PBA has all your contractor registration details

All Pennsylvania home improvement contractors must now be registered with the state Attorney General's office. PBA's extensive Member Registration Resource Center helps educate members about the requirements of the new home improvement contractor registration law. The center has a wealth of information available, and it's accessible by members around the clock.

• To register, visit PBA's members-only Registration Resource Center, which contains both an online and downloadable application, questions-and-answers concerning the new law, direct access to experts on the new law, and more.
• Watch a portion of PBA’s in-depth presentation being made available to members around the state by clicking here. The full presentation is available for members here.
• Joining PBA gets you all the details on home improvement contractor registration.
• Consumers: Do your research on a contractor. Hire a PBA member and cross-reference their registration details at the state's Attorney General's web site.

Member Rebate Program surpasses $100,000 in rebates back to members

PBA’s exclusive Member Rebate Program, launched in late 2007, has reached a major milestone: The program surpassed the $100,000 mark in rebates paid back to PBA members! PBA members registered for this free member rebate receive, on average, nearly $1,000 annually – which more than covers the cost of association dues. Don’t pass up your chance at free money!

• To learn more about this program, click here.

PBA announces PaCAH summer fundraisers

Join PBA Friday, July 24 for two exciting opportunities to support the association’s political action committee. PBA will host a clay shoot from 1-4 p.m. at the Warrington Hunting Club, Wellsville, along with an evening reception at the Wyndham Gettysburg. That evening join PBA at a reception with invited guest speaker James Lee, president of Harrisburg-based Susquehanna Polling and Research. All proceeds support political candidates who appreciate the benefits a strong homebuilding industry in Pennsylvania.

• For more information, click here to download a registration form.

New legislation seeks to spur housing industry growth

Rep. John C. Bear, R-Lancaster, introduced legislation Wednesday to create a program called the Pennsylvania Housing and Economic Revitalization Act. In conjunction with PBA, local builders associations and various other stakeholder groups, the legislation, if passed, would provide economic incentives to encourage new home construction, renovations and home ownership.

• To learn more and to view the full legislation, please click here

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Member rebate program PBA's Member Rebate Program – the program that rewards builders and remodelers for product loyalty – provides huge savings for members. In 2008, the program paid out thousands of dollars – an average of $816 per enrolled member! To enroll, click here.

For consumers Have a question about home maintenance? PBA has launched Around the House, a blog dedicated to home repair and DIY jobs. To get started or to ask your questions, visit www.ath-online.com and get blogging today.