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 (GMM’s), committee involvement, Annual COBA Golf Classic, Casino Night, Winter Party and other special events & functions.
  • Marketing, Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities:  through the Tour of Homes™, the Tour of Remodeled Homes™, the Spring 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 Classic 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 “Preferred Contractors Buyers’ Guide” (distributed annually every January)
    • 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) and other designations through NAHB.
  • Building Green Council(TM) of Central Oregon:  The BGCCO exists to help market and promote businesses with a commitment to providing sustainable, responsible building practices, products and services.  Discounted membership dues range from $200 to $900 annually for COBA members.

Value-Added Benefits

  • Group Health Insurance Program:  Group Health Insurance is available for members who qualify (builders, subcontractors, suppliers, CCB licensees) through the OHBA Health Insurance Program with PacificSource.  Contact the COBA office for more information, and a list of approved agents - 541-389-1058.
  • Worker’s Comp Private Trust:  COBA-endorsed private trust for Worker’s Compensation Insurance.  Contact Andy High of Oregon Business Insurance Agency 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.

Member Partner & Affinity Programs

  • 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 in-store savings and set up an online account for next-day delivery and great prices.  Contact the COBA office for a card - 541-389-1058 or info@coba.org.  Contact Courtney Latham at 877-633-2629 or courtneylatham@officemax.com to set up your online account.
  • Merchant Solutions/Swipenow:  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.
  • Bend Oil/Supervised Fuels:  Considerable savings on fueling costs with COBA Membership – even if you have only one vehicle!  Great online account management resources that help lower your bottom line.  Contact Kathy for more information – 541-330-8356 or Kathy@supervisedfuels.com.
  • Verizon:  Builders, Trade Subcontractors and Wholesale Suppliers can save up to 22% on their cellphone services.  Contact Wendy Andreas to switch today – 541-306-0255 or wendy.andreas@verizonwireless.com.
  • 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.

State & National Benefits

  • Oregon Home Builders Association (OHBA) – www.oregonhba.com - 75 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 and Continued Education Requirement Updates
    • Member Resource Library
    • 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty Asset Protection Plan:  Phone:  800-488-8844 for info.
    • Home Builder Purchasing Program:  savings with ADP Payroll Services, Airgas, Global Crossing Conference Calling, Staples and Verizon.  Contact COBA for more information. 
    • Axispointe:  OHBA endorsed suite of builder services like customized closing packets, punchlist management, subcontractor information and the Home Profile Service.  www.axispointe.com for more information.
    • Global Construction Insurance & Risk Services:  OHBA endorsed program offering a variety of competitively priced insurance products.  Contact COBA for more information.

  • 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) * Certified Green Professional (CGP)
    • 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.