Builders Association Of Elkhart County Inc.

What Builders Association Of Elkhart County Inc. does

The Builders Association of Elkhart County Inc. (BAEC) is a private non-profit trade association headquartered at 25428 County Road 20, Elkhart, Indiana, serving the local construction industry and community of Elkhart County and Northern Indiana. The association operates as a local chapter affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Indiana Builders Association (IBA), advocating for affordable housing and connecting homeowners with vetted industry professionals. Its membership base consists of residential and commercial builders, remodelers, suppliers, and service providers organized into builder and associate member tiers; associate dues are publicly listed at $670 annually, while builder pricing is disclosed only upon application with license verification.

BAEC's core offerings revolve around four program lines: two annual flagship events (the Parade of Homes, held across two weekends in June 2026, and the three-day Home & Outdoor Expo held in February 2026 at the Northern Indiana Event Center), an online searchable member directory, a member benefits program aggregating NAHB and IBA discounts (Sam's Club, Lowe's, Hotel Planner, HBA Rebates, Spark Cash Plus, 2-10 Builders Warranty, Frankenmuth Insurance), and workforce development through the Build Your Future initiative in partnership with the Indiana Construction Roundtable Foundation and the Elkhart County Boys & Girls Club. The organization also administers a scholarship program for students pursuing building and trades careers.

Revenue is generated through two primary streams: recurring annual membership dues from builder and associate members, and event-based revenue from Parade of Homes ticket sales ($8 in advance / $10 at the door) and Home & Outdoor Expo exhibitor and sponsorship fees. Sponsorship is tiered, with Neighborly serving as the 2026 Premier Sponsor and H&H Custom-Made Vinyl and Innovative Spaces as Gold Sponsors. Day-to-day operations are led by Executive Officer Niki Groves, with governance provided by a Board of Directors including President Joyce Watkins, Vice President Jeff Bontrager, Treasurer Jon Flickinger, and Secretary Mandy Leazenby. The organization operates without disclosed headcount, revenue figures, or external funding, reflecting its status as a community-focused, member-supported non-profit entity.

Name

Builders Association Of Elkhart County Inc.

Legal name

Builders Association of Elkhart County Inc.

Website

https://baec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Builders Association of Elkhart County Inc. is a local non-profit trade association serving builders, remodelers, and suppliers in Elkhart County, Indiana, through membership dues, the annual Parade of Homes, the Home & Outdoor Expo, a member directory, and workforce development programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Family Home Construction (Detached Homes) (IMAFABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

Keywords

• Trade association membership
• Home builder directory
• Construction industry networking
• Affordable housing advocacy
• Workforce development program

Headquarters

HQ city

Elkhart

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: Annual membership fees from builder and associate members provide recurring revenue. Builder members require license verification; associate members pay $670 annually.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from ticket sales for events such as the Parade of Homes ($8 advance / $10 at door), and exhibitor fees for the Home & Outdoor Expo.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Builders Association of Elkhart County is a non-profit trade association that serves local builders, contractors, and associate members in Elkhart County, Indiana. It offers annual membership with advocacy, networking, and education benefits, operates an online member directory connecting consumers with vetted builders, and produces community-facing events such as the annual Parade of Homes and Home & Outdoor Expo. The association also runs the Build Your Future workforce development program partnering with schools and the Boys & Girls Club.

Product overview

The Builders Association of Elkhart County operates as a trade association offering a portfolio of member services and community programs. The core offerings include the annual Parade of Homes showcase and Home & Outdoor Expo event, a searchable member directory connecting consumers with builders and contractors, membership benefits through NAHB and IBA partnerships, and workforce development through the Build Your Future program and scholarships. The organization functions as an advocate for affordable housing and provides continuing education and networking opportunities for member businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 2026 Parade of Homes Annual showcase of new and remodeled homes in Elkhart County, featuring builder members and remodelers showcasing their work to potential customers. Tickets sold at $8 in advance and $10 at the door.
• 2026 Home & Outdoor Expo Three-day home and outdoor living trade show bringing together builders, remodelers, and home-service professionals at the Northern Indiana Event Center.
• Member Directory Online searchable directory of BAEC member businesses categorized by trade, including builders, contractors, suppliers, and service providers, enabling consumers to find and contact member professionals.
• Membership Benefits Program Membership program offering networking, education, advocacy, and discounts through NAHB and IBA benefits including Sam's Club, Lowe's, Hotel Planner, HBA Rebates, Spark Cash Plus, 2-10 Builders Warranty, and Frankenmuth Insurance. Builder membership pricing not publicly disclosed; associate membership is $670 annually.
• Build Your Future Program

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered premier sponsor, gold sponsor, core and minor.

• Neighborlypremier sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerNeighborly served as the 2026 Premier Sponsor for the Home & Outdoor Expo. Neighborly is a home service provider network offering services like plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and handyman work.
• H&H Custom-Made Vinylgold sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerH&H Custom-Made Vinyl served as a Gold Sponsor for the 2026 Home & Outdoor Expo. They provide fence supplies for DIY homeowners and contractors, with over 2 decades in the industry. Made in the USA.
• Innovative Spacesgold sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerInnovative Spaces served as a Gold Sponsor for the 2026 Home & Outdoor Expo. Since 2007, they have provided custom, high-quality storage and flooring solutions for garages and homes.
• Elkhart County Boys & Girls ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to introduce students to opportunities in the building and trades through hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations, and career-focused experiences. Helps build the future workforce pipeline.
• Indiana Construction Roundtable Foundation (ICRF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level partner established in 2015 to build the pipeline of workers needed for Indiana's construction industry. BAEC participates in the Build Your Future (BYF) initiative at the local level. Since inception, BYF Indiana has visited over 200 classrooms, career fairs, and community events, interacting with over 60,000 students each year.
• Northern Indiana Event CenterminorOthersVenue partner for the Home & Outdoor Expo events held in February 2026 at 21565 Executive Pkwy, Elkhart, IN 46514.
• NAHB (National Association of Home Builders)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational association partnership providing member benefits including access to Sam's Club, Lowe's, Hotel Planner, Avis, and Budget discount programs.
• Indiana Builders Association (IBA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState-level association partnership providing member benefits including HBA Rebates, Small Business Growth Partners, Spark Cash Plus, 2-10 Builders Warranty, and Frankenmuth Insurance programs.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• NCCER (National Center for Construction Education & Research): Originator of the national Build Your Future initiative in which BAEC participates. Not a direct local competitor, but the upstream ecosystem partner for BAEC's workforce development pipeline and scholarship programming.

Direct peers

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): National trade association for the home building industry and the apex affiliate for BAEC. Provides shared discount programs, advocacy, and designee credentials that BAEC resells to members — directly comparable on benefits packaging and member-value framework.
• Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana: Indiana-based local HBA operating in the northwest region of the state. Closely analogous business model — builder/associate membership, directory, advocacy — making it a relevant scale and operational peer.
• St. Joseph Valley HBA: Adjacent northern Indiana HBA across the Indiana/Michigan border region. Directly comparable local-chapter model with overlapping service area and similar member segments.
• Greater Fort Wayne HBA: Northeast Indiana HBA serving the Fort Wayne market with similar member services, Parade-of-Homes-style events, and workforce development. Comparable on regional scale, geography, and member demographics to BAEC.
• Home Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis (HBAI): Another Indiana-based local HBA running the same membership/events/advocacy model in a larger metro market. Most comparable in state context for benchmarking event scale, sponsorship economics, and member acquisition.
• Building Industry Association of Central Ohio (BIA): Mid-sized regional builders association running a Parade-of-Homes-style showcase, member benefits program, and advocacy operations. Useful peer for evaluating mid-market event revenue economics and member-benefit packaging.
• Indiana Builders Association (IBA): State-level home builders trade association that is BAEC's direct parent affiliate. Operates the same membership/advocacy/benefits model at state scope, making it the closest operational peer for evaluating structure, governance, and revenue mix.
• Greater Cincinnati HBA: Regional HBA serving the Greater Cincinnati market with a long-established Parade of Homes and member benefits program. Comparable on event scale and association maturity.

Regional players

• Southwestern Michigan HBA: Michigan-based HBA serving a region contiguous to BAEC's northern Indiana footprint. Comparable local-chapter structure with overlapping builder demographics but operating in a different state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BuildersAssociationOfElkhartCounty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/builders-association-of-elkhart-county-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/baec_elkhart/?hl=en

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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