Standing alone, you are one voice, but united with others in the association, many great things can be accomplished for the good of the building industry and the community in which we live. The association is also part of several coalitions that were created to not only help shape the future of our industry, but to ensure that you will have one.

By joining your local home builders association, you are also joining the state and national associations. You will receive a wide range of services and benefits from each one. Staff members at each level in our three-tiered federation are here for our members and ready to assist you and your business.

What better way to expand your business circle than by getting involved in a trade organizations dedicated to the building industry? Membership meetings, golf outings, fishing tournament, cruises and seminars are just a few of the networking opportunities available to members.

The HBAMT's annual membership directory provides exposure of your business to more than 1,300 industry professionals, while strengthening your relationship with the key purchasers who are interested in your products and services. The membership directory is also available on our website.

The HBAMT’s convenient education programs delivers wisdom and advice straight from the minds of the building industry's elite. Our education program is intended to help elevate you to become a leader in your field by offering the best, most extensive continuing education programs available, whatever your specialization. The HBAMT has targeted curriculum, accomplished instructors and widely respected education opportunities in the business.

Several money-saving insurance programs are available exclusively to members through the local, state and national associations. HBASIT and Builders Mutual.

You will receive The Nail, The Tennessee Builder and Builder Magazine which are distributed to members only. These publications are filled with new product and technology information to keep you in front of market trends. Newsletters from the local, state and national associations will keep you apprised of the latest regulatory changes and events in your area.

The image you portray to the buying public can make or break your business. By joining the home builders association, you are showing the public that you care about your industry, your peers, your customers and the community. Membership in the association will set you apart from others and distinguish you as truly committed to your business and the housing industry.

Log on to the HBAMT, HBAT or NAHB web sites and find the latest industry news, legislative and regulatory updates, industry studies and reports, available education programs, plus information on your membership benefits and services. HBAMT.net, HBAT.org, NAHB.org

HBAMT is signatory to HUD's VAMA program to help our builder members develop and implement voluntary efforts to ensure the provision of equal housing opportunity to all home seekers. Builders processing loan packages with FHA may fill out an information sheet available at the Association office, which is keep on file for future loans. As an HBAMT member, there is no charge for this service. However, you do have to complete one VAMA education seminar per year.

Consumer recognition is important to you. We strive for the home buying public to turn to the HBAMT as the reliable source when making important decisions about their future in home buying. The recognizable HBAMT logo is provided to members in good standing, upon request, for use on promotional items, advertisements, etc. Usage of the HBAMT member logo does not imply or denote endorsement of a product, service or company by the HBAMT and cannot be used as such by the member. E-mail the member company name and company primary contact name to jargo@hbamt.net to request the HBAMT member logo and usage instructions.