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  1. Discounts: As a member, you have access to discounts with dozens of companies you use every day, such as UPS, Office Depot and lots more.
  2. Online exposure: All our members and their contact information are displayed on www.baycountyhomebuilders.org.
  3. Get informed: Members receive our newsletter, full of important information on the state of the industry nationally and locally. You will also receive emails from the local, state and national associations regarding important announcements, events, conventions and news updates as they happen. Members also have exclusive access to the NAHB and FHBA websites containing highly valuable legal information, advice, news and more.
  4. Advertise: Our associates know that advertising in our publications and sponsoring our events allow them exposure to the target market they want, as well as being highly affordable.
  5. Support your industry: Being a part of an industry trade group like the HBA gains recognition and prestige in the community. Your membership dollars and participation allows the HBA to work for you in supporting legislation and consumer education to promote the building industry.
  6. Be heard: The HBA has a number of committees that tackle important issues and work to promote our members. We are always looking for active participants in the committees, and it gives you a chance to be heard and be a part of the activities and accomplishments of the HBA.
  7. Make contacts: Our monthly meetings and other events such as the Golf Tournament, Home Expo, and Game Night are ongoing opportunities to meet potential clients, vendors and business partners and develop a mutually beneficial relationship.
  8. Members do Business with Members: The motto of the HBA is “Members doing business with Members.” Making a point to do business with other members benefits everyone and increases the value of your membership.
  9. Referrals: We always refer the public to members only when they call.
  10. Governmental Affairs: You become part of the voice of the construction industry through the HBA’s active efforts in local government and in Tallahassee.
  11. Professional designations: Through NAHB, such as Certifed Graduate Builder, Certified Graduate Remodeler, Certified Green Professional and many more.
  12. Parade of Homes: The parade is our marquee event of the year, and participants are exclusively members of the organization.
  13. Home Building Expo: Members receive discount pricing for exhibiting in our successful yearly event. This year, the Expo brought in over 600 people.
  14. Three in one membership: When you join HBA of Panama City – Bay County, you automatically become a full member of the state and national HBAs. Three memberships for the price of one.
  15. Community involvement: The HBA has a record of giving sizable donations to local charities, as well as providing college scholarships for students entering into our field of work.
  16. Get to know your competition
  17. Promote a code of ethics and professionalism within your industry