Benefits of Membership

Three Memberships In One:  Joining the Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA) includes membership in the Oregon Home Builders Association (OHBA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 

  • Political Advocacy:  COBA, OHBA and NAHB provide a combined front on the local, state and national levels to address political and regulatory issues affecting our industry.
  • Quality Networking Opportunities:  Monthly General Membership Meetings, committee involvement, Annual COBA Golf Tournament, Casino Night, Winter Party and other special events & functions.
  • Marketing, Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:  through the Tour of Homes, the Tour of Remodeled Homes, the Home & Garden Show, the Fall Home Show and Tradeshow Night.  Advertising in the COBA newsletter, Building Central Oregon, and on the COBA website www.coba.org.  Sponsorship of Tour of Homes, General Membership Meetings, Annual COBA Golf Tournament and all other events and classes.
  • Your Membership Includes:
    • Listing on COBA Website, www.coba.org for free.  Premier Logo Listing available at extra charge. 
    • Listing in the COBA Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide (updated annually each Fall)
    • Listing in the Directory by company name, contact name and product or service
    • Subscription to COBA newsletter, Building Central Oregon
    • Subscription to NAHB publication, Builder Magazine (Builder/Remodeler Members only)
    • One free ad in the COBA newsletter, Building Central Oregon ($150 value)
    • One set of COBA membership mailing labels ($25 value)
    • One Complimentary Dinner at a General Membership Meeting ($15 value)
  • COBA Remodelers:  COBA Members can join the COBA Remodelers for $60 annually.  Enjoy special meetings, seminars and functions targeted for remodeling contractors and associates.  Tour of Remodeled Homes participation.  Certified Graduate Remodeler Program (CGR) thru NAHB.
  • building Green Council of Central Oregon:  The BGCCO exists to help market and promote businesses with a commitment to providing sustainable, responsible building practices, products and services.  Membership dues range from $200 to $900 annually for COBA members. 

Value-Added Benefits

  • Insurance Benefits:
  • Group Health Insurance Program:  Group Health Insurance is available for those who qualify through the COBA Health Insurance Program.  Contact the office for more information, 541-389-1058
  • Worker’s Comp Private Trust:  COBA-endorsed private trust for Worker’s Compensation Insurance.  Contact Todd Hennelly of Empire Pacific Risk Management at 503-968-6300 for details.
  • Worker’s Comp Group Plan through SAIF Corporation:  Qualified members receive a 7% discount off standard SAIF rates and assistance with their safety and loss control plan.  Phone SAIF at 800-848-2373 or your insurance agent and ask for the HBA OG-SERP Program.

  • New Member Added Coupons:  addition to the COBA Newsletter ad, COBA mailing labels and COBA GMM dinner coupon, you will receive several coupons and discounts from other COBA Member Businesses.  These include advertising discounts from Cascade Business News and The Bulletin, a discounted annual membership with the Bend Plan Center, 10% off a Truss Package from Oregon Truss and many, many others.
  • OfficeMax Partner Advantage Program:  automatically save money on hundreds of items in any OfficeMax store, or those ordered online or from the catalog.  Get your own laminated card for easy savings.  Contact the COBA office for a card, or more information.  541-389-1058 or info@coba.org.
  • Merchant Solutions:  guaranteed lowest rates on your credit card processing needs.  A percentage of Merchant Solutions’ regular collected fees from COBA member transactions is returned to COBA by Merchant Solutions!  Contact Tim Holstein at 541-749-4682.
  • Pacific Pride/Bend Oil:  Savings of up to 15% with COBA Membership – even if you have only one vehicle!  Contact Kathy for more information – 541-330-8356 or Kathy@supervisedfuels.com
  • Northwest Community Credit Union membership privileges.  Call 541-382-2458 for details.
  • Bend Memorial Clinic:  Reduced rates for COBA members on pre-employment drug screens and physicals.  Phone 541-=318-3006 for more information.
  • Sed de Saber Learning Program:  help builders address the language barrier and improve safety, quality and communication on the job site. The fully-interactive, learn-at-your-own-pace format gives workers the opportunity to learn general and residential construction-specific English in about 16 weeks.  Available to check-out free for COBA members.  Call the COBA office for more information at 541-389-1058.

Central Oregon Builders Association

State and National Benefits

  • Oregon Home Builders Association (OHBA) – www.oregonhba.com 375 Taylor Street, NE – Salem, Oregon 97303 – 503-378-9066

    • Representation for our industry in Oregon Legislative and Political Process
    • Representation in Congress
    • Representation in Oregon and Federal Regulatory Agencies
    • Political Involvement and Networking
    • Building Codes Updates
    • 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty Asset Protection Plan.  Phone:800-488-8844 for info.
    • Member Resource Library

  • National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) – www.nahb.org 1201 15th Street, NW – Washington, D.C. 20005 – 800-368-5242

    • Lobbying efforts to support pro-housing initiatives and fight burdensome regulations
    • Influence with media, government agencies and industry coalitions to enhance the image and conditions of the industry and your business
    • Industry clout for a powerful voice with our nation’s leaders on the issues that matter to our industry
    • 20% member discount on all books, brochures, videotapes and audiocassettes available through the Home Builders Bookstore (www.builderbooks.com)
    • Professional Designations:       Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP), Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR), Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS), Residential Construction Superintendent (RCS),Advanced Res. Constr. Superintendent (ARCS)
    • Invitation to attend the International Builders Show
    • Free legal assistance from NAHB’s team of experienced attorneys
    • NAHB MasterCard through MBNA.  No annual fee;  Credit lines to $100,000
    • Discounts from national vendors:  Dell, Hertz, General Motors, Office Depot, UPS, Paychex,Roadway Express, Yellow Freight, Pitney Bowes, Days Inn, Forms Fulfillment Center, Solveras Payment Systems, Williams Scotsman, Bank of America and more.