Supporting the housing industry,growing your business™

“Today’s global economy is more competitive than ever; but, by being a Premier Partner, you gain the advantage of access to industry leaders from across Pennsylvania. These decision-makers — your customers — understand the significant role our sponsors play in building a strong housing industry.”

Steve Black, president, Stephen Black Builders Inc., PBA past president and

2008 Premier Partner Task Force co-chair

“Premier Partners help PBA grow stronger to protect all of our members’ interests. Ultimately because of sponsor support, the housing industry will remain vigorous and profitable for generations to come. That degree of dedication is noticed by builders, who appreciate their support.”

Mike Kurpiel, market development manager, ProBuild, and

2008 Premier Partner Task Force co-chair

600 N. 12th St. Lemoyne, PA 17043

Phone 717-730-4380Toll-free 800-692-7339

Visit us online atwww.PaBuilders.org

PBA was the driving force behind Act 45 of 1999 creating the Uniform Construction Code which, for the first time, established uniform building standards across Pennsylvania

PBA is moving legislation that would give building industry professionals a voice in shaping UCC standards and regulations

PBA is the recognized voice of the housing industry, ensuring the perspective of builders is heard in the state capital and in news stories covering housing issues

PBA rallies against unnecessary building moratoriums that stiffle economic growth and development in our local communities

PBA continues to fight impact fees, arguing

that fees should be based on a scientific formula reflecting the actual impact a home will have in a community, and not a randomly selected value

PBA leads efforts to ensure state environmental legislation balances the competing demands of environmental protection and economic growth

PBA leads extensive educational efforts to keep its members informed about a variety of issues that affect the housing industry, like the UCC and contractor registration

PBA is the most vocal advocate in the state for property rights and affordable housing, vital to our economy and our democracy

And so much more...

Advancing the interests of Pennsylvania’s housing industry is no easy job. Here are some of PBA’s recent accomplishments:

The PBA Premier Partners sponsorship program not only works to strengthen the housing industry but also offers your company unique access to homebuilders, providing significant business connections. Three levels of sponsorship (gold, silver and

bronze) make PBA’s Premier Partners an excellent value — offering exposure that would cost considerably more if each element was purchased individually.

Breakdown of annual PBA budget

Government affairs

Media and publiccommunications

Business leadership

Member solutions

Member education and training

Financial support from our Premier Partners makes possible a wide range of PBA programs that fall into five broad categories. All these programs work to protect and grow Pennsylvania’s homebuilding industry.

Opportunity to connect with builders at PBA events, including board meetings, Meet the Builder events, the annual Builders Gala, political action committee fundraisers, and PBA senior leadership roundtables

Opportunity to provide expert interviews for PBA’s member magazine, Keystone Builder

Opportunity to present educational seminars at local association meetings statewide

Advertising exposure in PBA’s member magazine — reaching 18,000 building professionals across the commonwealth

Opportunities for promotional story placement in TradeSecrets, PBA’s bi-weekly e-newsletter sent to nearly 4,000 members

The annual PBA Builders Gala recognizes exceptional building and industry achievements, and PBA’s Premier Partners are given special acknowledgment during this well-attended event.

To learn more about how you can put the Premier Partner program to work growing your business, please contact PBA at (800) 692-7339 or (717) 730-4380.

GROWING OUR INDUSTRY AND YOUR COMPANY“As a busy homebuilder, I call those sales representatives I want to communicate with, and my assistant screens my e-mail and phone calls. But we make exceptions for the Premier Partners because we know they share our industry’s interests.”

Joe Dolan, Dolan Construction, Inc.

“As a Premier Partner, my company receives a number of unique opportunities to meet industry leaders that would normally not be accessible to us. We admire the work PBA does, and, in turn, fellow members have shown us a new respect for our support.”

Lori Fetterhoff, Residential Warranty Company, LLC

PREMIER PARTNER SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS TESTIMONIALSPBA’s Premier Partners receive numerous opportunities to interact directly with the best and brightest in Pennsylvania’s homebuilding industry. Below are a few of the many benefits available to Premier Partners:

Meet the Builder events give members the ability to connect and share business growth opportunities. Premier Partners are given additional access to builders during these events.

Partner company logos displayed on PBA’s web site, PaBuilders.org, linking to the company’s home page