Happening this weekend, May 2nd and 3rd at the fairgrounds in Port Townsend. This is a great event for all homeowners, and those that want to be in the future. Sponsored by the Jefferson County Homebuilder's Association with other sponsors including,
- Puget Sound Energy
- First Federal Bank
- Built Green
- Mountain Propane
- Penquin Windows
This event will help connect members of this small local trade organization with consumers, who will benefit from demonstrations, exhibits, booths, and seminars. Promoting remodeling and new construction as well, with ideas on building green, power saving tips, passive solar exhibit. Attendees will be able to see and feel products. The event will provide networking for builders, suppliers, vendors and consumers.
Last year there were over 70 exhibitors with prizes including $500 Town Dollars*, and an Enclume Pot Rack.
There will be a preview this evening for all vendors.
Home building in this area is extremely important for many reasons, but here are some figures from Jefferson County Homebuilders website.
In 2007 288 new homes constructed in one area of the county produced the following; 915 new jobs, and 35.4 million in local taxes in the first year. The ripple effect is another 505 jobs and $1.4 million in local taxes, and $18.2 in local income in year 1.
Information from National Association of Home Builders in WA,DC
*Produced by downtown organization, good at most downtown stores.
