September is Associates Appreciation Month, and it gives us an opportunity to recognize the incredible role our Associate Members play in the Home Builders Association of the Sioux Empire and throughout our industry.
With more than 620 Associate Member businesses, HBASE has an extraordinary network of companies and professionals working alongside our builders and investing in the future of residential construction throughout the Sioux Empire.
As a builder, I see the value of those partnerships every day.
You are our skilled trade professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, designers, engineers, lenders, title companies, insurance professionals, landscapers, technology providers, real estate professionals, and so many others. You bring the products, services, knowledge, innovation, and expertise that help move projects forward and continue raising the standard for our industry.
But your impact reaches far beyond the work you do within your own businesses.
Look at everything HBASE accomplishes throughout the year, and Associate Members are woven into nearly every part of it. You sponsor, volunteer, serve, educate, advocate, mentor, lead, and continually find ways to support our association and industry.
We see it through the Home Show, Parade of Homes™ and Showcase of Remodeled Homes™, where your products, services, sponsorships, expertise, and volunteerism help us showcase our industry and connect with thousands of consumers.
That same commitment carries into education and workforce development. You share your knowledge with fellow members, introduce new products and technologies, mentor students, participate in hands-on learning opportunities, support scholarships, and help young people discover rewarding careers in our industry.
Your involvement also strengthens our advocacy efforts, where your voices and professional expertise add important perspectives to conversations about housing affordability, regulations, infrastructure, workforce challenges, and responsible growth.
And your commitment to leadership and giving back can be seen throughout HBASE. Associate Members support the Home Builders Care Foundation, volunteer throughout our communities, serve on committees and the Board of Directors, sponsor programs and events, welcome new members, and bring ideas and perspectives that help our association continue to grow.
Those contributions may look different, but together they tell an important story: Associate Members don’t simply belong to HBASE, you help make HBASE and our industry what they are.
The relationships we build with our trade partners, suppliers, service providers, and other industry professionals are based on trust, expertise, and a shared commitment to doing great work. Many of those relationships extend well beyond an individual project. They become partnerships that strengthen our businesses, our association, and ultimately the communities we serve.
That’s why Associates Appreciation Month is important. It gives us an opportunity to recognize contributions that happen every day of the year.
Your expertise and innovation help businesses succeed. Your support creates opportunities. Your volunteerism expands HBASE’s reach. Your involvement in education and workforce development helps prepare the next generation. Your advocacy strengthens our collective voice. And your leadership helps move our association and industry forward.
As a builder, I know firsthand that the strength of our industry depends on strong partnerships, and HBASE is fortunate to have Associate Members who are committed to being part of that work.
Every successful project, program, event, educational opportunity, workforce initiative, and advocacy effort reflects the strength of the people and partnerships behind it. Your commitment is an essential part of that success.
This September, we celebrate you and everything you contribute throughout the year. Thank you for your partnership, your involvement, and your continued investment in HBASE and the future of our industry.
Happy Associates Appreciation Month!
Kyle Cosand
Home Builders Association of the Sioux Empire 1st VP
