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Other Benefits

Representation on Local Issues

Local HBA office represents home builders to local governmental jurisdictions on issues such as fees, growth management, building inspection issues and other areas that may affect members.

TCHC - (Tri-Cities Housing Council) - Local political action committee. Researches and supports local candidates who are favorable to the homebuilding industry.

Educational Opportunities

  • Lien Laws & Contracts
  • CPR/First Aid Certification
  • Safety
  • Blueprint reading
  • Marketing
  • Codes & updates
  • Many other classes/training available

Building Permit List

  • E-mailed or faxed weekly
  • Includes building permits issued in area and year-to-date statistics.
  • Includes notices and anouncements of HBA events

Monthly Newsletter

  • Information regarding local issues and upcoming HBA events.
  • Excellent advertising rates for members
  • New members provide a paragraph to introduce their business
  • Free business card ad if members use HBA logo on business card

Homeowners Resource Guide

  • No charge for listing
  • Advertising available
  • Distributed (free) in the Tri-City Herald and at Parade of Homes and Regional Home & Garden Show

Advertising / Business Promotion Opporunities

  • Homeowners Resource Guide - Updated and distributed annually in the Tri-City Herald
  • HBA Online Directory - Updated regularly and will link to member site
  • Newsletter - Advertising available
  • Parade of Homes - Brochure and Sponsorships
  • Yearlong HBA sponsorship packages

Exclusive Member Discounts

Opportunities to Participate in Events

  • Annual Parade of Homes
    • Subcontractors and suppliers are included
    • Sponsorships available
  • Annual Home & Garden Show
    • $100 discount for HBA members

Opportunities to Participate in Committees

  • Built Green
  • Community Service
  • Golf Tournament
  • Local Government & Land Development
  • Membership
  • Parade of Homes
  • Tri-Cities Housing Council

Excellent Business Contacts

  • HBA encourages members to do business with members!
  • General Membership Meetings begin with social hour
  • Social events include summer Dust Devils family night, Parade Kick-Off Dinner, and Golf Tournament

Credibility

  • HBA plaque for display in your business.
  • HBA "member" logo available for your business cards, advertising, etc.
  • Free ad in newsletter for HBA members who use the HBA logo on their business cards

Additional Benefits

  • Code Books - Many other reference materials available
  • Members encouraged to stop by for any industry information!
  • Safety Plan
  • Business Forms
  • Business Letters
  • Scholarships

Participation - Involvement Encouraged!

  • Board of Directors & TCHC
  • Home Show or Parade of Homes
  • Committees
    • Built Green
    • Community Service
    • Golf Tournament
    • Local Government & Land Development
    • Membership
    • Parade of Homes
    • Tri-Cities Housing Council

Community Support

  • 2nd Harvest
  • Salvation Army Food Bank
  • Tri-City Cancer Center
  • Walla Walla Community College
  • Many more!

For more information, contact the HBA at (509) 735-2745.