About the Volusia Building Industry Association | VBIA
The Volusia Building Industry Association (VBIA) is the leading organization in the county that serves as the voice for the construction and building industry and is dedicated to the support of its economic well being. Its membership includes residential and commercial builders, developers, remodelers, and representatives of the associated tra
des that serve the real estate industry. In addition to assisting the needs of its members and the greater real estate development community, the VBIA provides thousands of dollars in scholarships to students through its Gus Sliger Scholarship Fund. VBIA members also belong to the Florida Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders. For more information, please call Sandy Bishop at Volusia Building Industry Association at 386.226.1414, or find us online at www.volusiahomebuilders.org. Volusia Building Industry Association (VBIA) along with Platinum Sponsor - Halifax Health and Fitness Partner - Volusia Flagler YMCA present our areas 2nd consecutive “Losing Big” Weight-Loss Challenge with purse of $15,000.00 in CASH & PRIZES. (DAYTONA BEACH, FL – July 28, 2011) – Losing pounds could turn into big dollars for area residents participating in the VBIA’s second consecutive “Losing Big” weight loss challenge. Platinum Sponsor, Halifax Health and Fitness Sponsor Volusia/Flagler YMCA have signed on for the event, which begins August 14 and is expected to attract over 500 area residents who will compete to win a portion of the $15,000 purse. For a $99 registration fee, contestants will enjoy a 3-month YMCA membership, weekly weigh-ins, weekly nutrition and exercise tips, and six challenges, including field day, a 5k walk-run, boot camps, and Zumba. Before and after pictures, a official event t-shirt and local discounts are included in the package as well. Recent studies have shown that obesity costs the U.S. Alissa Bennet, Losing Big committee chair said, “We believe the Losing Big Weight-Loss Challenge provides an outstanding opportunity to help Volusia and Flagler county residents learn to incorporate healthy choices into their daily routine, which will not only improve their lives, but improve the wellbeing of our entire community as well. Added Mark Bines, VBIA president, “As the trade association for thousands of Volusia County residents who are involved in the construction and sale of residential and commercial property, the VBIA is always seeking new opportunities to enhance the quality of life for our associates and customers, and to give back to the communities we serve.”
The Losing Big Kick off will take place August 14 at the Port Orange Amphitheatre and will conclude November 6 at the same location. This year, contestants can begin registering online August 6 at www.losingbig.org. The website will serve as a vital source for information for contestants, with updates about the weekly weigh-ins, nutritional tips, sponsor discounts and coupons, and much more. According to Bennett, sponsorship opportunities and weigh-in locations are still available. Interested parties should contact the VBIA at 386.226.1414 for more information.
