Member Benefits
A CBA membership opens doors for your company. What are you waiting for?
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s easy! The CBA member categories are broken down as follows:
- Associate members are all non-builder members
- Builder memberships are Developers, Remodelers, and Builders that build Single Family, Custom, Spec, Multi-Family, Commercial, Barndominiums, Restoration or Metal Buildings.
The CBA, TAB & NAHB works hard to provide resources for residential builders, remodelers, developers, vendors and trades. These resources include industry-specific education and certification opportunities, the monitoring of legislative policy regulations, affordable insurance, committees and networking opportunities throughout the year. Each of these offers a chance to make connections and grow your business.
The CBA is designed to help all companies involved in residential construction to better contend with industry challenges through collective action. We believe in building a strong and profitable building industry for the Crossroads area members and customers. As a part of the Crossroads building industry, we trust that you are also concerned with the same basic business objectives that confront our industry.
We encourage all employees to get involved – this is the best way to get the most from your CBA membership. When a company joins the CBA, only the main contact is listed on the website and in the printed directory. Employees can also be listed by joining the CBA as Affiliate Members.
The Affiliate Membership is available to employees of companies that are members of the CBA. This membership includes a listing on the CBA website and in the CBA annual printed Membership Directory. The Affiliate membership also includes being on the email list to receive important information from the CBA.
Yes! Let the whole world know you’re a CBA member! AND you also have access to the TAB and NAHB logo to use.
All CURRENT association members are encouraged to use the official CBA, TAB and NAHB logos in their marketing materials. Joining the association shows that your company is committed to professionalism and the highest level of customer service. So go ahead, flaunt your membership!
Creative Uses for the CBA Logo:
- Business cards & letterhead
- Websites
- Brochures
- Yard signs
- Vehicle decals
- Company hats & t-shirts
- Fridge magnets
- Pens
Call the CBA at 361-578-7711 to have us email you the TAB and NAHB logos.
There is no charge to join a committee and almost all meetings and events are open to all CBA members. We encourage you to attend events and stay actively involved. Email the CBA at Kim@vctbuilders.com or call 361-578-7711 to find out how and where to get plugged in!
Member benefits are abundant! From political advocacy and a top-notch education programs to networking events, member discounts and a comprehensive builder contract package through TAB, CBA has a lot to offer.
Working at the local, state and federal levels, CBA and our federation work hard to keep onerous regulations and legislation at bay. From elections to major policy changes, NAHB, TAB and CBA keep a close watch on all the issues that impact your ability to earn a living at all levels of Government.
CBA hosts numerous events annually. These events range from committee luncheons and after-hour networking events to golf tournaments, cook-off competitions and awards programs. The CBA has several committees in which to participate, and offers hundreds of sponsorship opportunities and targeted advertising options through our various events and website.
From our comprehensive business and health insurance, to shipping and automobile discounts – CBA members have access to some really good deals! To maximize your membership, the association offers money-saving discounts from GM, Lowes, FedEx, Dell, Budget, Hertz and Avis Car Rental, HP, Office Depot, Wyndham Hotel Group, FTD, Omaha Steaks, and more!
Yes! Membership with the CBA automatically grants you membership on three levels: local, state and national. This benefit brings members the best of all worlds – local networking and resources, along with access to invaluable state and national information and privileges.
We invite you to come check us out! Non-members may attend ONE event prior to joining and we encourage you to do so. Visit CBA’s calendar of events to see what’s coming up.
Non-members may purchase a booth in the Home Product Show Plus and advertise in CBA’s Parade of Homes magazine and in the CBA Membership Directory. However, there is a significant advertising discount offered to members, which typically saves you more than the cost of a membership.
Membership in the CBA is available to builders, remodelers, multi-family builders, land developers and all companies that provide goods, services and labor to the home building industry (classified as associate members).
The association exists to promote and protect the interests of the home building industry. We encourage you to be a part of the only association that is specific to protecting your industry in the residential sector.
By joining the CBA, you’ve made a significant investment in both the building industry and your own business. Now that you are a member of the CBA, we invite you to stay actively involved in the association events and activities. The CBA has various committees to be involved with and hosts numerous events annually. If you are not sure where to start, email the CBA at Kim@vctbuilders.com or call 361-578-7711 to find out how and where to get plugged in!
The CBA compiles the member list for the membership directory in October for the following year’s directory. If you are an active CBA member on or before October 1st through the print date each year, you will be in the printed membership directory for the following year.
We encourage all CBA members to check their contact information throughout the year to ensure that the CBA has the most current information for you and your company.
When you join the CBA, you will receive your login information in your welcome email. If you do not have your login information, you can request it by contacting the CBA by emailing Kim@vctbuilders.com or calling 361-578-7711.
You have numerous opportunities to add value to your membership, build relationships, and generate recognition for your company in front of your industry peers.
The CBA offers many targeted advertising options, from our member website which receives 1000’s of visits each month, the membership Directory or the Parade of Homes magazine to just name a few.
Consider a CBA Partnership, and you can receive tons of free perks—like print and electronic advertising, CBA room rentals, and member mailing lists—at no additional cost. For complete details on becoming a CBA Partner, contact Kim@vctbuilders.com or call 361-578-7711.
Can’t commit to a CBA Partnership? That’s okay! We just want to see your smiling faces at CBA events, committee meetings and membership luncheons. Please take full advantage of the many options CBA offers to help you expand your business and your network. You have literally hundreds of options. Most of these are low cost, but pay out big-time in professional development and expanded industry connections.