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What is the Home Builders Association?
The Union County Home Builders Association is a non-profit trade association of leading builders, material suppliers, subcontractors, lending institutions, utilities, and others whose primary interest is the promotion, protection, and improvement of the building industry. The membership area of responsibility includes Union County.
Its operation is directed by a Board of Directors; all of whom are elected by the membership and serve without salary.
An Executive Officer is employed by the HBA to administer policies determined by the Board of Directors, to keep the membership abreast of industry developments and to work with committees on numerous projects and problems in the field of housing.
The multiple services provided by the Association and obtainable nowhere else, are the benefits from a modest annual membership dues payment. This makes the Union County HBA just about the least expensive, yet most productive, employee a firm can have.
Insurance
Members can participate in the North Carolina Home Builders Association Insurance Programs. Our own mutual company, Builders Mutual, offers workers' compensation insurance at rates approximately 7% lower than most companies. Firms who meet certain guidelines can pay their insurance on a monthly reporting form.
Legislative Representation
Some businesses assume that state and federal legal matters are too far removed from them to be of any concern. Portions of your dues make your voice heard at the state and national levels.
A Director of Governmental Affairs and a Director of Regulatory Affairs are employed on the state level to monitor our state government and rules and regulations that effect the housing industry.
The President and legal staff of the National Association of Home Builders also observe the building industry on a national level. They track all legislation that affects the building industry, even testifying at Congressional hearings when necessary.
On a local level, the President, Vice President, and Executive Officer try and stay abreast of things that affect the building industry. We have joined REBIC (Real Estate and Building Industry Coalition) to help with local issues.
Even the strongest individual eventually finds it necessary to join with other like-minded individuals in order to create a louder, more convincing voice. The Union County HBA and other local associations combine for over 14,000 firms under one banner not to mention over 180,000 members nationally.
Education
HBA members receive a wealth of reading material which keeps them abreast of the latest industry developments. These include NAHB's monthly BUILDER Magazine and Nation's Building News, NCHBA's North Carolina Builder and our own local monthly newsletter which will let you know about current issues and fellow members.
Our local Membership Directory is published annually for members to use as a marketing tool. It includes a list of builders, associates, a yellow page buyers guide, Bylaws, and local, state, and national government officials.
Seminars & Speakers
Timely topics of interest to all members are presented at the monthly membership meetings.
NAHB has the most comprehensive source of Education for building topics anywhere! The NAHB library, seminar program and audiovisual departments and technical services are as near as your phone and the calls are free.
Conventions
Annual Conventions from the State and National levels are other opportunities to learn about the latest in products and techniques. The NAHB annual convention is held in January and the NCHBA convention is usually held in July.
Special Functions
Annual events such as the Christmas Dinner and Dance and semi-annual Golf Tournaments give members a chance for business contacts. Legislative Night helps us meet our local candidates. These events as well as our monthly meetings give you the opportunity to meet the members and get involved.
Parade of Homes
The Union County HBA sponsors a scattered site Parade of Homes usually held in September or October. This event spotlights our many fine builders and gives them a chance to display their product to the public. The public gets a chance to see new decorating ideas as well as new construction techniques
Membership Meetings
There are local membership meetings held throughout the year, at Rolling Hills Country Club. In 1998 we started meeting at noon, with an occasional meeting during the evening hours.
Members are asked to RSVP by calling the office. There is a meal charge, which is billed to the company, following the meeting. Guests are welcome.
What do my Dues pay for?
Union County Home Builders Membership
North Carolina Home Builders Membership
National Association of Home Builders Membership
Monthly Publications
A Voice in the Industry
Insurance Programs
Would you like to know more?
A full-time staff works to see that the goals adopted by the Board of Directors and the day to day administrative responsibilities are carried out. Call a staff member with your association needs.
Local Office: (704) 296-0404
State Office: 1-800-662-7129
National Office: 1-800-368-5242
