Bitterroot Building Industry Association

Want to become more involved but don't know how? Committees are a great way to get to know other BBIA members and work to make the associations' events and interests even bigger and better than years past
To learn more about BBIA committees, call Executive Officer Angela Previte at 375-9411 or email info@BitterrootBIA.com

Home & Ranch Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vacant
The Home Expo Committee is responsible for bringing the Hamilton community the BBIA’s 2nd largest showcase event of the year. The committee works for five months to ensure the residents of the Bitterroot Valley will see the best contractors, subcontractors and suppliers available. Held the first Saturday in February the Home & Ranch Expo kicks off the Spring season in the Bitterroot Valley.

Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pam Spillane, Chairperson
The Education Committee is responsible for bringing information and educational events covering all aspects of the building industry to the BBIA's membership. Our most popular event is the Builder Breakfast held the fourth Thursday of the month 7:30am call the office for topic and location information.

Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dale Hanson, Chairperson
The Membership Committee recruits new members, seek out member benefits and recognize the good work of those who belong in our association. The Membership Committee provides volunteer support to various other committees throughout the organization.

Tour of Homes . . . . . . . . . . . Flora Buoy, Chairperson
The Tour of Homes Committee is responsible for bringing the Bitterroot Valley the BBIA's largest showcase event of the year. The committee works for more than six months to ensure Bitterroot residents will be impressed with the caliber of craftsmen in our community. Held the thrid weekend in August each year.

Government Affairs . . . . . . .Donny Ramer, Chairperson
The Bitterroot Building Industry Association has developed a Government Affairs Committee to ensure that laws and regulations are reasonable and beneficial to the building industry and the general public. The committee represents the homebuilder’s voice at the table when decisions are made by elected and appointed officials.

At a glance, here’s what the BBIA does for you each day on the legislative front:

Continuously monitors city council and planning commission agendas in all area cities in order to respond proactively to issues concerning the building industry.
Reviews and submits comments on each city’s land use plan, subdivision and zoning ordinances and capital improvement plans.
Keeps positive lines of communications open by meeting with elected and appointed city officials.
Works closely with the Montana Building Industry Association to ensure that local industry interests are heard at the state level.

BBIA also seeks to educate members and the community on important issues pertaining to development. We will keep you posted of meetings and presentations that help you get more involved

Golf Tournament . . . . . . . . .Willie Schrock, Chairperson
The Bitterroot Building Industry Association hosts a golf tournament every year in June to allow our members to have some, network and showcase their golfing talents. There are always lots of prizes courtesy of our wonderful members and a dinner following the tournament. Registration forms are available on our website and at the office.