By joining LRBA, you automatically become a member of the Builders Association of Minnesota (BAM) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). All three associations join forces to successfully address difficult issues facing the building industry. 

Members are informed of local building code requirements, legislative activity, and upcoming LRBA events through their newsletters, A Cut Above and BuilderNews. NAHB informs members of national industry news with the biweekly newspaper, Nation’s Building News, and monthly Builder magazine.

Profit from the building expertise and business experience of other industry professionals. LRBA provides ample opportunities to discuss building trends and exchange ideas.

Get involved, and you’ll get noticed. Get noticed, and you’ll get sales and profit. Participation in LRBA’s activities get you and your company publicity in front of potential clients. Backed by the association name and credibility, you are steps ahead of the competition!

City and County governments are closely monitored with an eye towards issues that affect the building industry. Through the Builders Association of Minnesota (BAM) and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), a member has representation and access to state and national lobbyists and current legislative information.

Broaden your base of business associates. If your market is the building industry, this is the best way to target your audience. Members can display their products/services directly to the public and to other members at the annual Home & Sport Show. Members can also advertise in the newsletter as well as on the LRBA Website.

There are general membership meetings with informative and interesting speakers or activities. Take part in the annual Home & Sport Show and other activities. The Lake Region Builders Association always encourages active networking with others in the building industry. The network of LRBA members and their willingness to share information is a key benefit of joining the Association.

We have a strong commitment to give back to our local community. The Lake Region Builders Association along with West Central Initiative established the LRBA Scholarship Foundation which annually provides scholarships to students who plan to study in a construction-related field. LRBA and its members have contributed to numerous community service projects over the years including the gazebo at the city park, the box office at the Historic Holmes Theatre, the Tom Oswald House project, the 2005 Habitat for Humanity house, baseball dugouts and ramps for Hospice to name a few.