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The Home & Building Association of Greater Grand Rapids wants you to be a member. Our mission is to empower our members to succeed through education, advocacy, networking & promotion. Join as either a Builder member or an Associate, now is the time!
Builders are the heart and soul of HBAGGR. Builder members are directly involved in building homes. They include small-volume builders, production builders, light commercial builders, and remodelers. Associate members provide products or services to home builders. They sell lumber, windows, appliances, etc. or offer services such as mortgage finance.
Here is a snapshot of all the benefits you receive as a member. Scroll down to read in more detail.
- Three-in-One Membership
- Access to Expert Advisors
- Powerful Advocacy
- Exposure to the Latest Building Industry Products and Services
- Critical News & Information
- Industry-Specific Publications
- Invaluable Networking Opportunities
- Professional Recognition
- Nationally Recognized Educational Programs
- Member Discounts & Advertising Opportunities
Three-in-One MembershipA membership in the HBAGGR will also give you access to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Michigan Association of Home Builders (MAHB). | |
Access to Expert Advisors:Wouldn‘t it be great to have a team of industry experts at your disposal to address your specific business questions for free? Through the National Association, when you become a member of the HBA, you get instant access to distinguished economists, legal research staff, financial experts, librarians, and regulatory and technical specialists. | |
Powerful Advocacy:The HBA has the grassroots strength of over 220,000 members nationally, 10,000 members Statewide and 500+ members locally, to defeat excessive regulations and defend affordable housing initiatives on Capitol Hill, in Michigan, and in the communities where you do business. That p uts money and time back in your pocket! Plus, HBA members are kept informed with prompt regulatory and legislative alerts. | |
Exposure to the Latest Building Industry Products and Services:As an NAHB member, you attend NAHB‘s trade shows and expositions at a low member price and get a first-hand look at all the latest products and services. Each year, attendance at the International Builders‘ Show™ (IBS) grows because the word is out that it is a business building experience like no other. | |
Critical News & Information:For over 65 years the HBA has been the nation‘s leading source for housing industry information. HBA members use a variety of ways to stay connected to industry information, including publications, e-newsletters, exclusive Web site content, special reports, e-mail alerts, and financ ial data, among others. Up-to-date information, when you want it, how you want it! | |
Industry-Specific Publications:Knowledge is your best defense in this rapidly changing industry. The HBA keeps you up-to-date with the following national, state and local publications:
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Invaluable Networking Opportunities:As an alliance of members from all areas of the industry, the HBA is a one-stop networking shop! From local networking receptions and monthly membership meetings to trade shows, committees, and special-interest Councils, the HBA provides hundreds of ways for you to meet and build relationships with fellow professionals, customers, and suppliers. | |
Professional Recognition:Enhance your professional credibility and visibility by belonging to one of the nation‘s most highly respected and widely known trade associations. Not sure how to do that? Get involved. Join a committee. Join a Council. Attend your membership meetings. Become a Spike. Teach a class. Work on a community service project. Become a Congressional Contact. Do just one of these and you will see, professional recognition comes easy when you get involved! | |
Nationally Recognized Educational Programs:Nationally Recognized Educational Programs: In our competitive marketplace, differentiation is the key to success and the HBA‘s nationally recognized education programs offer just that. The NAHB University of Housing - hosted here in Kalamazoo - offers educational programs in a variety of formats, including a number of designation programs, to help HBA members gain and keep a competitive edge. No matter what your specialty is, the HBA has the curriculum, instructors, and prestige to boost your success. Learn how to reduce costs, increase your profit margins, and effectively deal with today‘s toughest issues through HBA education. | |
Member Discounts & Advertising Opportunities:Reduce your day-to-day business costs with these member- only discounts. Tons of National, state, and local discounts! Visit our Member Discounts Page to learn more.As a member you receive access to exclusive Members only tools!
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