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• Networking opportunities - Golf Outing, Clambake, Inaugural Ball, General Membership Meetings, International Builders Show, Commonwealth Builders Show, Meet N Greets and other special events
  

• Business contacts - through participation on committees, councils and task forces
  

• Publications - including the Northern Kentucky Builder, National Builder and Kentucky Builder
  

• Government briefings - via publications such as Builder Briefs and Capitol Update
  

• Continuing education - on industry trends, new products or services, job safety, economic forecasts, legal updates and industry specific designation courses
  

• Membership Directory - by category of product or service, published annually and updated regularly on the web
  

• Registered Builder/Remodeler Program - a quality assurance program for consumers who do business with HBA members, which includes specific performance standards
  
• Home & Remodeling Showcase- an annual exhibition of homes, products and services to thousands of qualified prospects

• Cavalcade of Homes - a scattered site showing of new homes, remodeled homes and condos
  

• HomeFest - a showcase of new homes all in one location attracting thousands of housing enthusiasts
  

• Tour of Remodeled Homes - a scattered site display showcasing the skills of the HBA's Registered Remodelers
  

• Kentucky Parade of Homes - a showcase of medium priced homes in one location. "Dreams Within Reach"
  

• Table Top Night - industry showcase of products and services by Associate Members
  

• Customer referral service - directing consumer requests to member builders, remodelers, and associate members

• Workmen's compensation  insurance program - providing premium savings often times more than annual dues

• Health Insurance Blue Cross/Blue Shield group insurance plan
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• Exclusive marketing privileges - in HBA sponsored publications, company event sponsorships, Northern Kentucky Living TV Show and the HBA web site, www.hbanky.com
  

• Monitoring and representation - before local and regional boards and commissions including the Sanitation District, planning commissions, city councils and county commissions
  

• Lobbyists - that protect member and industry interests in both Frankfort and Washington
  

• Apprenticeship and training programs - Carpentry, electrical and HVAC training programs (2 and 4 year) the oldest HBA program in the country
  

• Kentucky Trades Licensing Exam Site - state exams for electricity, HVAC, as well as NAHB professional designations  tests are offered at the HBA testing center
  

• Research and statistics - aids to solving zoning and development problems
  

• BuildEx - online subscription service that allows subscribers to determine where building permits for commercial and residential permits have been issued in Northern Kentucky
  

• Exclusive HBA member discounts - on GM autos and trucks, Dell computers, Staples office supplies, industry publications and a host of other products and services
  

• Builder/Remodeler contracts and forms - over a dozen different  contracts, forms and other industry documents available online, designed specifically for Registered Builders and Registered Remodelers
  

• Meeting space - available at the HBA building that can accommodate groups of 25 to 200 persons. Catering and beverage service available. Onsite parking for 110.  Great location for company get-togethers.
  

• Professional staff - available from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily to personally assist member needs
  

• Legal assistance - at no cost on industry related issues
  

• Associates Council - representing the HBA's suppliers, product/service providers and subcontractors
  

• Sales & Marketing Council - for professionals involved in company marketing and promotion efforts
  

• Women's Community Action Council - dedicated to improving the Northern Kentucky community through public service projects
  

• Land Development Council - monthly luncheons and liaisons with public officials and on topics related to residential development
  

• Three-way membership - by joining the HBA of Northern Kentucky members automatically become members of the Kentucky and National Association of Home Builders at no additional cost
  

For more details on any of these benefits and services please call (859) 331-9500 or e-mail karenl@hbanky.com