The Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Northern Vermont has numerous benefits and services. Be sure to check out the benefits and services listed below - as you can see, it more than pays for your membership dues!
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The HBRA is pleased to announce its partnership with Acadia Insurance Company to offer discounts on the various lines of business insurance including general liability, business owners, umbrella liability, workers' compensation, property and auto coverage. These discounts are only available to members of the HBRANV. (The average 2010 dividend to our builder members in this program was $1,250!)
Hackett, Valine & MacDonald - Personal Home and Auto Program
Members, and their employees, may be eligible for discounts on their personal home and auto insurance through Kemper Auto and Home under a group program offered by Hackett, Valine & MacDonald, Inc. Call 658-1100. Comparative quotes will be offered with Kemper and other superior companies represented by Hackett, Valine & MacDonald.
Health, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance
Members may purchase their health, dental, life, and disability insurance through the Association at very competitive prices. Underwriters include Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Delta Dental, and Medical Life.
Fitness Membership at The Sports & Fitness Edge
The HBRA of Northern Vermont and The Sports & Fitness Edge have joined forces to bring you the best deal in town on a fitness membership. When you join, your HBRA membership gives you a waiver on your registration fee - and an additional 5% off any advertised special!
Shearer Chevrolet Auto Sales Discount Program
Go and make your best deal at the Shearer Chevrolet dealer in South Burlington, bring or mail your receipt to the HBRA office and we will write you a check for $175! It's as easy as that - and your employees are also able to take advantage of the benefit.
Durocher Auto Sales Discount Program
Go and make your best deal at the Durocher Auto dealer in Plattsburgh, bring or mail your receipt to the HBRA office and we will write you a check for $200! It's as easy as that - and your employees are also able to take advantage of the benefit.
Regional Guides to Home Builders & Remodelers
The (3) Regional Guides to Home Builders & Remodelers are published annually. A copy of the Guide is sent to every member of the HBRA and is also given to the general public at the Vermont Home & Garden Show. Thousands of copies are also placed in racks (at gas stations, grocery stores etc.) around Northern Vermont. Advertising opportunities are available in each regional guide.
Vermont Builder Magazine & E-Builder
The Vermont Builder full color magazine is published in January, April, July and October and E-Builderis published monthly. New members are invited to submit a New Member Profile on their business and introduce their fellow members to their product or service - it's free advertising! Anyone can advertise in Vermont Builder magazine to take advantage of targeted advertising to the building industry. Advertising in E-Builder is only available to members. You can sign-up through our website (on the main page) to receive our monthly E-Builder and other pertinent Association announcements.
Events and Networking Opportunities
The HBRA offers a variety of opportunities to improve your bottom line through networking with other industry professionals. Networking opportunities include: General Membership Meetings, Summer Celebration, HBRA Golf Tournament, Better Homes Award Banquet, Holiday Party, and Committee involvement. We hold a networking events each month throughout the year that cover an array of topics. This is a wonderful way to meet others in your industry and learn more about topics that are critical to your business. The meetings are generally held on the second Tuesday of the month and are announced on the front cover of the monthly newsletter. Networking with others in one's specific industry is invaluable to any business person. The building industry is no exception. Learn from your peers while working to improve the industry.
Membership in the National Association of Home Builders
When you join the HBRA/NV you automatically become a member of the National Association of Home Builders. Your (builder) membership includes a free subscription to Builder Magazine, a national building industry monthly publication, 20% discount on all publications of the NAHB Library and Research Center, free legal, technical, and business managemnet advice from experts in the housing industry, to name just a few. We encourage you to take advantage of all of them.
2012 Dues Structure
Sole Proprietor..............$370.00 per year
1-3 Employees..............$450.00 per year
4-9 Employees..............$525.00 per year
10-19 Employees...........$570.00 per year
20 or more Employees.....$600.00 per year
Non-Profit....................$240.00 per year
Affiliate Membership.......$95.00 per year/per person
