benefits of membership
10 Reasons to Join the HBA Today!
- Three-for-One Membership
When you join our local association, you receive benefits of three memberships. You automatically become a member at the state (Florida Home Builders Association) and national level (National Association of Home Builders) –that’s three memberships for the price of one!
- Powerful Advocacy
Every day, NAHB and FHBA fight to defeat excessive regulations that are driving up the cost of housing. That puts money and time back in your pocket! On a local level, we keep you informed promptly and provide opportunities for you to make a difference.
- Critical News & Information
Knowledge is your best defense in this rapidly changing industry and Association Membership is the single, most authoritative source of housing information. Your membership ensures that you’ll be in the know. With timely news alerts, Membership Mailings, NAHB and FHBA magazines, special-interest newsletters and publications, plus 24x7 access to buildingsarasota.com and NAHB and FHBA’s members-only Web sites, you get the latest building information as soon as it’s released. And, only a phone call away is a professional staff at the HBA, FHBA and NAHB to help you find the information you need.
- Invaluable Networking Opportunities
As an alliance of 500 plus local members, 17,000 state members and 215,000 plus national members from all areas of the industry, association membership is a one-stop networking shop. From local networking Member Mixers and monthly Membership meetings to state and national conventions, committees, and other special events, there are hundreds of ways for you to meet, and build, relationships with fellow professionals, customers and suppliers.
- Opportunities to Market your Business
Sponsorships, Advertising, Parade of homes, Online Directory, there is something to fit your marketing needs and budget. Each opportunity is exclusive to Association Members.
- Access to Expert Advisors
Wouldn’t it be great to have a team of industry expert at your disposal to address you specific questions for free? When you become a member, you get instant access to NAHB’S distinguished economists, legal research staff, financial experts, librarians, and regulatory and technical specialists. They provide free legal advice on such issues as builder liability, contracts, zoning, impact fees, and the environment and technical assistance on wetlands issues, sewer and water regulations, and safety regulations.
- Exposure to the Latest Building Products and Services
As an HBA member, you can attend FHBA and NAHB’s trade shows and expositions at a low member price and get a first hand look at all the latest products and services. FHBA’s Southeast Building Conference draws over 600 exhibitors and 7,000 delegates annually to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. NAHB’s annual International Builder’s Show™ has over 70,000 attendees, 1,000 exhibits, and over 200 educational sessions. NAHB also sponsors the annual Remodelers Show™, the International Commercial Construction Expo (ICCON™), the Seniors Housing Show™, the Multifamily Trends Conference™, and more.
- Fun, Fun, Fun
All work and no plays makes for a dull association. The Home Builders Association of Sarasota County offers a variety of social events such as our annual Fishing Tournaments, Spring and Fall Golf Tournaments, Installation Banquet, and Member Mixers. All are a great way to have fun and get to know your fellow members.
- Member Discounts
Through FHBA’s Insurance Programs, members can participate in specialized insurance programs specifically for the Florida Construction Industry. NAHB provides members with discounts from 5% to 69% on hotels, car rentals, office products, PCs, overnight delivery and more.
- Do Something Good for Your Community
Make a difference by participating in one of the HBA’s many community activities including providing scholarships for students in Building Construction, educating elementary school students about the building industry through the Homes of Your Own Program and providing career opportunity information to middle and high school student.
