BuildBlock Building Systems launched its 5th Anniversary Year with the second annual BuildBlock International Convention for Distributors, Dealers and Foreign Licensees held January 7th through 9th. The beautiful Renaissance Marriott in downtown Oklahoma City provided luxurious accommodations. Attendees crossed the skywalk from the Renassiance to the
Cox
Convention Center where the convention itself was held. Here are some of the highlights of this great event!
The convention culminated with the Awards Dinner honoring top distributors, dealers and projects. Top distributor and dealer awards were based on total sales for the year. Selection criteria for the residential and commercial Projects of the Year included project scope, unique features, and contribution toward advancing BuildBlock ICFs in the marketplace.
2008 TOP DISTRIBUTOR AWARD
2008 RESIDENTIAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD
For the second year in a row, Wall Tech Products of Michigan took the Top Distributor honor. BuildBlock CEO Mike Garrett presented Wall Tech owner Dave Russell with a plaque and a check for $1000. The Residential Project of the Year Award also went to Wall Tech as the Distributor for the Onekama Hybrid Home Project in Michigan.
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2008 #2 DISTRIBUTORThe #2 Distributor Award was presented to Whispering Pines ICF of Pennsylvania. Bill Hauck received the award from Mike Garrett. This is Whispering Pines first appearance in the Top 3. Way to go, Bill!
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2008 #3 DISTRIBUTOR
2008 COMMERCIAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD
Garrett Building Materials of Oklahoma was awarded the #3 Distributor Award as well as the Commercial Project of the Year for its participation with The Brownstones at Maywood Park project. Caleb Brown accepted the awards.
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Other awards presented were:
- Top Distributor - Sales Per Capita: William Allen, RBS True Value, Raton, NM
- Top Dealer: Jeff Pallister, Advanced Building Components, Great Falls, MT
- #2 Dealer: Tyler Smith, Triton Windows & Doors, Utica, NY
- #3 Dealer: Zarach Epperson, Cabinet Cedar Products, Thompson Falls, MY
The General Sessions were packed with education and information on a variety of important topics. We were honored with the presence of several keynote speakers, including:
- Anthony McDermid, Principal/Founder of TAP Architecture, discussed marketing ICFs to architects.
- Vera Novak, Techincal Director of ICFA, presented the ACE Training for the ICFA AIA Program.
- Ian Giesler, of ICF Builders LLC, discussed ICFs in commercial construction.
- Steve Nelson presented the new Online Home Building Program designed for DIYers and Custom Home Builders that BuildBlock just launched: MyGreenHomeCoach.com.
- BuildBlock CEO Mike Garrett moderated the Distributor Panel and presented new product announcements and previews. Information on the exciting new products will be released shortly!
Vendor booths were located right outside of the meeting rooms, giving attendees the opportunity for a hands-on demonstration of ICF related accessories and tools. Attendees and vendor/exhibitors alike have commented on what a valuable networking and learning opportunity it was.
Bowling Night was a big hit with attendees, vendors, and staff alike! The winning bowling team (pictured below, far right) was lead by BuildBlock's Vanessa Allen. The "bowling pin trophy", autographed by members of the winning team, resides in Vanessa's office.
Break-out Sessions gave attendees the chance to learn more about specific topics in a more intimate setting.
A jazzy duet set the mood for the Awards Dinner. The after-party involved Karaoke and featured a Beach Boys duet by BuildBlock CEO Mike Garrett and ICFA Board Chairman Dean Seibert among other things!
BuildBlock Affiliates: Log onto your MyBuildBlock account and go to the TEAM BuildBlock section to download handouts and PowerPoint presentations from the Convention!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR NEXT YEAR'S CONVENTION!
JANUARY 13-15, 2010
Oklahoma City, OK
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Here's
What
Attendees
Have to Say
About Why
YOU Should
Attend our
Next
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Come and
see what
you're a
part of!
Bill Hauck,
Whispering
Pines ICF,
PA
You will
not be
disappointed!
Good
education,
good food,
good
atmosphere,
good
networking!
Dallin
Albertson,
Hendrix
Ventures, UT
It is the
best
exposure to
the ICF
industry you
can get!
Scott
Hutchins,
Hutch Bros.
Concrete, VT
Great
opportunities
that will
help your
business
growth.
J. Kevin
Roth,
Little Egypt
BuildBlock,
IL
This is
the best
opportunity
to create
relationships
with
vendors,
talk with
others in
your same
business,
and network.
Erica Libby,
New Form, ME
Convention
is mandatory
if you want
your
business to
grow.
Tim Butts,
Advanced
Environmental
Building, CA
Come and
meet the
voices you
talk to,
meet
established
distributors,
learn
methods used
elsewhere in
the country.
Chris
Johnson,
Wine Country
ICF, CA
Time well
spent;
Opportunity
to learn
from other
dealers and
distributors.
Michelle
Atherton,
New Form, ME
It's very
beneficial
to attend
and network
with the
corporate
team and
vendors. And
Oklahoma
City is a
great place!
R.G.
Wellard,
Wellard
Construction,
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