Michigan's only opportunity for you to directly and cost effectively promote your products and services to post-frame contractors, building code officials, architects, and lumber and building material dealers from across the state.

The 2007 Expo was a huge success with over 100 people attending including code officials and prospective members.  The day was packed with educational programs, award presentations, and entertainment.  Four speakers shared their expertise, knowledge and experience with attendees.  They were Louis Jungluth of Wisconsin Safety Services, Brent Leatherman of Timber Tech Engineering, Larry Wainright representing the Wood Truss Council Association, and Irvin Poke of the State of Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes and Fire Safety. Eleven exhibitors participated in the event. Entertainment during the lunch program was provided by Larry & Jerry Unplugged. 

Building of the Year Awards:
Each year the Michigan Frame Builders Association presents the Building of the Year awards to builder members who have submitted building projects in the categories of commercial/industrial, equestrian, agricultural/livestock and residential garages.  This year, Orchard Construction won two awards:  agricultural/livestock and commercial/industrial

PHOTO ON THE RIGHT-Steve Nikkel, and his son Steve Nikkel Jr. from Orchard Construction, Inc.recieve one of their two 2007 Building of the Year awards from board president, Jim Moore of Moore Brothers Construction, Inc.

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PHOTO ON THE LEFT-LARRY & JERRY UNPLUGGED.Jerry Peck and Larry Hennessee entertain the guests at lunch, singing classic rock and pop songs from the 70's and 80's. Both are members of the band "Special Guest" . Special Guest has opened for big bands including Kansas, Foghat, Poison, and Ted Nugent

VENDORS like Mike Litwiller visited with guests promoting their products. Among them were companies such as:

• Jensen Bridge
• American Building Components
• Perma Column
• Everlast Roofing
• Fabral

Once again, the Michigan Frame Builders Association golf outing was blessed with beautiful weather even though the clouds opened up and drenched the golfers during the registration process.  By the time everyone was ready to golf, the clouds were gone and the sun was shining. 

New this year, MFBA sponsored a local charity organization, C.H.U.M. Therapeutic Riding.  The organization offers the opportunity to share the world of horses with individuals with and without disabilities of all ages.  Fifty percent of the profit from the event will be donated to C.H.U.M. 

MFBA would like to thank the following sponsors for their support:
AC Management, LLC
American Building Components®
Construction Maestro®-Symun Systems, Inc.
Fabral® Metal Walls & Rafting
Selections by Hamilton Lumber
Jensen Bridge
Maze Nail Co.
Moore Bros. Buildings
National Frame Builders Association
Ohio Timberland Products
Plyco® Corporation
Tailored Building Systems
Rigidply Rafters
Wick Buildings®

Also, thank you to those that donated door prizes.  A special thank you to Lynnman Construction and Don Popour (owner of Thunder Bay River Canoe & Kayak Livery) for donating the prizes given to the team winners.

1st place team:  Elden Stanz, Ron Jones, Skip Welcher, and Chris Alderink.

2nd place team:  Tom Flynn, Keith Pinkelman, Paul Mahaney, and Dick Alwood.

3rd place team: Jeff Rizzo, Mike Litwiller, Pat Hennessey, and Der  Prins.