New Member Benefit: Discounted Pet Insurance

Introducing PetFirst
Trusted Pet Insurance for Dogs and Cats
Exclusive 10% Discount
NPP announces the newest addition to our Member Discount portfolio, PetFirst

Did you know that every 6 seconds a pet owner is faced with a veterinary bill of more than $1,000? Pet insurance gives pet owners peace of mind that their vet bills are covered.

As an NPP member, you and your employees have access to an exclusive 10% discount that will help provide your dog or cat with great veterinary care.

Your Home Builders Association is a partner with National Purchasing Partners to bring a menu of discount programs that are available to any member of the Home Builders Association of Greenville. Visit mynpp.com for more details.

UPS Now your Home Builders Association Shipping Program

UPS is now your Home Builders Association’s small package and freight shipping program. HBA members receive a larger discount than our previous program.

Make the most out of your membership and take advantage of some of the most competitive rates available on shipping services with UPS. Whether you need your documents or packages to arrive the next day or are looking for the most affordable shipping option, UPS understands the importance of reliability, speed and cost. See how UPS discounts can help your bottom line:

• Up to 36% on UPS Air letters including UPS Next Day Air®*
• Up to 32% on UPS Air packages (1 lb.+)*
• Up to 34% on UPS International imports and exports
• Up to 24% on UPS Ground shipments
• Savings begin at 70% on UPS Freight® shipments over 150 lbs.

You can receive these discounts even if you already have a UPS account. Plus, the more you ship, the more you can save with UPS. To enroll and start saving, visit savewithups.com/NAHB or call 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377), M-F, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

*Discounts exclude UPS Express Critical® and UPS Next Day Air® Early A.M.®

Surplus Warehouse Offers HBA of Greenville Members an Added Discount to 3-Day Sales Event

Our newest member to join the HBA of Greenville, Surplus Warehouse (A 2011 Fall Southern Home and Garden Show Exhibitor) is holding a three day SPIN THE WHEEL SALE on all Flooring, Doors, Cabinets, Windows, Tubs with everything in stock from 5 to 50 percent off on your total purchase based on your spin. This sale lasts only Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 15, 16, and 17, 2011!

We have a massive inventory of grade ”A” merchandise & the lowest prices in town.

HBA Members: bring a copy of this blog and receive a minimum discount of 15 percent off; an exclusive offer for HBA members. (No combined discounts.) We look forward to seeing you this weekend and thank you for doing business with a member.

Address:
20 Haywood Road
Greenville, SC 29607
(Located between Haywood Road and Woodruff Road, next to Burlington Coat Factory)

Phone:
(864) 297-6013

Store Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday Closed

Click Here for Details

Lowe’s 2 Percent Discount Benefit for NAHB Members

NAHB members can earn a 2 percent discount on purchases made through their Lowe’s Account Receivable (LAR) now through 12/7/2011. To take advantage of this new savings opportunity, visit LowesForPros.com/nahb and confirm your membership.

Discounts will appear on the customer’s LAR billing statement. Registered NAHB members are also eligible for free delivery on purchases of $500 or more. Visit LowesForPros.com/nahb for full details!

Tips for maximizing your first year of membership

So you are a new member. You are not alone. The HBA of Greenville has more than 100 new members in 2010 alone. So how do you get the most our of your membership?

· Get connected. Access members only content at www.HBAofGreenville.com and www.NAHB.com. Topics range from business management to effective networking to housing issues. Need help logging in? Email info@HBAofGreenville.com or login@NAHB.com.
· Learn more. The University of Housing of the Upstate provides opportunities ranging from lunch seminars to multi-day seminars that will lead you to earning industry designations. Find our programs at www.NAHB.org/Education.
· Save money on many services you probably already use. Visit our member savings section at www.HBAofGreenville.com.
· Show up. Check the listing of upcoming meetings at www.HBAofGreenville.com. Want to meet builders? Attend meetings that appeal to them. You may not be interested in building codes, but builders are interested in those types of topics, so that is where they will be.
· Talk to the experts. Your industry-specific questions can be answered by the staff at the HBA of Greenville, the HBA of South Carolina, and NAHB. Call on them for help.
· Look at the big picture. You are a member of three assocations: local, state, and national. Each branch of the federation offers distinct packages of benefits that will enhance your membership experience and your company's bottom line. Tap into all of them.
· Read our publications and online resources. Builder Review Online, our weekly e-newsletter, Builder Review Daily, our blog, Sales + Marketing Ideas magazine, Nations Building News, a weekly e-newsletter from NAHB, Builder Journal magazine, and Builder News Network. These publications and our website are your sources for the latest housing news and ideas.

Membership is what you make of it. Get the most out of your membership but getting involved, reading the news, and using the services of your Home Builders Association.

Save on Federal Express Shipping Exclusive to HBA Members

As a benefit of membership in your Home Builders Association of Greenville, Federal Express now offers HBA members up to 29 percent off of shipping. Now more than ever, you need to get the most value for your dollar.

Save up to 29% off FedEx Express
• For fast, reliable delivery of your time-critical shipments
• Ship and manage your shipping at fedex.com.
• Drop off shipments at thousands of convenient locations.
• Take advantage of shipping tools and resources at fedex.com.

Save up to 20% off FedEx Ground
• For cost-effective delivery of shipments that don’t need the speed of express shipping.
• Ship and manage your shipping at fedex.com.
• Drop off shipments at thousands of convenient locations.

Save up to 70% FedEx Freight
• For day-definite delivery of LTL (less-than-truckload) freight, palletized or non-palletized.
• FedEx Freight specializes in reliable, responsive next-day and second-day regional service in the continental U.S.

To create a new FedEx account or enroll your existing account in the FedEx Advantage® Program:

CALL: 1-800-MEMBERS (1.800.636.2377, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, M-F)
VISIT: enrolladvantage.fedex.com/4541 – enter passcode HVCSP8

Your HBA of Greenville and FedEx understand that the success of your business depends on your ability to deliver your goods and services to your customers on time and that is why we are excited to bring you these valuable discounts on the services you need the most. FedEx discounts, an exclusive savings for HBA members.