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BIA
Membership Benefits
| When you join
the Building Industries Association of Northwest Indiana, Inc. you become
a member of, and receive full membership benefits from, Indiana Builders
Association (IBA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). |
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Advertising - Increase
your visibility by advertising in the bi-monthly BIA Today newsletter, monthly BIA News tabloid section,
or the annual BIA Membership Directory. |
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Committees - Joining a
Committee gives you the opportunity to work with and get to know other Associate
and Builder members and to learn more about the BIA and its upcoming events. |
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BIA Membership
Meetings/Special Events - Informative speakers, networking with
builders, prospective clients, and fun make these monthly meetings a
must for new and continuing members. |
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NAHB Free Legal
Research/Consultation - Membership in the BIA also includes membership
in the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). NAHB has a team of lawyers
on staff ready to provide legal assistance and research to help you and the
home building industry. |
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Public Relations/Sales
Opportunities - Members have the opportunity
to display their products and services to the public at the annual Parade
of Homes and Home Improvement Expo. |
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NAHB Trade
Shows - The annual International
Builder's Show™ is the largest building industry show in the
world with over 100,000 attendees, 1,500 exhibits covering 1/2 million
square feet of space, and 200 educational sessions.
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Indiana's Midwest Builders Convention - IBA hosts a Convention annually with over 40 educational programs, 80 exhibits, a keynote speaker, and networking with over 1,000 housing industry professionals in a two-day event. |
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Publications
- Nations Building News, Indiana
Bildor, and the BIA Today are your source for up-to-date
industry information. |
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Year-Round Assistance
- Whether you have a basic question, or a complex business or industry
problem, your best bet is to call the NAHB Member Service Center. You’ll
receive the information you need from the proper staff expert. |
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"Being
an active member of the BIA provides my company with information and ongoing
education critical to our success. Non-members cannot know what they are
missing in terms of industry trends, changes in building technology and how
to excel in this industry. The home buying public needs to know that their
builder is knowledgeable!" Ed Kelly, Kelly Construction, Inc.,
Crown Point
"Being
a member of the Building Industries Association has given me the opportunity
to attend state and national conventions, along with seminars and continuing
educational courses, which enabled me to achieve a higher level of standard
in this field which I have chosen." Bill Sodo, Pioneer Builder, Inc
Crown Point
"As
a corporation, we are committed to our customers and meeting their needs. Attending
seminars at national and state conventions enabled our corporation to pursue
and build the Colonial Nursing Home and self-evidence warehouse at Crown Rentals.
Building Industries presents the opportunity to meet many state and local building
officials, builders and subcontractors." F.W. Bieker, F.W. Bieker
Construction Corp. Crown Point
"This
association has given me tremendous political insights within this industry
and greater market ability to home builders." John Curley, Curley
Masonry Supply, Inc Chesterton
"My
company joined for the networking opportunities with people involved in the
construction industry. We renewed our membership and have received a great
deal of new business through building relationships with other members."
Marti Masterson, American Family Insurance, M. Masterson Agency, Inc., Valparaiso
"As
subcontractor, the overwhelming exposure to potential customers is the greatest
benefit of membership in the BIA. That membership denotes quality, as it shows
commitment by builders and subcontractors to professionalism in the industry."
Don Hiemstra, Area Glass & Mirror, Inc St. John
"We
found the BIA meetings very informative and associate members very helpful in
providing the services and supplies we need. The networking is fantastic."
Mike & Pat Stallings, Mirar Development, Inc. Crown Point
"Being
a member of the BIA has made the difference in being successful and not just
another statistic. Educational seminars and the willingness of other builders,
sharing their experiences has been a key to my business' success. Being active
in the association has allowed me to make many friends, that is the most important
thing to me." Don Stash, Stash Construction, Inc. Griffith
"As
an associate member, I feel the BIA offers opportunities to display my products
at meetings and Parade of Homes shows, not to speak of the educational materials
we
receive from mailings and conventions." Chuck Muller, Schilling Bros.
Lumber St. John
"We
wanted to expand and grow our business. After 2 years as members, we have doubled
our staff and contacts. Contractors can trust that our company is reliable, provides
quality service, and upholds the standards of a BIA member. Thank you BIA!"
Cathy Higgins, Higgins Overhead Door, LLC, Crown Point
