Whether you actually build or have a business related to the building industry, if you really "make the most of your membership", you'll have the "building blocks" to increase your volume of business, save your hard-earned money, protect your precious investment, improve your profit margin, and at the same time add more fun to your life!
Any one of the services listed below is sufficient reason to become a member of the Moore County Homebuilders Association! It will take you a few minutes to glance over this list--and surely finding just one way to better your business is worth that!
- Increase your business through special promotions, personal contacts, mailing lists and labels, targeted advertising, home products shows, parade of homes, membership directory, monthly meetings, having your professional image improved.
- Save your money and improve your cash flow through discount programs offered through the NAHB. These programs are listed in the NAHB monthly BUILDER magazine.
- Protect your investment through: Legislative Oversight, Representation on Government Boards and Committees, Political Action Committee, Access to Legal Staff/Legal Information.
- Government Affairs - The MCHBA staff monitors the Moore County area for issues affecting the building industry. These active committees strive to stay current on important issues in order to keep our members informed.
- Networking through the MCHBA’s membership meetings, Councils and Committees; This will enable you to have the opportunity to network with your peers and stay abreast of the latest changes within the building industry.
- Educational Opportunities - Valuable educational opportunities are available to our members who can help themselves and their business improve, and gain knowledge about business and the construction industry.
- Public Relations - MCHBA works through the local media to promote the image of our members and of our industry while creating awareness of the positive impact of our members and the industry.
- Special Events - MCHBA offers high impact community events which allow our members to promote their products, themselves and the industry.
- Publications – MCHBA members receive a wealth of reading material which keeps them abreast of the latest industry developments. These include NAHB's monthly BUILDER Magazine and Nation's Building News, NCHBA's North Carolina Builder and our own local monthly newsletter which will let you know about current issues and fellow members. Our local Membership Directory is published annually for members to use as a marketing tool. It includes a list of builders, associates, & affiliate members. We also feature a bi-monthly supplement in the Pinehurst Magazine which is designed to educate the community on issues that affect the industry. We encourage members to submit articles for this publication and for our monthly newsletter.
- Promotion - Advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available to members to promote your products and services. Advertising is available in the monthly newsletter, Membership Directory, Home & Garden Expo Directory and in the Parade of Homes magazine. Increasing your exposure and providing your support for our industry through sponsorship opportunities at membership meetings, special events, annual golf tournament and awards programs gets you noticed!
- Insurance Programs - Members of the HBA are eligible to get commercial and workers compensation insurance through Builders Mutual Insurance Company, a full service mutual insurance company whose policyholders must be members of NCHBA.
- Logos - Set your company apart by using the MCHBA, NCHBA, & NAHB logos on all your business materials.
- Mailing Information - Members can also obtain mailing labels of HBA members for a nominal fee or an electronic list at no charge.
What are the different categories of membership? Builder Member - any person, firm or corporation that is, or has been, in the business of building or remodeling homes, apartments, schools, commercial, industrial, or other structures or in land development. Associate Member - any person, firm or corporation engaged in a trade, industry or profession related to, and not inconsistent with, the business of building or remodeling homes, apartments, schools, commercial, industrial, or other structures. Affiliate Member- is available to co-workers or employees of any member of MCHBA. Affiliate membership is tied to a full membership of either Builder or Associate classification.
Is MCHBA a clique run by "big builders"? No, in fact the MCHBA is comprised of 600 members ranging from small scale builders to large corporations. Fifty percent of our members are Associate members including financial institutions, legal service providers and various building industry suppliers. All members are welcome and encouraged to participate.
If I join, will I get more business? You will get more business only if you participate. The MCHBA provides members with networking opportunities throughout the year. Monthly general membership meetings, various councils and committees and social events are several ways in which you can build relationships and gain business. Get involved and you’ll get noticed.
Why should I join? Your membership is an investment and your dues will more than be recouped when you utilize the many association benefits and services.
I'm very busy and I don't have the time to get involved, should I still join? Yes! We can understand that most of our members don’t have spare time. That’s why the association exists; for business people who don’t have time to monitor legislation and ordinances that impact your business.
Now is not a good time to join, how about later in the year? Later may be too late. You really can’t afford to delay in being informed with the fast changes in the industry. Your support now will ensure that we continue to represent all facets of the industry.
I am a member of other organizations like the Chamber of Commerce, why should I join MCHBA? As a member of the MCHBA you would have more of your interests represented. When the building industry is strong, you realize a stronger business and greater profits. Also, as a member, you’ll have an inside track on the latest industry news that correlate more to your business in the construction industry.
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