Home Builders Association of Virginia February E-Newsletter
HBAV Member Exclusive: News & Updates
In this Issue:
  • 2022 Membership Survey
  • Advocacy
  • Professional Credibility
  • Signature Events
  • Insurance
  • Savings
  • Member Education
  • News and Information
2022 HBAV Membership Survey
We need to hear from you!
Deadline to Complete February 28!
Advocacy
2022 General Assembly Session
HBAV's core member service is advocacy for the industry at the Virginia General Assembly.

HBAV's Government Affairs team has reviewed over 2,000 pieces of legislation over the last 30 days and have identified over 100 bills that would impact residential construction and development in Virginia.
Click the links below to view a brief overview on each HBAV Legislative Agenda item.






Click here for HBAV's 2022 Legislative Agenda
Professional Credibility - Elevate yourself
Housing Excellence Awards: Call for Entries
The HBAV Housing Excellence Awards Call for Entries is open to all members! Enter your best projects and employees from the 2021 year in over 20 categories to be recognized statewide!

Entry deadline - March 15th.

Awards will be presented at the Housing Excellence Awards Celebration on June 9, 2022. Registration is open!
Thank you to our 2022 Keystone Club Sponsors!
Last Call to join the 2022 Keystone Club - Contact Emily Lucas for more information.
HBAV's Builder & Product Catalog
HBAV members can enhance their membership with a public, customized, digital profile on HBAV's website. Listings are sorted by service area and business activity. The catalog is utilized by members and the public when searching for builders, vendors, and suppliers in their area.


Interested in having a unique profile? Email Emily today!
Signature Events
Member Welcome!
February 24, 2022 | Noon | Zoom
HBAV Spring Meetings
March 17, 2022 | Omni Richmond Downtown
Annual Conference and Housing Excellence Awards
June 8-10, 2022 | Marriot Virginia Beach Oceanfront
HBAV Golf Tournament
August 8, 2022 | Country Club of Virginia
Registration coming soon - more information, here
Virginia Builders Summit & Expo
October 13, 2022 | Richmond Marriot Downtown
Registration coming Summer 2022 - more information, here
Insurance
Your Membership Benefit: The HBAV Insurance Agency
HBAV had a very successful 2021 saving members thousands of dollars and administrative headaches.!

HBAV Insurance Agency proudly represents elite and diverse insurance companies that share the core values of trust, honesty, and integrity. Knowing that all of their clients require exceptional knowledge and attention, The HBAV Insurance Agency caters to the specific needs of HBAV members by only marketing competitively priced and high-quality insurance products.
Savings
Savings from NAHB
Through agreements with more than 20 national companies, NAHB offers exclusive discounts on a variety of products and services like Lowe's, General Motors, UPS and more! These savings will benefit your business, employees, and family.

Member Rebate Program
The member rebate program is a FREE member benefit available to all HBAV Builder and Remodeler members. Submit your claims today to receive a rebate check for over 50 of the country's leading manufacturing brands.

The Q4' Claim deadline is Friday, February 25th - claim all residentials jobs completed October 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.

Questions or need assistance submitting your claim? Contact Emily today!
Member Education
HBAV Education Foundation

The HBAV Education Foundation will meet on March 17th in Richmond to review grant applications for Spring distribution. This past fall, the foundation was excited to award the following grants:
 
Valley Career and Technical Center - supported by Augusta HBA
Funding for Discovering Building Trades Through a Week Peek - students who are undecided about their future will be given the opportunity to explore four different building trade areas and earn their OSHA 10 card during this 5 week after school program.
 
Build Smart Institute - supported by Roanoke Regional HBA
Funding four student scholarships to the CORE Fundamentals of Construction Program for Workforce Development and Successions - students will learn regionally relevant construction knowledge and skills competencies.
 
Scholarship for Career & Technical Center Students - Augusta HBA
Augusta HBA will establish a Jack Todd Memorial Scholarship to encourage Valley Career & Technical Center students to continue with their chosen trade.
 
About the Education Foundation: The HBAV Education Foundation is a 501-C3 non-profit corporation committed to advancing building industry education opportunities and the labor force in Virginia. 
 
The HBAV Education Foundation relies on tax-deductible contributions to accomplish its objectives. All contributions to the foundation are 100% tax deductible. Click Here to Contribute.
 
Contact Craig Toalson for more information.

NAHB Member Education

  • Marketing & Communicating with the Aging in Place Client (CAPS I) - March 9
  • Design Concepts for Livable Homes and Aging in Place (CAPS II) - March 10
  • Details & Solutions for Livable Homes and Aging in Place (CAPS III) - March 11
  • View NAHB's Webinars Library for recent member education webinars

NAHB's IBS 2022

NAHB's International Builders Show will be held in Orlando, FL, February 8 - 10, 2022. For more information on the education sessions offered at IBS, click here.
News and Information
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