In joining your local Home Builders Association of Saginaw (HBAS), you also become a member of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Michigan Association of Home Builders (MAHB).

The Home Builders Association of Saginaw invites you to join so you can...

1. Profit in Group Activites...
   where you learn more about YOUR business by participating in your association’s activities.
2. Improve Your Business...
   through the information available in publications that you receive and the exchange of ideas at meetings, seminars, and the NAHB Convention-Exposition.
   
3. Increase Business Contacts...
   because every contact a businessman makes is a potential asset to himself and his business.
   
4. Be Better Informed...
   on what is being done in the housing industry.
   
5. Further Your Own Identity...
   “Every Man owes a part of his time and money to the business or industry in which he is engaged. No man has the moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere.” THEODORE ROOSEVELT
   
6. Acquire the Prestige of Membership...
   in our known and respected association that is frequently called upon for assistance and recommendations by civic and governmental agencies.
   
7. Support Your Industry’s Organization...
   standing alone, you are a “voice in the dark,” but when you need help, the association may be able to be of assistance.
   
8. Everyone Needs “a Friend in Court”...
   you may think it can’t happen to you -- but when you need help, the association may be able to be of assistance.
   
9. No Man is an Island...
   yes, you and your ideas, help, and suggestions are needed to build a stronger, association, which in turn gives you stronger representation at the city, county, state and national levels.
   
10. Lend Your Share...
    to help housing grow and prosper as an industry and a profession.

Learn more about your association and take full advantage of the available programs and services.
CALL... 989-793-1120 HBA of Saginaw (Local)
SEARCH this web site.
1-800-748-0432 MAHB (State) www.buildingmichigan.org
1-800-368-5242 NAHB (National) www.nahb.org

A strong federation of organizations working for you and the building and remodeling industry!

Local Association Benefits

• Work with Local Officials on Building Codes, Zoning & Planning
• Educational Programs and Seminars
• Member Reference Library at HBAS Office with computer to access internet
• Building Industry Home Show (Consumer Show)
• Consumer Seminars During Builders Home Show
• Builders Home Show Magazine
• Web site Links Available
• Web site Membership Directory
• Parade of Homes
• Parade of Homes Magazine
• Monthly Newsletter -- Building Industry Reporter
• Annual Membership Directory
• Builder of the Year Award Program
• Associate of the Year Award Program
• Women’s Council Member of the Year Award Program
• Associates Council
• Women’s Council
-- Scholarship Funding for Residential Construction Students
• Builder Round Table
• Committee participation opportunities
• Member to Member Expo
• Member can rent the library and boardroom at the HBA office
• Special Advertising Opportunities in Local Media
-- Radio, TV, Newspaper and Magazine
• Positive Industry Publicity
• Sponsor NAHB Student Chapter at Delta College
-- Scholarship Funding for Residential Construction Students at Delta College
• Social Activities
-- General Membership Meetings
-- Golf Outing
-- Christmas Party
-- Auction
• Local Saginaw Builders Political Action Committee (SB-Pac)

State Association Benefits

• Insurance programs arranged by MAHB sponsored agents through local associations:
-- Workers Compensation
-- Property & Casualty Insurance
-- Health, Disability & Life Insurance
-- Auto and Home Insurance
• Educational Opportunities
• Michigan Builder Magazine
• Networking at State Conventions
• Legislative Representation and Information
• Public Relations efforts to promote building industry
• Merchant Credit Card Processing
• Fuel Discount Program
• Member Rebate Program
• Meijer Discount Program

National Association Benefits

• Active National Lobbying Program
• Free access to legal research staff, economists, finance experts, and regulatory and
technical specialists
• Excellent Industry Publication -- Builder Magazine
• www.nahb.org
• Comprehensive Industry Library
• Product & Service Discounts with a program called "Member Advantage". Some of the advantages include: Bank of America Financial Services, Shipping Discounts,
Car Rentals, Publications, Computers, Williams Scotsman Mobile Office and
Office Products
• PayChex Discount Program
• Toolbase Hotline
• Educational Programs and National Convention
• International Builders’ Show & other Trade Shows
• Grassroots Political Councils
• Support for Local & State Association Leadership
• Industry Public Relations Efforts