Meet with fellow renovators and contractors and member suppliers over beer and pizza. Be part of the [more]
Renovation Council Meeting - Meet fellow renovators / Keep up to date with the industry
The GVHBA U40 Committee’s Mentorship Breakfast series provides U40 members the opportunity to talk w [more]
GVHBA U40 Mentorship Breakfast #6 with Richard Kaufmann, Vice President and General Manager, Pacific Rim Cabinets Ltd.
The next Mentorship Breakfast will feature Richard Kaufmann, Vice President and General Manager, Pacific Rim Cabinets Ltd., an award-winning cabinet manufacturing company.Bringing 20 years of international business development and strategic sales experience to the session, Richard will guide U40 attendees on the keys to networking success. Whether or not you are new to the industry, your success depends on your understanding of how to leverage new business opportunities, network effectively, and the right way to build long-term businessrelationships — skills that require time and practice.
Richard will share his methods on approaches that work and those to avoid, especially when talking to builders and developers.
In addition to serving on the GVHBA Board of Directors, Richard is chair of the Business Innovation Partnership (Forestry Innovation and Investment), and is on the boards ofthe Forestry Innovation and Investment Strategic Committee, and the Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association.
The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) Renovation Council invites the public [more]
Parade of Renovated Homes 2012 - See renovation projects by GVHBA professionals!
The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) Renovation Council invites the public to tour professionally renovated homes across Metro Vancouver on Sunday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The 19th annual Parade of Renovated Homes, presented by FortisBC, showcases leading-edge design, advanced construction techniques and products, and energy-saving features.
"FortisBC is extremely excited to be the presenting sponsor of the Parade of Renovated Homes. We look forward to combining the strengths of GVHBA and FortisBC to help the renovation industry in the Lower Mainland achieve innovative and successful results when it comes to their projects and energy requirements," said Dan Noel, FortisBC regional energy solutions manager.
Renovation projects included on this year's tour may range from modern gourmet kitchen upgrades to spectacular whole-home transformations.
GVHBA President and CEO Peter Simpson said Metro Vancouver homeowners will spend $3.8 billion sprucing up their homes this year, and this popular one-day event offers exceptional sample renovations.
“Professional RenoMark renovators, many of them award winners, will be on site to offer expert advice and discuss their craftsmanship. Project values range from widely, offering homeowners an abundance of ideas they can incorporate into their own renovations,” said Simpson.
MEMBERS DOING BUSINESS WITH MEMBERS MAKES GOOD BUSINESS SENSE (and watching six GVHBA members g [more]
GVHBA SOCIAL - Build Your Business Networks!
Sponsors: Kitchen Craft of Canada Ltd. , Monarch Floor and Window Coverings
MEMBERS DOING BUSINESS WITH MEMBERS MAKES GOOD BUSINESS SENSE(and watching six GVHBA members go head-to-head in a cook-off challenge will be awesome too!)The next GVHBA networking event is from 5 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 14 at Kitchen Craft’s showroom located in Burnaby (2148 Douglas Road).Kitchen Craft is transforming their showroom into an indoor lounge with a DJ, catered gourmet delicacies, and will host the ultimate cook-off challenge — six GVHBA members, two per challenge, will face-off in this culinary battle with a secret ingredient. Only two spots are left — email Shaun Krahn shaun.krahn@kitchencraft.com to sign up! Check out the battling chefs on Kitchen Craft’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/kitchencraftcabinetryvancouver!
This mix ’n’ network event is your opportunity to mingle with other GVHBA members and build business contacts during this special event! Thanks to Kitchen Craft of Canada for sponsoring the evening and Monarch Floor & Window Coverings for sponsoring the beverages. Thanks also to Martin Knowles who will be snapping photos during the evening and Trail Appliances or providing the three prizes for the cook-off!RSVP is required. Email Pinder Rehal at GVHBA pinder@gvhba.org or register below by Friday, June 8. Include your name, company and email address. Questions? Call GVHBA 778-565-4288.
Click here to download the PDF notice.
Join us Wednesday, June 20, 9:00 am – 11:00 am and meet with other supplier members. Registration is [more]
Suppliers Council Meeting - Keep up-to-date with the industry! Talk with and learn from GVHBA supplier members
SAVE THE DATE! GVHBA's popular Fall Classic Golf Tournament, presented by FortisBC is taking plac [more]
GVHBA Fall Classic Golf Tournament, presented by FortisBC
GVHBA's popular Fall Classic Golf Tournament, presented by FortisBC is taking place on Wednesday, September 19 at Northview Golf & Country Club in Surrey.
Team registrations and sponsorship packages will be sent to members early June.
This event sells out every year, so book your team as soon as you receive the notice!
GVHBA Orientation Breakfast Tuesday, September 25, 2012 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Executive Pla [more]
GVHBA Orientation Breakfast - What and Who you need to know
GVHBA Orientation Breakfast Tuesday, September 25, 2012 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Executive Plaza Hotel, 405 North Road, Coquitlam
Show Dates & Hours Thursday, Oct 11 4 pm - 9:00 pm Friday, Oct 12 Noon - 9:0 [more]
Vancouver Home & Design Show
Thursday, Oct 11 4 pm - 9:00 pm Friday, Oct 12 Noon - 9:00 pm Saturday, Oct 13 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday, Oct 14 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Admission
A networking event and trade show by supplier members for GVHBA members. Pre-registration required [more]
Members Expo 2013 - This popular networking event & member trade show is back for its 8th year!