Membership Committee

Grow the HBA. Welcome New Members. Strengthen Connections.

The Membership Committee focuses on growing and strengthening the HBA of Iowa City. Members help welcome new businesses, connect with prospective members and identify ways to improve the membership experience.

This committee may help with:

• Recruiting new members
• Welcoming and engaging new members
• Member retention and outreach
• New Member Coffee Meet Ups and networking opportunities
• Identifying ways to improve member value
• Helping members become more involved in the HBA

Great fit for: Members who enjoy meeting people, making connections, building relationships and helping others get involved.

Legislative Committee

Stay Informed. Speak Up. Protect the Industry.

The Legislative Committee helps the HBA stay informed and engaged on issues affecting housing, construction, development and local businesses.

The committee provides an opportunity for members to discuss industry concerns, connect with elected officials and building officials, and help ensure the building industry’s voice is part of important community conversations.

This committee may help with:

• Monitoring local and state issues affecting housing and construction
• Connecting members with elected officials
• Hosting legislative and building official discussions
• Providing member feedback on regulations and policies
• Sharing legislative updates with HBA members
• Supporting HBA advocacy efforts

Great fit for: Builders, developers, contractors and members interested in government, policy, building codes and issues affecting the industry.

Events Committee

Create Opportunities for Members to Connect.

The Events Committee helps develop and support networking, educational and social opportunities for HBA members throughout the year.

Committee members bring new ideas to the table and help make HBA events engaging, valuable and worth attending.

This committee may help with:

• Brainstorming new member events
• Planning networking socials
• Supporting educational and industry programs
• Identifying speakers and event ideas
• Helping with event logistics and promotion
• Gathering feedback to improve future events

Great fit for: Creative members who enjoy planning, networking, hospitality, marketing and bringing people together.

Home Show Committee

Help Shape One of the HBA’s Largest Community Events.

The Home Show Committee helps plan and guide the HBA’s annual Home Show, bringing together businesses and consumers interested in building, remodeling and improving their homes.

This committee may help with:

• Exhibitor recruitment and outreach
• Show layout and vendor experience
• Attractions and special features
• Sponsorship opportunities
• Marketing and promotion
• Event logistics and attendee experience
• Reviewing the show and identifying improvements for the next year

Great fit for: Members interested in marketing, events, sales, consumer outreach and growing the visibility of the local housing industry.

Parade of Homes Committee

Showcase the Best of Local Home Building.

The Parade of Homes Committee helps plan and guide one of the HBA’s signature annual events, showcasing local builders, remodelers, craftsmanship and innovation throughout the Iowa City area.

This committee may help with:

• Builder and remodeler participation
• Event rules and procedures
• Judging and awards
• Member Tour and special events
• Parade marketing and promotion
• Publication and sponsorship opportunities
• Reviewing feedback and improving the Parade each year

Great fit for: Builders, remodelers, suppliers, designers, marketers and anyone passionate about showcasing the local home building industry.

Golf Committee

Plan a Great Day of Golf, Networking and Fun.

The Golf Committee helps organize the HBA’s annual Nail Drivers Open Golf Outing, one of our most popular member networking events.

This committee may help with:

• Planning tournament activities and games
• Recruiting teams and sponsors
• Developing sponsorship opportunities
• Coordinating prizes and contests
• Improving the golfer and sponsor experience
• Helping with event-day logistics

Great fit for: Members who enjoy golf, networking, sponsorship, event planning and creating a fun member experience.

Clay Shoot Committee

Bring Members Together for One of the HBA’s Most Unique Events.

The Clay Shoot Committee helps plan the HBA’s annual Clay Shoot, combining friendly competition with networking, sponsorship and member engagement.

This committee may help with:

• Team and sponsor recruitment
• Event games and fundraising activities
• Prize and raffle planning
• Sponsor experience
• Event-day logistics
• Marketing and promotion
• Reviewing the event and planning improvements for the next year

Great fit for: Members who enjoy outdoor events, networking, sponsorship, competition and event planning.