The Georgia High Country Builders Association will sponsor its annual Builders Showcase Saturday, October 5, in downtown blue Ridge park, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
During the event, the park will be filled with booths representing a large number of area building contractors and related businesses who will provide information about their building and construction specialty.
New this year are mini seminars where community members and visitors can learn and chat with various experts. All seminars will take place in the downtown Blue Ridge park gazebo.
•10 a.m. – Thinking about going tankless? Learn about hot water heater choices and the advantages of tankless. By Tyler Simms and Lindsey Simpson with Rinnai Tankless, sponsored by Folger Gas;
•11 a.m. – Building Good Credit for your Home Mortgage. Getting credit in shape for a home loan. Free credit reports and consultations. By Cynthia Worrell and Amanda Davis with Prime Lending;
•12 Noon – Smart Security = Safe Home. Modern home security is more than a siren and a keypad. Learn how new security technology can protect a home and family while increasing comfort, convenience and safety. By Adam Chastain of ETC Security;
1 p.m. – Designing and staying on budget: Keeping it real. Tracking spending. Doing “home” work. Managing the emotions. By Michael Grant of Modern Rustic Homes;
2 p.m. – Myths and Mysteries of Talking Homes. How can smart home technology help make the good life great? Providing security, efficiency and convenience, learn how to make a home work in partnership and improve the family’s lifestyle. By Rodney Blanchard of Blue Ridge Mountain Connected Home;
3 p.m. – Outdoor Lighting for the Mountain Community. Learn how to solve the conflict between lighting and dark sky communities. See the benefits of proper path and deck lighting and the differences between lifestyles of the city and the mountains. By Darren Wesley of Viking Outdoor.