Home Builders & Remodelers Association of the Connecticut River Region

What Home Builders & Remodelers Association of the Connecticut River Region does

The Home Builders & Remodelers Association of the Connecticut River Region (HBRA) is a non-profit trade association founded in 1947 and headquartered in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, serving home builders, remodelers, developers, and associate/supplier firms across the Connecticut River Region (Central/Eastern Connecticut and Western Massachusetts). HBRA operates as part of the three-tier federation with the state Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Connecticut (HBRACT) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), with membership automatically conferring all three affiliations. The state-level federation represents 900 member firms employing over 30,000 people in Connecticut, while NAHB's national membership of 140,000+ builds approximately 80% of US new homes annually.

The association's product portfolio spans advocacy, education, events, and member benefits. Flagship events include the CT Home Show (Connecticut's largest home show running since 1947, with 650+ exhibitor booths and 15,000+ annual visitors at the Connecticut Convention Center) and the Parade of Homes (an annual tour of 16+ new and remodeled homes supported by a dedicated iOS/Android mobile app). Specialized councils serve Multifamily, Remodelers, Developers, and Sales & Marketing segments, while the 1600 Club provides a premium donor tier. Member benefits include NAHB professional designations (CAPS, CGB, CGR, CGP), a safety resource library developed in alliance with OSHA, an affinity health insurance program (via Morin Associates), a pooled-group retirement program (via TAG/Transamerica), and the HOBI Awards recognition program. The HBRA Charitable Foundation, established as a 501(c)(3) in 2010, administers scholarships and community grants.

HBRA is staffed by four full-time professionals (CEO Eric Person, VP of Member Services Sheri Cote, Director of Sales Maggi Espada, Director of Finance Christine Griffin) and governed by a board drawn from member firms. Revenue is diversified across membership dues, council fees (Remodelers Council $75, Multifamily Council $200), event sponsorships and exhibitor booth fees, ticket sales (Parade of Homes $10, CT Home Show $12), education/certification programs, and affiliate referrals from retirement and insurance partners. The association uses digital channels including a member portal, mobile apps, Constant Contact email, and its website (built by Stratedia) to support member acquisition and engagement.

Name

Home Builders & Remodelers Association of the Connecticut River Region

Legal name

Home Builders & Remodelers Association of the Connecticut River Region

Website

https://www.hbractriverregion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Home Builders & Remodelers Association of the Connecticut River Region is a non-profit trade association serving home builders, remodelers, developers, and suppliers across central Connecticut and western Massachusetts, delivering advocacy, education, events (CT Home Show, Parade of Homes), and member benefits through the NAHB federation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rocky Hill

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from Builder, Remodeler, Associate, and other member categories. Membership automatically includes state HBRA of Connecticut and national NAHB membership.
2. Multifamily Council Fees: Additional annual council membership fee of $200 for Multifamily Council participation
3. Remodelers Council Fees: Additional $75 charge to join the Remodelers Council beyond base HBRA membership
4. Event Sponsorships and Advertising: Revenue from sponsorship opportunities and advertising in the annual Marketing Guide, as well as event-specific sponsorships for CT Home Show, Parade of Homes, and member meetings
5. CT Home Show Exhibitor Fees: Revenue from exhibitor booth fees at the Connecticut Home & Remodeling Show, Connecticut's largest home show with over 650 booths
6. Parade of Homes Ticket Sales: Revenue from ticket sales for the Parade of Homes tour events, with portion of proceeds supporting the HBRA Charitable Foundation
7. Education Programs: Revenue from professional education courses and certification programs including CAPS, CGB, CGR, and other NAHB designations
8. Retirement Program Referrals: Endorsed retirement program with TAG/Transamerica, with John DiMatteo as the contact handling HBRA member retirement plan conversions
9. Health Insurance Program: Affinity Health & Benefits Program offered through Morin Associates, an HBRA-endorsed benefits partner, providing group health coverage for small builders and contractors

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

HBRA of the Connecticut River Region is a membership-based trade association that delivers advocacy, professional education, networking, and exclusive benefit programs to home builders, remodelers, developers, and associate/supplier firms in central and eastern Connecticut. Membership automatically includes affiliation with the statewide HBRA of Connecticut (HBRACT) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The association produces flagship events (CT Home Show and Parade of Homes), runs NAHB certification programs, and offers endorsed affinity programs for health insurance and retirement savings.

Product overview

The Home Builders & Remodelers Association of the Connecticut River Region operates as a membership-based trade association rather than a single unified product. The organization provides a portfolio of member services including advocacy, education, networking events, and discount programs. Key programs include the CT Home Show (annual trade show), Parade of Homes (home tour event), NAHB Education certification programs (CAPS, CGB, CGR, CGP), the 1600 Club premium membership tier, HBRA Health Insurance Program, HBRA Member Retirement Program, Charitable Foundation with scholarships, HOBI Awards recognition program, and specialized councils for Multifamily and Remodelers members. The association also provides safety resources and marketing guides for members. Members gain automatic membership in the state HBRA and the 140,000-member National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

Differentiator

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Products and services

• CT Home Show Connecticut's largest and longest-running home and remodeling show, an annual exhibition at the Connecticut Convention Center featuring local and national vendors with thousands of home improvement ideas for homeowners and exhibit opportunities for member builders and suppliers.
• Parade of Homes Annual scattered-site home tour event across central and eastern Connecticut showcasing 16+ new and remodeled homes built by member builders, with ticketed public admission and proceeds partially supporting the HBRA Charitable Foundation.
• 1600 Club Premium Membership Premium donor recognition membership tier offering advocacy support, educational program access, marketing initiative participation, complimentary membership meetings (up to 4 per year), and exclusive 1600 Club events for supporting members.
• NAHB Education and Certification Programs Professional designation courses and certification programs including CAPS (Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist), CGB (Certified Graduate Builder), CGR (Certified Graduate Remodeler), CGP (Certified Green Professional), GMB, and GMR credentials for home building professionals seeking to advance their careers and businesses.
• HBRA Health Insurance Program Member-exclusive affinity health and benefits program offering large-group style health coverage and ancillary benefits for small employers, sole proprietors, and construction businesses through HBRA-endorsed benefits partner Morin Associates.
• HBRA Member Retirement Program Pooled group retirement plan offering small businesses access to large-company retirement benefits with outsourced fiduciary and administrative responsibilities through HBRA-endorsed partner TAG/Transamerica.
• HBRA Charitable Foundation 501(c)(3) charitable organization supporting community organizations, providing 15 scholarships of $1,000 each annually for students and member employees pursuing education and careers in the building industry, and contributing to community service projects in central Connecticut.
• HOBI Awards Program Annual Home Building Industry Awards program recognizing excellence in home construction, technology, sales, marketing, community service, and remodeling across multiple categories for member companies.
• Multifamily Council Membership Specialized council membership for developers, owners, investors, lenders, and service providers engaged in Connecticut's multifamily housing industry, providing bi-weekly legislative and economic updates and resources at $200/year beyond base HBRA membership.
• Remodelers Council Membership Specialized council membership for residential remodeling professionals providing consumer marketing programs, essential education, professional designations (CGR, CAPS), peer networking, and access to the Aging In Place Toolkit and remodeling market research at $75/year beyond base HBRA membership.
• Parade of Homes Mobile App Dedicated mobile application for the Parade of Homes event available on iOS and Android, providing turn-by-turn directions, home photos, builder profiles, event information, and door prize drawing entry opportunities for tour attendees.

Quantifiable outcome

• HBRA members employing over 30,000 people throughout Connecticut, representing significant economic impact
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Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• University of Connecticut Neonatal Intensive Care UnitminorOthers · 1 January 2010HBRA Charitable Foundation endowed a fund at UConn NICU used to supply life-saving equipment and provide local accommodations for families. Foundation established as 501(c)(3) in 2010.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBRA is part of a federation including NAHB (Washington, DC) and four local HBRAs in Connecticut. NAHB provides advocacy, research, public relations, and representation before state and federal governments. NAHB has 140,000+ members and members construct about 80% of new homes in the US.
• Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Connecticut (HBRACT)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBRA CT serves as the statewide component of the federation, with membership automatically including HBRACT membership. The state association is represented by 900 member firms employing 30,000 people.
• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBRA has a strategic alliance with OSHA for developing safety training and education courses. The Safety Committee received a nationwide award from NAHB in 2007 for best local association's safety program. HBRA and OSHA developed Model Safety Manual available to all members.
• NAHB Multifamily CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBRA Multifamily Council is affiliated with the NAHB Multifamily Council, providing members with bi-weekly updates on legislative, regulatory, and economic news related to multifamily market sector, plus additional resources.
• NAHB Remodelers CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBRA Remodelers Council is affiliated with NAHB Remodelers, providing access to the Directory of Professional Remodelers, Aging In Place Toolkit, ReNews newsletter, Remodeling Market Research Tool, and remodeling awards including National Remodeling Hall of Fame.
• Connecticut Developers CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministered by the Home Builders Association of Connecticut, the Council includes land developers, builders, attorneys, engineers, bankers, real estate agents, architects, and allied trade associations working together on common goals.
• TAG/TransamericacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHBRA endorsed retirement program provider. Pooled group plan with over 2,000 businesses and $2.5 billion in assets under management. John DiMatteo serves as HBRA contact for the program, providing 401(k) plan conversions with reduced fiduciary responsibility for members.
• Morin Associates LLCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHBRA-endorsed benefits partner providing affinity health and group insurance programs for builders, remodelers, and construction trades. Kevin Morin serves as contact. Offers large-group style health coverage and ancillary benefits for small employers and sole proprietors.
• JobsToBuildminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorkforce recruitment and staffing platform serving the construction industry. HBRA links to JobsToBuild for recruitment resources, helping members find qualified workers.
• HBRA of Fairfield CountycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of four local HBRAs in Connecticut. HBRA of Fairfield County serves builders and remodelers in the Fairfield County region.
• Home Builders Association of Northwest ConnecticutcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of four local HBRAs in Connecticut. Serves builders and remodelers in the Northwest Connecticut region.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• American Institute of Architects (AIA): National professional association for licensed architects, serving a complementary stakeholder in the building industry value chain. Operates a similar local-chapter structure with advocacy, continuing education, and member benefits targeting design-side professionals rather than builders.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National trade association representing commercial and industrial contractors, broader than HBRA's residential focus but operating an analogous chapter-based federation model with advocacy, education, and member benefits. Competes for the same construction-industry member mindshare at the national level.

Direct peers

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): National federation parent of HBRA, representing 140,000+ members and 800+ state and local associations. HBRA members receive automatic NAHB affiliation, making it the apex trade body in the same home building vertical with the same member services, advocacy, and education mandate.
• Home Builders Association of Northwest Connecticut: Another sister local HBRA chapter in Connecticut covering the northwest region. Provides the same builder/remodeler member services, education, and advocacy structure as HBRA of the Connecticut River Region within the same state federation.
• National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI): National trade association dedicated to the remodeling industry, directly comparable to HBRA's Remodelers Council and its focus on remodeling professionals. Operates a similar member-services model including professional designations, consumer marketing, and advocacy for remodelers.
• Building Industry Association of Southern California: Large regional home builders association covering Southern California, comparable as a regional NAHB-affiliated HBA serving builders, remodelers, and suppliers in a defined metropolitan market with events, advocacy, and member services analogous to HBRA's model.
• Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Connecticut (HBRACT): Statewide parent chapter of HBRA that represents 900 member firms employing 30,000 people across Connecticut. Membership in HBRA automatically includes HBRACT, so the two share members, advocacy agenda, and core mission in the same Connecticut home building market.
• HBRA of Fairfield County: Sister local HBRA chapter serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, one of four local HBRAs in the state. Operates an identical member-services model for builders and remodelers in an adjacent Connecticut geography and is structurally comparable as a NAHB-affiliated local chapter.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HBRACTRiverRegion

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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M&A2 records

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