September 2005

NAHB MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

NAHB members get the best information, advocacy, education, and networking opportunities.  Ten reasons why you should join.

  1. Three-in-One Membership When you join our  local association HBAA, you automatically become a full member at the state and national level.  That�s three memberships for the price of one.  NAHB offers plenty of resources to help each member make the most of their investment and connect with the benefits they value most.

  2. Powerful Advocacy Currently ranked #11 on Fortune Magazine�s �Power 25" Advocates.  NAHB has the grassroots strength of over 220,000 members to defeat excessive regulations and defend affordable housing initiatives on Capitol Hill, in your state, and in the local communities.  That puts money and time back in your pocket!  Plus, NAHB members are kept informed with prompt regulatory and legislative alerts.

  3. Critical New & Information For over 60 years NAHB has been the nation�s leading source for housing industry information.  NAHB members use various ways to stay connected to industry information, including publications, email alerts, newsletter, exclusive Web site content, bulletins, and special reports, among others.  Up-to-date information, when you want it, how you want it!

  4. Invaluable Networking Opportunities As an alliance of 215,000-plus members from all areas of the industry, NAHB is a 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.

  5.  Nationally Recognized Educational Programs In our competitive marketplace, differentiation is the key to success and NAHB University of Housing offers hundreds of educational programs in a variety of formats.  No matter what your specialty is, NAHB has the curriculum, instructors, and prestige to boost your success.  Learn how to reduce costs, increase your profit margins, and effectively deal with today�s

     

 

  1. 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.
  2. Exposure to the Latest Building Products and Services Enter the NAHB's trade shows and expositions at a low member price and get a first-hand look at all the latest products and services. Each year, attendance at the International Builders' Show grows 
    (last year over 100,00) It is a business building experience like no other! NAHB also sponsors the annual Remodelers' Show, International Commercial Expo (ICCON), Seniors Housing Show, Multifamily Trends Conference, and more.
  3. Industry Publications Knowledge is your best defense in this rapidly changing industry. NAHB Keeps you up-to-date with Nations's Building News Online, a comprehensive weekly news 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. McGraw-Hill Construction provides NAHB Members complimentary access to Sweets Residential Marketplace, your online resource for residential product information, industry news, links and tools like Request for Quotes (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) to enable you to work more efficiently and effectively.
  4. 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? Get involved. Join a committee. Join a Council. Attend our HBAA membership meetings. Become a Spike. Teach a class. Work a service project. Become a Congressional Contact.
  5. 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, PC's, payroll services, overnight delivery, and more. Participationg, nationally known companies include Dell Computers, Pitney Bowes, Williams Scotsman, and Hertz.

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