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RMC EVENTS CALENDAR


RMC LUNCHEON Tuesday, November 9


"Cover Your Assets"


presented by Jim Mulder 11:30AM at the HESS Club 5430 Westheimer, 77056 Cost: $30 ($40 beginning Nov. 5) Lunch Sponsor: By Design Interiors Tabletop: Venetian Blind & Floor Covering


RMC NETWORKING Tuesday, November 16 at SpaceMan Home & Office


RMC HOLIDAY PARTY Tuesday, December 14 6PM to 10PM at Chateau Crystale 2517 S. Gessner, 77063 Cost: $45/person before Dec. 3 $55/person beginning Dec. 3


INFO/SPONSORSHIPS kkrenek@ghba.org 281.970.8970 x171 Register at www.ghba.org


BOARD OF DIRECTORS


President: Wayne Ball, CAPS, CGR Lone Star Building & Construction Services


Vice President: Rob Hellyer, CGR, GMB, CAPS Premier Remodeling & Construction LP


Secretary: John Gillette, CGR, GMB,CAPS Craftsmanship By John


Treasurer: John Madsen, CPA Parmet, Chapman & Madsen


Events/Charity Chair: Phil Messarra Master Craftsmen Inc


Membership Chair: Larissa Michael Gryphon Builders


Public Relations Chair: Warren Clark, BMC Select


Past President/Mentorship: Allen Griffin, CGR, GMB, CAPS Gryphon Builders


Speakers & Sponsors Chair: Maggie Medellin Ferguson Enterprises


Education Chair: Scott Reach, CGR, CAPS, CGP Scott Reach Builders Inc.


Public Relations Chair: Salty Thomason, CGA Pella Windows and Doors


RMC ANNUAL SPONSORS


PLATINUM GOLD


REMODELORS COUNCIL NEWS


Planning for a Better 2011 C


an you believe we are in November already? Halloween has come and


gone, and most of us are in the planning stages of putting our 2011 business plans together, trying to implement a business model that will be profitable in the upcoming years.


Out of all of my jobs and hats that I wear, the business plan has to be my least favorite. On the other hand, it is probably one of the most important single items in any business. Business planning is about results; we need to make its content match our purpose.


Unfortunately, many seasoned remodelers, small and large, think of business plans only for starting a new business or applying for business loans. But they are also vital for running a business, whether or not the business needs new loans or new investments. Businesses need plans to optimize growth and development according to priorities.


SILVER


Article by 2010 RMC President Wayne Ball, CGR, CAPS of Lone Star Building & Construction Services Inc.


The good news is, there’s a lot of help out there, even if you have no idea what a business plan is or how the go about putting one together. You will find a deluge of information on the Web, including very simple software to help you navigate to a more profitable company.


For example, read more at http:// a r t i c les .bpl ans . com/wr i t ing- a - business-plan/what-is-a-business- plan/33#ixzz123cFmhcg.


The GHBA Remodelors Council (RMC) is really not much different than any other business as far as planning and executing is concerned. RMC board members are already engaged in planning for the 2011 season, and Rob Hellyer, RMC’s incoming president, is hard at work solidifying his board, budgets and sponsors.


We’re fortunate that our Remodelors Council events are very popular and well-attended. Commitments for annual sponsors are already being received from both remodelers and associates, requests for luncheon sponsorships are rolling in, and there’s already a waiting list of folks who have asked to host a RMC networking event.


The new GHBA 2011 Marketing Guide has all the details on how you can promote your business at RMC events, from fun events like the Sand Castle Building Competition in the summer, to our Vendor Showcase at the St. Arnolds Brewing Co., you will find an opportunity to promote your business and have some fun at the same time. I hope you’ll join us in making 2011 our most successful year to date and we look forward to seeing you at a RMC event.


Look for your Marketing Guide in the mail, or download a copy at www. ghba.org/membership/sponsorship. For information on becoming an RMC sponsor, contact Karen Krenek, kkrenek@ ghba.org or 281.970.8970 ext. 171.


40 NOVEMBER 2010 | HOUSTON BUILDER | GREATER HOUSTON BUILDERS ASSOCIATION – BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE


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