Overview of What We Do

Promote the Homebuilding & Building Industries to the Public

  • Spring Home & Garden ShowTM
  • Tour of HomesTM
  • COBA CX - Full Service Online Invitation to Bid Center
  • Fall Home ShowTM
  • Tour of Remodeled HomesTM
  • Preferred Contractors Buyer's Guide - published every January and made available to the Public
  • COBA Website: www.coba.org – available to COBA Members and the Public

Provide Industry Information and Continued Education

  • Monthly newsletter, Nation’s Building News, Builder Magazine, Remodelers Newsletter
  • Sales, Marketing, and Business Classes
  • Jobsite Safety Education & Resources
  • Business & Professional Seminars
  • Building Code Classes & Legislative Update Seminars
  • Certified Master Builder Designation
  • Oregon Contractor Education - CCB Continuing Education and CORE classes
  • Lead Paint Certifications
  • Building Green CouncilTM of Central Oregon, COBA Remodelers, Commercial Building Council

COBA CX Provides Commercial and Residential Project Plans On File, Online Bids

  • More commercial and residential project opportunities and plans to bid.
  • Commercial and residential, public and private plans available to bid from Oregon, Washington and Idaho
  • Low cost plan printing
  • Local and state wide permit information
  • More efficient project management
  • Host, print and scan project documents
  • Lower your administrative overhead costs
  • Create unique vendor distribution lists
  • Online access to project plans on file
  • More comprehensive trade and vendor information
  • Call ahead same day printing service

Provide Networking and Marketing Opportunities and Recognition

  • Monthly General Membership Dinner Meetings with Networking Hour
  • Member Events ~ Awards Night Gala, Winter Party, Tradeshow Night, Golf Tournaments, GAC Dinner & Auction, Casino Night and more
  • Remodelers Council
  • COBA Committees ~ Membership & PR, Education & Safety, Government Affairs
  • Sponsorship Opportunities for all levels of membership
  • State and National conventions and tradeshows

Represent the Industry Before Government and in the Community

  • State, and Local lobbying efforts
  • Support affordability, balance, and choice in homeownership options
  • Review proposed legislation, fees, code requirements, etc.
  • Central Oregonians for Affordable Housing Political Action Committee (COFAH PAC)
  • Oregonians for Affordable Housing Political Action Committee (OFAH PAC)

Safe Workers Compensation Discounts and Affordable Group Health Insurance Programs

Variety of other Member Discounts, Purchasing Programs, and Coupons