Member benefits
Three Memberships in one
When you join HBAGC you join over 1,300 Chicagoland members. You will also automatically become a member of the Springfield-based, Home Builders Association of Illinois (HBAI) and the Washington D.C.-based, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). You will gain access to a wide variety of industry information, services, and activities that will contribute to your personal as well as professional success.
Valuable Business Resources
Networking opportunities
- General Membership Meetings
- Market Forum
- Social Events - Golf Outings, Builder After Hours, Company Tours
- Parade of Homes - Medley of Homes, Tour of Homes
- Committee Participation
Legislative support
- Attainable Housing Alliance - advocacy on a local level
- Governmental Affairs Committees
- Home Builders Association of Illinois Lobbyists in Springfield, IL (www.hbai.org)
- National Home Builders Association Lobbyists in Washington D.C. (www.nahb.org)
- State and Local Reporter e-newsletter from NAHB
Educational programs
- Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS)
- Certified Graduate Builder (CGB)
- Certified Graduate Remodelor (CGR)
- Institute of Residential Marketing (IRM)
- Certified Sales Professional (CSP)
- Education Workshops and Seminars
- Fogelson Foundation Scholarship Program for School of Real Estate at Roosevelt University - download the application
- Construction Management Certification Programs - contact RCEC at (630) 512-0552 or http://www.aboutrcec.org
Member discounts
Services
- Workers Compensation Insurance Program - contact American Builders Insurance at (708) 460-9555
- Health Insurance Program - contact American Builders Insurance at (708) 460-9555
- Save on Home & Auto Insurance with Liberty Mutual (800) 341-5247
- File of Membership Mailing Information (additional fee) - Membership List Agreement - contact Jennifer at 630-627-7575 or via e-mail with any questions.
- HBAGC Career Center - Post jobs online, search for qualified candidates based on specific job criteria and create an online resume agent to email qualified candidates daily. Online reporting of job activity statistics.
Housing industry recognition and designations
- HBAGC, HBAI, and NAHB Logos Usage
- HBAGC, HBAI, and NAHB Membership Certificates
- Industry Award Programs - Key Awards, SAMMY Awards, Tour Banquet Awards, Million Dollar Awards
- Co-op Ad program with other local associations, NAHB's Buy Now Program
- Annual Community Vision Award program in cooperation with ULI and MPC.
Publications
- Building Industry Reports (16 times annually)
- Illinois Builders Journal (HBAI - bi-monthly)
- Building America's Dream (HBAGC - monthly)
- Builder Magazine (NAHB - monthly)
- www.Builderbooks.com (resource on industry books)
- Industry Advocate
- NAHB weekly e-newsletter
- Legislative Action Alerts (periodically)
- Greater Chicagoland Market Report (weekly - additional fee)
- All Inclusive Membership Directory
Advertising opportunities
Access to industry experts through HBAGC
For more information on any of these programs, contact HBAGC at (630) 627-7575 or send an e-mail to kathyc@hbagc.com.