Hello Friends!

2026 dawns bright with possibilities and my hope is to strengthen and grow our association, provide benefits both to you personally and to your business, re-start the Remodelers Council and reinvigorate the Better Homes Awards program.  We'll continue our in person mixers and networking events including the ever popular Beer with Builders mixers. We will also continue our important legislative work with a continued focus on the Building Energy Code and promoting workplace development in trade education for our youth so that we have people to hire for our businesses.   

My involvement with the association began when my former boss and I were so excited to join the Remodelers Council we arrived a week early to the meeting!  That first RC meeting was the beginning of a whole new world for me both personally and professionally. My knowledge expanded with each interaction I’ve had with members.  I’ve developed friendships with countless members who I feel comfortable turning to with questions and concerns.  You might say I have a whole built in cadre of professionals to turn to when faced with any business question that may arise.  Over the years they have patiently answered my questions, have jumped in to “save” me when I needed carpenters to complete a job on time, have suggested trade partners to work with and have volunteered their time with me at Rebuilding Together Greater Burlington projects that assist low-income homeowners with free home repairs. 

The VBRA feels like home and family to me and I am very grateful for it.  I encourage you to join me, get involved in a council or committee and see your own results!

Warm regards,

Dixie O’Connor

President