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    • Member Benefits
    • Video
    • Membership
    |   Aug 22, 2016

    Shannon's 60: Andrew Over, Regence BlueShield

    Shannon speaks with Andrew Over, the Marketing Vice President at Regence BlueShield, at the MBA annual Golf Tournament about the MBA Health Trust and why it's important for members to participate.
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    • Member Stories
    |   Aug 15, 2016

    Member Story: Dwell Development

    The Dwell Emerald Star home on 61st Street isn’t just another house. It’s the start of something big. You’ll see.
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    • Member Benefits
    • Video
    • Membership
    |   Aug 15, 2016

    Shannon's 60: Nils Christian

    This week, new member Nils Christian, METIS Construction Inc., tells us how his company takes advantage of member benefits like GRIP and the MBA Health Trust.
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    • Tips & Trends
    |   Aug 9, 2016

    Baby Boomers Dominate New Housing Trends

    The largest American generation is either retired or quickly nearing retirement age. Baby boomers, the generation born between 1946 and 1964 and who count more than 76 million, may be getting older, but they are definitely not ready to head to the retirement home!
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    • Membership
    • Events
    |   Jul 18, 2016

    Shannon's 60: 2016 Membership Appreciation Picnic

    This weekend, Shannon took a moment to talk to our president, Joseph Irons of Irons Brothers Construction, at the Membership Appreciation Picnic at Remlinger Farms.
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    • Benefits & Incentives
    • Video
    |   Jul 5, 2016

    Shannon's 60: Benefits of Built Green

    This week, Shannon discusses the benefits of the Built Green® program with Leah Missik, Built Green program manager.
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    • Video
    • Built Green News
    • Community Stewardship
    |   Jun 27, 2016

    Shannon's 60: Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Day

    Shannon, on-site at last weekend's team build in Renton, talks with Andy from Habitat for Humanity on affordable housing and the importance of being Built Green.
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    • Built Green News
    • Community Stewardship
    • Press Releases
    • MBAKS News
    |   Jun 22, 2016

    Master Builders Association & Regence Blue Shield to Add Finishing Touches to 3-Star Built Green Townhome for Habitat for Humanity

    Bellevue, Wash—June 22, 2016—The Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties and Regence BlueShield will volunteer for Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County’s “La Fortuna” townhome community in Renton, a 3-Star Built Green property. Volunteers will focus on unmasking floors, installing appliances, painting and cleaning, in preparation for the homeowner dedication on July 16, 2016. At that time, eight low-income families will receive the keys to their new homes, and a better future.
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