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 arm of HBA. 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 announcements 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

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

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

ADVERTISING / BUSINESS PROMOTION OPPORTUNITIES

• HBA Directory - Updated twice per year
• Newsletter - Advertising available
• Parade of Homes - Brochure and Sponsorships
• Yearlong HBA sponsorship packages

OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE - EVENTS

• Annual Parade of Homes
  • Subcontractors and suppliers are included
  • Sponsorships available
• Annual Home & Garden Show
  • $50 discount for HBA members

OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE - COMMITTEES

• Local Government
• HVAC
• Sales & Marketing Council
• Political Action
• Membership
• Parade of Homes

EXCELLENT BUSINESS CONTACTS

• HBA encourages members to do business with members!
• General Membership Meetings begin with social hour.
• Social events include summer Dinner Cruise, 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 if they have HBA member logo on business card!)

OTHER BENEFITS

• Code Books - Many other references materials available
• Members encouraged to stop by for any industry information!
• Safety Plan
• Business Forms
• Business Letters
• Scholarships (two $1000 each year)

PARTICIPATION - INVOLVEMENT ENCOURAGED!

• Board of Directors & TCHC
• Home Show or Parade of Homes
• Committees
  • Community Service Committee
  • Membership Committee
  • Parade of Homes Committee
  • Sales and Marketing Council
  • Tri-Cities Housing Council
  • Golf Tournament Committee
  • Land Development Committee/Local Government

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

• Pasco High “Bulldog” Home Construction Project
• Local Fire Department - Thermal Imaging Equipment
• Special Olympics
• Tri-City Cancer Center
• Columbia Basin Dive & Rescue
• Kennewick Tour of Historic Homes
• Columbia Playground Project
• Blue Mountain Federation of Independent Garden Clubs
• CADD Program for High School Students
• Salvation Army Food Bank
• Children's Developmental Center
• Extreme Yard Makeover
• WSU Master Gardeners
• Many more!
  

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

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