CHIPPEWA VALLEY HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

What CHIPPEWA VALLEY HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION does

The Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association (CVHBA) is a non-profit trade association founded in 1972 (originally chartered as the Eau Claire Home Builders Association by the National Association of Home Builders on March 21, 1972) and renamed in 1991 to reflect its broader service area. Headquartered at 4319 Jeffers Road, Suite 103, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, CVHBA serves home building, remodeling, and related trade professionals across eight counties in western Wisconsin (Barron, Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, and Rusk). The organization is supported by 1–10 staff and a 30+ member Board of Directors drawn from member companies, with a separate 501(c)(3) foundation (Chippewa Valley Home Builders Foundation, Inc.) governing its charitable and workforce development programs.

CVHBA's core offerings include a public Find A Pro directory of vetted members, two signature events (the annual Home Show at the Chippewa Valley Expo Center with 120+ vendors, and the Parade of Homes running since 1974), the semi-annual Home Inspirations Magazine, workforce development programs (Youth Apprenticeship, Tools for Schools, scholarships, Boys & Girls Club construction camps, Chippewa Valley Technical College partnerships), advocacy at local/state/federal levels, contractor continuing education conferences, grievance mediation procedures, and networking events such as Builder After Hours. The underlying technology stack is a website-based member directory and business management system (members.cvhomebuilders.com) with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

The business model is membership-dues-led with diversified non-dues revenue. Builder Members pay $575/year (which includes automatic WBA and NAHB membership), Affiliate Members pay $85/year, and Associate Members pay an annual fee. Event revenue comes from Home Show ticket sales ($8 presale, $10 at door, children 12 and under free) and booth fees from 120+ vendors, plus Parade of Homes participation fees. Advertising and sponsorship revenue is generated through Home Inspirations Magazine, website advertising, and event sponsorships. CVHBA sits within the national NAHB federation structure, providing members a stacked benefits portfolio (attorney hotline, free contracts, fuel discounts, product rebates) that is a core part of its value proposition.

Name

CHIPPEWA VALLEY HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

Legal name

Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association

Website

https://cvhomebuilders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association is a non-profit trade association serving 430+ home building, remodeling, and trade professionals across eight counties in western Wisconsin through membership services, signature events, and workforce development programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association (Residential Construction)

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (2361)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Custom Home Building (IMAFABAC)

Keywords

• Home builders association
• Trade association services
• Home show events
• Member directory listing
• Building industry advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Eau Claire

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from Builder Members ($575/year), Associate Members, and Affiliate Members ($85/year) providing access to networking, marketing, advocacy, and educational resources
2. Event Revenue: Home Show ticket sales ($8 pre-sale, $10 at door) and booth fees from vendors; Parade of Homes participation fees generate non-dues revenue
3. Advertising & Sponsorship: Marketing and sponsorship opportunities through Home Inspirations magazine editions, website advertising, and event sponsorships

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association is a non-profit trade association that provides membership, advocacy, education, and networking services to residential builders, remodelers, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals across eight counties in western Wisconsin. It generates consumer-facing exposure for members through a public Find A Pro directory, an annual Home Show, a Parade of Homes, and the Home Inspirations Magazine, and supports workforce development via a Youth Apprenticeship Program.

Product overview

The Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association operates as a membership-based trade association serving 8 counties in western Wisconsin with over 430 member companies. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of services centered around its core member directory (Find A Pro), signature events (Home Show with 120+ vendors, Parade of Homes), and publication (Home Inspirations Magazine). Supporting programs include workforce development initiatives (Youth Apprenticeship, Tools for Schools, Scholarships), advocacy services, networking events, contractor education, and dispute resolution services. The association maintains a subsidiary 501(c)(3) foundation focused on skilled trades careers and youth education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CVHBA Membership (Builder, Associate, Affiliate tiers)

Quantifiable outcome

• Save 6 cents off per gallon at Kwik Trip through WBA fuel discount program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level partner providing additional member benefits including the Kwik Trip fuel discount program (6 cents/gallon), health and business insurance programs, member rebate program on building products (Delta, GAF, Mohawk, Sherwin Williams, Simpson Strong Tie), free attorney hotline, and over $12,000 worth of free contracts and legal forms. CVHBA membership includes automatic WBA membership.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner providing advocacy at federal level, member discount programs (car rentals, hotels, phone service, theme parks, Broadway shows), education resources, and industry standards. CVHBA membership includes automatic NAHB membership.
• Chippewa Valley Habitat for HumanitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing volunteer effort a few times per year to build affordable housing. In 2024, CVHBA volunteered twice at Menomonie Women's Build twin home and once at Chippewa Falls single family home.
• Boys & Girls ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partnership hosting week-long construction camps for high schoolers and hands-on projects for 4th and 5th graders such as building picnic tables and bird/butterfly houses.
• Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership providing scholarships through Residential Construction and Horticulture programs. Foundation board member Brian Barth represents the college.
• Stanley Black & DeckerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTools for Schools Program partner donating tools to local schools - miter saws, cordless reciprocating saws, framing nailers, drill driver/impact driver combo kits, belt/disc sanders, laser level systems, and tape measures.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI): National trade association focused on professional remodelers, with local chapters overlapping CVHBA's remodeling member segment. Operates a parallel membership, directory, education, and advocacy model for the remodeling industry specifically.
• Metropolitan Builders Association (Milwaukee): Wisconsin's largest local HBA serving the greater Milwaukee area. Provides nearly identical member services—directory, Home Show, Parade of Homes, advocacy—and competes for best-practice recognition within the WBA/NAHB network alongside CVHBA.
• Heart of the Valley Home Builders Association: Wisconsin local HBA serving the Fox Valley region with a similar member base of builders, remodelers, and trade professionals. Comparable scale and structure, providing a peer benchmark for member count, event economics, and dues pricing in a similar Midwestern market.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): National umbrella trade association for the home building industry, of which CVHBA members receive automatic membership. NAHB operates the same membership, advocacy, and education model at national scale, providing the structural backbone for CVHBA's local benefits.
• Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA): State-level trade association serving Wisconsin home builders, automatically bundled with CVHBA membership. WBA provides state-level advocacy, fuel discount programs, contract templates, and product rebates that CVHBA delivers to its members.
• Madison Area Builders Association (MABA): Another Wisconsin local home builders association serving the Madison region. Operates the same membership, networking, Home Show, and Parade of Homes model as CVHBA, making it a direct geographic peer within the same state trade association structure.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chippewa-valley-home-builders-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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