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)

  • Listing on COBA Website, www.coba.org for free. Premier Logo Listing available, please inquire
  • listing in the COBA "Preferred Contractors Buyer's Guide" (35,000 distributed annually in January)
  • Listing in the Directory by company name, contract name and product or service
  • Subscription to the COBA newsletter, Building Central Oregon
  • 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)
  • 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. (Priceless ongoing value)
  • 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.
  • OREGON CONTRACTOR CONTINUING EDUCATION WITH BEST MEMBER PRICING DISCOUNTS: The only regularly scheduled LIVE classes in Central Oregon for Mandatory Oregon contractor continuing education license renewal, are from COBA
  • 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

  • INSURANCE 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 HealthNet. Contact the COBA office for more information, and a list of approved agents - 541-389-1058.
  • WORKER'S COMP GROUP PLAN THOUGH SAIF CORPORATION: Qualified members receive an 11% 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.
  • Swipenow: Guaranteed lowest rates on your credit card processing needs. Contact Deanna Marcum at 541-749-4682.
  • Bend Oil/Supervised Fuels: Considerable savings on fueling costs at Bend Oil's stations 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.
  • AT&T: All COBA members can sign up with AT&T to receive discounts on your cell services pleas contact Conrad Krieger at 541-639-5502.
  • Verizon: Builders, Trade Subcontractors and Wholesale Suppliers can save up to 22% on their cell phone services. Contact Wendy Andres at wendy.andres@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 worker 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.

Options

  • COBA CX: COBA's state of the art online bid and plan center. Members' get the best subscription rate at $200 annually along with the best rates for plan reproduction, scanning and storage of electronic plans. Enjoy having new permit and project information and opportunities to bid jobs right at your finger tips.
  • 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 HomesTM 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.

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. 
    • General Contractors-OHBA Member Rebate Program: If you use some of the 37 qualifying products like BLANCO, Bryant, DELTA, JACUZZI, THERMA TRU DOORS, VACUFLO just to name a few you can sign up to get rebates on each product in every new house you sell. Call us at 541-389-1058 for access or details.
  • 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 & best pricing to attend the International Builders Show
    • Free legal assistance from NAHB’s team of experienced attorneys
    • Discounts from national vendors: HP, Hertz, General Motors, Office Depot FEDEX, Paychex, Omaha Steaks, FTD Flowers, Wyndham Hotel Group and more. Go to www.nahb.org/ma for a complete list