Top Ten Reasons To Join The MMBA |
| 1. | 3-in-1 Membership:
As you join our local association, you automatically become a member with the Builders Association of Minnesota (BAM) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) to provide you with resources that can answer your building and business related questions whatever they may be. That's three memberships for the price of one! |
| 2. | Legislative Representation at Local, State and National levels: The building associations represent your interest at the State Capital, lobbing to pass laws that benefit the residential construction industry and prevent laws that hinder your ability to do your job. You will be made aware of local, state and national law making processes and legislation that directly affects the building industry. |
| 3. | Public/Community Relations Program: Mid-Minnesota Builders Association is involved in the local communities in which you live and work, your membership with the association will give you local recognition within your area. |
| 4. | Networking Opportunities:
FREE: MMBA web site, newsletter "Member Spotlight", Brainerd Daily Dispatch "Builders Bulletin".
PAID: Networking opportunities: MMBA web site advertising at www.midmnba.org , newsletter advertising, MAP advertising and sponsorship of monthly meetings. |
| 5. | Insurance Programs: Your company may qualify for special Workers' Comp insurance rates through The Builders Group, the largest self-insured group of the builders association. General liability, builders risk and auto coverage with extensive risk management and dividend programs to reward you for quality construction is available through BAM. Exclusively for members only. |
| 6. | Member to Member benefits and programs: Once you join our association you will receive product and service savings. Thousands save millions every year through the Member Advantage program offered by the NAHB. BAM also holds a number of partnerships with key product and service providers. Some examples are: energy payback incentive, office supplies, car rentals, computers and IT services. |
| 7. | Building Contractor's Continuing Education: One of the association's primary goals is to provide the best builder education around. The MMBA Contractor Continuing Education is an annual seminar that is held the 1st Saturday in February and fulfills all State of Minnesota Department of Commerce contractor licenser requirements. This is offered to members at a discounted price that has a savings of $75. |
| 8. | Involvement with area schools for recruiting opportunities:
The MMBA has a scholarship program that is supported by the annual MMBA Golf Tournament. Three $1,000 Scholarships are awarded to the area youth considering a career in the building industry. All three associations have scholarship programs. BAM has the Minnesota Building Industry Foundation (MBIF) and NAHB has what they call the Student Chapter. |
| 9. | Stand out from the Rest!: With over 8,000 licensed builders in the state if Minnesota, how do you make your company stand out from the crowd? By joining the Mid-Minnesota Builders Association you show your customers that you strive to be the best in the building industry. |
| 10. | Qualified Referrals:
People who contact MMBA to inquire about qualified contractors are referred to MMBA members. We usually have at least one inquiry daily during the spring, summer, and fall seasons. Let your customers know that your company strives to be the best in the building trades industry through membership with the MMBA. |
