About
the Sales and Marketing Council (SMC)
The Sales and Marketing
Council promotes skill and professionalism in sales and marketing for HBA members. The
objective of the Council is to serve the building industry through educational services;
awards programs that showcase examples of sales and marketing excellence; and
sales and marketing support to HBA members, committees and councils. Many of our
classes and events lend themselves to all types of sales positions, not just real estate
agents! The SMC requires membership in addition to your regular HBA
membership. Call HBA for details, or email info@akronhba.com
Award Winning SMC!
"SMC of the Year -
Under 350 Members"
Silver - The Nationals 2003
Gold - The Nationals 2004
Newsletter
Our newsletter, SMC Network is a bi-monthly publication distributed to our current
members. Click here for the latest issue.
Events
Our biggest event is the Merchandising and Marketing Excellence awards (MAME). Click here for highlights and winners for 2008. Call for Entries for 2009 submissions will be sent in November with deadlines in December. The awards banquet is Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Tangier in Akron.
Networking Events/Member Mixers are held several times a year at various locations. During networking events we hope you make connections and reinforce friendships in order to grow and strengthen your business.
May Member Mixer will be held in May 2010 at a location to be determined. Check back soon for updates!
HBA's General Membership Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 24 at Magic City Lanes in Barberton. Each year the SMC sponsors an HBA meeting and is responsible for the evening's program/activities. Click here for details.
Holiday Gathering is scheduled for Thursday, December 10 from 5:30-8:30 at a location to be determined. Members and friends can enjoy food, holiday fun and doorprizes!
Lunch & Learn scheduled quarterly at the HBA office from 11:30-1:00 and features timely topics to help you grow your business and provides support or new information. 2009 dates are January 15, April 16, August 19 and November 12.
Education
Business Management for Building Professionals gives you a solid foundation in business practices valuable to smaller businesses. By using case studies and sample forms, you get practical and applicable tools for management success. This course earns designation credits for CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, MasterCSP and CGP. 2009's offering was held on May 14.
Building from the Ground Up is a short (3 hour) class about new
construction. It's great for people new to the industry and veterans alike. The 2009 class was held on Thursday, June 11 from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm at Stillwood in Stow and was approved for 3 CEUs in Real Estate.
Application and Member Benefits
Please follow these links to bring up a printable application and information on joining the local and
national SMC. Be sure call the HBA office at 330.869.6800 with any questions. Your
SMC membership is an individual, not a company membership. Your company, however,
MUST be an HBA member. For 2009, the SMC Membership Drive Slogan is "SMC - You'd be Fuelish Not To Join" Each member
that joins in 2009, and their sponsor, will receive a $10 prepaid gas card from Speedway
SuperAmerica.
SMC Calendar
Click here for the most current event calendar of the SMC's events, activities and
seminars!
Thank you to 2009 SMC Program Sponsors
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Home Builders Association
serving Portage & Summit Counties
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