Lodging for the ABM – Have you reserved your room?
OBOA has reserved a block of rooms at a discounted rate at our gorgeous host venue, Hood River Inn Best Western Plus, for our conference attendees.
This is prime season -- rooms at this hotel will sell out quickly (and likely other nearby hotels as well), so we encourage our members to reserve your room now.
Please reserve your room here (this is a custom booking link for OBOA). Adjust dates as necessary.
If our Hood River Inn block is full, please note the suggested overflow hotel is Hampton Inn and Suites one exit west. Please don't wait! BOOK LODGING TODAY!
Earn ICC CEUs at the ABM and Pre-ABM Workshop
OBOA is a proud to be part of the International Code Council Preferred Provider Program (ICC PPP) network. All OBOA programs offer ICC Preferred Provider approved continuing education credit (CEUs). Attend our popular and high-quality programs to log hours for application or renewal of your ICC certifications. The use of Preferred Provider training is required as a condition of all certification renewals, so that classes you take through OBOA directly enhance your professional development and career growth. ICC certificate holders must obtain a specified number of CEUs every three years in order to maintain their certifications and a portion of these CEUs must be obtained through Preferred Provider or ICC training. OBOA offers an extensive year-round schedule of events for members and colleagues to earn their CEUs.
OBOA provides certificates of attendance to those who complete the course and submits rosters of attendance to ICC. Each individual should maintain record of their participation in all CEU programs.
Registration Details + Fees
***Pre-registration is required, and early registration is encouraged. Save $$ if registered by June 27***
Fees are per person and based on membership status. Payment by check is preferred.
Pre-ABM Wednesday Workshop Fees:
- Early – before June 27: OBOA or OFMA Member: $295 | Non-Member: $395
- Late – after June 21: OBOA or OFMA Member: $345 | Non-Member: $445
Pre-ABM registration fees include In-person attendance at this full-day meeting with professional networking, coffee and refreshments, and a hosted lunch. This course also offers six contact hours of ICC Preferred Provider CEUs (0.6).
ABM Fees:
- Early – before June 27: OBOA or OFMA Member: $575 | Non-Member: $775
- Late – after June 27: OBOA or OFMA Member: $625 | Non-Member: $825
The Workshop is on Wednesday, July 16. The ABM and Conference is Thursday, July 17 and Friday, July 18.
IMPORTANT note about registering: OBOA realizes many jurisdictions' fiscal year starts July 1. We strongly encourage and appreciate early registration (before July) -- and payment is not due until the event date. If you can register early and simply select to "Invoice Me" -- payment may be made later (after July 1). This helps tremendously with our planning; thank you. If you have any questions or issues with registering in June, please send a quick email so we can help ensure you receive discounted fees.
What ABM registration fees include: Attendance for the registered individual at all Thursday and Friday sessions and presentations including the Opening Keynote, 2025 Awards Luncheon, State of Oregon BCD Update, Industry and Association Updates, State and Committee Board Reports, OBOA Officers and Board Installation, ICC Report, all electronic session materials (as provided by the speakers) and the Lobbyist/Legislative Update. Hosted meals: Wednesday's Opening Networking Reception, breakfast on Thursday and Friday, lunch on Thursday, and the Thursday Live Music Reception.
Spouse/companion? Each regular ABM registration also includes one complimentary companion/spouse social ticket for Wednesday and Thursday receptions. Attendees must indicate on the registration form in advance if they will register a companion/spouse. This is for participation at the evening receptions on Wednesday and Thursday only (no other sessions or activities included). Both evening events are reception style with light hors d'oeuvres and beverages provided. Dinner on own.
Committees CONNECT: If you are an OBOA committee chair or general committee member, your participation is requested by the OBOA Board of Directors to join our meeting on Wednesday, July 16 at 4:15 pm.
Students — Valuable Scholarship Opportunity! One of OBOA's priorities as an organization is to support students enrolled in the Building Inspection Technoloy (BIT) programs at Chemeketa Community College and Portland Community College and those pursuing a career in this awesome industry. OBOA offers several opportunities throughout the year for students to attend OBOA trainings and participate in our incredibly valuable professional development opportunities. Our business meetings (quarterly and annual) offer everything -- excellent updates, news, and timely industry information, ICC Approved Provider CEUs (continuing education units) and the in-person networking time that often opens many doors and opportunities through our member jurisdictions. If you are interested in attending the ABM and getting to know more about the profession, please contact OBOA Executive Director, Vicky Danielson in the OBOA office for details.
Printable ABM Detailed Brochure
– Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities –
Support OBOA, Our Members and the Communities they Serve
We hope our vendor partners are able to participate in this great networking event.
The Oregon Building Officials Association (OBOA) is a statewide professional non-profit organization providing exceptional educational and networking opportunities for our 1,100+ member representatives. Our members include building officials, inspectors, plan examiners, permit technicians, engineers, building designers, architects, and contractors. Our Annual Business Meeting (ABM) is the highly anticipated, flagship “must attend” event for code officials and building departments across Oregon and the PNW region.
We expect approximately 100 building safety professionals to attend the popular two-day event – the perfect size to personally meet and greet decision–makers and those with influence, reaching the most jurisdictions in Oregon all in one place. Most attendees will be Building Officials as well as other department leadership (leads, chiefs, etc.). Sponsorships are a great way to spotlight your name and company to the scores of building departments represented at our conference. Sponsorships show your support of OBOA and relationships with our member jurisdictions and their officials and reps. Thank you for considering your participation in our 2025 OBOA ABM!
PACKAGE SPONSORSHIPS + BENEFITS
All package sponsors receive: one 6’ tabletop exhibit and one complimentary full attendee registration*, brief podium time to personally verbally address the general session (introduced to all attendees), pre-event promotional recognition in email marketing blasts, web/calendar pages, logo and listing in the attendee brochure (if received prior to printing), acknowledgements and listing in onsite meeting materials and the formal printed program, verbal recognition throughout entire event by the OBOA President and Emcees, acknowledgement on the OBOA website year-round, and signage at the event. *The individual using the attendee registration(s) included in packages must also complete the separate individual attendee registration form.
- PLATINUM SPONSOR – Member $3,500; Non-Member $4,000: All benefits listed above, PLATINUM Sponsor recognition plus priority placement of exhibit table and two complimentary full attendee registrations to the 2025 OBOA ABM (registrations valued at over $990) – includes all hosted meals and access to full programming/attendee benefits; attendee registration includes one complimentary spouse/companion social ticket for Wednesday and Thursday; and priority podium time.
- GOLD SPONSOR – Member $2,500; Non-Member $3,000: All benefits listed above, plus sponsor will receive GOLD Sponsor recognition one complimentary full attendee registration to the 2025 OBOA ABM (registration valued at $495+) – includes all hosted meals and access to full programming/attendee benefits; includes one complimentary spouse/companion social ticket for Wednesday and Thursday.
- SILVER SPONSOR – Member $1,750; Non-Member $2,250: All benefits listed above, plus sponsor will receive SILVER Sponsor recognition, one complimentary full attendee registration to the 2024 OBOA ABM (registration valued at $495+) – includes all hosted meals and access to full programming/attendee benefits; includes one complimentary spouse/companion social ticket for Wednesday and Thursday.
INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIPS + BENEFITS
Please note individual sponsorships do not include attendee registration or an exhibit tabletop, but either can be purchased separately. Please contact OBOA for details and to add these to your sponsorship registration.
All individual sponsors receive recognition in pre-event promotional materials, onsite printed materials (if received prior to printing), verbal recognition throughout the event, on the OBOA website, and on signage at the event.
- NAME BADGE SPONSOR – SPONSORED — Member $1,000; Non-Member $1,250: Primary benefit includes having your company logo printed on every conference badge (attendees, speakers, exhibitors, guests, etc.). This highly visible promotion is seen by everyone!
- LANYARD SPONSOR — Member $750; Non-Member $1,000: Primary benefit includes each attendee wears/receives a lanyard with your company logo/art with their badge. Sponsor is responsible for also providing the lanyards.
- MORNING OR AFTERNOON BREAK SPONSOR — Member $800; Non-Member $1,100: Breaks are a great chance to network and serve as an opportunity to make your brand more memorable to attendees. Light hosted refreshments provided.
- AWARDS LUNCHEON SPONSOR — Member $2,000; Non-Member $2,500: Primary benefits include an opportunity to address the entire audience during lunch with two minutes of podium time.
- DRINK TICKET SPONSOR — Member $3,000; Non-Member, $3,500: Primary benefits include your company logo printed on every drink ticket distributed and the opportunity to pass out drink tickets to all attendees. This is THE sponsorship to get your name in front of everyone in a fun way.
- MAIN RECEPTION SPONSOR — Member $3,500; Non-Member, $4,000: Primary benefits include an opportunity to personally welcome attendees to this reception, signage placed next to food and the increased visibility of sponsoring the Thursday Reception with Live Music.
- WELCOME RECEPTION SPONSOR — Member $2,500; Non-Member, $3,000: Primary benefits include an opportunity to personally welcome attendees to this reception and pass out drink tickets and enjoy the increased visibility at the Welcome Reception on Wednesday.
If you are interested in providing a custom sponsorship, please contact the OBOA office to discuss. Exhibits and sponsorships are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration is strongly encouraged; priority placement is given to early sign-ups.
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