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Interstate Design Center Hosts Home Builders & Remodelers Event

On Thursday night Shelly Kahan, CEO of Interstate & Lakeland Lumber on the Post Rd. in Westport hosted over 150 industry professionals, including builders, suppliers, realtors, architects, interior designers and more.

Ben Kahan, senior marketing manager for Interstate & Lakeland said "We were honored to host the Home Builders & Remodelers Association (HBRA) of Fairfield County's quarterly meeting at our new, state of the art, two story Interstate Design Center." Kahan commented, "Making this space a part of the Westport community is so important to us, we want to be a resource that builders and homeowners know they can rely on. We're very proud of the space we've built here at the Westport Design Center, it was a joy getting to share it with our local builder community!"

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The evening offered guests an opportunity to enjoy the delicious and beautifully presented appetizers and hot buffet catered by Westport's A & S Fine Foods on Post Road West while they networked with old and new acquaintances and explored the fabulous Interstate Design Center at 800 Post Rd. East and it's exceptional display of home building products, some for the first time. 99 Bottles, Bridge Square Westport provided fine wines and beers.

Some of those in attendance were Westport-based business including Saugatuck's Gault Stone & Landscape Supplies, Fuscaldo Builders, LLC, Stella Homes Team at eXp Realty, Stephanie Rapp Interiors, llc, Karen Berkemeyer Home, Ferocious Media (Connoisseur Media) and Newpointe Wealth financial advisors.

Co-hosting the event was Kerry Brunn, executive officer of the association who explained "The Home Builders & Remodelers Association (“HBRA”) of Fairfield County is a not for profit association of members engaged in single family and multifamily residential new construction, remodeling, land development activities and light commercial construction covering Fairfield County."

Our 450+ members consist of builders, remodelers, land developers, suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors, architects, engineers, attorneys, lenders, real estate brokers and many other industry professionals.

Since 1946, the association has provided members opportunities to build their businesses and strives to be a leader in providing innovative resources, education, legislative advocacy and networking events for our members that will help keep their businesses ahead of the curve. Members of the HBRA represent the best in their industry. Whether a builder, remodeler, developer or associated trade or supplier, our members are committed to the highest standards in building our communities.

To learn more about Interstate+Lakeland Lumber and the Interstate Design Center, visit: www.interstatelumber.com.

For more about The Home Builders & Remodelers Association (“HBRA”) of Fairfield County, visit: www.buildfairfieldcounty.com

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