Mission Statement
The Huntingdon County Builders Association is a group of professional builders and associated businesses dedicated to the promotion and development of the highest ethical and professional standards in the building industry throughout Huntingdon County.

Vision Statement
The Huntingdon County Builders Association is the organization of choice in the minds of builders, associated businesses and the consumer when it comes to the highest quality in home building, renovations and industry related businesses.

Goals and Objectives:

Education:
o Educate youth and educators about building trades and associated careers and employment opportunities
o Educate members about issues facing the building industry
o Educate members on topics that will improve their professionalism and skills
o Educate the public about the association and it’s purpose

Public Relations:
o Utilize media and technology to promote
o The association
o Benefits of membership
o Benefits of hiring members

Membership Services:

o Increase membership 10-15% net per year for three years
o Increase membership participation as volunteers and on committees
o Develop a list of potential members to contact about membership in HCBA
o Increase participation of associate membership to promote their benefits and services
o Evaluate members’ needs for promoting interest in meeting attendance

Governmental Affairs
o Create member awareness through attendance at state regional and board meetings
o Implement programs and events to support PaCAH goals
o Investigate doing grass roots initiatives

Membership Benefits

Reasons to Join

Membership in your local builders association is a sound business investment. You will realize a substantial return on your membership dues through the value of offered services.

Networking: You will have access to the most successful, influential and creditable people in your industry and community. You will be able to broaden your contact base through networking with members of the association during general membership meetings and other social events throughout the year.

Educational Opportunities: Valuable educational programs are available through the local, state and national associations, as well as access to their extensive libraries.

Group Benefit Programs: Health Insurance, Workers’ Compensation, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, Dental and Vision Coverage, Payroll Services and much, much more.

Marketing: There are opportunities throughout the year for members to market their business, such as: General membership meetings, sponsorship of meetings, Association
placemat advertising, the Raystown Lake Region Home and Garden Show & the Association website www.huntingdoncountybuilders.com.

Additional details provided below.


Membership in the
Huntingdon County Builders Association
Building Today for a Better Tomorrow!!

When you join the Huntingdon County Builders Association (HCBA), you automatically become a member of two additional powerful organizations –
The Pennsylvania Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders.

By joining the HCBA, you instantly gain 350 employees (the combined staff of NAHB and PBA)
who serve as industry experts.

Below is just a partial list of how membership in the HCBA will benefit you and your company.

Huntingdon County Builders Association
  • Website
  • Annual Home & Garden Show
    www.raystownhomeshow.com
  • Membership Listing Flier with County Wide Distribution & Use for Requests for Referrals
  • Seminars
  • Newsletter including local, state & national information
  • Meeting Sponsorships
  • Monthly Meetings
  • Advertisement Opportunities
  • Picnic
  • Holiday Party
  • Community Service

  • eg. Habitat for Humanity
    eg. Toys for Underprivileged Kids

Pennsylvania Builders Association (PBA) Benefits

  • Free PA One Call
  • Keystone Builder Magazine
  • FREE UCC expert consultation
  • Bi-Weekly Tradesecret Updates
Builder Services Inc. (PBA service arm)
  • Comfort Homes Program
  • Health Insurance
  • Workers Comp

Pennsylvania Builders Association Website

  • www.PaBuilders.org
  • Issues Forum
  • PBA Mall
  • UCC Q & A Page
  • Model Building Contract
  • Housing Statistics

PBA Councils

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
  • NAHB Research Center
  • www.nahb.org
  • Builder 20 Club
  • Remodelors 20 Club
  • Remodelors Council
  • Member Advantage Program
    (Such as, discounts on GM vehicles, Viking Office Supplies, Whirlpool Appliances, Pitney Bowes, Hotels and Rental Cars, Dell Computers, etc.)
  • BuilderBooks.com
  • Free Industry Expert Advice
  • Materials Escalation Clause
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