The Wood County Committee on Aging will be holding a three-part “Spring Home Repairs? Learn How to Work with Contractors” course at the Wood County Senior Center, 140 S. Grove St., Bowling Green.
The series will take a comprehensive look at the homeowner-contractor relationship and provide tips for ensuring your project goes smoothly.
Panelists include contractors, attorneys, and consumer advocates.
- Part I: What Can Go Wrong? on Tuesday, April 5, at 4:30 p.m. Learn common issues and legal basics. Moderator: Rachel Phipps, BG City Council. Panel: Judy Miller, community member; Elizabeth Geer-Fry Esq.; Annie Miner, The Cocoon; Danielle Murphy, Consumer Education, Consumer Protection, Attorney General’s Office.
- Part II: Bidding & Contracting on Tuesday, April 19, at 4:30 p.m. Consider best practices for obtaining quotes and what a contract should include. Moderator: Lisa Myers, Wood County Committee on Aging. Panel: Matt Snow, City of BG housing specialist; Jim Overmyer, retired contractor and Habitat for Humanity worker; Elizabeth Geer-Fry Esq.
- Part III: Q&A With Contractors on Tuesday, May 3, at 4:30 p.m. Hear directly from contractors and learn about their expectations of clients. Representatives include Bruce Bauer, contractor, and Tom Pendleton, contractor. Moderator: Danielle Brogley, director of programs, WCCOA.
Registration is required by calling the Programs Department at 419-353-5661 or 800-367-4935 or by emailing programs@wccoa.net.
