How do I join
Membership in the Home Builders Association is a simple process. Simply complete a membership application and pay your first year's dues. Your sponsor and the Association leadership will take care of the rest! Join today!

What Do My Dues Pay For?
Your annual dues for membership in the Home Builders Association are an outstanding investment in your business. The benefits of membership extend from services that directly benefit your business to programs that improve the business climate for home building.

You Get Three For The Price of One!
Membership in the Home Builders Association translates into membership in three full-service organizations, each representing your interests from the local to the national level.

Governance
Locally, your Home Builders Association is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of 10 builder and associate members.

General Membership Meetings
The Home Builders Association of Cleveland County meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month. Meetings are held at the Cleveland Country Club starting at 6:00 pm. Meeting notices are announced in The Chalkline Newsletter and the calendar on this web site. Members receive a free meal and are responsible for their guest meals.

 
   
 

Member Benefits


MARKETING - We help you sell.
           • Speed Networking

Also, we provide numerous opportunities for our members to promote their businesses to fellow members.

• The Chalkline Newsletter
• Membership Directory
• Sponsorship Opportunities
• One Page Website Design & Hosting

NETWORKING - We help you meet others.
Make important business contacts and new customers through constant membership interaction.

• Monthly Membership Meetings
• Committee Meetings
• Membership Directory

It can be fun too . . . several social events are planned throughout the year that provide opportunities to socialize with people who have similar personal and business interests.

• Texas Hold’ Em Poker Tournament (February)
• Golf Tournament (May)
• Benefit Truck Raffle (August)
• Christmas Social (December)

REPRESENTATION - We are on your side.
Protect the future of your business with government representatives supporting your profession.

• The Home Builders Association of Cleveland County is the building industry's advocate with local government officials
• A team of three lobbyists in Raleigh represent the home building industry.
• Members help shape the laws and regulations that directly affect their businesses.

Nationally, our members benefit from the expertise of a vast governmental and regulatory affairs program that not only represents you in Washington, but also provides excellent resources to state and local associations.

SERVICES - We help you get covered.
Save your business money by purchasing affordable insurance through Builders Mutual.

• Members can take advantage of several different insurance programs.
• The Builders Mutual Insurance Company is one of the best Workers' Compensation programs in the state. www.buildersmutual.com

INFORMATION - We keep you informed.
Avoid costly mistakes and expenses that result from not being up-to-date on issues affecting the building industry.

• Critical information about building trends, legislative regulatory developments, and construction techniques.
• Monthly The Chalkline newsletter with local news.
• Monthly NC Builder newsletter with state news.
• Monthly Builder magazine and the bi-weekly Nation's Building News for national news.

EDUCATION - We help you know how.
Expand the ability of your business to offer customers the most knowledgeable services possible. Both on the local and state levels, continuing education programs are routinely sponsored to help educate our members on the changing demands of the building profession.

• N.C. Builders Institute - offers continuing education credits
• Annual Builders' Show convention - the nation's largest trade show
• NCHBA state convention

DISCOUNTS - We save you money.
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!