Gene Extejt Golf Tournament

Join us for the Gene Extejt Classic Golf Tournament Gene Extejt was one of the founding fathers of the CDBIA. His passion for the building industry was strong, but his love for golfing was even stronger. Our annual golf tournament will now be held in Gene’s memory and a portion of this event’s proceeds will…

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2024 Continuing Education Courses at the CDBIA

The Continuing Education Academy education companies in Florida. Our face-to-face classes are taught by some of the top business experts in the country. For more than 20 years they have specialized in helping construction be profitable and more valuable. all 14 hours: $150 (or $99 for CDBIA Members) Day 1: 2020 Advanced FBC Building Code…

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Building VICTORY: Campaign School, hosted by NAHB’s Karl Eckhart

BUILDING VICTORY Campaign School Date/Time:May 10, 2024, 9am-3pm Location: CDBIA Office 17984 Toledo Blade Blvd. Port Charlotte, FL 33948 Industry expert Karl Eckhart from the National Association of Home Builders will be sharing his insight on tips for running a successful election campaign Join us as we launch an educational opportunity for all interested in running…

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Corporate Transparency Act

Attention small businesses: PLEASE READ Corporate Transparency Act   **This is the email mentioned at the CDBIA general membership meeting. While attending meetings at the National Association of Home Builders, leaders expressed the importance of making sure all business owners are aware of the Corporate Transparency Act. If your company is a reporting company, and…

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Charlotte Desoto Building Industry Association Construction Scholarships

OVERVIEW OF SCHOLARSHIP:   One of the top priorities of the  Charlotte DeSoto Building Industry Association’s is to engage in construction-related educational activities that help young people understand and pursue rewarding careers in the construction industry. Charlotte Desoto Building Industry Association leaders have created a scholarship fund to assist in addressing the pressing need for a…

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Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association Installs Jimi Smith Feliciano as President, and 2024 Slate of Officers

On December 5,2023, the Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association installed the 2024 President, Executive Officers and Board of Directors. 2024 CDBIA President Jimi Smith Feliciano is the President of AJF Construction. After growing up on construction sites, Jimi found his passion in building. In 2011, Jimi earned his Florida General Contractor license and when his good…

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Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association announces 2023 Award Winners

Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association announces Award Winners At the CDBIA Installation & Awards Banquet, the Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association Awards Committee announced the following winners of the annual builder, sub-contractor, associate, young professional and member of the year award. Awards were presented by the 2023 Awards Chair Jim Weisberg, Quality Homes of Port Charlotte Builder…

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Builders V Realtors: Young Guns Shoot Out

Young Guns Shoot Out CDBIA Next Gen Council vs. REALTORS® of Punta Gorda-Port Charlotte-North Port-DeSoto, Inc.® YPN January 28th, 2024 Sarasota Trap, Skeet & Clays in Nokomis The Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association and The REALTORS® of Punta Gorda-Port Charlotte-North Port-DeSoto, Inc.® YPN invites you to join us in our Young Guns Shoot Out to be…

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Thank you!

A huge thank you to all of our swag bag sponsors for the inaugural CDBIA Birdie Bash: Bag Sponsor: Hessler Floors Swag Sponsors: Elite Hurricane Home Protection Pool Boy Taylor Morrison Birch’s Air Cindy Marsh-Tichy DBPR ABC Supply Walker Realty Group Coastal Mowing & Tree Greenscape Innovations Christopher Alan Homes A&E Paint Centers  

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