2022 Business X-Change - 9/14 Sponsored by Blenker Construction

Description

BUSINESS X-CHANGE PRESENTATION - WEDNESDAY, September 14, 2022
 
Business X-Change meets regularly throughout the year.  Our September X-Change will be held in person at the Portage County Business Council office. Business X-Change allows business owners and their employees the opportunity to discuss pertinent topics, learn from local industry leaders and, most importantly, learn from each other. 
 
There is no cost to attend. Coffee and Danish provided.
 
Title: "Building: How and Where to Get Started"
 
Presented by:
 
Mark Robinson - General Manager
   
Melissa Ellingson - Designer

About the Program:  There's no place like A NEW HOME! How to prepare yourself for an exceptional home building experience by pairing up with a builder who not only understands your specific wants and needs, but also acts as your trusted advisor to guide you through the entire process from design to warranty.

Key Points to Include: 
- How to select a builder
- Budgets and financing
- Advantages of design/build
- Importance of contracts, insurance, and warranties

About our Presenters: 
Mark Robinson leads the construction team and is a master builder with a passion for building. He owned his own custom-building company, Robinson Homes for over 10 years prior to joining the Blenker team. Mark has an eye for design and assists home buyers realize their dreams. Mark takes a fun and pragmatic approach to the home construction process.

Melissa Ellingson's passion for interior design developed early on in her childhood, as she worked side by side with her stepfather's construction crew. From the job site to painting her room a different color monthly, to creating her own wallpapers, she has explored design most of her life. Prior to joining the Blenker team, Melissa managed and designed for a local firm. Now, with over 20 years of experience as an interior designer, Melissa is driven by her passion to make every house a home. She takes pride in listening to her clients and making their dreams a reality.


What is Business X-Change? Allows business owners and their employees the opportunity to discuss pertinent topics, learn from local industry leaders and, most importantly, learn from each other.  Business X-Change meets regularly throughout the year from 7:30 - 8:30am.


 
Special THANK YOU to Blenker Construction for their sponsorship of this program.