Buying Power

Eric leaves today to attend a mandatory meeting for our buying group, the National Buyer's Group.  Back in the early 80s the group was born through the hardwork of its early leaders, some whom are still vital member today.  Small business owners, like us, who own manufactured home dealerships and communities decided to pool their knowledge and create a co-op to increase their power with the home manufacturers.

As a result, we negotiate better pricing, preferred building dates, and maybe most importantly... have a voice.  Over the years we have discussed ideas for better models, increased quality and more- as we are the ones "on the front lines."  If you are asking for it, the ultimate home owner, then we most definately need to make sure we can provide it to you!

The meeting is mandatory as they need to have a quorum of the membership in order to pass these important measures each year.  So while sometimes it is hard to be away from work and family, we have realized that it is equally important to work ON our business as well as IN our business.

Lucky duck, the weather in Florida is supposed to be in the 80s, so that will be a nice change of pace for Eric too.