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President’s Column By Brent Allison • 2013 President
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HBA membership a proud tradition of the Greater Austin home building industry since 1953
he Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Austin provides the most direct access to the largest group of successful builders and associate members as well as government staff and elected officials in the HBA’s six-county area (Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Travis and Williamson). With more than 700 member companies, the HBA represents thousands in all areas of the home building industry. Builder members construct more than 95 percent of the new homes in the Greater Austin market and 87 percent of the HBA’s member firms are small, locally-owned businesses. As a builder, subcontractor, supplier, vendor or professional services firm, your HBA membership creates unsurpassed opportunities, helping you achieve your goals and enhance your bottom line. A strong organization is the key to success in any industry. The HBA stays abreast of changes that affect the home building industry and impact your business. The HBA monitors government affairs in six counties, more than 30 municipalities and on the state and feder-
al levels. By becoming a member of the HBA, you are strengthening the home building industry and boosting your voice in policy making where issues affect your bottom line. The HBA’s key advocacy role is to protect every family’s right to homeownership by ensuring that those who protect us, teach our children, and provide essential services can afford to buy a new home. The HBA’s staff, in conjunction with the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), is committed to defending your company’s interests and keeping you informed. HBA members are leaders, innovators, and among the most professional in Austin’s home building industry. They garner positive public response and media attention through the annual Benefit Home and other community service projects. Members enjoy the prestige of belonging to one of the nation’s most respected and widely known associations. Members also have access to countless marketing, promotional and networking opportunities, including annual events such as
www.myRealtyLine.com the Housing Forecast, Chili Cook-Off, Crawfish Boil, Marketing and Advertising Excellence (MAX) Awards, Elected Officials Appreciation Night, Rally Day at the State Capitol, as well as the HBA Benefit Home and Parade of Homes. Additionally, a variety of groups meet on a regular basis, feature speakers or programs, and provide members an excellent place to network with other industry professionals, including: • City Building Officials/Volume Builders/Municipal Planners • Communications, Education and Finance Committees • Custom Builder & Remodeler Council • Georgetown Chapter • Government Relations Council • Hays County Chapter • Lakeway/Bee Cave Chapter • Professional Women in Building • Sales & Marketing Council Your HBA membership makes it easy for you to be in the know about all the issues that matter to you. Through numerous seminars, workshops and publications, the HBA offers its members affordable, year-round training and education to stay current on issues and ideas crucial to the industry. The HBA’s education programs have been recognized on a national
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level for their depth and scope with more than 200 hours offered each year. Educational offerings include NAHB designation courses, our “Green Boots” educational building series with Austin Energy, regulatory and building code programs that affect builders and associates and much more! You can also benefit from various service and product discounts, insurance programs and others. The Phillips Event Center is an event venue owned by the HBA which is the perfect venue for your corporate or private event. As an HBA member, you will receive a discount when you book your special event. By joining the HBA, you will have access to the best source for networking and information in the region. Your membership makes it easy to be in the know about all the issues that matter to you! Membership in the HBA also gets you membership in TAB and the NAHB —that is three memberships for the price of one! You receive advocacy and promotion of the home building industry and your business on the local, state and national levels. To join the HBA, please contact Debbie Horridge, HBA membership director, at (512) 454-5588, ext. 103 or visit www.AustinHomeBuilders.com and click “Member Benefits /Join Now.” RL
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