Northshore Home Builders Association

05/18/2026

Builders Only Networking Event this Thursday! Register here: https://business.northshorehba.org/events/Details/builder-session-1625938?sourceTypeId=Hub

05/13/2026

05/07/2026

The future of the building industry was on full display at the FFA Area IV Carpentry Competition! 🔨🏗️

This competition challenges high school teams in planning, estimating, and construction skills — giving students the opportunity to showcase their talent, teamwork, and craftsmanship in a real-world setting.

Congratulations to all of the students who participated this year! Your hard work, dedication, and skills were truly impressive.

And a special shout out to this year’s winners:
🥇 St. Amant – Gold
🥈 East Ascension
🥉 St. Amant – Blue
🏅 Lakeshore

A huge thank you to the members of our community and NHBA who volunteered their time to serve as judges this year:
Bubba Jenkins, Cecil Hudson, Troy Green, Jason Tassin, Michael Economides, Mark Henry, Jared Hingle, and Craig McDowell.

Your support helps encourage and inspire the next generation of skilled trades professionals. We are proud to partner with programs like FFA that continue to build strong leaders and a strong workforce for our future!

04/30/2026

REGISTER TODAY!! https://business.northshorehba.org/events/Details/2026-nhba-membership-banquet-parade-of-homes-awards-1503790?sourceTypeId=Hub

03/11/2026

🦞🐜 Mudbugs Meet the Bug Pros! 🐜🦞

We’re just over a week away from the NHBA Crawfish Boil! This year’s boil is proudly presented by Arrow Termite & Pest Control — and let’s be honest… if anyone knows bugs, it’s them. And crawfish are mudbugs after all. Coincidence? We think not!

When it comes to bugs, they normally get rid of them… but for one night they’re helping us celebrate them...the mighty mudbug (a.k.a. crawfish)! So Arrow Termite & Pest Control agreed to help us bring a whole lot of bugs to the Castine Center — and instead of spraying them, we’re boiling them. 🔥🦞

📅 Friday, March 20
⏰ 5:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Castine Center

This is a community event, so you do NOT have to be an NHBA member to attend. Bring your friends, coworkers, neighbors, or anyone who loves good crawfish, cold drinks, and a fun night out.

🎟 Register by THIS FRIDAY and you’ll be eligible for special raffle drawings!

👉 Register here: https://business.northshorehba.org/events/Details/2026-nhba-annual-crawfish-boil-presented-by-arrow-termite-pest-control-1503784?sourceTypeId=Website

Huge thanks to Arrow Pest Control for presenting this event, but also to all of our Sponsors who make this event a success! Thank you to Acadian Structural Solutions, M&M Glass Company, LLC, HBA Builders Risk Program (HBA EZBuild), HomeBuilders Self Insurers Fund, H1 Associates, Atlas Roofing Corporation, E & E Plumbing, Quality Plumbing, & Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board!

02/10/2026

🎉You’re invited to Nothing But Networking! 🎉
Join us for NHBA’s Nothing But Networking, hosted by SRS Distribution and Sherwin Williams on February 26, 2026 from 5-7 pm at The Seiler Bar! Register by 2/20 for a free drink ticket (beer/wine). A perfect evening for our members to connect, catch up, and build new relationships in the industry.
🗓️ Thursday, February 26, 2026
⏰ 5-7 PM
📍 The Seiler Bar, 434 N. Columbia St., Covington LA
RSVP here ➡️ https://northshorehomebuildersassociationnhba.growthzoneapp.com/a #/Event/1590986/EventsOverview

02/02/2026

2026 Parade of Homes!

Calling all Buiders & Advertisers!

With the 2026 Parade of Homes officially gearing up, we're inviting builders who want to showcase their work and businesses interested in advertising opportunities to get involved!

✨ Builders: Highlight your craftsmanship, connect with thousands of buyers, and be part of one of the most anticipated home events of the year. Register your home through our new online Builder Portal here: https://nhba.cpjam.com/Spring-Parade-of-Homes-2026/become-a-partner

📣 Advertisers: Reach a highly engaged audience through our Parade of Homes guide and promotions. Download Sales Sheet here: https://sthba-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/jenny_northshorehba_org/IQDt65zl95L6TYTQGuo-ary6AVyTp0Ub85c19tzoYzPg5Xs?e=NIJkK9

📩 Message us or comment below to get details and secure your place in the 2026 Parade of Homes!

01/29/2026

We’re excited to announce and congratulate our 2026 Board of Directors and thank them for their leadership and commitment to our industry.
Chairman: Casey Forshag – Forshag Construction
Vice Chairman: Cecil Hudson – Hudson Solutions Group
Board Members:
Eli Crosby (Eli Crosby Homes), Jamie David (JACO Construction), Joe DiTommaso (OnPath Credit Union), Kristi Doran (Crescent Title), Jenny Dufrene (Resource Bank), Troy Green (Small Town Properties), Kasey King (Steadfast Builds), Jimmy Laurent (Jimmy Laurent Construction), Ken Owenby (SRS Distribution), Maddi Street (M & M Glass), Jason Tassin (Lafayette Woodworks), Josh Wainer (Wainer Companies), Jacob Williams (Challenge Construction)

Thank you all for your dedication, leadership, and service. We look forward to an incredible year ahead!

Congratulations to our 2025 Award Winners:
Builder Member of the Year – Jamie David, Associate Member of the Year – Jenny Dufrene, Government Affairs & Advocacy – Cecil Hudson, Top Spike – Bubba Jenkins, Leadership in Learning – Chris Van Pelt, Compassion in Action – Casey Forshag, Professional in Building – Nic LeBlanc

Well deserved—congratulations to all!

01/08/2026

We are deeply saddened by Mike Stone's passing. As a long-time Northshore Home Builders Association (NHBA) member, our members become like family to each other and we offer sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mike at Stone Title.

As many of you have heard, our founder and friend, Michael Stone, passed away over the weekend. The outpouring of love and support we've received is truly touching and a reminder of how many people he impacted throughout his lifetime.

Over 40 years ago, Mike began his career in real estate law and had the privilege to work with so many clients through the decades...clients whose children and grandchildren still trust us to assist them in taking care of the business of life. Mike taught us to enjoy our work through his love of laughter and helping others. He truly enjoyed "holding court" at the closing table during the good times, and understood the importance of being the steady rock for clients, family and friends during the tougher moments. We couldn't have had a better teacher and mentor. While this is certainly the end of an era, we are grateful for the responsibility of carrying on his legacy in our work.

On behalf of Mike, we'd like to thank you all.

Michael T. Stone's funeral service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church located at 129 N. New Hampshire St. in Covington on Monday, January 12th at 1pm, with Visitation beginning at 12 pm in Holzhalb Hall across from the church. Stone Title will be closed for the day in remembrance and celebration of Mike's life and legacy.

01/06/2026

We want to take a moment to address the concerns and comments regarding the 30 in 30 Gun Raffle drawing.

First and foremost, we sincerely apologize to everyone who was expecting the drawing to be live streamed on Facebook and was disappointed when they did not see it. A previous post contained incorrect information due to a miscommunication by a former employee, and we take responsibility for that confusion.

The drawing was conducted live, but unfortunately it could not be live streamed, even if we had wanted to do so. We understand that this was frustrating for those who were looking forward to watching, and we truly regret the disappointment it caused.

That said, we want to be very clear: the absence of a Facebook live stream in no way detracts from the transparency, integrity, or fairness of the raffle. All drawings were conducted properly, following the established processes and rules outlined in the raffle’s terms and conditions.

This was our first time hosting a raffle in this format, and while we’ve learned valuable lessons—especially regarding communication and the use of social media—the raffle itself was a success because of the overwhelming support from our members and the community.

All winners have been notified directly. We intentionally did not post winner names publicly in order to protect their privacy, which is clearly stated in the raffle’s terms and conditions.

If you have questions or concerns, we encourage you to contact us directly so we can address them properly. Northshore Home Builders Association Office: 985-882-5002

Thank you to everyone who participated, supported the raffle, and continues to support the mission of the Northshore Home Builders Association. We appreciate your understanding and your continued trust.