| THREE MEMBERSHIPS IN ONE |
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When you join the Home Builders Association of Livingston County, you automatically receive three memberships to represent your interests on the local, state and national level - in Livingston County through HBALC, in Lansing through the Michigan Association of Home Builders, and in Washington D.C. through the National Association of Home Builders. MAHB and NAHB are just an 800 number away to address your concerns and offer assistance. |
| SAVE MONEY ON INSURANCE |
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For association members only! Save on worker compensation, general liability/builders risk and Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance. Call Jim Winchel at Colt Park Agency (810) 227-1891 or call David Walker at Hartland Insurance (810) 632-5161 or David Lucas at Smith-Peabody-Stiles Insurance (810) 629-1566 or Matt Waligorski (517) 482-2211 or Mike Powers at the Klebba Agency (248) 926-1444 for a no-obligation quote. |
| CONTRACT GUIDELINES FOR BUILDERS & REMODELERS |
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The association's legal counsel has prepared guidelines for creating - or enhancing - your current builder or remodeler contract. It includes important language that will protect you and your client and promote a smoother business relationship with your customers. They are available to members only, along with lien law information. Call the association for your copy, on paper or on disk. |
| KNOW WHERE THE BUILDING IS TAKING PLACE |
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Through a building permit report published in the Nail Pouch. Current month, year-to-date and annual comparisons of the local building activity of each community in Livingston County is provided to keep you informed of the "hot spots" so you can make informed decisions about opportunities in the area. |
| REDUCE YOUR OVERHEAD ON MONEY-SAVING PRODUCTS & SERVICES |
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Through the member-to-member discount program. Fellow members are offering discounts on products & services ranging from new vehicles & automotive supplies to printing, paint, power tools and signage. You can also take advantage of group buying power through the NAHB on office supplies, overnight delivery services, car rentals and more. |
| IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS |
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Increase your networking opportunities with your peers at general membership meetings. Hear about the latest trends in the industry and learn about the newest products on the market. State and national conventions offer an incredible opportunity to see what's happening in the industry on an even larger scale. |
| BE BETTER INFORMED |
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Through regular publications provided by your local, state and national associations. The nail pouch is the publication to keep you up to date locally, Michigan Builder from MAHB, and the award winning Professional Builder Magazine and Nations Building news from NAHB.
All are included in your annual dues!
Members can also take advantage of NAHB's library and information center - the largest industry information source available. With more than 200 industry related periodicals, thousands of books available for member use, and legal reference guide material, it's the best resource to keep you up to date on the latest trends in the industry! |
| BE THE BEST IN YOUR PROFESSION |
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Through participation in various councils, committees and educational seminars. Gain support and knowledge through interaction with peers on the membership committee, land development council, remodelor's council, and associates council to name a few. |
| GET INVOLVED IN YOUR INDUSTRY AND YOUR COMMUNITY |
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By participating in the various community events endorsed by the association. Recent successful events which members participated in include the Annual Cavalcade of Homes - a scattered site parade of new homes for sale; The Tour of Remodeled Homes and more. |
