• MVBA Newsletter

  Spring/ Summer 2026

   

  A New Chapter for the MV Builders Association
  
  

  The MV Builders Association started 2026 with significant organizational changes, all with the same goal in mind: to improve the membership experience at every level. If you joined us at our Annual Metting in January, you may have already heard some of the improvements. Here are some highlights we’d like to share.

  The MVBA now offers 2 new membership options in order to better suit the needs and budgets of the islands growing small businesses and the growing number of island high school students entering the trade and design workforce.

  Student Membership is FREE and available to any student currently enrolled into high school, college, trade school or other trade-related educational or licensing programming. This option allows students to participate in all MVBA educational and networking opportunities at no cost to them! We hope this encourages students beginning their career in the trades to meet local leaders in the industry and gain access to valuable continuing education classes and access to new fields in the trades or design.

  The Multiple Business Membership option is designed for MVBA members who have more than one company or business endeavor. We recognize that many of our members expand their business offerings to meet their clients’ demands and we are now doing the same! Now all of your businesses can benefit from the value of the MVBA without having to pay the full rate for each of your companies.

  These are in addition to the membership options we’ve have always offered in order to meet your business and educational goals. If you believe your business does not fit into one of these options, we want to hear from you! Email us at admin@mvbuilders.org

  Looking Back at SparkMV 2025 and

  How You Can Get involved in 2026

  This past fall, the MVBA hosted the second annual SparkMV. It was once again a powerful platform for celebrating local tradespeople, their valuable skills, and connecting our youngest community members with masters of their trades. Thanks to our valued sponsors and supporters, the MVBA hosted an engaging and well-attended, family friendly event that was free to all who wished to participate. The energy at the Ag Hall was a true reflection of what makes this Island so special: collaboration, creativity, and inspiring the next generation.

  
  SparkMV 2025 By the Numbers: 

• Nearly 120 children registered in engaging and age-appropriate activities. The average age of participants was 7.
• 23 tradespeople and companies presented their skills through innovative activities which showcased their specialties
• 11 generous sponsors donated to SparkMV to help us create a safe, free, family-friendly event available to all in our community to introduce the next generation to the trades.

Looking ahead, we are excited to share that SparkMV 2026 is scheduled for October 17, 2026, and we are already building what promises to be an even more dynamic and impactful program. We would be honored to partner with you and perhaps show off your skill with our participants, and continue building on the momentum we garnered the last two years.

In the coming weeks, we will share details on how you too can be a part of this annual event celebrating the skilled tradespeople in our community and how we can inspire leadership and appreciation for the next generation. We hope you will consider joining us for this important community event.

           

 

Member Scam E-Mail Alert

Your safety and trust are the Martha's Vineyard Builders Association's highest priority, and we want to make you aware of a matter that may affect some of our members.

It has come to our attention that fraudulent emails are circulating which falsely claim that the MVBA has shared, sold, or provided access to our member contact list or membership records. These messages are not affiliated with the MVBA in any way and should be disregarded entirely.

To be absolutely clear: The Martha's Vineyard Builders Association never sells, shares, or distributes member contact information under any circumstances.

If you receive a suspicious email like this, please take the following steps:

• Do not click any links or images

• Do not provide personal or payment information

• Do not reply, forward, or engage with the message in any way

If you are ever uncertain whether an email is legitimately from the MVBA, please reach out to our team directly, we are always happy to verify.

MVBA Membership Benefits Update  

Did you know that all MVBA members are able to download and print a membership card from their “My Profile” page on MVBuilders.org? This card is the key to gaining your membership benefits at many island businesses that extend discounts and promotions to you, the valued members of the MVBA.

Your Membership Card looks like this:

All member perks can be found on our website but here are some of our most popular:

Educational discounts at ACE MV for Adult Education Courses (the last class offered a 50% discount on OSHA training)

Discounts on Food at your favorite spots – Barn Bowl & Bistro and the Ritz Café (more are places are being negotiated, so keep your eyes on the website)

14% Discount on new MVBA advertisers with the Vineyard Gazette and 10% for repeat builder members

Flash your MVBA card, check the website for discounts and membership codes and see how far your member benefits take you!

For a list of all member benefits, please visit: mvbuilders.org/Membership