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Monthly Dinner Meeting,s ... The association holds monthly dinner meetings September through May with informative guest speakers addressing us on industry specific issues. The monthly dinner meetings provide a social setting where members can discuss common concerns and share solutions to everyday business problems as well as an opportunity for networking.

Monthly Newsletter ... A newsletter is mailed to you monthly September through June. The newsletter helps keep you informed about local, provincial and national issues concerning the residential construction industry.

CKHBA Web Page on the Internet ... Our web page informs internet surfers about our association, provides them with a listing of our members, and tells them about our major events. We host a large number of visitors to our site. The site also provides links to other sites which will assist the general public in their search about information concerning the residential construction industry.

Membership ... When you join the Chatham-Kent Home Builders' Association you automatically become a member of the Ontario Home Builders' Association and the Canadian Home Builders' Association.

Parade of Homes... The parade is designed to provide our member builders an opportunity to showcase their new houses to the public.

Social Events ... We host an annual golf tournament and an annual Christmas dinner party. Provincial and national conferences and training are available at discounts to members.

We Are The Voice ... The Chatham-Kent Home Builders' Association is the voice of the residential construction industry in Chatham-Kent. We speak to municipalities, government bodies and officials on your behalf regarding issues like building department fees, licensing, inspection issues, development charges, health and safety, worker's compensation (WSIB}, technical issues, taxes and other challenges facing the residential construction industry.

How We Operate ... The affairs of the association are administered by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of members elected by you. The Board of Directors appoints the following committees to assist them in carrying out the affairs on their behalf - Membership: Entertainment; Home Show; Parade of Homes; Technical and Education; Health and Safety WSIB; Renovation Council and Promotion; and Public Relations. Staff support is provided by a part-time executive officer. Your participation is welcomed and appreciated.

Discounts ... You can save on everyday business needs through membership discount programs. Discounts are available on things like cell phone air time plans, employee benefits, business insurance, home and auto insurance, income replacement, fuel, office supplies, car rentals, etc.

Membership makes a difference!