Membership Comes with Many Benefits
You instantly boost your credibility within the local home-building industry and to consumers looking to hire a building professional when you become a member of the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains. There are other benefits, too, that can make a big difference for your business.
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Member Benefits
Connection
Connect
Connect with other members, local professionals and industry leaders and maintain valuable relationships at BABRM member events.
Expand
Expand your network and improve your company’s visibility and reputation within the membership by doing business with other members.
Serve
Get more involved by serving on a BABRM committee. Gain valuable exposure for yourself and your company as you develop leadership skills and serve your industry, the association, and the community.
Marketing
Visibility
Increase visibility and exposure to grow your business among members when you do business with a member from builder association of the blue ridge Mountains and be a part of this valuable community
Exposure
Increased exposure to members and consumers by getting listed in the BABRM Online Member Directory, in the Parade of Homes Buyer’s Guide, and in the annual printed Membership Directory that is mailed complimentary to more than 1,200 members.
Leverage
Leverage consumer marketing efforts and events to reach more potential clients, including the annual Build & Remodel Expo
Promote
Promote your work and network with potential customers by participating in the annual Parade of Homes tour. Parade homes create a dynamic showroom to showcase both Builder and Associate members’ style and products.
Sponsorship
Leverage BABRM sponsorship packages, including the Foundation Club, the Builders Circle, and events to market to other members.
News
Share your news – an award, a job posting, a new showroom location – with the membership by posting a Member Announcement to be included on the BABRM website, in the monthly eNews and on @AshevilleHBA social media platforms.
Credibility
Build credibility when you place the BABRM member logo on your marketing material.
Awards
Qualify for local, regional and national awards that add credibility to your reputation.
BABRM Members took home over 37% of the NCHBA State Awards in 2023
Education
Announcements
Stay up to date with the BABRM eCalendar and eNews communications to learn about pertinent information for your business, upcoming events and member announcements.
Knowledge
Increase your knowledge base personally and professionally by attending BABRM’s monthly Advanced Contractor Education Series and quarterly Learn Over Lunch seminars covering a variety of topics. Click for upcoming class calendar.
Training
Stay informed about changing safety standards and existing regulations with NAHB’s variety of safety resources like training materials, safety toolkits and news updates. Find your safety toolkit now.
Certifications
Differentiate yourself by obtaining designations and certifications from partner organizations including NCHBA and NAHB. See options.
Courses
Access valuable professional development courses on your own schedule with NAHB’s eLearning offerings.
Continuing Education
Maintain your license and take in-person classes at our office or virtually to meet your CE requirements.
Save Money
Capitalize
Let your membership pay for itself by capitalizing on member discounts for your professional and personal use at companies such as Lowe’s, Houzz, Dell, UPS, and many more!
Rebates
Get cash rebates for using participating manufacturers’ products on your project – no matter how big or small. The average yearly rebate is over $1,200!
Partners
Leverage national purchasing partners to save on services from Verizon Wireless, Staples, Sherwin Williams and many more.
Discounts
Save on workers’ comp and liability insurance with policy discounts from Builders Mutual Insurance Company.
Advocacy
- Add a lobbyist not only locally, but state and nationwide too and an advocate that has your back to your company’s team
- Stay informed of changes in industry policies and laws at the local, state, and national levels thanks to BABRM’s Government Affairs Committee that closely monitors the industry and regulations. Join the Government Affairs Committee.
- Support building industry-friendly candidates by supporting NC BuildPAC, a non-partisan political action group that helps with lobbying efforts to elect pro-housing officials. Learn more about BuildPAC and donate personal funds here
Become a Member
If you’re interested in becoming a member, then join us now.
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