Member Benefits

Legislative Activity And Reporting
NARI National is in Des Plaines, IL. It works daily on monitoring federal and regulatory activities for all its members to preserve the security of their livelihood.

Consumer Awareness
NARI continually works to educate the consumer about the benefits of hiring a NARI professional through literature, its Web site and press releases. Articles can also be found in Woman's Day special interest publications and Qualified Remodeler Magazine as well.

Certification And Education
Certification and education of qualified remodeling contractors is a way to recognize the professional standards of the trade and to continually improve the level of business practices within that industry. The Certified Remodeler (CR), Certified Remodeler Associate or Specialist (CRA/CRS) and Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC) designations show which contractors have sought ongoing education, established high professional and ethical standards, have the ability to perform and be knowledgeable in all aspects of remodeling functions and demonstrate proven competence.

Other National Benefits
Other benefits include a free subscription to The Remodeler's Journal, a bi-monthly publication; a huge reference library of educational material; group health insurance; a NARI credit card; plus much, much, more.

Local Membership Services

Monthly Meetings
Monthly Dinner meetings are generally held on the second Tuesday of each month. These meetings provide an opportunity for members and potential new members to network and discuss common problems associated with the remodeling industry. The meetings also offer opportunities for sales leads and other solid business contacts. A featured guest speaker or exciting program is always scheduled to insure an educational, informative and entertaining evening.

Newsletter
The Remodeler is published as a service to our local members. This approximately ten-page newsletter offers a variety of industrial and local news ranging from member profiles and national legislative issues, to interesting articles by member guest columnists and chapter calendar of events. The newsletter also is utilized as a education tool, and sent to non-members who may be influential to the growth and success of our local chapter and its member interests..

Home Improvement Shows/Seminars
NARI membership participates in the Atlanta Home Show specifically aimed at the local consumer searching for ideas, goods and services relating to the home improvement industry. Thousands of potential customers are drawn to the Atlanta Home Show each year with remodeling in mind. This show provides exhibitors with an opportunity to extensively promote their businesses and the remodeling industry.

Annual Membership Directory
The NARI Atlanta membership directory is printed once a year with over 1,000 copies given to consumers, suppliers, lenders, media, architects, interior designers and other related businesses. Consumers who call the NARI office are mailed a copy free of charge.

Local Publicity
The Atlanta chapter is very active in promoting the professionalism of our NARI members. We conduct ongoing advertising efforts to educate the public about the advantages of doing business with a NARI member. Some advertising media include local TV consumer news interviews, referrals from Clark Howard Show and relationship with Atlanta Business Chronicle. The Bob & Rob show produced by two NARI members also helps get the word out about NARI.

NARI Atlanta On The Web
The NARI web site provides a listing of all members, consumer information and trade information. The NARI Atlanta Web Site Program offers members for a small fee the opportunity to choose the zip codes in which they prefer to work and categories in which they specialize. Members can also apply for links from their listing to their own company Web site. If you are a NARI member and you would like to receive a NARI Atlanta Web Site application please click here.

Community Service
NARI Atlanta is active in community service activities, thus bringing further recognition of our professional status to the attention of the Atlanta community.

Other Local Benefits
The NARI Atlanta offers many other benefits to its members including industry seminars/workshops, educational and product opportunities. This is why we say "NARI Means Business! "

We invite you to become a member today.