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WHY JOIN THE HBRA OF SOUTHERN VERMONT?

The Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Southern Vermont is an organization of builders, suppliers, and associated businesses whose main purpose is to support and educate within the building industry and it's associated businesses, the community and our members.

1. Business referrals and work opportunities
2. Network with other builders, sub-contractors, suppliers & associated business members
3. Membership in the National Association of Home Builders that gives you: a wide Network of Assistance; local, State and National involvement in Government Issues effecting our industry with access to State and National Builder Lobbyists; Toolbase Hotline 1-800-898-2842; National Conventions; National newsletters/publications[free--BUILDER magazine; NATION’S BUILDING NEWS]; access to NAHB.net
4. Legislative...we want to know the issues members are concerned about and voice these concerns in Montpelier ...contribute financially toward Government Affairs Director position employed by Northern Vermont partner
5. Insurance--Extremely competitive Health, Home & Auto, Business & Workers comp. Insurance programs
6. Membership Directory & Buyers Guide--each member listed free at least twice...goes to phone inquiries to potential home buyers and/or those building homes; copies distributed to all members to encourage DOING BUSINESS WITH MEMBERS, as well as to Rutland West, Rutland Chamber office, Rutland Visitor’s Center, Realtors, Banks, Member lumber yards; Home & Remodeling Fair, Stafford’s Career Focus; and more!
7. Business listed on our website www.cvthomebuilders.com
8. Monthly “Building News” Newsletter with advertising opportunities starting at $15. New members receive FREE ½ pg. ad in the newsletter, and can submit a profile to be published in a Newsletter issue at no charge
9. Member to Member Discounts:
-Portland Glass--$25 off insurance deductible on Auto Glass.  Free one year road hazard guarantee.  Purchase vinyl replacement or new construction windows and receive FREE Low E and Argon Gas for each window ($60 savings).

-Allen Pools & Spas--$500 off purchase of New HotSpring or Tiger River Spas, Saunatech Sauna or Splash SuperPool AND 10% Off in-stock chemicals & accessories.

-Casella Waste Management--one Week free use of portable toilets for every roll-off container 

-Toolcraft Rental & Sales and Green Mountain Rental & Sales--10% discount at with proof of membership

-Vermont Builder/Architect Magazine--25% one-time discount for new members on first ad, existing members

                                can also get discount if they haven’t previously advertised in the magazine

                 -Cocoplum Appliances--wholesale prices on major home appliances

                 -First Line Security--10% off an installed alarm system

                 -Labor Ready--$50.00 off Labor Coupons

                                -Liberty Mutual--offering 5% discount on home, auto, renters and recreational vehicles insurance

-Alderman Chevrolet--supplier pricing for all members (this pricing normally reserved for direct suppliers of GM)            

-Killington Cabinets--up to 45% discount on kitchen cabinets.  Plus, significant discounts on tile, hardwood flooring,              

                                 lighting, bathroom fixtures, and countertops

-First National Bank of Orwell--free Appraisal with Purchase, Refinance, Construction/Renovation Loan in 1st

                                 Lien Position

                                 -Initial Ideas--15% off any embroidered garments that are purchased from them

                                -LaValley Building Supply--5% discount on most items

                                -Safeguard Business Systems--15% discount on ANY item in their catalogs purchased in 2008. This includes 

                                 reorders of items for any current customer with Safeguard.

                                 -The Granite Group

                                -Sherwin-Williams--On top of discount program, " Which varies due to type and volume of account," they offer

                                 2 Free Purdy brushes for filling out a commercial credit application

                                -FW Webb

                                 -Gilmore Home Center--10% discount on non-sale items

                -Densmore Electrical Supply

-r.k. Miles--contractor pricing with proof of membership  
10. HBRA-SV is a member of Rutland Region Chamber which allows us: to advertise events to their members in Newsletters; business referrals; a strong legislative voice; distribution of our Membership Directory
11. Discounts: Dell Computers; GM vehicle discount; Hertz; Viking Office Products; DHL Express; PAYCHEX; NEBS
12. Monthly Membership Meetings with special topics & featured speakers held 2nd Wed. of each month at 6pm. Opportunity to network with other members…50/50 (memberswear spike pins/clothing from recruiting new members to get extra 50/50 ticket when they buy one) and door prize drawings
{OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE YOUR BUSINESS}. Some are sponsored/FREE! Members can be featured speaker at no charge. New Members receive FREE dinner cert.
13. Excellence in Housing Awards to recognize builder members… 10th Annual February 2009
14. Home & Recreation Show...12th annual coming 2009...member booth rental discount
15. Educational Seminars and Workshops
16. Holiday Party/Annual Mtg. in December at Rutland Country Club...largest turn-out of members and a great time! Annual Raffle winners drawn.

If you would like more information explaining the benefits of joining the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Southern Vermont , you can call (802)773-0672 and ask for Sherri at the HBRA-SV Executive Office , or cut this form out and send it in to: HBRA of Southern Vermont, P.O. Box 784, Rutland, VT 05702.

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QUESTIONS? Sherri Birkheimer Rooker, EO, HBRA of Southern Vermont at (802)773-0672