Advocacy at the Local, State and National Levels
Everyone needs someone to be on their side. Your membership provides teams watching your company’s back at the local, state and national level when it comes to political action that affects the building industry.
Locally, the HBA monitors rules and regulations set forth by our local jurisdiction, opposing those that don’t align with the goals of safe and affordable housing. The Association also vets local political candidates and endorses those with pro-building platforms.
In Olympia and Washington D. C., BIAW and NAHB have lobbyists working year-round monitoring and researching proposed bills, supporting the good and fighting the bad.
Health Insurance
The BIAW health insurance program offers HBATC members an affordable health insurance option. As one of the largest multi-employer health care purchasing alliances in the Northwest, members are able to choose competitive health insurance options that fit their company’s individual needs. Purchasing power, excellent benefits, and rate stability are the cornerstones of the program.
ROII
Safety has its rewards. Want to be rewarded for safety in your workplace? Join the crowd—by joining the state’s largest, longest-operating Retro (Retrospective Rating) safety incentive program: ROII. It’s the Retro program that rewards businesses like yours with a partial refund on your L&I insurance premium for good safety performance. With an average savings of 38%, the ROII program has returned nearly $2.3 million in refunds to its participating Tri-City and Walla Walla members in 2023.
Educational Opportunities
Your membership gives you access to award-winning education programs from HBA, BIAW and NAHB.
Receive 4 free CPR classes per year plus discounted member pricing on most classes offered.
Popular classes include:
Take your education virtual with hundreds of live and recorded webinars and courses from NAHB. Get instruction from national experts to take your business to the next level.
Exclusive Member Discounts
Save money on everything from office supplies to new vehicles through local, state and national member discount programs. Members also always receive a $100 per booth discount at HBA produced home shows.
These programs include:
Networking
The HBA offers a variety of networking opportunities throughout the year. Attend quarterly Membership Meetings and various other Member Appreciation events to meet and share with other HBA pros.
Participate in the annual Don Pratt Memorial Golf Tournament to support the next generation of building industry professionals while networking on the greens. Or attend the Parade of Homes™ Appreciation Night Dinner and Awards ceremony – the HBA’s biggest member event of the year
Building Permit List
Monthly E-newsletter
Advertising / Business Promotion Opportunities
For a full guide to 2024 HBA sponsorship and advertising opportunities, click here.
Free Job Listings
Post your job openings for free with HBATC, BIAW and NAHB at companywide.com. Simply set up an account and post your open jobs!
Opportunities to Participate in Committees
Credibility
Additional Benefits
Everyone needs someone to be on their side. Your membership provides teams watching your company’s back at the local, state and national level when it comes to political action that affects the building industry.
Locally, the HBA monitors rules and regulations set forth by our local jurisdiction, opposing those that don’t align with the goals of safe and affordable housing. The Association also vets local political candidates and endorses those with pro-building platforms.
In Olympia and Washington D. C., BIAW and NAHB have lobbyists working year-round monitoring and researching proposed bills, supporting the good and fighting the bad.
Health Insurance
The BIAW health insurance program offers HBATC members an affordable health insurance option. As one of the largest multi-employer health care purchasing alliances in the Northwest, members are able to choose competitive health insurance options that fit their company’s individual needs. Purchasing power, excellent benefits, and rate stability are the cornerstones of the program.
ROII
Safety has its rewards. Want to be rewarded for safety in your workplace? Join the crowd—by joining the state’s largest, longest-operating Retro (Retrospective Rating) safety incentive program: ROII. It’s the Retro program that rewards businesses like yours with a partial refund on your L&I insurance premium for good safety performance. With an average savings of 38%, the ROII program has returned nearly $2.3 million in refunds to its participating Tri-City and Walla Walla members in 2023.
Educational Opportunities
Your membership gives you access to award-winning education programs from HBA, BIAW and NAHB.
Receive 4 free CPR classes per year plus discounted member pricing on most classes offered.
Popular classes include:
- Certified Lead Renovator
- CESCL
- Construction Contracts/Lien Law
Take your education virtual with hundreds of live and recorded webinars and courses from NAHB. Get instruction from national experts to take your business to the next level.
Exclusive Member Discounts
Save money on everything from office supplies to new vehicles through local, state and national member discount programs. Members also always receive a $100 per booth discount at HBA produced home shows.
These programs include:
- HBA National Purchasing Program
- BIAW Builder Rebate Program
- BIAW Contract Subscription Service
- NAHB Member Advantage Program
- NAHB Builder Books
Networking
The HBA offers a variety of networking opportunities throughout the year. Attend quarterly Membership Meetings and various other Member Appreciation events to meet and share with other HBA pros.
Participate in the annual Don Pratt Memorial Golf Tournament to support the next generation of building industry professionals while networking on the greens. Or attend the Parade of Homes™ Appreciation Night Dinner and Awards ceremony – the HBA’s biggest member event of the year
Building Permit List
- E-mailed weekly (Tri-Cities area) or monthly (Walla Walla area)
- Includes building permits issued in area and year-to-date statistics
Monthly E-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
Advertising / Business Promotion Opportunities
- HBA Online Directory
- HBA Member2Member Directory
- Newsletter
- Home & Garden Show (Members receive a $100 discount per booth)
- Don Pratt Memorial Golf Tournament
- Parade of Homes™
For a full guide to 2024 HBA sponsorship and advertising opportunities, click here.
Free Job Listings
Post your job openings for free with HBATC, BIAW and NAHB at companywide.com. Simply set up an account and post your open jobs!
Opportunities to Participate in Committees
- Local Government & Land Development
- Membership Appreciation
- Parade of Homes™
Credibility
- HBA plaque for display in your business
- HBA "member" logo available for your business cards, advertising, etc
- Free listing on HBA website
- Free listing in annual printed HBA Member 2 Member Directory
Additional Benefits
- Access to the HBA library that includes Code Books and many other reference materials
- Lien Filing Resources
- Scholarships Opportunities - 2024 HBA Scholarship Application & 2024 BIAW Scholarship & Grant Applications
