1. Three-in-One Membership When you join BHHBA, you automatically become a full member at the state (SDHBA) and national level (NAHB). That’s three memberships for the price of one. All offer plenty of resources to help each member make the most of their investment and connect with the benefits they value most.

2. Powerful Advocacy Currently ranked #11 on Fortune Magazine’s “Power 25” Advocates, NAHB has the grassroots strength of over 225,000 members to defeat excessive regulations and defend affordable housing initiatives on Capitol Hill, in South Dakota, and in the communities where you do business. That puts money and time back in your pocket! Plus, our members are kept informed with prompt regulatory and legislative alerts.

3. Critical News & Information For over 60 years NAHB has been the nation's leading source for housing industry information. NAHB members use a variety of ways to stay connected to industry information, including publications, e-newsletters, exclusive Web site content, bulletins, special reports, e-mail alerts, and financial data, among others. Up-to-date information, when you want it, how you want it!

4. Invaluable Networking Opportunities As an alliance of 225,000-plus members from all areas of the industry, NAHB is a one-stop networking shop! From local networking receptions and monthly membership meetings to regional trade shows, national committees, and special-interest Councils, NAHB provides hundreds of ways for you to meet and build relationships with fellow professionals, customers, and suppliers.

5. Nationally Recognized Educational Programs In our competitive marketplace, differentiation is the key to success and NAHB's nationally recognized education programs offer just that. The NAHB University of Housing offers hundreds of educational programs in a variety of formats, including a number of designation programs, to help NAHB members gain and keep a competitive edge. No matter what your specialty is, NAHB has the curriculum, instructors, and prestige to boost your success. Learn how to reduce costs, increase your profit margins, and effectively deal with today’s toughest issues through NAHB education.

6. 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 an NAHB member, you get instant access to our distinguished economists, legal research staff, financial experts, librarians, and regulatory and technical specialists.

7. Exposure to the Latest Building Products and Services As an NAHB member, you attend NAHB’s trade shows and expositions at a low member price and get a first-hand look at all the latest products and services. Each year, attendance at the International Builders’ Show™ (IBS) grows (last year it was over 100,000) because the word is out that it is a business building experience like no other! NAHB also sponsors the annual Remodelers’ Show™, the International Commercial Construction Expo (ICCON™), the Seniors Housing Show™, the Multifamily Trends Conference™, and more. View all upcoming events.

8. Industry Publications Knowledge is your best defense in this rapidly changing industry. NAHB keeps you up-to-date with Nation's Building News Online, a comprehensive weekly news summary of the housing industry, and a free subscription to Builder Magazine*. Plus, members have access to a variety of publications on specific industry segments such as sales and marketing, remodeling, commercial building and more. McGraw-Hill Construction provides NAHB Members complimentary access to the Sweets Residential Marketplace, your online resource for residential product information, industry news, links and tools like Request for Quotes (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) to enable you to work more efficiently and effectively.
*Builder and architect members will receive BUILDER magazine automatically. Associate members must contact Hanley-Wood directly at 888-269-8410 to subscribe.

9. Professional Recognition Enhance your professional credibility and visibility by belonging to one of the nation’s most highly respected and widely known trade associations. Not sure how to do that? Get involved. Join a committee. Join a Council. Attend your membership meetings. Become a Spike. Teach a class. Work on a community service project. Become a Congressional Contact. Do just one of these and you will see, professional recognition comes easy when you get involved!

10. Member Discounts Reduce your day-to-day business costs with these member-only discounts. NAHB's purchasing power means big savings! Your membership entitles you to discounts on car rentals, office products, PCs, payroll services, overnight delivery, and more. Participating, nationally known companies include Dell Computers, Pitney Bowes, Williams Scotsman, and Hertz, to name a few. View all member discounts!

11. Home Show Participate as an exhibitor to over 12,000 potential customers at the annual Home Show in March. Advertise in the official Home Show magazine.

12. Parade of Homes Builders show their workmanship and market their homes at one of the largest open house events in South Dakota. The annual Tours take place in the Spring and Fall. Suppliers are able to display their products in these newly built homes for added exposure. Advertising in the official Parade of Homes magazine at a reduced rate for members.

13. Daily Referrals BHHBA gives daily referrals via the phone and website.

14. Membership Meetings Meet and network with approximately 400 members affiliated with the building industry. Enhance your business through our monthly association meetings and social events.

15. Membership Roster and Directory Your company’s name, contact person and phone number is listed on our website, and our members’ list is available at all times. Also, an alphabetical and category listing of all members in a pocket size directory is free to all members and is published yearly.

16. Monthly Publications Receive the BHHBA monthly newsletter announcing upcoming events, association activities, and articles pertinent to the building industry. Also receive monthly publications from the National Association of Home Builders and the Builders, along with Builder magazine free to all builders and at a reduced rate to associates.

17. Sponsorship Opportunities Promote your company by sponsoring one of the many BHHBA events.

18. Mailing List A list of all members and addresses is available free upon request.

19. Professional Logo Promote your professionalism in your industry by using camera-ready logo artwork in your advertising and display membership certificates at your place of business.

20. Library Members have access to the BHHBA library, which contains many publications related to the building industry, as well as OSHA safety videos. NAHB has the largest building related library in the world.

21. Special Events Participate in the many special BHHBA events such as golf tournaments, CIC/BHHBA Auction and many other events throughout the year.

22. Community Services BHHBA is committed to serving its community. Examples are:
- Scholarships
- Home Builders Care Program
- Children’s Fire Safety House

23. Advertising Only members are allowed to advertise in the BHHBA newsletter.

24. Design Services Design Services to members for logos, ads, brochures, business cards, newsletters etc. at the lowest price in the Rapid City area.

Join over 225,000 industry professionals who are dedicated to the housing industry. Whether you’re a multifamily or custom builder, a remodeler or a supplier, BHHBA membership provides the tools you need to succeed!