HBAR Benefits in a Nutshell...
THREE MEMBERSHIPS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE- As a member of the Home Building Association of Richmond (HBAR) you are also a member of the Home Builders Association of Virginia (HBAV) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Working as a team, these three associations are powerful lobbying groups focused on protecting YOUR interests on issues that impact YOUR bottom line. Did you know: $280 from your membership dues go straight out our door to support our state (HBAV) and National (NAHB) Associations?
GOVERMENTAL AFFAIRS- Promote legislation favorable to affordable housing on the local, state and national levels. Enhance your image to local legislators, prospective home buyers and the community at-large. The primary purpose of the association is representing the home building industry in front of Virginia’s legislators, regulators, and lawmakers. HBAV is consistently ranked as one of the most effective professional organizations in Virginia. Our lobbying team is working year-round to promote and protect the housing climate in the Commonwealth.
NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN YOU NEED IT- Continuous updates on the latest issues affecting the industry at issue briefings, general membership meetings, newsletters, weekly e mail updates and educational programs. During the General Assembly Session, HBAV reports to our members weekly, through HBAV’s “Legislative Bulletin.” The “Virginia eVoice” provides bi-weekly updates on important issues to the building industry in Virginia, and the “HBAV Annual Report” provides a year-in-review – highlighting accomplishments, achievements, and our important leadership in the Commonwealth.
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SPECIAL NETWORKING EVENTS – All HBAR Members are invited to monthly HBAR Events. Including but not limited to: Legislative Breakfast, Local Forecast Seminar, MAME Awards Dinner, Builder Bash, Sales and Marketing New Home Socials, Golf Outing, Educational Seminars, Richmond Home Show and many more! You will have opportunities to meet, learn from and market your business to the most successful and powerful players in the home building industry in the region. HBAR Members are the best of the best. The public knows that HBAR members are the true industry professionals.
PARADE OF HOMES®- The regions oldest and largest Parade of Homes that showcases and rewards the best of the best in new home construction and remodeled homes.
HOMEARAMA®-Single-site new homes show. Showcasing the latest in interior decorating ideas, trends, and innovations in new home construction for the next decade.
BUILDER FLASH – Members Market Place! A simple on-line market place exclusively for our members to do business with one another. Now you can easily reach ALL HBAR members through Advertising, posting Supplies & Equipment, listing Land & Services directly to other members 24 hours a day 7 days a week!
Health insurance & employee benefits-The HBAV Insurance Agency and Benefits Group is a full service, independent insurance agency that is dedicated to serving the members of HBAV. Through partnerships with companies like Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, the Building Industry Insurance Association, Dominion Dental Service, John Hancock Life Insurance Co., and many others, the agency is committed to providing products and services that truly benefit our members.
Member rebate program-Builders and Remodelers receive rebates for reporting the products and materials that they use in their projects. Members are able to submit claims for completed homes, remodeling projects, or multi-family units and receive rebates.
Workers compensation & general liability-Special workers compensation and general liability programs are offered through our endorsed partner, The Building Industry Insurance Association, Inc. Our agency partners can help your company to save money on your insurance protection.
Who should join HBAR? Anyone in the home building industry!
Some examples include, but are not limited to:
• Builders
• Developers
• Remodelers
• Architects
• Engineers
• Subcontractors
• Lending Institutions
• Public Utilities
• Manufacturers and Suppliers
• Realtors
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