1. Three-for-One Membership

When you join our local association (Builders Association of North Central Florida), you receive the benefits of three memberships. You automatically become a member at the state (Florida Home Builders Association) and national level (National Association of Home Builders) – that’s three memberships for the price of one.

2. Powerful Advocacy

Every day, NAHB, FHBA, and BANCF fight to defeat excessive regulations that are driving up the cost of housing. That puts money and time back in your pocket! On a local level, we keep you informed promptly and provide opportunities for you to make a difference. For example, meetings are held monthly between BANCF Members and city and county staff to keep channels of communication open between the industry and those who develop and enforce building regulations. These casual lunches are open to any BANCF Member.

3. Critical News & Information

Knowledge is your best defense in this rapidly changing industry and Association Membership is the single, most-authoritative source of housing information. Your membership ensures that you’ll be in-the-know. With timely news alerts, BANCF’s Monthly Membership Mailing, NAHB and FHBA magazines, special-interest newsletters and publications, plus 24x7 access to bancf.com and NAHB and FHBA’s members-only Web site -- you get the latest building information as soon as it’s released. And, only a phone call away is a professional staff at BANCF, FHBA, and NAHB to help you find the information you need.

4. Invaluable Networking Opportunities

As an alliance of 600+ local members, 17,000 state members, and 215,000-plus national members from all areas of the industry, association membership is a one-stop networking shop! From local networking Member Mixers and monthly Membership Meetings to state and national conventions, committees, and other special events, there are hundreds of ways for you to meet – and build – relationships with fellow professionals, customers, and suppliers.

5. Opportunities to Market your Business

Sponsorships, Advertising, Parade of Homes, Online Directory, Exhibit Space…There is something to fit your marketing needs and budget. And, all opportunities are exclusive to association members! (See “How to Build your Business with BANCF”)

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 a member, you get instant access to NAHB’s distinguished economists, legal research staff, financial experts, librarians, and regulatory and technical specialists. Free Legal advice on such issues as builder liability, contracts, zoning, impact fees, and the environment…Technical assistance on wetlands issues, sewer and water regulations, safety regulations.

7. Exposure to the Latest Building Products and Services

As a BANCF member, you can attend FHBA and NAHB’s trade shows and expositions at a low member price and get a first-hand look at all the latest products and services. FHBA’s Southeast Building Conference draws over 600 exhibitors and 7,000 delegates annually to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. NAHB’s annual International Builders’ Show™ has over 70,000 attendees, 1,000 exhibits, and over 200 educational sessions. NAHB also sponsors the annual Remodelers’ Show™, the International Commercial Construction Expo (ICCON™), the Seniors Housing Show™, the Multifamily Trends Conference™, and more.

8. Fun, Fun, Fun

All work and no play makes for a dull association. BANCF offers a variety of social events such as our annual Family Fishing Weekend, Spring and Fall Golf Tournament, Installation Banquet, and Member Mixers. All are a great way to have fun and get to know your fellow members.

9. Member Discounts

BANCF Members receive a coupon book with special discounts for BANCF Special events, Membership Meetings and Advertising. Through FHBA’s Insurance Programs, members can participate in specialized insurance programs specifically for the Florida Construction Industry. And, NAHB provides members with discounts from 5% to 69% on hotels, car rentals, office products, PCs, overnight delivery, and more.

10. Do Something Good for Your Community

Make a difference by participating in one of BANCF’s many community activities such as partnering with Habitat for Humanity to develop and build Celebration Oaks neighborhood, helping build a new Reichert House facility, providing scholarships for students in Building Construction, educating elementary school students about the building industry through the Homes of Our Own program and providing career opportunity information to middle & high school students.

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