Consumer
Focus
Each year, the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Southwest
Illinois sponsors the area’s most important promotion opportunities
. . . our consumer Home Show. The Home Show is attended by thousands
of consumers interested in buying a new home or improving and remodeling
their current one. Over 200 exhibits represent the leading builders,
remodelers and supplier companies. The Home Show media campaigns
include Buyers Guide, regional advertising to a distribution list
of over 156,500 in area newspapers and special home show tabloids,
media coverage before and during the shows, and seminar presentation
opportunities for members. Show location ensure the HBA covers the
entire Metro-East area.
Advocacy
for You
The Association maintains a powerful voice that influences local,
state, and federal policies impacting the building industry. Unfavorable
legislation and regulations can inhibit your freedom to do business
and to make a fair profit, and adversely impact the consumer. As
a member, you help shape the laws that directly affect your business.
Advertising
The HBA’s newsletter, the HBA Newsbrief is a publication targeting
members, government and business leaders. Each issue includes an
industry issues update, announcements of educational and professional
activities sponsored by the HBA, and news about HBA members, the
National Association of Home Builders and the Home Builders Association
of Illinois. The Newsbrief provides features on member services
and projects. It is an excellent opportunity to advertise directly
to HBA members.
Industry
Involvement Remodelors Council
Established in 1998, the HBA Remodelors Council is dedicated to
raising the professionalism and credibility of its members through
education, information and community involvement. The Council serves
as the local support for those in the industry to find solutions
to common problems. Remodelors Council members are members of the
HBA who agree to the Code of Ethics and meet specific business requirements
to gain the privilege of using the special Remodelors Council logo.
In addition to all HBA benefits, members of this exclusive group
also receive the NAHB Remodelors Council newsletter and industry
alerts, and attend meetings on topics specific to the remodeling
industry. There is an additional charge for these specialized benefits.
Sales
& Marketing Council
Established in 2002, the local chapter of the National Council is
focused on enhancing the expertise of sales professionals of home
builders, real estate brokers, and product and service vendors.
Awards and recognition programming showcase exceptional performance.
There is an additional charge for these specialized benefits.
Professional
Development
The HBA maintains a local resource library of information of value
to its members. Materials include building code manuals, books,
and periodicals written on a variety of topics specifically for
the building and development industry. Written materials and audio
and video tapes are available at no charge to members. Members also
have access to the NAHB Member Service Center, where your business
questions are answered in more than 500 subject areas.
Seminars and workshops that address the vital issues
touching our industry are held throughout the year.
Member networking is a key benefit, and the HBA provides
ample opportunity to meet informally with potential customers. General
meetings, the golf outing, Member Appreciation Day, Associate 'Table
Top' Night, Christmas party & auction and other events are custom-made
for networking.
Events
That Are Truly Special
As a member, you will receive invitations to attend General Membership
Meetings highlighting special presentations and educational programs,
and an annual Golf Outing and Christmas Party. These events provide
a place for members and their guests to gather and enjoy socializing
with peers. The 'Tim Keleher Award for Outstanding Achievement'
is a particularly special night, in that we recognize the top trade
schools' students.
The On-Line Directory
Benefit from the credibility, recognition, and referrals that come
from being listed among the industry professionals. The public,
private, and governmental sectors all refer to the listed members
when making buying decisions. Members use it as a tool to do business
with members.
Committees
Committees offer members an opportunity to shape the principal pursuits
of the Association. HBA committees provide a variety of experiences,
such as planning for the Home Show, networking activities, special
interest and education programs and public relations and marketing.
All committees are open to any member who would like to participate.
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Member
Benefits
Companies join the HBA of Greater Southwest Illinois for a variety
of reasons. Motivated by their desire for fair representation in
the many political arenas that constantly affect their industry,
many builders join in order to become active in government affairs.
Local legislative activity is monitored to ensure that affordable
housing remains within the grasp of today’s homeowners.
Are You Using Your Membership
Benefits?
Membership in the local, state and national associations brings
exclusive benefits, many of them financial. . . more
What can we do for you? Protect your Interest Impact & development fees
Stormwater Management
Green space, open space
Building Codes
Environmental Issues
Growth regulations
Election / Candidate Awareness
Save you money
Our members-only 'affinity' programs will save you thousands of
dollars each year. They include insurance, office supplies and equipment,
discounts on materials, rebates on work vehicles, and many more.
Keep you informed
Numerous publications delivered including, HBA Newsbrief, Nation’s
Building News national publication, legislative alerts, and Builder
Magazine.
Provide education
Past seminar topics include: customer service, growing profits,
customer service, estimating, scheduling, construction waste, lien
laws, stormwater and OSHA regulations.
Provide immediate access to technical/professional
experts.
Staff attorneys, business management, and building codes and construction
experts are available to you with a toll-free call to NAHB’s
800 number.
Through a united effort the home
building industry can truly have an effective hand in shaping its
future. The Home Builders Association is dedicated to developing
a healthy climate to assure future jobs. Our primary objectives
are to promote the best interest of our industry and to help our
members promote their businesses.(membership
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