Business Leads/Company Promotion: Qualified Referrals: People who contact MMBA to inquire about qualified contractors are referred to MMBA members. MMBA Website: The MMBA website, www.midmnba.org, promotes all MMBA members and provides useful industry information to the public and members. Free hyperlinks can drive traffic to your website, and/or business
e-mail address. MMBA Monthly Newsletter: Provides updated articles relating to industry events, standards, products etc. Circulation reaches nearly 400 members, plus another 150 key legislative officials and business leaders. There are "Member Spotlight" sections available to highlight your business, the front cover is available for featuring a builder member each month and ongoing updated information is added to the calendar of events etc.. Contact MMBA for details on how we can promote your business for you! Annual Builder and Associate Members of the Year:
Local members are honored and recognized at various events. Builder's Bulletin: Brainerd Daily Dispatch runs a 4-6-page flyer featuring an associate member as the cover story, plus informative articles. This flyer runs 3 times annually. MMBA Scholarship Programs:
The MMBA Scholarship Program is supported by the concessions at the annual Home Show and the MMBA Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament. It provides a minimum $3,000.00/year given to area youth considering a career in the building industry. MMBA Contractor Continuing Education: Continuing Education: These educational seminars are simply the most informative, entertaining, and best value for your educational needs. Building Performance Standards: (Voluntary Use)- This set of standards was designed and developed to enhance the contract between contractor and homeowner. State homeowner warranties are outlined in the standards. Networking:
MMBA Member Events: Monthly General Membership Meetings, Holiday Party, Scholarship Golf Tournament, Summer Fun Events and much more. General Membership Meetings (Sept. - May): Networking at these meetings provides an opportunity to learn about new companies, and build contacts for areas of labor shortages among sub-contractors. These evenings are informational and entertaining, with good food and prizes. Meetings are scheduled for the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Construction Industry Representation: Contractor Issues: We are involved with important Building Trades issues such as; labor shortage, permits process, fees, Smart Growth, ordinance changes, Inclusionary Housing, and more. Community Projects: MMBA completes at least one community project each year. Projects provide great exposure for the association, its members, and participating volunteers. Government Affairs: Updates on state, local and national code changes when needed.
Resources:
Lending Library for Members: Study materials to aid non-licensed builders to obtain license. Many books and videos available too. 3-in-1 Membership:
1. Local: Mid-Minnesota Builders Association (MMBA)
2. State: Builders Association of Minnesota (BAM), provides a dramatic impact on our state government in regards to relations, codes, and standards of the Building Industry. BAM offers 'members only' discount programs including; McLeod phone service, Office Depot supplies, and Meridian Insurance. 3. National: National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), provides member discounts on Hertz, DELL, Airborne Express, Viking Office Products, PAYCHEX, Wingate Inn, Travelodge Hotel, Howard Johnson, Days Inn, Ramada Hotels, and the Knights Inn.
Here are a few examples of why it pays to be an NAHB Builder Member:
1. Membership, representation, and networking at the local, state, and
national levels.
2. Complementary subscription to Nations News, NAHB's official member
newspaper with the latest regulatory, technological, legislative and
other industry and business related issues.
3. Complementary subscription to Builder Magazine, the monthly
magazine dedicated to the building industry.
4. 20% discount on all bookstore products from BuilderBooks.com,
http://builderbooks.com/bbstore. Get the latest economic forecasts,
demographic studies, consumer trend analyses, and learn about
technological and management breakthroughts.
5. Access to the Sweets Residential Marketplace
http://sweets.construction.com/Communities/residential_community.jsp,
the industry's leading product and service information resource.
6. Member discounts on products and services relevant to your business,
from payroll processing to office supplies.
7. NAHB's 'members only' online community provides members with
up-to-date minute news reports, reference materials and contact
information.
8. Access to valuable economic and forecasting information to
understand current and future trends, legal assistance and individual
consultation with any of NAHB's 300+ staff experts on over 500
industry subjects.
9. Builder 20 or Remodeler 20 Clubs let you find out how your
financials compare with similar businesses in non-competing markets.
10. Educational opportunities to advance your professionalism. Choose
from one-hour workshops, three-day conferences or work towards
an NAHB designation, like the Certified Graduate Builder (CGB).
Also, free Builder Magazine, and other various BAM and NAHB publications with membership info highlighting the best Building Industry Trade Shows/ Expos and Educational Seminars in the world.
Your business thrives when builders build. NAHB is dedicated to enhancing the climate for housing and the building industry and to promoting policies that will keep housing a national priority. Here are a few examples of why it pays to be an NAHB Associate Member: Additional Benefits for MMBA Members:
MMBA Office Conference Room Use: If your office is overcrowded, or unavailable, the MMBA conference room can be utilized by members at no charge. Show Your ID & Save: MMBA members can enjoy extra savings when they visit Albertville Premium Outlets. 100 upscale designer apparel and brand name stores, including Calvin Klein, Coach, The Children's Place Outlet, Tommy Kids, Liz Claiborne, Stride Rite Keds Sperry, and more offering savings of 25-65% off every day. Favorite stores include Gap Outlet, Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, Banana Republic Factory Store, Eddie Bauer, and Ralph Lauren Factory Store. Get your VIP Coupon Book filled with 100's of dollars of savings. You can pick up your savings vouchers at the MMBA office. For more information www.premiumoutlets.com/albertville  Looking for members who want to spotlight their business on the radio!
Held 2nd & 4th Friday of each month at no cost to members.
Heard on 3WI AM 1270 * FM 95.9 8:30-9:00 am
If you are interested please contact the MMBA office for more information. Paid Opportunities MMBA Maps: Best Map in Town - 20,000 Crow Wing County road maps with all the snowmobile trails easily visible! Ad space is sold for maps once a year. Sponsor a General Membership Meeting (GMM): Sponsoring members can showcase their company and products at this monthly meeting. MMBA Member Events: Holiday party, golf tournament, summer fun
events, etc. The Annual Home Show brings thousands of consumers to view exhibits at the Brainerd Civic Center. Plus, MMBA Members save $100s each year by paying "member rates" vs. "non-member rates" for booth space. Thousands of Home Show magazines are printed and distributed each year. Advertising is available in this magazine only to members. Lakes Area Home Tour: This event is held twice a year, once in the Spring and once in the Fall. This event continues to be a great opportunity for contractors and sub-contractors to showcase their homes. The show is a MEMBERS ONLY SHOW. Many Other Offers: MMBA web site design and hosting, Consolidated Phone Company, and Agency One offer programs for 'members only'. Fax machine use, photocopies, and mailing labels are also available for nominal fee.
Did you know… Did you know that as a member, your company is listed not only in our newsletter, but also on our Website? Be sure to check your listing for accuracy, and keep us informed of all address, contact, phone, or Website changes. Did you know that as a member, your company is repeatedly being promoted in our office, in our newsletter, on our Website, and by other members? Did you know that as a member, the MMBA conference room is available for use at no charge? Did you know that as a member, you are entitled to additional discounts and benefits through the NAHB Member Advantage Program? Stop by our office and pick up a brochure for details on how to save on office supplies, computers, hotel accommodations, shipping, rental cars, and more. Did you know that as a member, you have the opportunity to attend our Continuing Education Class free of charge? Held the first Saturday in February, we will provide you with enough education hours to fulfill Minnesota State Licensing requirements. Did you know that as a member, the MMBA offers photocopies, fax machine use, and mailing labels at a
nominal fee? Did you know that by attending our monthly General Membership Meetings you have the opportunity to meet and network with other current and potential members? These meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month and are sponsored by members of the MMBA. Check out our newsletter or the Website for more details. Did you know that as a member, you have the chance to participate in our Annual Home & Patio Show at a drastically reduced rate? Don’t take a chance on missing this opportunity to save 100’s on your booth. Did you know that the Lakes Area Home Tour, which is held once in the Spring and once in the fall, is ‘members only’ and is a great opportunity for contractors and sub-contractors to ‘show their work’? Did you know that by sponsoring a General Membership Meeting your company is highlighted in our newsletter and on our Website, and has the opportunity to speak at the meeting? What an effective marketing tool. Contact our office for more details. Did you know that thousands of Home Show Magazines are printed and distributed each year, and advertising is ‘members only’? Did you know that if you have an interesting ‘did you know’ fact, we would be happy to post it in our newsletter? Contact our office at 218-829-4982 or mmba@brainerd.net | |
