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Membership in the Hickory & Catawba Valley Home Builders Association provides many benefits: education, insurance, and additional credibility for your business. But the bottom line is that our strong network can help you make contacts to improve and grow your business. As a builder, you will interface with a reliable base of vendors and contractors. As an associate member, you will have the opportunity to grow your business through relationships with builders and other associate members. Additionally, you will experience the satisfaction and camaraderie of belonging to our close-knit family of professionals dedicated to providing quality products and services to our community - and who know how to have fun doing that. If you're already in the industry, you probably know someone who is a member - talk to them about their involvement. If you're ready to join, you can apply for membership here. At the first monthly meeting after you join, you will have the opportunity to address the members to introduce your business and your services.

Top 10 Reasons to be a Members of the HBA

10 3 in 1 Membership
Along with being a member of the HCVHBA, you are a member of the North Carolina Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders.

9   Member Discounts
Your membership entitles you to discounts on car rentals, computers, office products, and even automobiles, through the GM $500 discount. Visit www.nahb.org for details.

8   Professional Recognition
Our members adhere to a Code of Ethics which gives you professional distinction and enhances your credibility and marketability. The HCVHBA directory, website, and new Parade of Homes website give the public and other members an opportunity to locate your business. Sponsorship and advertising opportunities put your name in front of hundreds of fellow members.

7   Access to Expert Advisors
A team of industry experts are at your disposal to address your specific business questions. Members get instant access to NCHBA and NAHB distinguished economists, legal research staff, financial experts, librarians, and regulatory and technical specialists.

6   Powerful Advocacy
A staff dedicated to promoting and protecting our areas housing industry by lobbying to defeat excessive regulations and defend affordable housing initiatives, keep all of the livelihoods of those in the home building industry alive and strong.

5   Education
The local HBA offers numerous affordable educational and professional development offerings including seminars and classes along with access to the NAHB University of Housing.

4   Industry Information
Opportunities to learn about the newest building codes, products, and services through NCHBA 21st Century Building Expo & Conference and NAHB's International Building Show.

3   Member Only Insurance
Discounted commercial insurance through Builders Mutual Insurance Company is available only to HBA members. From workman's comp and general liability to inland marine and builders risk, Builders Mutual has you covered. The savings on insurance more than pays for your membership! Contact your insurance agent for details.

2   Grow Your Business
Invaluable networking, advertising, and sponsorship opportunities through our monthly meetings & special events allows you to connect with professionals and companies in the home building industry. HCVHBA members want to "Do Business With A Member."

1   You Can't Afford Not To
If you are in the home building industry-YOU BELONG HERE! Make the investment and join or renew today so that, together, we can work to combat the challenges facing our industry to keep our livelihoods intact!