The History of NARI National

NARI's roots go back to 1935 when President Roosevelt's National Recovery Act established the beginnings of NERSICA (The North East Roofing, Siding and Insulation Contractors Association).

In 1956 President Eisenhower established Operation Home Improvement, a nationwide effort emphasizing the rehabilitation of existing housing rather than new construction. The National Home Improvement Council (N.H.I.C) emerged from this effort.
By the mid-1960s, NERSICA no longer reflected the membership of the growing industry and its name was changed to the National Remodelers Association (NRA).

In 1983, the National Remodelers Association and the National Home Improvement Council joined to establish the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). Today, NARI has 58 chapters nationwide and has enjoyed a sizeable growth period during the past decade. In 2000, NARI moved its national headquarters from Alexandria, Virginia, to Des Plaines, Illinois, and as the Voice of the Remodeling IndustryTM, continues to prosper.

NARI’s Core Purpose is to advance and promote the remodeling industry’s professionalism, product and vital public purpose.

The History of NARI Tampa Bay

The conception NARI Tampa Bay began in the early 70’s by a small group of contractors who formed what was known as the Home Improvement Council of Pinellas County. It originally started out mostly as a social club for a few Contractors to get together, share ideas, swill some beer, eat some food and generally have fun.

In 1982 The National Home Improvement Council merged with the National Remodeling Council to form the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, and the Tampa Bay Chapter was established shortly thereafter.

1991 brought an influx of sophisticated builders who were highly organized and began to enhance the local chapters offerings to its members. The Board of Directors was expanded, committees were formed, and membership started growing exponentially.

With the addition of an executive director in 1998 the local chapter was well established and organized, and through outstanding Board leadership, comradery, high quality contractors, trade partners and suppliers have successfully grown and maintained the chapter with highly skilled membership providing homeowners and the community with a trusted resource for their remodeling needs.

NARI Tampa Bay is the only National Organization in Florida that is solely dedicated to the remodeling industry.