Advocacy
We work together for a better business environment
with local, state and federal government officials. We’re
on your side.
Networking
We have countless opportunities for you to expand
your network with building industry professionals and
to market your business. Being an active member will
grow your business.
Savings
Members-only discounts that mean real savings on many
daily business essentials. Including vehicles, cellphones,
travel and more.
Education
Classes and seminars on relevant industry topics to
give you an edge over the competition and meetings
on changes affecting the industry.
Advertising
We are marketing member businesses with a new printed
and always up to date online directory. By attending
Home Shows and Business Expos, publishing articles
in local newspapers and of course the annual Parade of
Homes, we work to get our member businesses in front
of the local consumers.
Camaraderie
Monthly meetings, volunteer opportunities, community
service events and fun times with fellow building
industry professionals. We think of our members as a
family. Come join the fun!
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Three-for-One Membership When you join the Manatee-Sarasota
BIA, you receive the benefits of three memberships. You automatically
become a member of the Florida Home Builders Association, and the
National Association of Home Builders—that’s three memberships for
the price of one!
Critical News & Information Knowledge is your best defense in this
rapidly changing industry and association membership is the single, most
authoritative source of industry information. Your membership ensures
that you’ll be in-the-know.
Invaluable Networking Opportunities As an alliance of over 600 local
members; 10,000 State members and 215,000+ national members from all
areas of the industry, association membership is a one-stop networking
shop! From local networking at monthly dinner meetings to state and
national conventions, committees and special events there are hundreds
of ways for you to meet and build relationships with fellow professionals,
customers, and suppliers.
Opportunities to Market your Business Sponsorships, Advertising,
Parade of Homes, Fishing Tournament, Associate Appreciation Trade
Show...There is something to fit your marketing needs and budget.
Access to Expert Advisors 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 NAHB’s
distinguished economists, legal research staff, financial experts, librarians,
and regulatory and technical specialists.
Powerful Advocacy Everyday, NAHB, FHBA, and Manatee-Sarasota BIA
fight to defeat excessive regulations that drive up the cost of housing. This
puts money and time back in your pocket! On a local level, we keep you
informed promptly and provide opportunities for you to make a difference.
Exposure to the latest Building Products and Services As a Manatee-
Sarasota BIA member, you can attend FHBA and NAHB trade shows and
expositions at a low member price and get a first hand look at all the latest
products and services. FHBA’s Southeast Building Conference is held
annually in Orlando, and NAHB hosts the annual International Builders
Show.
Good Times! All work and no play makes for a dull association. Manatee-
Sarasota BIA offers a variety of social events such as our annual Sarasota
Slam Fishing Tournament, Golf Tournaments, Installation of Officers
Event, Spike Club Events and Member Mixers. All are a great way to have
fun and get to know your fellow members.
Member Discounts Manatee-Sarasota BIA Members receive discounts
through NAHB’s Member Advantage Program, FHBA Vendor Choice
Program and the NEW Member to Member Discount Program. Visit
www.ms-bia.org/benefits.aspx for all the details of these discounts. The
programs range from GM Preferred Supplier Pricing to Verizon Wireless,
Staples and more…membership can save hundreds of dollars!
Do Something Good For Your Community Make a difference by
participating in Manatee-Sarasota BIA’s community outreach, including the
Future Builders of America program. Manatee-Sarasota BIA works with
local high schools and tech centers educating students about the building
industry through the Future Builders of America Program and provides
thousands of dollars in scholarships to local high school seniors annually.
Why should you be a member
of Manatee-Sarasota BIA?
Here are a few good reasons:
Top 10 Reasons to Join
Now the question is, why
not be a member of MSBIA?
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