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BY LUELLEN SMITH 2017 MEMBERSHIP CHAIR RHINO WINE CELLARS & COOLING SYSTEMS 3, 2, 1, Activate! While our Association off ers many benefi ts that work for us, there are infi nitely more business- boosting assets right in front of us. We just have to act to activate them. The MBA is a wide-open fi eld, rich with opportunities in which to grow fruitful business relationships and collaborate with other builders and associate members across King and Snohomish counties. All you need are the right tools and maybe a little direction to help dig into the areas that will help you fi nd your success. On that note, here are: The MBA is a wide-open fi eld, rich with opportunities in which to grow fruitful business relationships and collaborate with other builders and associate members across King and Snohomish counties. Did you know? Being active on your end is the quickest, easiest way to help accomplish your professional goals. LUELLEN'S TIPS FOR BUSINESS GROWTH (TRADEMARK PENDING): • Take advantage of the general membership and council events. These events provide great networking opportunities. Members can meet each other and build trust while developing working relationships and referring business to one another in fun, productive atmospheres. • Help potential new members grow their businesses and take advantage of MBA benefi ts. We all know a company or two (or more). • Place the recognized MBA logo on your company website and business cards. Add the MBA logo to your email signature. Why? Your company receives instant credibility when associated with the best the building industry has to off er. • Take advantage of Master Builder magazine and our blogs at mbaks.com. This magazine is placed into the hands of more than 20,000 potential customers and is the largest industry-read publication in the state. You can also share your knowledge and submit an article for publication in either Master Builder or online in blog form at mbaks.com. • Discounts and savings abound. When you join the MBA, you automatically become a member of both the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). This means you benefi t on the local, state, and national levels. That's three memberships for the price of one! Take advantage of the many NAHB and BIAW benefi ts from top companies, the MBA GRIP worker's comp retro program, and the MBA Health Insurance Trust. 56 master builder SUMMER 2017 Words From the chair