Education
Continuing Education
Guest speakers, seminars, classes and workshops are offered on subjects that are of current interest and benefit to the membership. Topics include:
Business development
Customer service
Unification
Group Health plan
HBA members and their families enjoy opportunities to mix with other members and partners at a variety of functions including:
Special Membership meetings
Parade of Homes Breakfast Celebration
Summer Golf Outing
Fall Kickoff Dinner
Annual Christmas Dinner Dance
Marketing Services
Keeping your name in front of the community and consumer is another component of building a successful and growing business. The HBA plans several promotional events and publications available throughout the year that can promote and highlight your business in the marketplace. Each member is invited to take advantage of advertising and promotional opportunities with these exciting happenings:
Every year, thousands of people tour homes that are designed and constructed by licensed, qualified HBA builders. They are also decorated, landscaped, financed, furnished and generally supported by HBA associates. Get your company’s products and name associated with one of the most successful parades in Michigan!
The HBA holds its annual Home Expo featuring the latest products and services for home buyers and home owners. The event attracts thousands of people.
HBA Publications
The family of HBA publications gives you great opportunities to reach association members and consumers by advertising in the official Parade Guidebook, HBA Nailer, the HBA Membership Directory and other special brochures and informational pieces. Take advantage of your membership by advertising your products and services!
Marketing
Safety training
CGB/CGR course seminars
Insurance and financial planning
Codes and construction review
Land Use Issues
Workforce Development
The HBA is involved with the planning and development of regional educational offerings for the professional trades and has established The Golden Hammer student scholarship award and the Tools for Schools equipment funding program for schools.
Communication
Business Contacts
The HBA membership includes individuals and companies comprising the home building industry. The HBA provides a business and social network that can contribute to your business reaching the top of its potential by increasing your bottom line.
Information Services
The HBA provides information on industry trends, legislation and other critical areas through the Nailer newsletter, NAHB/MAHB communications and HBAHOLLAND.COM, the official HBA web site. Consumer credibility is also increased when you use the HBA logo on your stationary and advertisements!
Business Services
The HBA listens to the needs of the members and offers several forms and publications for your business use such as:
Specification Sheets
Limited Warranty forms
Builder Contracts
Group insurance programs
Membership database lists
Complaint procedures
Representation
The HBA encourages partnerships with local, state and national public agencies and officials to address the housing needs of local communities in West Michigan. It is a priority of ours to encourage a stable economic environment and social atmosphere in which to conduct business while protecting private property rights and increasing home ownership opportunities for area residents. We believe this is critical to maintaining a strong economy and quality of lifestyle for citizens.
Legislative Roundtable meetings are held regularly with state and national legislators in an effort to present the home builder’s perspective on potential legislation and current laws impacting our industry.
