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Please remember that our office still offers large format document copying. Our in-office services have not changed. We can make copies of, not only our plans, but those that you receive privately from general contractors, owners, architects, etc. We will NOT share those projects with any of our other members. We also have the capability to scan hard copy blueprints and transfer them to a .pdf. ...

Reminder: NWRBX Scholarships due March 31 https://www.nwrbx.com/uploads/Scholarship_Flyer_2023.pdf

The following officers were elected at our Board of Directors meeting last month: PRESIDENT:  Ryan Johnson, Farrell Equipment & Supply Co. Inc. VICE-PRESIDENT :  Jesse Johnson, Van Ert Electric TREASURER :  Tim Davis, American Express Excavation SECRETARY :  Christian Peterson, Cedar Falls Building Others serving on the Board of Directors include:  Rob Duffy, Ross & Associates Colton Franks,...

In Memoriam: Ed Hofacker Edward (Ed) James Hofacker, 64, of Eau Claire died on Friday, March 3, 2023, at home after a 14-year journey with cancer. Ed was a humble, kind man who put family and community over self. He was stoic and strong. His oncologist called Ed the strongest person he had ever met. Edward was born on July 4, 1958, in Ladysmith, WI He graduated from Ladysmith-Hawkins High School...

In Memoriam:  Joe Wulff Joe Wulff passed away on Wednesday, Feb 22 in Eau Claire, WI.  He was born on April 21, 1933 to Martin and Cora Wulff, Mondovi, WI.  He was the first of 5 boys all raised on the family farm.  Joe graduated from Mondovi High School in 1951, attended Chippewa Valley Vocational School, and took extension classes through UW-Madison.  In 1957 he married his lifelong partner,...

It has been brought to our attention that someone out there is offering our database for sale. They are claiming that we are working with them to earn extra $ for our organization. We are NOT working with anyone to sell our database. I received the same email last month and replied by asking them why I would want to buy my own database and asked them to stopped sending out the email. The email...

SEND IT TO US!!!  Send us your announcements  of promotions, name changes, business relocations, awards, or anything that your company finds important enough for your fellow members to know about.  You may send us your information by fax 715-834-3590, e-mail info@nwrbx.com , or mail  2228 N. Hillcrest Pkwy, Ste. 2, Altoona, WI 54720

  The “Exchange Online” portion of our site is meant for our members only.   Please do not share your username/password with anyone else.  Even if they are a member, ask them to sign up for their own username/password.  Remember do not allow non-members to use your u/p.  The more members we have, the lower we can keep the cost of membership dues.  Encourage those non-members to inquire about...

  The membership dues rate change is in effect for those with an invoice due date of 1/1/23 or after.  If your membership renewal invoice due date is 12/31/22 or before your rate will remain the old rate of $285 and next year’s rate will be $441. An email will be sent to you 60 days prior to your member expiration date (anniversary date).  An invoice will be available at that time. You do not...

Here’s a little explanation… Just a reminder since approximately one-third of our membership will receive a notice via email of their upcoming renewal date with us this week.  These notices are sent out 60 days prior and 30 days prior.  The email will look something like this: NORTHWEST REGIONAL BUILDERS EXCHANGE Your membership will expire on 01/07/2023. Please follow this link and renew online....

These interactive, educational web conferences are open to the public and are held from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Most topics are expanded versions of those presented at DWD Labor Law Clinics and include: 03/24/23 – Preparing for Unemployment Insurance (UI) Hearings 04/07/23 – State and Federal Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Laws and Protections Overview 04/21/23 – Wisconsin Unemployment...

We have had some inquiries recently in regards to plans being available on our website.  There are a couple of things to keep in mind: If a plan is advertised on our website, plans and specs WILL be available.  We do NOT advertise plans that we do not have access to bidding docs. We publish our weekly bulletin every Wednesday.  On Tuesdays & Wednesdays, in order to publish all of the plans that...

  Follow us on Facebook where you will find information regarding our social events, scholarship, sharing our members Facebook posts, photos of our members working around town, day to day operations and so much more.  https://www.facebook.com/Northwest-Regional-Builders-Exchange-225990247936075   Also, share your Facebook page with us!  

Last month, I celebrated my 29th anniversary with the Northwest Regional Builders Exchange. Many things have changed in those 29 years (including our name and my hair color!). Contractors who have not been in our office for a few years, come in now and look at our plan rack and think we aren’t busy because we don’t have plans hanging as far as the eye can see. We are still busy. In fact, our...