General Membership Meetings provide members with an opportunity to get up to speed with what is happening at the HBA of Northwest Michigan, discuss industry-related information, garner new ideas, and reconnect with colleagues. Plus, we have a lot of fun!
Meetings take place eight times per year and are hosted by an HBANWMI member at their business location or location of choice.
2026 General Membership Meetings
- January 12th: Old Mission Windows
- February 9th: Kingsley Lumber
- March 9th: Floor Covering Brokers
- Expo Awards
- April 13th: Manthei Supply
- May 11th: Wolverine Cabinet Co.
- Annual Spring Scholarships & Member Awards
- June 17th: MacAllister Rentals
- Pit Spitters Patio Take-Over
- September 14th: Location TBD
- Parade of Homes Awards!
- October 12th: The Talon Group
- Annual Meeting of the Membership & Board Elections
- November 9th: Bay View Flooring
- Chili Cook-Off!
- December:Â Delmar
- Holiday Party & Installation of Officers Ceremony
Interested in Hosting or Sponsoring a General Membership Meeting?
This is a great opportunity to introduce your business to your fellow HBANWMI members! Â Contact Lauren for more information.
HOST A GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Host Provides:
- Meeting venue - usually the host's place of business
- Heavy or plentiful appetizers and beverages (beer, wine, and non-alcoholic) for up to 100 guests during the event
- Supply at least one door prize valued at a minimum of $100 and two lesser-valued door prizes
- Registration area inside the entrance of the venue, including 2 chairs
- Sufficient open space for a gathering of the members present and a presentation by HBA leadership
- Space for up to five HBA vendor members' tabletop displays if required. Tables to be supplied by HBA vendor members.
Includes:
- Recognition in HBANWMI emails, website, and the Tuesday Toolbox
- Introduction of the company representative during the event welcome speech
- Business cards of attendees collected during the event
SPONSOR A GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Sponsor Provides:
- $600 sponsorship fee
- Supply at least one door prize valued at a minimum of $100 and two lesser-valued door prizes
Includes:
- HBANWMI securing & paying for venue
- HBANWMI provides heavy or plentiful appetizers for up to 100 guests during the event
- Recognition in HBANWMI emails, website, and the Tuesday Toolbox
- Introduction of the company representative during the event welcome speech
- Business cards of attendees collected during the event
General Membership Meeting Tabletop Display
Promote your company with a tabletop display at a general membership meeting! You will be introduced during the HBA announcements where you will be given 1-2 minutes of mic time. Make the most of your display by having a prize drawing. Collect names in a hat from people visiting your table and draw a winner during the evening drawings for even more exposure! Although optional, it is recommended to have a prize drawing at the end of the event for a prize valued of at least $50. You will need to keep your display confined to your 6' table. You will be responsible for supplying your own table. If you do not have a table, let the HBA know and we will assist you in securing one.​
​Contact Lauren at lauren@hbagta.com or 231-946-2305 for more information on promoting your company at a General Membership Meeting!