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COBA Announces 7th Annual Chefs on Tour Event
The Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA) is excited to announce the 7th Annual Chefs on Tour event, featuring a showcase of six homes to be highlighted on the upcoming Tour of Homes. This exclusive, ticketed event will allow guests to preview these stunning new construction homes while enjoying delicious dishes prepared by local chefs in each home.
The event will take place on Wednesday, July 10th, from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM and will be scattered across several locations, giving attendees the chance to get a first look at the featured homes before the official Tour of Homes begins.
Tim Knopp, Executive Vice President of COBA, shared, “We are proud to continue this fantastic event, which allows premier builders to showcase their work and highlights the importance of quality housing in our community.”
The 2019 Tour of Homes will run from July 12-14 and 19-21, with hours from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Fridays, and 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.
Featured Builders on Chefs on Tour:
Featured Chefs:
Tickets for the Chefs on Tour event are $39 for COBA members and $45 for non-members.
Sponsors: Western Title & Escrow, Salvesen Homes, Technology Design & Associates, Parr Lumber, Harcourts the Garner Group, Umpqua Bank Home Lending
Limited tickets are available—purchase at coba.org or email kellyb@coba.org.
COBA’s second annual Builders’ Perspective Breakfast on March 5, 2019, will feature a panel of local builders and industry experts discussing the challenges and opportunities facing Central Oregon's construction industry. Topics include land issues, labor shortages, rising costs, and housing trends
COBA has donated $108,000 to the COCC Skilled Trades Pre-Apprenticeship program to support workforce development in Central Oregon. The donation, announced at COBA's Annual Excellence Award Event, will help expand education and training in rural areas to address the region's construction worker shortage.
COBA will host the Builders’ Perspective Breakfast Panel on March 5, 2019, at the Riverhouse Convention Center. Local industry leaders and a regional economist will discuss the challenges, opportunities, and future of Central Oregon's building industry.
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