Why Join MMBA (BAM & NAHB)
Membership Matters
Our membership spans Crow Wing, Wadena, and lower Cass Counties, with a core mission to cultivate a thriving business environment for the home building industry, as it takes everyone. Additionally, we support future tradespeople through scholarship opportunities, that our members have an opportunity to be a part of, giving your business more exposure within the community. We offer discounted event registrations for things like our Home Show, Golf Event, Trap Shoot and others that are in the works for 2025.
Our website where our members are listed, serves as a trusted resource for consumers seeking industry professionals, and or materials. Members also benefit from extra advertising opportunities in our Nuts & Bolts magazine, reaching over 300 members and non-members in the community. Plus, we have free monthly meetings to our members, bringing them back in person as we have been asked to do, providing valuable networking opportunities, to connect with essential trades within the building industry and education in the building industry.
By participating in the association, members can enhance their business opportunities and gain a competitive edge by staying exposed to the most current information and issues. Being involved in the MMBA activities is the key to getting the most from membership.
We are very proud of the Mid-Minnesota Builders Association (MMBA) advantages it affords our members. Membership in the MMBA is a powerful tool which, when used correctly, can have a positive influence on your business and personal growth once you become involved and learn how to cultivate the many opportunities available to you. We facilitate business-to-business networking and provide a variety of benefits, such as special members-only events and programs throughout the year, and opportunities for continuing education for our members and their employees.
Three Memberships in One!
Upon becoming a member of the MMBA, you also hold membership with the Builders Association of Minnesota (BAM) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). BAM works in St. Paul to support legislation across the state that is favorable to the building industry; in addition, BAM works with Minnesota's State and National representatives. Some of BAM's accomplishments during the 2013 Minnesota Legislative Session are as follows:
- BAM successfully repealed the 2% contractor withholding rule and won a repeal of the independent contractor exemption certificate rule.
- BAM successfully put a stop to money that has been pulled out of the construction codes fund on a yearly basis for use by the legislature.
- BAM passed legislation through the House and Senate prohibiting a mandate of fire sprinklers in all new single family residential construction again in 2013. It passed by a 47 to 17 vote with bipartisan support. The bill will now be heading to conference committee where the Senate and House will work to finalize the bill to go to the Governor's desk.
Memberships Means
Make decisions about real issues that affect your business including laws and codes that govern the industry. BAM has several working committees on which members make important decisions and we want YOU!
NAHB has established and continues to provide a strong voice for members and the building industry, concerning legislative issues. NAHB's professional staff has the answers, whether members are dealing with day-to-day problems or complex issues that could have a major impact on their businesses. The State and National Associations also offers several additional benefits such as education and leadership opportunities.
The Mid-Minnesota Builders Association is part of a network of knowledgeable organizations that work to improve your business and the industry as a whole. Its fundamental purpose is to foster a healthy business environment for the home building industry and to engage in activities that strengthen competitiveness, professionalism and the public's confidence in the industry.
The MMBA represents 250 members involved in supporting all phases of the home building industry.
Given all the benefits available to you, the MMBA, BAM and NAHB would like you to ask yourself one question: Can your business afford not to become a member of our association?
NAHB has established and continues to provide a strong voice for members and the building industry, concerning legislative issues. NAHB's professional staff has the answers, whether members are dealing with day-to-day problems or complex issues that could have a major impact on their businesses. The State and National Associations also offers several additional benefits such as education and leadership opportunities.
The Mid-Minnesota Builders Association is part of a network of knowledgeable organizations that work to improve your business and the building industry. Its fundamental purpose is to foster a healthy business environment for the home building industry and to engage in activities that strengthen competitiveness, professionalism and the public's confidence in the industry.
The MMBA represents nearly 200 members involved in supporting all phases of the home building industry.
Given all the benefits available to you, the MMBA, BAM and NAHB would like you to ask yourself one question: Can your business afford not to become a member of our association?
New within the last few years: BAM has provided high-quality contract templates which are drafted by attorneys that specialize in residential construction and updated when the laws change.
FOR SMALL BUSINESS WHO ARE LOOKING TO HIRE ATTORNEYS, THIS WILL SAVE THEM $10,000
- Subcontractor Agreement
- Subcontractor Pre-Lien Notice
- Master Subcontractor Agreement
- Remodeling Contract (Updated this year)
- Standard Construction Contract with Land Purchase and without Land Purchase (Updated this year)
- Change order template
YOU CAN CUSTOMIZE THESE. These are accessible for members once they sign into the BAM Website.
At MMBA, our goal is to equip you with the resources needed to elevate your business. We are committed to strengthening the association by focusing both on membership growth and retention. Becoming involved is a great way to connect with other industry professionals, and your participation can have a meaningful impact - not only on the association and community but on the success of your business as well.
If you're interested in becoming a new member, just give us a call 218-829-4982.
Sincerely,
Ashly Gilson