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Fellow Members:
Sharing ideas and learning from others has been a strong tradition in our Association since its founding in 1938. Today, the economic times confirm our need to plan and help each other continue to make our businesses strong and effective in providing our products and services here in Western Pennsylvania. The Association will continue to provide the environment, services and support you require to sustain and grow your business during the coming year.
BAMP is the best place to forge business and personal connections, and to find real opportunities in the residential construction industry. Take advantage of the combined strength of your membership in BAMP, the PA Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders. By getting involved, you become part of a greater movement that continues to shape our local, state and national business climates for the good of all of us in the home building industry. That means a better business for you.
A successful builder once said that it is the ingenuity of the home builder that spells the challenge balancing profit and success - Here’s how:
P Pride in your product
R Research the market
O Opportunities – take advantage of them
F Financial Planning
I Innovative Ideas
T Timing
S Sound business judgements
U Understanding the changing market
C Creative Designs
C Cash Flow
E Expertise and experience
S Secure investments
S Saleable Product
As a member of the Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh (BAMP) you can achieve profit and success. Be involved. Use your membership to your advantage. It is a true bargain for those who do!
Wishing you the best and good health in 2009!
David Bachman, 2009 BAMP President
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