As a member of the NWA Home Builders Association you are also a member of the national association, NAHB. To make the most of your membership you should be taking advantage of NAHB Member Advantages. These member advantages are easy ways to reduce expenses, maximize profits and increase efficiency. Through agreements with leading national companies, NAHB offers exclusive discounts on a variety of products and services that can benefit your business, employees and family. Check out some of the offerings from Dell, Geico, General Motors and Lowe’s. |
December 6
- Installation Christmas Dinner, 6:00 pm
Springdale Country Club
December 8
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- Home Show Committee Meeting, 11:00 am
- Finance & Exec Meeting, 12:00
December 26
- Office Closed for Holidays
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Save the Date!
2016 NWA Home Builders Association
Christmas Installation Dinner
Presented by BMC
December 6th at 6:00pm
Springdale Country Club
Please RSVP: 479.751.6688
Enjoy meeting our 2017 Board of Directors and National Rep, installing our 2017 President, recognizing a Life Board Member and more.
Tickets are $25 which includes a steak or chicken entree, drink ticket and dessert!
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Coming Up January 10-12
Orlando, Florida
This year’s IBS Education:
- Residential Construction Superintendent Designation
- General Project Management
- Budget Management & Cost Control
- Codes & Quality Control
- Hiring, Training & Supervision
- Trade Contractor & Office Relations
- Planning & Scheduling
- Safety & Security
- Customer Service & Homeowner
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2017 HOME & GARDEN SHOW PREMIER SPONSORS
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Contact the HBA office for details
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OVERTIME RULE KICKS IN DECEMBER 1
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NAHB REMODELER OF THE MONTH
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Small home building firms and other businesses need to be prepared as the Department of Labor’s final rule to double the overtime salary limit will take effect on December 1.
BENTON COUNTY
ENERGY CODES
Benton County is enforcing the 2014 Energy Code on all jobs in the county with no amendments. You can view the 2014 Arkansas Energy Code below.
NAHB REMODELERS RECEPTION TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Join NAHB Remodelers January 10 at an exclusive reception held at the New American Remodeled Home during IBS. Network with industry peers, meet the architect and tour the home’s outstanding design, liability and energy efficiency all while enjoying an open bar and lite fare.
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The NAHB Remodeler of the Month Award recognizes active NAHB Remodeler members who stand out among their peers. It focuses on recent work, customer service, community involvement and dedication to improving the industry.
MEMBER REBATES WEBINAR
Join us December 8th for the member rebates webinar. Learn about the rebates offered from over 50 manufacturers and how you can get money back from products you already purchase. Contact the office for more information and to RSVP!
SPRINGDALE TO ENFORCE AIR BARRIER CODE
Springdale is enforcing the air barriers behind fireplaces and tubs. Must be air tight foamed and caulked.
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ADVERTISING & SOCIAL MEDIA
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HOW’S YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA?
Get the most out of your Social Media Advertising. Avoid these 10 major pitfalls.
1. Creating Overly Promotional Content
2. Posting Photos Without Context
3. Getting in Comment Wars
4. Browsing Trending Articles
5. Always Creating Custom Ads Instead of Boosting Posts…  |
GIVE YOURSELF SOME CREDIT!
Do you like knowing you are dealing with a reputable company? So do your customers! Let them know that you know us by branding yourself as an HBA member. Need some stickers or logos to hang? Let us know and we will send
you what you need.
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