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Networking opportunities - Golf Outing, Clambake, Inaugural Ball, General Membership Meetings, International Builders Show, Commonwealth Builders Show, Meet N Greets and other special events
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Business contacts - through participation on committees, councils and task forces
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Publications? including the Northern Kentucky Builder, National Builder and Kentucky Builder
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Government briefings - via publications such as Issues Update and Capitol Update
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Continuing education - on industry trends, new products or services, job safety, economic forecasts, legal updates and industry specific designation courses
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Membership Directory - by category of product or service, published annually and updated regularly on the web
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Registered Builder/Remodeler Program - a quality assurance program for consumers who do business with HBA members, which includes specific performance standards
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Consumer shows - opportunity for marketing of products and services
o Home Products Expo? - an annual exhibition of homes, products and services to thousands of qualified prospects
o Kentucky Cavalcade of Homes? - a scattered site showing of new homes, remodeled homes and apartments
o HomeFest? - a showcase of new homes all in one location attracting thousands of housing enthusiasts
o Tour of Remodeled Homes? - a scattered site display showcasing the skills of the HBA's Registered Remodelers
o Kentucky Parade of Homes? - a showcase of medium priced homes in one location. "Dreams Within Reach"
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Table Top Night - industry showcase of products and services by Associate Members
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Customer referral service - directing consumer requests to member builders, remodelers, and associate members
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Workmen's compensation insurance program - providing premium savings often times more than annual dues
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Health and major medical, life, disability and other insurance coverages for qualified applicants
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Exclusive marketing privileges - in HBA sponsored publications, company event sponsorships, MY New Kentucky Home TV Show and the HBA web site, www.hbanky.com
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Monitoring and representation - before local and regional boards and commissions including the Sanitation District, planning commissions, city councils and county commissions
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Lobbyists - that protect member and industry interests in both Frankfort and Washington
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Apprenticeship and training programs - Carpentry, electrical and HVAC training programs (2 and 4 year)?the oldest HBA program in the country
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Kentucky Trades Licensing Exam Site - state exams for electricity, HVAC, as well as NAHB professional designations tests are offered at the HBA' new Lasergrade testing center
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Research and statistics - aids to solving zoning and development problems
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BuildEx? - online subscription service that allows subscribers to determine where building permits for commercial and residential permits have been issued in Northern Kentucky
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Exclusive HBA member discounts - on GM autos and trucks, Dell computers, Staples office supplies, industry publications and a host of other products and services
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Builder/Remodeler contracts and forms - over a dozen different contracts, forms and other industry documents available online, designed specifically for Registered Builders and Registered Remodelers
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Meeting space - available at the HBA building that can accommodate groups of 25 to 200 persons. Catering and beverage service available. Onsite parking for 110. Great location for company get-togethers.
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Professional staff - available from 8:00 am to 5 pm daily to personally assist member needs
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Legal assistance - at no cost on industry related issues
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Associates Council - representing the HBA's suppliers, product/service providers and subcontractors
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Sales & Marketing Council - for professionals involved in company marketing and promotion efforts
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Women's Community Service Council - dedicated to improving the Northern Kentucky community through public service projects
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Land Development Council - monthly luncheons and liaisons with public officials and on topics related to residential development
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Three-way membership - by joining the HBA of Northern Kentucky members automatically become members of the Kentucky and National Association of Home Builders at no additional cost
