Benefits

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…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 Chamber office, Rutland Visitor’s Center, Amtrak Rutland location, Realtors, Banks, Member lumber yards; Home & Recreation Show, and more!
7. Business listed on our website www.cvthomebuilders.com
8. Member to Member Discounts:
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.
First Line Security–10% off installed alarm system
Liberty Mutual–offering 5% discount on home, auto, renters and recreational vehicles insurance
Killington Cabinets–up to 45% discount on kitchen cabinets . Plus, significant discounts on tile, hardwood flooring , lighting, bathroom fixtures , and countertops
Green Mountain Rental &Sales and Toolcraft Rental & Sales 10% disc.
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
CocoplumAppliances–wholesale prices on major home appliances
Initial Ideas–15% off any embroidered garments that are purchased from them
LaValley Building Supply–5% off most items
Safeguard Business Systems–Discounts on marketing products and services, including: promotional products, decorated apparel and commercial printing. Free logo design or update with the purchase of any 4 products you already use with your new logo and brand! One hour of complementary Business Needs Assessment.
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% off on non-sale items and 30% off Carhartt Clothing -includes special orders
r.k. Miles–
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 & Argon Gas for ea. window ($60 savings).
9. Monthly e-newsletter with advertising opportunities. New members receive FREE business card size ad in the newsletter, and can submit a profile to be published in an e-newsletter issue at no charge.
10. National Discounts on computers; home and auto insurance; rental cars; shipping and more. Visit www.nahb.org/ma for complete list.
11. Monthly Membership Meetings with special topics & featured speakers held 2nd Wed. of each month at 6pm. Opportunity to network with other members…50/50 (members wear 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 for $125. New Members receive FREE dinner cert.
12. Excellence in Housing Awards to recognize builder members…Annual Event held in February
13. Home & Recreation Show…annual event held in April…member booth rental discount
14. Educational Seminars and Workshops
15. Holiday Party/Annual Mtg. in December at Rutland Country Club…Annual Raffle winners drawn.
16. Annual Golf Tournament in September
17.  FREE website link from this site to yours during first year as a member!
18.  New member receives a FREE entry for the Excellence in Housing Awards.
19.  New England Business Journal FREE 1/8th page ad for New Member, and discounted 9x rate for existing members.  New members choose from one of four publications (Rutland, Valley, Champlain, Battenkill).