2025 Florida Building Materials Association Building Products Expo 

For more than a century, Florida Building Materials Association has been serving the building industry through intentional communication and collaboration within the building manufacturing industry. From inception, they understand that lumber, building material, and millwork industries are closely allied and see value in offering support for one another. What began in 1920 continues today and is guided by goals to keep their original intent in place for many years to come.  

Each year, folks from around the building materials industry come together for a time of networking, training, and strategic planning. This is important connection to establish relationships, discuss challenges, and receive industry training. This year was no different! Last week, nearly 2000 attendees gathered at Disney’s Coronado Resort for the 2025 Building Products Expo. 

Hope Londeree, Eastern Regional Representative for Homes for HOPE, was given the opportunity to speak to attendees from the newly developed Speaker Stage. She shared Home for HOPE work and how partnership looks through a building project. In addition, Hope engaged attendees and fellow exhibitors from a booth. Hope said, “Opportunities like this are valuable as they expand industry awareness for our unique and niche invitation to work together.” 

Attendees across the materials industry shared innovations in technology, building material improvements, and marketing strategies. This year also introduced a new feature called Product Knowledge Stage where attendees could showcase their products and company services. With these innovative show additions, new avenues for networking and creative thinking presented so many ways for relationships to be explored. 

No doubt it is with invitations like this, Homes for HOPE will continue to experience new ways to explore growth and support for the work of HOPE International. We are grateful for this opportunity and many more to come! 

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