Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana

What Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana does

Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana (HBANWI) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association founded in 1979 and headquartered at 9800 Connecticut Drive, Crown Point, IN 46307, within the Purdue Technology Center. It operates under membership charters from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Indiana Builders Association (IBA) covering Porter and Lake Counties in Northwest Indiana. The organization serves home builders, remodelers, and associate members (suppliers, subcontractors, lenders, and trade partners), with a stated base of more than 150 members.

HBANWI's core offering is a bundled 3-in-1 membership that automatically enrolls members in the local, state, and national associations via the NAHB portal, providing networking, education, advocacy, and access to NAHB savings programs. The organization delivers value primarily through recurring events: monthly Membership Matters Networking gatherings hosted at member locations, Quarterly New Member Breakfasts at the Purdue Technology Center, the Annual Golf Outing, the HBANWI Gala & Awards, the regional Home Building & Remodeling Expo at the Porter County Expo Center, and the biannual Parade of Homes (Spring and Fall). The Fall 2026 Parade of Homes at Stonebridge Subdivision featured 45 builder entries from companies including D.R. Horton, Lennar, Blackburn Builders, and Olthof Homes.

HBANWI generates revenue from membership dues (recurring), event registration and corporate sponsorship fees across its signature events, and exhibitor booth fees at the Home Building & Remodeling Expo. It has no proprietary technology platform; its digital presence consists of a WordPress website, a Constant Contact monthly newsletter, and standard social media channels. Operations are run by a small staff (1-10 employees) including an Executive Officer, with strategic direction set by an elected volunteer Board of Directors composed of representatives from member companies.

Name

Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana

Legal name

Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana

Website

https://hbanwi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HBANWI is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association serving home builders, remodelers, suppliers, and trade partners across Lake and Porter Counties in Northwest Indiana through bundled NAHB/IBA membership, networking events, and signature industry programs including the Parade of Homes and Home Building & Remodeling Expo.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Merrillville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: HBANWI charges membership dues to home builders, associate members, remodelers, realtors, industry suppliers, and trade partners. The organization represents more than 150 members and growing daily. Joining HBANWI automatically provides membership in the Indiana Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
2. Event Sponsorships and Fees: HBANWI generates revenue through event registration fees, sponsorships, and exhibitor fees for signature events including the Annual Golf Outing, Home Building & Remodeling Expo, Gala & Awards, Parade of Homes, and ongoing Membership Matters Networking events. Corporate sponsors pay tiered sponsorship fees (Presenting, Leading Event, Gold, Silver, and category-specific sponsorships such as 19th Hole, Lunch, Dinner, Cigar Experience, Hole-In-One, Beverage Cart, Bloody Mary Bar, Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, and Tent-At-A-Hole).
3. Expo Exhibitor Fees: The Home Building & Remodeling Expo charges exhibitor booth fees to home improvement professionals and vendors (e.g., Ace Concrete Coatings, Bath Experts, Bee Window, Renewal by Andersen, etc.). The 2026 Expo features dozens of exhibitor booths across categories including building products, windows, roofing, heating/cooling, bathrooms, and landscaping.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

HBANWI is a regional trade association providing membership, advocacy, education, and networking services to home builders, remodelers, suppliers, and trade partners across Northwest Indiana. Its core offerings center on a bundled 3-in-1 membership (local + Indiana Builders Association + National Association of Home Builders) and signature events including the Parade of Homes, Home Building & Remodeling Expo, Annual Golf Outing, Gala & Awards, and recurring Membership Matters Networking gatherings.

Product overview

The Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana (HBANWI) is a 501(c)(6) trade association, not a software product company. It operates as a unified membership organization offering networking events, educational programs, and industry advocacy services. The organization's core offerings include: a membership program (the primary product), the annual Parade of Homes showcase events, the Home Building & Remodeling Expo, the Annual Golf Outing, regular Membership Matters Networking events, Quarterly New Member Breakfasts, the HBANWI Gala & Awards, Economic Outlook Breakfasts, VIP events, a monthly newsletter, and member savings programs. These products work together to promote the home building industry in Northwest Indiana, provide education on standards and trends, and create networking opportunities for members including builders, remodelers, suppliers, and trade partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program A membership program for home building professionals offering networking opportunities, education on industry standards, and advocacy for the new home construction industry in Northwest Indiana. Joining HBANWI automatically grants membership in the Indiana Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 150 members and growing daily
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBANWI is a proud affiliate of NAHB, holding membership charters for Porter and Lake Counties in Indiana. HBANWI members automatically receive NAHB membership, granting access to national resources, economist and legal staff advisors, exclusive savings programs, education programs, and advocacy at the federal level. NAHB content (news articles, podcasts, policy updates) is syndicated through HBANWI's website and communications.
• Indiana Builders Association (IBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBANWI is a proud affiliate of the Indiana Builders Association. HBANWI members automatically receive IBA membership, gaining access to state-level advocacy, education, and networking resources. IBA and HBANWI coordinate on legislative priorities affecting the residential construction industry in Indiana.
• Purdue Technology CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Purdue Technology Center serves as the venue for HBANWI's Quarterly New Member Breakfast events and general association meetings. HBANWI uses the Large Conference Room at 9800 Connecticut Drive, Crown Point, IN for its member programming, providing a professional venue that reinforces HBANWI's connection to the regional technology and innovation ecosystem.
• Porter County Expo CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Porter County Expo Center in Valparaiso, IN serves as the venue for HBANWI's annual Home Building & Remodeling Expo, the region's largest home show. The Expo attracts thousands of attendees and dozens of exhibitors to the venue annually.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Building Industry Association of San Diego: Regional home builders trade association offering comparable member services including advocacy, networking events, and signature home showcases. Represents a useful geographic peer for benchmarking local HBA operations against a different regional housing market.
• Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA): Large regional home builders association serving the Houston market with comparable member services, advocacy, signature events (home shows, award galas), and an affiliate relationship with NAHB. Operates a similar revenue mix of dues and event sponsorships.
• HBA of Greater Indianapolis: Another Indiana-based local NAHB affiliate serving the Indianapolis market. Closest in-region peer sharing HBANWI's state association parent (IBA), NAHB affiliation structure, and member-driven home builder/remodeler/supplier base.
• Indiana Builders Association (IBA): State-level home builders trade association to which HBANWI is affiliated. Provides the state-tier component of HBANWI's 3-in-1 membership and coordinates on Indiana-specific legislative priorities for the residential construction industry.
• Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago: Adjacent-market HBA serving the Chicago metropolitan area that borders HBANWI's Northwest Indiana territory. Operates a similar model of dues, networking events, and home showcases, and represents overlap in builder membership across the IL-IN state line.
• Building Industry Association of Central Ohio: Regional home builders trade association with NAHB affiliation, operating under a similar dues + signature events (Home & Garden Show, Parade of Homes, awards gala) model and serving a comparable mix of production builders, custom builders, remodelers, and associate suppliers.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): National federation to which HBANWI is directly affiliated as a local chapter. Operates the membership portal through which HBANWI recruits members and provides federal advocacy, education, and member savings programs that HBANWI bundles into its 3-in-1 value proposition.

Emerging players

• NAHB Remodelers: Specialty council within NAHB focused on the remodeling segment, which is one of HBANWI's three primary member segments (alongside home builders and associate suppliers). Addresses the same remodeler pain points HBANWI serves through events and education.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hbanwi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hbanwi
• Instagraminstagram.com/hbanwi
• Xx.com/hbanwi

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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