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

HBAGC Building News
Home Listing Service

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

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

For a complete list of NAHB member discounts, please visit NAHB Member Advantage
BuilderBooks.com - Books that Build Your Business
Office Depot - (800) 274-2753
Office Equipment - Fax machines, copiers, etc. - Contact Illinois Business Systems at (630) 620-6024 or visit them at http://homepage.mac.com/ibsinc/Home_Builders/
5-20% Hertz Rental Car Discount (800) 654-2200
MasterCard Credit from Bank of America
DellTM Computers (888) 577-3355 or www.premier.dell.com
HBAGC endorsed payroll program Precision Payroll or contact Paul Sivak at (630) 887-3156
Local, Long Distance and internet service discounts through www.global-com.com - (312) 334-3237
GM Vehicle Discount of $500

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) - (DOC)Membership List Agreement - contact Rita at 224-353-6050 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, (PDF)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 News (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

HBAGC Web Site - Direct Links to Your Website
Building News - HBAGC Monthly Magazine
Membership Directory
Sponsorship of Events

Access to industry experts through HBAGC

For more information on any of these programs, contact HBAGC at 224-353-6050 or send an e-mail to Rita Unzner runzner@hbagc.com.