Member Benefits
Three-in-one membership
When you join HBAGC you join an established 70 + year old of members who advocate for the betterment of the housing industry. 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
- 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
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
- 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 (8 times annually)
- HBAGC Weekly E-newsletter
- Illinois Builders Journal (HBAI - bi-monthly)
- HBA Greater Chicago Building News(HBAGC - monthly)
- Builder Magazine (NAHB - monthly)
- www.Builderbooks.com (resource on industry books)
- Attainable Housing Alliance's Industry Advocate
- NAHB weekly e-newsletter
- Legislative Action Alerts (periodically)
- All Inclusive Membership Directory
Advertising opportunities
- HBAGC Web Site - Direct Links to Your Website
- HBA Greater Chicago Building News - HBAGC Monthly Magazine
- Membership Directory
- Sponsorship of Events
Access to industry experts through HBAGC
- www.hbai.org
- www.nahb.org
- www.nahb.net (members only resource)
For more information on any of these programs, contact HBAGC at 866-773-5598 or send an e-mail to Rita Unzner, Executive Officer, hbagreaterchicago@gmail.com