Patriots Weekend at the NW Natural Street of Dreams!
Flag Raising
Saturday, July 27, 2013 – 11:00 AM
The BBAC is pleased to host a special Flag Raising event at the site of the 1st American made home ever to be featured on a Street of Dreams, The American Dream! We’re honored to have Vietnam Veteran, Bruce Douglas, raise the flag with the assistance of a local Boy Scout troop to commence the ceremony. The ceremony will include the singing of the National Anthem by Duane Johnson and a special tribute to all American veterans in honor of their service. In addition, Brittney Hamilton, Executive Director of Operation Ward 57, will be onsite all day with information about opportunities to help veterans and service men and women wounded in combat.
Made in America Month Kick Off Event!
The BBAC partnered with George Morlan Plumbing Supply to present a Kick-Off Event on June 28th celebrating Oregon’s Made in America Month! The event featured guest speaker, Jake Lewendahl from Bozeman, MT and the local Portland band Big Night Out. Contractors and vendors came together to enjoy this fantastic night!
July is Oregon’s Made in America Month!
On March 19, 2013, Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber signed a Proclamation declaring July 2013 as Oregon’s Made in America month!
Portland Spring Home & Garden Show
The Building a Better America Council sponsored the Portland Home & Garden show’s first Made in America model home!
Garrison Hullinger of Garrison Hullinger Interior Design speaks with Janice Bangs about the home for a Channel 2 AM Northwest segment.
Portland Home & Garden Show video featuring Alison of Garrison Hullinger Interior Design
Gerald Rowlett of Westlake Development Group with Holly Resnick for a Portland Home & Garden Show segment
In just 36 short hours, Westlake Development Group took their Portland Home & Garden Show model home from this…
to this…
Because Made in America Still Matters!TM
The construction industry has an opportunity to greatly impact the American economy and workforce simply by buying America made products. Since the World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer “Made in America” series aired, builders around the nation are doing their part – taking on Made in America projects.
World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer – Made in America
‘This Can Be Done’: Builders Take Up U.S.-Made Homes Pledge
1st Made in America Home Built in the Northwest
Letters of recognition from Oregon Governor Kitzhaber and Senator Wyden
