.org
Elena Wood, Office Manager & Meeting Hall Coordinator: elenaw@biasnm.org
2010 Officers and Directors
John Hadley, President
Farrell Thurston, President-Elect
Jennifer Baca, Vice President
Morgan Switzer, Secretary/Treasurer
JB Stearns, Immediate Past President
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Directors
Tony Calderon
Ben Holstein
Eddie Binns
Cindy Jeter
Mike Stolp
Rob Atchley
Beth Marr
Bret Moody
David Coyle
Eli Estrada
Judd Singer
Clay Schlothauer
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2825 N. Main Stret
Las Cruces, NM 88001
P.O. Box 2608
Las Cruces, NM 88004
Phone: (575) 526-6126
Fax: (575) 525-8598
www.biasnm.org
About Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces is located in the verdant Mesilla Valley in south-central New Mexico, a growing community with a bright future. Las Cruces is the fastest growing city in New Mexico and the 11th fastest growing in the nation. Las Cruces history dates back to 1598, when Don Juan de Onate led the first colonists to the area. In 1848 the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed. In 1854, the Gadsden Purchase was ratified in the historic village of Old Mesilla. In 1881, the infamous William H. Bonney, better known as "Billy the Kid" was tried and sentenced for murder here, but later escaped. The Mesilla Valley has been "home" to people for at least 4,000 years, and that's no surprise to anyone who has seen Las Cruces. The Rio Grande flows through the middle of the valley with the majestic Organ Mountains rising to the east. The surrounding agricultural land yields pecans, onions, cotton and other produce, but it is renowned for growing the best-tasting green chile in the world. Today, Las Cruces offers a vast selection of annual events and attractions, great weather-an average of 350 days of sunshine a year-and without a doubt, the people of Las Cruces are the greatest asset. Las Cruces invites everyone to "Come for the History, Stay for the Fun!"
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