| Why do Builders Join? |
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| Industry Information |
| In addition to national and state publications, you'll receive vital local industry and Association news each month in the Valley Builder. The three associations provide you with access to the latest in research, products, technology, techniques, regulations, etc. When new regulations are approved, or critical information on a product becomes known, the Association alerts you to the information you need to know that impacts your daily business activities. Conventions and courses are presented for members throughout the year. |
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| Marketing |
| No other association in the area provides the mechanism for you to showcase your home and products to more than 8,000 potential clients in less than 10 days! The Parades of Homes and the Parade of Condos, held in February, May and August, combine the Association's marketing and financial resources to promote your company. The Association also hosts a home show annually, drawing 3,000 to 5,000 home owners and home buyers to the event. |
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| In Support of the Industry |
| Your dues dollars help support and protect the industry that puts food on your plate. The Association serves as a watch dog of the industry, keeping tabs and proactively acting on issues ranging from OSHA and building codes to land use and anti-growth. |
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| Reference Guides |
| The Directory of VHBA Members and Government Officials is a valuable resource - it lists our entire membership alphabetically and by specialty, as well as elected officials and contacts for area municipalities. This publication is complimentary for members. Advertising is also permitted in the publications. |
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| Idea Exchange |
| Members exchange ideas, and everyone is enriched. Monthly Association membership meetings and events provide ample opportunity to visit with your peers, debate business practices and discuss new concepts. Events and meetings also enable you to meet with suppliers, subcontractors and service providers in a relaxed, non-solicitous atmosphere. |
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| Public Relations |
| The Association aggressively promotes the image of our members and industry by creating awareness of the impact they have on the community. The Association's logo is available to all members to let their customers know they are buying from a company that supports the building industry. |
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| Education |
| Our members gain a competitive edge in the industry through VHBA programs and seminars on timely topics and hot issues. |
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| Small Business Cost Savings |
| The Association offers attractive and competitive cellular and digital phone packages, as well as insurance programs, a fuel discount program and a website development package. New member services are continually examined. Many members offer member-to-member discounts on services as well. |
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| Web Site |
| The function of the Association's web site at www.vhba.com is twofold: Firstly, it provides public information about Association events, i.e., home shows and Parades, as well as a listing searchable by trade, of Association members. Secondly, members can access the site for a schedule of events and other timely topics locally. |
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| Networking |
| Monthly Association membership meetings and events provide numerous opportunities to make valuable contacts and keep abreast of the latest changes within the industry. |
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| Why do Associates Join? |
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| Networking |
| Monthly Association membership meetings and events provide numerous opportunities to make valuable contacts and keep abreast of the latest changes within the industry. Take it a step further and join a committee; working cooperatively on projects and events can be extremely effective in building business relationships. |
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| Do Business with a Member Campaign |
| The Association promotes a campaign which encourages our builders to use and purchase services and products from VHBA Associate members. |
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| Marketing |
| Through the Association's varied events and activities, such as home shows and Parades of Homes, you have opportunity to showcase your services and products to the public more cost effectively than ever before! The Association's experience and expertise in placing advertising, as well as its advertising volume, result in increased exposure for your business. |
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| Sponsorships |
| Our Associates have opportunity to increase their exposure and show industry support to potential clients by sponsoring meetings and events. |
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| Public Relations |
| The Association aggressively promotes the image of our members and industry by creating awareness of the impact they have on the community. Through image advertising in radio and print, combined with event advertising of Parades and home shows, the Association makes every effort to keep in the public's eye throughout the year. The Association's logo is available to all members to let their customers know they are buying from a company that supports the building industry. |
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| Education |
| Our members gain a competitive edge in the industry through VHBA programs and seminars on timely topics and pressing issues. |
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| Publications |
| In addition to national and state publications, you'll receive vital local industry and Association news each month in the Valley Builder. The Association publishes a legislative directory annually, listing elected officials and contacts for area municipalities. Also, the Directory of VHBA Members and Government Officials is a valuable resource, listing our entire membership, as well as contact information for local elected officals and area municipalities. As a member, you can also advertise in those publications. |
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| Small Business Cost Savings |
| The Association offers attractive and competitive cellular and digital phone packages, as well as insurance programs. New member services are continually examined. Many members offer member-to-member discounts on services as well. |
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| Web Site |
| The function of the Association's web site at www.vhba.com is twofold: Firstly, it provides public information about Association events, as well as a listing, searchable by trade, of Association members. Secondly, members can access the site for a schedule of events and other timely topics locally. |
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| Meeting Site and Materials |
| The VHBA office is, in itself, a resource for members. Meeting rooms are available at no charge to members; a library houses periodicals, OSHA materials and a variety of other publications relating to housing and construction; members can purchase UDC books, OSHA posters, foot coverings, VHBA apparel, etc., through the Association's bookstore. |
