Benefits of Membership in 3 Associations

The State Association strengthens your membership in many ways:

  1. They support the growth and effectiveness of your local Home Building Association.
  2. They aptly represent the home building industry before state and regulatory bodies.
  3. They educate the general public on the advantages of utilizing members of this association, creating business for you.
  4. They promote professionalism in the home building industry by providing information, exclusive services, education, and networking opportunities to you, the member.
  5. They keep you informed, including the monthly Wisconsin Building News newsletter, bi-monthly magazine Badger Builder, and a website for additional information exclusive to members.

The Local Association strengthens your membership in many ways:

  1. Locally advertised consumer and industry-related events.
  2. Networking with local business people, encouraging members to do business with members and helping increase your exposure to other related businesses.
  3. Continuing education classes held in your area.
  4. Local newsletters, website, meetings and events, including community service opportunities and a variety of opportunities for business development.
  5. Marketing campaigns that promote doing business with a member.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) strengthens your membership in many ways:

  1. Powerful Advocacy
    Currently ranked #11 on Fortune Magazine’s “Power 25” Advocates, NAHB has the grassroots strength of over 235,000 members to defeat excessive regulations and defend affordable housing initiatives on Capitol Hill, in your state, and in the communities where you do business. That puts money and time back in your pocket!  Plus, NAHB members are kept informed with prompt regulatory and legislative alerts.
  2. Critical News & Information
    For over 60 years NAHB has been the nation's leading source for housing industry information. NAHB members use a variety of ways to stay connected to industry information, including publications, e-newsletters, exclusive Web site content, bulletins, special reports, e-mail alerts, and financial data, among others. Up-to-date information, when you want it, how you want it!
  3. Invaluable Networking Opportunities
    As an alliance of 235,000-plus members from all areas of the industry, NAHB is a one-stop networking shop! From local networking receptions and monthly membership meetings to regional trade shows, national committees, and special-interest Councils, NAHB provides hundreds of ways for you to meet and build relationships with fellow professionals, customers, and suppliers.
  4. Nationally Recognized Educational Programs
    In our competitive marketplace, differentiation is the key to success and NAHB's nationally recognized education programs offer just that. The NAHB University of Housing offers hundreds of educational programs in a variety of formats, including a number of designation programs, to help NAHB members gain and keep a competitive edge.
  5. Access to Expert Advisors
    When you become an NAHB member, you get instant access to our distinguished economists, legal research staff, financial experts, librarians, and regulatory and technical specialists.
  6. Exposure to the Latest Building 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. International Builders’ Show™ (IBS) the annual Remodelers’ Show™, the International Commercial Construction Expo (ICCON™), the Seniors Housing Show™, the Multifamily Trends Conference™, and more.
  7. Industry Publications
    Knowledge is your best defense in this rapidly changing industry. NAHB keeps you up-to-date with Nation's Building News Online, a comprehensive weekly news summary of the housing industry, and a free subscription to Builder Magazine*. Plus, members have access to a variety of publications on specific industry segments such as sales and marketing, remodeling, commercial building and more.
  8. 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!
  9. Member Discounts
    Reduce your day-to-day business costs with these member-only discounts. NAHB's purchasing power means big savings! Your membership entitles you to discounts on car rentals, office products, PCs, payroll services, overnight delivery, and more. Participating, nationally known companies include Dell Computers, Pitney Bowes, Williams Scotsman, and Hertz, to name a few. View all member discounts!

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