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Government/Advocacy

Industry Advocacy is a major component of the Builders Association.  We monitor and react to upcoming issues that affect building and our ability to do business in Alachua County.  These meetings began over 50 years ago and continue to be an excellent liaison meeting with city and county staff.  These meetings may be of special interest to local builders and subcontractors.

City, County, and GRU Liaison Meetings

The City Liaison meetings are held monthly at the City of Gainesville Thomas Center located at 302 NE 6th Avenue, Gainesville, FL from 12pm-1pm. Email sara@bancf.com to sign up.

2023 Meetings

  • January 23, 2023
  • February 20, 2023
  • March 20, 2023
  • April 17, 2023
  • May 15, 2023
  • June 12, 2023
  • July 24, 2023
  • August 21, 2023
  • September 18, 2023
  • October 23, 2023
  • November 20, 2023

State & Federal Advocacy

The Florida Home Builders Association is our local state leading advocate for the building industry; representing Florida’s builder and trade partners before state agencies. They continue to be the forefront of the issues that affect the business environment of our building industry and fighting the unnecessary fees and seeking ways to stop burdensome regulations.

BANCF members who are FHBA State Directors:

  • David Hilman, Custom Design Renovations
  • Debby Knopf, Millhopper Family Dentistry
  • Jay Brown, JBPro
  • Florida State Senator Keith Perry, Perry Roofing
  • Luis Diaz, Dibros Design & Construction
  • Mike Warren, AMJ Group

BANCF Members who are FHBA State Life Directors:

  • Barry Rutenberg, Barry Rutenberg & Assoc.
  • Arlene Stewart, AZS Consulting

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