Bottom: Ian Beaton, Labor Masters, Moorhead City Councilman Chuck Hendrickson and Moorhead Government Affairs Director Lisa Bode visit during this year's HBA New Year Celebration. Facing page: Home builder and state legislator Ben Koppelman approached his HBA when he learned the North Dakota Electric Board was considering codes that would be problematic for builders.
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HBA Membership Is Leverage
by Mark Puppe, Communications & Public Affairs Strategist When asked “Why did you join HBA of Fargo-Moorhead?” members tend to answer, “Networking.” The wisdom in that decision cannot be questioned: HBA provides builders and trade partners a treasure chest of opportunities to meet counterparts from every corner of the industry. Those contacts often evolve into business partnerships that increase profit potential. Members see results right off the bat. Membership also provides another influential network that is generating benefits that members might not see, but directly experience. The benefits are continuous and result from the network HBA engages to collectively promote and protect business interests. Members deserve to know how belonging to the HBA generates results beyond appearing in the directory.
PROACTIVE LOCAL RELATIONSHIPS
HBA works directly with local government officials, building authorities and policymakers in other states. These relationships ensure that state borders do not compromise community or industry growth.
Lisa Bode, government affairs director for the city of Moorhead, explains why this collaborative approach functions well: “The working relationship developed between the HBA of F-M and area cities - not just Moorhead - is based on the foundational understanding that our goals are the same, even when our perspectives are different. This approach advances both community prosperity and business success. We all win!”
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The working relationship between the HBA of F-M and area cities - not just Moorhead - is based on the foundational understanding that our goals are the same. LISA BODE
Plains Builder November 2020
