Overview of What We Do

Promote the Homebuilding & Building Industries

  • Spring Home & Garden Show
  • Tour of HomesTM
  • Fall Home Show
  • Tour of Remodeled Homes
  • Showcase of Dreams
  • COBA Website: www.coba.org – available to COBA Members and the Public

Provide Industry Information and Education (COBA College)

  • Monthly newsletter, Nation’s Building News, Builder Magazine, Remodelers Newsletter
  • Sales & Marketing Classes
  • Jobsite Safety Education & Resources
  • Business & Professional Seminars & Designations Courses
  • Building Code Classes
  • Certified Master Builder Designation
  • 2 Day Business School 101

Represent the Industry Before Government and in the Community

  • National, State and Local lobbying efforts
  • Support affordability, balance and choice in homeownership options
  • Review proposed legislation, fees, code requirements, etc.
  • Central Oregonians for Affordable Housing Political Action Committee (COFAH PAC)
  • Oregonians for Affordable Housing Political Action Committee (OFAH PAC)

Provide Networking and Marketing Opportunities and Recognition

  • Monthly General Membership Dinner Meetings with Networking Hour
  • Member Events ~ Awards Night Gala, Winter Party, Tradeshow Night, Golf Tournaments, GAC Dinner & Auction, Fishing Derbies, Casino Night and more
  • Remodelers Council
  • COBA Committees ~ Membership, Education, PR & Marketing, Safety, Tour of Homes, Government Affairs, Home & Garden Shows, Showcase of Dreams
  • Sponsorship Opportunities for all levels of membership
  • State and National conventions and tradeshows

Workers Compensation and Group Health Insurance Discounts

Variety of other Member Discounts, Purchasing Programs and Coupons