Here’s What Some of Our Members Have to Say:

“My membership to the Building Industry Association of Lancaster County (BIA) has been a very rewarding one – both on personal and professional levels. Personally, I have developed numerous friendships and contacts throughout the industry. Many of these relationships go beyond business, and I would’ve never had the opportunity to meet these people without being active in the BIA. “Our business has definitely had a return on the yearly dues we pay many times over. I have gotten a lot of work over the years with many of those jobs coming from builders who are now regular customers. But this did not happen overnight. I spent time going to General Membership Meetings and getting to know people. I also joined the Membership Committee, of which I am chair this year! “By being involved, I got the opportunity to meet people in the industry. This put me in the position that when another BIA member is looking for a paving company, they think of me. I have never solicited any work. I just put myself in a position to take advantage of the opportunity, should one arise. “I have enjoyed being involved in the BIA and I intend to stay active. Like anything else in life, you get out of it what you put into it.” Mike Ream Burkholder Paving

“Our #1 objective when we joined in 2001 was to exhibit at the Spring Home Show. But since then, we have realized all the great informational benefits of the BIA.” Joseph Madilia Transparent Pet Fence

“I hope to give something back to the local building community by getting involved as a volunteer (with the) BIA … and I’ve met new people and made some new friends along the way.” Douglas Groff American Home Bank

“The BIA gave Cooper Custom Homes credibility after winning top honors in the Parade of Homes our first year. Through my association with the BIA, I have made numerous contacts and relationships. I am a huge supporter of the BIA!.” Lisa Cooper-Cotter Cooper Custom Homes

“(Earl King, Inc.) has been a BIA member since 1956 and our membership has helped us in many ways. For instance, the association keeps us informed about the latest trends and products available for our business. And the monthly meetings are a great way to meet people in the building industry. There’s so much to gain by getting involved in the BIA. We use our membership every day, and it’s helped us to do a better job for our business.” Ron King Earl King, Inc.