North State BIA - Planning Communities. Building Dreams.

The BIA is proud to offer a variety of member benefits and we encourage our members to take advantage of them.

BIA Legislative Advocacy The building industry employs thousands of people like yourself. On your behalf, the BIA provides effective legislative lobbying at the local, state and national levels. Over the years, the BIA has saved thousands of jobs and millions of dollars through the defeat of ballot initiatives, legislation and regulations detrimental to the building industry.

National Association of Home Builders A 200,000 member association headquartered in Washington, D.C., National Association of Home Builders is organized in a federation of approximately 800 state and local builders associations around the country. As a member, you have access to a broad range of services including legal research and assistance; technical and business assistance; educational programs; publications and conferences.

The statewide voice of the 13 local building industry associations in California, California Building Industry Association is located in Sacramento where its staff maintains contact with state officials and the legislature. The state association also produces several influential publications and conducts a wide variety of educational programs for its members and the public.

California Building Industry Association The statewide voice of the 13 local building industry associations in California, California Building Industry Association is located in Sacramento where its staff maintains contact with state officials and the legislature. The state association also produces several influential publications and conducts a wide variety of educational programs for its members and the public.

BIA Monday Morning Briefing A weekly email update on issues affecting the industry in every jurisdiction.

BIA e-News. A weekly newsletter for North State BIA members providing up-to-date BIA news and information.

Membership Directory Annual listing of companies and individuals involved in the BIA including a classified advertising section. Complimentary member lists are available to members.

California Builder The official statewide publication of the California Building Industry Association (CBIA).

Building News The Nation's leading "Building News" e-publication is published by the Association of Home Builders.

Traffic Report A report on new home sales and subdivision traffic figures on a weekly basis for 100 new home communities in the Sacramento area. Available only to participating builder members for a subscription fee of $250 per year.

Business Exchange Breakfast Held three times a year, the Business Exchange Breakfast provides a forum for builders to announce their upcoming projects to subcontractors and associate members. The Business Exchange Breakfast Book, distributed at this event, lists the building projects as well as supplies and services offered by subcontractor and associate members.

Golf Tournaments The BIA puts on two golf tournaments a year. These tournaments are for members only. See the calendar of events for specific dates.

Green Home Expo This annual trade show and education event showcases the latest environmentally friendly products and services used in the homebuilding industry.

Installation Gala An annual formal dinner held in January for the installation of our association Chairman and Board of Directors.

Sales and Marketing Council These events recognize top new home sales agents, feature topical speakers of interest to its members, promote networking, and professional education/training.

Sponsorships BIA events and meetings provide valued exposure and recognition. Sponsors are needed for almost every event. In return for support, sponsors receive recognition, exposure and other benefits.

Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) This three-day event is the largest industry trade show and conference on the west coast. Presented annually by the California Building Industry Association, the event is held in San Francisco. Contact: info@pcbc.com

International Builders' Show & NextBuild This international housing and building trade show is the largest in the country and features more than 1,700 exhibitors providing the latest and most innovative home building products and services as well as 250 educational sessions led by industry experts and notable business entrepreneurs.

Other BIA events The BIA offers a variety of events ranging from educational programs to fundraisers, offering members the opportunity to network, learn, give back to the community and build industry camaraderie.

Advertising Advertising opportunities are available in the North State Builder Magazine and the Annual Membership Directory. For advertising information, contact Celeste Schleimer.

BIA Mailing Lists and Labels Complementary Mailing lists and labels are available to members.

As an NAHB member, you can reduce your business costs by taking advantage of several discounts offered through Member Advantage, which features such companies as Dell Computer, General Motors, Paychex, Office Depot, Hertz, Pitney Bowes, UPS, DHL Express, Williams Scotsman, Roadway Express and Solveras Payment Systems. All programs, rates, and prices are subject to change without notice.

BuilderBooks.com The definitive source for education and training products for the building industry. As the official bookstore for the National Association of Home Builders, BuilderBooks.com offers award-winning publications, software, brochures, and more, with many available in both English and Spanish. BuilderBooks.com is accessible online 24/7 - 365 days of the year and by phone Monday--Friday, 8:30-5:00 p.m. (EST), offers a variety of services and discounts.

BuilderBooks.com, accessible online 24/7 365 days of the year and by phone Monday--Friday, 8:30-5:00 p.m. (EST), offers a variety of services and discounts.

Health Insurance

The group purchasing power of BIA provides cost effective insurance benefits for you and your employees. As a BIA member, you can select group insurance coverage specifically designed to meet your needs including programs for companies with as few as one employee.

The BIA health insurance programs are administered by Ames-Grenz Insurance Services.

Reggie Conley
Ames-Grenz Insurance Services, Inc.,
3435 American River Drive, Suite C
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 486-2900
rconley@amesgrenz.com

Health Plans: Comprehensive HMO and PPO plans are offered through
Western Health Advantage, HealthNet, and Kaiser.

To obtain Medical, Dental and Vision plan options for NSBIA members, please contact Reggie Conley via e mail at rconley@amesgrenz.com or by calling her office at (916) 486-2900.

Wireless Phone Service:

Substantial savings are gained through our group program with Verizon Wireless.
Builders and trade members qualify for an 22% discount on voice and Internet services. There is a flat $20 PDA and Blackberry data plan and 25% accessory discount. All other type of businesses can gain at least an 8% discount or higher based on the number of employees. Your total savings cannot be realized unless you call for a quote.

Workers' Compensation for builders and sub-contractor/trade members:
Workers’ Compensation Group 40 Program with State Compensation Insurance Fund
6% Group Discount on your Premium. Superior claims assistance. Safety Services.

Low minimum premiums, excellent safety programs, aggressive claims management, all contribute to making this one of the most comprehensive group comp plans available to the homebuilding industry today! If you have a good safety/loss record, the State Fund Group 40 Workers' Comp Program could significantly reduce the cost of your workers' compensation insurance.

How to Sign Up…
Through Your Broker…
If you have a broker, ask for a quote for Group 40, this is the CBIA group program number.

Through State Fund…
Contact State Fund directly. Call Jack Turnier at the State Fund Sacramento Office, (916) 263-7382. Let him know you are a member of the BIA and would like a quote for Group 40.

If Already Individually Insured with State Fund,…
Contact your broker or State Fund to see if you are eligible to be converted to our group program. If eligible, request a Policy Conversion form.

The following BIA members are pleased to offer fellow BIA members exclusive discounts or promotions:

ACCOUNTING

▪ Frustrated with the complexity of your accounting software?
▪ Tired of spending your limited budget on costly maintenance and support?
▪ Having difficulty training your staff to use your system correctly?

You can put Enterprise to work in your business starting at $2,400 for a 5-user license and Intuit’s Full Service Plan including unlimited 24x7 product support, automatic product upgrades, reporting services, data protection services, and 10GB of online back-up. Compare this to spending $20-$40k for software licenses alone. Annual maintenance fees are only $750 vs. $5-$10k.

Best of all Enterprise is very easy to use, leading to lower staffing costs and happier more productive employees.

The UC Davis Extension Construction Management Program includes courses to enhance and expand business and technical construction skills and prepare students to succeed in all aspects of the construction industry. North State Building Industry Association Members receive a 10% discount on enrollment fees. Build your career and gain the knowledge and skills needed to meet the opportunities and challenges of the construction industry. All courses are offered for academic credit and taught by local industry professionals.

INSURANCE

AFLAC Supplemental Insurance is offering a free gift basket to Employers, Presidents and HR Directors/Managers for listening to a fifteen minute presentation of how AFLAC can enhance your compensation package and help build employee loyalty and retention at no cost to the business.

LEISURE

Massage Envy

Join the Massage Envy family, start taking care of yourself and with your Massage Envy membership we will give you one complimentary 1 Hour session**.

Proforma Direct Effect is your full service solutions provider of logo’d marketing materials, promotional giveaways and company apparel.

Proforma now has an ECO-FRIENDLY line of products—recycled plastic bottles, bags, pens, organic fiber polo shirts and more….. What a great way to show your company’s concern for the environment or to promote your green product line and/or service. Call for a FREE Eco-friendly product catalog.

We are offering 15% off our products with a portion going to the North State BIA. On any apparel order, we will waive your embroidery or silkscreen set up charge when you order a min of 12 garments. (Valued at up to $85)

PROforma Direct
Joy Miller
888. 471. 2580 ext. 1
916. 397. 7108 (mobile)
www.proforma1source.com

SALES TRAINING

The only Sales Training company offering mini local workshops for New Home Sales Agents in this area. In addition to workshops, HBA does Sales Seminars, Builder Consultation and builder secret shops.

HBA is offering a 20% discount off of sales training workshops for your Sales Agents. In addition HBA will donate $10.00 per attendee to a charitable cause within the BIA Foundation.

Another member benefit is HBA will also do a “FREE” 30 minute presentation in sales meetings of available workshops coming soon. (ie; Walking your models “The Easy Way”, Understanding FHA and Nehemiah, Negotiations, Handling difficult customers, Follow Up and Marketing, Scripting-The power of words, Understanding our new selling environment)

BIA Bonus Benefits
Several local, non-BIA member companies offer exclusive discounts to BIA members. If your company is interested in participating in the BIA Bonus Benefits program we ask that your company not be affiliated with the home building industry or compete with current members. We are proud to present the following exclusive offers to our members (please note that BIA membership cards are available at the BIA Office):

EVENT PLANNING
-Family Jumpers – We Deliver Fun to your Party
-We have Jumpers/ Bounce Houses available for your events!
-Sports Arena – 13' X 13' jumper/ Bounce House with a 7' slide
-Yellow Fun House – 13' X 13' jumper/Bounce House
-The Sports Arena regularly rents for $30/hr, $100/6 hrs and $125/ 8 hrs. BIA Member -Pricing for Sports Arena is $100/8 hrs, that’s a 20% discount!
-The Yellow Fun House regularly rents for $25.00/hr, $60/6 hrs and $70/8 hrs. BIA Member Pricing for Yellow Fun House is $60/8 hrs, a 14% discount!

DINING
Cool River Pizza
A family owned restaurant opened in 1998. Located across from Oakmont High School and just down Rocky Ridge from Maidu Park, we are a part of the community. We just were presented with the Press Tribune’s Readers Choice Award for Best Pizza 2008. Come on in and check us out for yourself. We look forward to our association with BIA. Download coupon here for the BIA Special $20 Family Meal – Large Unlimited Topping Pizza, Cheesy Breadsticks & Tossed Salad.

Harrah’s Hotel & Casino
Located in the heart of downtown Reno within walking distance from the River walk, boutique shopping, dining, museums and much, much more!
BIA Members receive:

* Discounted Corporate Rates for all BIA Members –mention rate plan: CORP08 (Based on availability)
* 50% off Show Coupons for Nightly shows in Sammy’s Showroom
* 5% off all meeting room rentals, banquets and audio-visual for any conventions or catering functions.
* Incentive gift for any person in BIA to book a meeting (incentive based on size of group and room nights booked).

Holiday Inn Express Roseville
10% discount off Best Flex Rate on Sleeping Rooms and 10% off Meeting Room Rental.
The Holiday Inn Express Roseville is located at 1398 East Roseville Parkway, Roseville CA 95661, our phone number is 916-774-6060, web site is www.hiexpress.com/rosevilleca. We are 100% non-smoking, offering daily complimentary hot breakfast, microwaves and refrigerators in all rooms, free internet , free laundry facility, business. Fitness center and outdoor pool. All rooms are inside corridors with staff on site 24/7. Close to shopping, restaurants and freeway.
Please ask for the BIA rate when making reservations.

The NEW Staybridge Suites offers free hot breakfast, evening receptions (Tues-Thurs) with complimentary wine, beer and light dinner, all rooms have fully equipped kitchens, free internet, exercise room, guest laundry and indoor pool and hot tub. We offer Priority Points through Intercontinental Hotel Group, and we are located walking distanct to shops and restaurants.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Roseville
Special BIA Room Rate of $89 (plus tax) for a king studio with complimentary breakfast, free wireless HIGH SPEED INTERNET and more any time of the week.

CAR WASH
Quick Quack Car Wash (formerly Splash & Dash) is a growing chain of exterior-only, express carwashes in the Sacramento area. Duck in for a quick 3 minute, environmentally friendly carwash. Find locations in:

For BIA Members: Buy a 5-wash card at the special 4-wash price of $23.95 and receive an additional car wash free! That is 6 washes for the price of 4! These 5-wash cards make great gifts! Also take advantage of $14.95 per month Unlimited Car Wash Memberships. Visit us online at Don’tDriveDirty.com
Quick Quack Car Wash
Travis Kimball
(916) 971-3274
www.Don’tDriveDirty.com

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Go to www.actioncoach.com/lindabigler and take the Business Health Check and get your report today. Then call (916) 482-2790 to schedule your FREE Business Assessment (a $495 value) included in your BIA membership. I promise to help you with some proven business strategies to increase your profits. You have to know your numbers! You can’t change what you don’t know and you can’t continue to do the same things you have always done.

Sign up for GrowthCLUB a workshop held quarterly to make you work “ON” your business not just “IN” it, set SMART bite size achievable goals to complete in the next 90 days that will make a difference. Invest in the future of your business $75.00 off for BIA members.

WHAT ARE YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGES IN YOUR BUSINESS?
$75 credit for GrowthCLUB- a 90 day goal planning workshop held quarterly to work “ON” your business not just “IN” it , set SMART bite size achievable goals.
Regularly $349.00, look under events at www.actioncoach.com/lindabigler and take the free Business Health Check. Call (916) 482-2790 for a complimentary Business Assessment a $495 value