Benefits Of Membership

Networking Opportunities: The HBA offers an array of monthly and annual events which provide the perfect opportunity to meet and network with other members and potential customers. Monthly HBA Luncheons and HBA After Hours events, Buliders Cup Golf Tournament, HBA Day at the RBC Heritage, and the LightHouse Awards Gala are just a handful of the 30+ annual events hosted by the HBA.

HBA Committees: Choose from a number of HBA committees to get involved: HBA Programs Committee; Builder Cup Golf Tournament Committee; Government Affairs Committee; Professional Development Committee and many more.

Consumer Marketing Opportunities: The Lowcountry Home & Garden Show, the Parade of Homes Tour and the LightHouse Awards are annual events and programs that are offered to members either exclusively or at a discount, and allow you to increase your exposure to the local consumer market.

The HBA Website (www.hhahba.com): Your Company will be listed in our online Membership Directory (by name and by category based on products/services) and will include a link to your website.

Annual Membership Directory: You will get up to six listings – one alphabetical listing and up to five additional listings by service/product category. You will also get the member‐only opportunity to advertise in the annual directory or enhance your listing(s).

The Spec Sheet: Included in the New Member Listing for one month in our weekly electronic newsletter The Spec Sheet.

Member‐To‐Member News: Free event or company news listing in the Member‐To‐Member section of our electronic newsletter The Spec Sheet.

New Member Profile: You will be given the opportunity to submit a Membership Profile when joining explaining what your company does. New Member Profiles will featured on the HBA Website monthly and a link to your profile will also be included in The Spec Sheet.

Advocacy: Your daily business practices are directly impacted by the decisions made by your legislators. As a member, you are given the opportunity to influence these decisions. The HBA represents your business and industry rights and needs to the media and policymakers at the local, state and national levels.

HBA Member Rewards: Where Members go to save! Discounts and great member savings on a wide range of products and services from mobile phone service to shipping to auto maintenance. These cost savings are designed with you in mind!

Education Seminars/Webinars: Industry and business related themes and topics to keep you up to date on the latest trends, regulatory requirements and programs. Many of our educational offerings provide members needed professional designation or licensing continuing education credits.

Insurance Discounts: As an HBA Member you will have access to an array of discounted insurance products and programs including, workers’ compensation insurance, healthcare and employee benefit insurance and automobile insurance.

3 in 1 Membership: When you join the HBA you also become a member of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Home Builders Association of South Carolina (HBASC), each providing you a unique list of benefits, savings and opportunities.

Mailing Labels: Get the word out about your company and the services/products you offer with our memberonly privilege of purchasing HBA membership mailing labels. (Note: first set of labels provided free to new members)

Boardroom & Office Availability: There is free use of the HBA Boardroom (upon availability and with advance scheduling) and the opportunity to stop in and use temporary office space should the need ever arise.

Member Referrals: You will be notified when your company has been referred by HBA staff.