b"THE OFFICIAL NFBA MAGAZINEA MESSAGE FROMROBYN OMMENPRESIDENT, NFBA BOARD OF DIRECTORSI am sure that most of you are as shocked as I am that the year is already coming to a close.My hope is that 2023 has been a strong year for your business and thatPRESIDENT'S MESSAGEyou are headed in to 2024 with a positive spirit and an eye for growth.When preparing for greatness, it is always good to keep in mind your resources and remember who is there to help.I encourage you to integrate all of your NFBA Member Services into your plan for the new year.Here are a few key services that I would like you to keep in mind: NFBA Technical Consultant, Andy Williams: The next time you and your team come across a technical question that youre having difficulty with, please feel free to reach out to Andy at technical@nfba.org. Andy has been a resource for NFBA Members for many years and is backed by a very talented bench of our NFBA Technical & Research Committee Members.NFBA Legal Services Plan with Gary Auman: Have a safety question or worse yet, a visit from OSHA?Your Membership entitles you to one free call each month with NFBA General Counsel, Gary Auman of Auman, Mahan & Furry.Gary specializes in all things OSHA and workplace safety, and he and his team can handle just about any business-related legal questions that you might have. Contact him at 937-223-6003 or at gwa@amfdayton.com and say that you are reaching out under your NFBA Legal Services Program. Basic Principles for Post-frame Construction: Bringing in new employees or needing to train up some of your existing ones?The NFBA has a full post-frame curriculum program ready for you to access.We have the textbook, study guide, and instructor guide for your use as a new training tool or as a supplement to your existing program.We also have certification tests available online through the University of Missouri.Contact NFBA Membership Director, Morgan Arwood for help with accessing this program at marwood@nfba.org or call the NFBA Headquarters at 800-557-6957. Building of the Year Awards: You do great work, and more people should know about it!The NFBA Building of the Year Awards is the easiest way to take the beautiful projects that you have already done and make them winners of a national awards program.This is a great tool for showing your potential customers that your buildings are the best in the business.Each winning project is celebrated with two picture plaque awardsone for the Builder, and one to share with the Owner.We are now taking nominations for this awards program, so head to nfba.org and go to the Awards tab where you will find a link to our Building of the Year information. Speaking of the Conference and Expo, registration is now open, so please visit the Events tab at nfba.org and get registered to join us for the 56th Annual NFBA Conference and Expo March 6th8th at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa.I also strongly encourage you to make your hotel reservations now to ensure your spot in our NFBA room blocks.Heres a tip to keep you safe from scammers, the NFBA will never contact you about making hotel room reservations, so if you receive any calls or correspondence telling you that the room block is selling out and that you need to book now or book elsewhere, please disconnect from those creeps immediately! Please keep in mind that the Conference and Expo is another great way to invigorate your team and your business for the new year.It is worth your investment to attend.Each year brings a new round of helpful information and networking that provide lessons and relationships for life.I look forward to seeing you all there!6 / FRAME BUILDER - NOV2023"