Membership Benefits

If you are involved in the home building industry, we invite you to join the Home Builders Association of Mississippi. Becoming a member will provide you access to a wide range of information, events and services in a network of more than 220,000 members nationwide. As a member of HBAM, you will enjoy the benefits of a successful lobbying team and a variety of services for members, including opportunities for you to take part in cost saving programs. From insurance, health benefits, retirement to keeping you up-to-date on the latest trends in the building industry. 

1. Three-in-one membership: When you join your local association, you automatically become a full member at the state and national level. That's three memberships for the price of one. All three associations offer plenty of resources to help each member make the most of their investment and connect with the benefits they value most.
2. Powerful advocacy: HBAM works with your state legislators to educate them on the importance of the housing industry. With more than 4,000 members, HBAM has the strenght in numbers to defeat excesive regulations and defend affordable housing initiatives - saving members time and money. Plus, NAHB, currently ranked No. 11 on Fortune Magazine's "Power 25" Advocates, has the grassroots strength of over 235,000 members to defeat excessive regulations and defend affordable housing initiatives on Capitol Hill.
3. Critical news and information: For years, HBAM has been the state's leading soruce for housing industry information. HBAM members use a variety of ways to stay connected to local, state and national industry information, including publications, e-newsletters, exclusive Web content, bulletins, special reports, e-mail alerts, and financial data, among others. up-to-date information, when you want it, how you want it!
4. Invaluable networking opportunities: As an alliance of 235,000-plus members nationally and more than 4,000 statewide, the state and national associations represent a one-stop networking shop! From local networking receptions and monthly membership meetings to regional trade shows, national committees and speical-interest councils, home builders association membership provides hundreds of ways for you to meet and build relationships with fellow professionals, customers and suppliers.
5. Nationally recognized educational programs: In our competitive marketplace, differentiation is the key to success and NAHB's nationally recognized education programs offer just that. The NAHB University of Housing offers hundreds of educational programs in a variety of formats, including a number of designation programs, to help members gain and keep a competitive edge. Through HBAM's Certified Professional Builder Program, you will find the continuing education and added prestige to boost your success. When you become a Certified Professional Builder, you agree to meet standards beyond the licensing requirements of the Mississippi State Board of Contractors and earn continuing education credits.
6. Access to expert advisers: Wouldn't it be great to have a team of industry experts at your disposal to address your specific business questions for free? When you become a member, you get instant access to HBAM's highly qualified legislative and regulatory staff, as well as to NAHB's distinguished economists, legal research staff and financial experts.
7. Exposure to the latest building products and services: You don't have to leave the state to find a top-notch product showcase and educational conference. HBAM's annual Home & Products Extravaganza is Mississippi's largest home show, with more than 300 exhibitors and a full schedule of educational programs. Admission is free to builder members. In June, HBAM members gather for the annual state convention. Fun activities, education, and networking make this event a favorite. You'll also have the opportunity to attend NAHB's trade shows and expositions at a low member price, including the International Builders' Show (IBS), the Remodelers' Show, the International Commercial Construction Expo (ICCON), the Seniors Housing Show, the Multifamily Trends Conference and more.
8. Industry publications: Knowledge is your best defense in this rapidly changing industry. HBAM keeps you up-to-date on statewide happenings with its bi-monthly Mississippi Builder magazine, while through NAHB, you'll receive Nation's Building News Online and (if you're a builder) a free subscription to Builder magazine. Plus, members have access to a variety of publications on specific industry segments such as sales and marketing, remodeling, commercial building and more.
9. Professional recognition: Through the annual Best in Mississippi Building & Remodeling Awards Competition, your outstanding homes and communities can be recognized and applauded by your colleagues throughout the state. There are also a number of award programs offered at the national level.
10. Member discounts: Reduce your day-to-day business costs with member-only discounts through NAHB. Your membership entitles you to discounts on car rentals, office products, PCs, payroll services, overnight delivery, and more. Participating, nationally known companies include Dell Computers, Pitney Bowes, Williams Scotsman, and Hertz, to name a few. For car rental and for group rates through Alamo Car Rental call 1-800-354-2322 and mention that you are a HBAM member.

For information on even more programs designed for HBAM member savings, contact our offices at 601-969-3446 or 1-800-898-4226.