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In today’s constantly changing business environment, your success depends upon many interrelated factors.You need to be on top of legislation, regulations, new technology, consumer trends, competition, potential markets, sales techniques, business management, and networking opportunities.

All of this takes an overwhelming amount of time and energy. Below is a sample of the many benefits you receive for your $550.00 annual dues. Add $30.00 if you also wish to be a member of our Remodelors™ Council.

The HBA of Hartford County is a professional trade association comprised of members from Hartford, Middlesex, and Tolland counties. Our membership consist of builders, remodelers, developers, suppliers, manufacturers, architects, engineers, real estate brokers, attorneys, and other industry professionals. When you join, you receive benefits on three levels: the national, state, and local. Our extensive programs and services offer members and the public at large a variety of benefits.The HBA of Hartford County gives you a strong local foundation for succeeding in your business and advancing the interests of your industry. Here’s what we do to help you meet the challenges of tomorrow, maintain high standards, and keep in touch and involved:

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

• On-Going Public Relations Campaign
• Bi-Weekly Column in the Hartford Courant
• Media Interviews and Articles
• Speakers Bureau Community Presentations
• Builder of the Year Award
• Remodeler of the Year Award
• Associate of the Year Award
• Hall of Fame / Irving R. Stich Award
• National CADRE Awards
• Youth Design Scholarships

• General Membership Monthly Meetings
• Remodelors™ Council Seminars
• Golf Classic
• Annual Outing
• Seminars, Events, and Workshops

• Government & Regulartory Affairs Committees
• Issues and Laws Updates
• Regulations Information

• National Certification Program
• Certified Graduate Builder (CGB)
• Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR)
• Certified Graduate Associate (CGA)
• Certified Graduate Master Builder (GMB)
• Codes Seminars / OSHA Seminars
• Remodelors™ Council Business Seminars

• The Blueprint Newsletter
• Membership Directory
• The Bulletin

COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES

• Board of Directors
• Executive Committee
• Remodelors™ Council
• Membership Committee
• Original Connecticut Home Show Committee
• Hammer Club (Build PAC)
• Member Services Committee
• Long Range Planning Committee
• Auction Committee
• Nominating Committee
• Annual Outing Committee
• Alternative Revenue Committee

• General Liability
• Builders Risk
• Workers Comp
• Health Insurance
• Commercial Auto & Contractor’s Equpment

• Producers–Original Connecticut Home Show
• Annual Awards Night
• Past Presidents’ Night
• Benefit Auction
• Holiday Gathering
• Golf & Annual Outing

• Speakers Bureau
• Remodelors™ Council Special Needs Projects
• HBA of Hartford County Benefit Auction
• Remodelors™ Council Tag Sale

WHAT MEMBERSHIP MEANS TO YOU ON EVERY LEVEL

HBA of Hartford County, Inc.

• Govt. & Legislative Representation
• Monthly Meetings
• Remodelors™ Council
• Seminars & Workshops
• Issues and Events Oriented Committees
• Community Service Speakers Bureau
• National Certification Program-CGB,CGR,CGA
• Original Connecticut Home Show
• HBA of Hartford County Benefit Auction
• Golf Outing & Annual Outing
• Annual Awards
• Liability & Group Insurance Programs
• Products & Services Discounts
• Blueprint Newsletter and Bulletin News
• Membership Directory
• Public Relations & Marketing Opportunities
• Trade Publications
• HBA of Hartford County Website
• Hartford Courant Public Education Column

HBA of Connecticut

• Lobby & Political Action
• Legal & Litigation Advice
• Developers Council/Associates Council
• Awards Program
• Newsletter

National Association of Home Builders

• Over 500 Information Resources
• National Lobbying Campaign
• Legal Research & Litigation Support
• Specialized Councils & Committees
• NAHB Library/Bookstore
• Professional Trade Magazines
• Journals,Technical Data & Newsletters
• Awards Programs / National Conventions
• Education & Workshop Programs
• Builders Show & Remodelers Show
• Legislative & Leadership Conferences

HOW YOUR DUES ARE APPORTIONED:

NAHB: $150.00 | HBA of Connecticut $200.00 | HBA of Hartford County: $200.00