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In This Issue:

Front Page
'Modest' Housing Recovery Forecast to Begin in 2008
Housing Slump May Rattle Some Local Economies
Coast to Coast
Pella Builds, Strengthens During Housing Downturn
Politics & Government
House Bill to Tighten Mortgage Regulations Introduced
‘Mother of All Tax Bills’ Targets Carried Interest
Economics & Finance
‘It’s the End of Subprime as We Know It'
Condos Rocky, But Future Looks Brighter for Rentals
September Sales Show Progress on Reducing New-Home Inventory
NAHB Opposes OFHEO Proposal to Lower Conforming Loan Limits
Countrywide to Refinance or Modify Up to $16 Billion in Loans
Fall Forecast Conference Draws Record Media Attendance
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Lop Off the Corners to Fit Crown Molding
Disaster
NAHB Relief Fund Poised to Help Southern California
Multifamily
Enter Pillars of Industry Awards Competition by Nov. 30
Remodelers
NAHB Remodelers: 25 Years of Milestones
Sales
Register for Free Sales and Marketing Audio Conference
Tickets Now Available for The Nationals 2008 Gala at IBS
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
Pilot Testing Begun for National Green Building Program
Green Building Award Applications Now Being Accepted
Codes
New Deck Design Guide Promotes Better-Built Decks
Labor
Training Puts Offenders on the Path to Jobs, Congress Told
Workforce Housing
NAHB, NAACP, NEA Symposium to Address Affordable Housing
Building Products
Danze Minimalist Faucet Design Reflects Elegance
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Burlesons Are Newest Major Donors to Endowment
Community Service Award Entries Due by Nov. 12
Students, Apply for Scholarships to Attend IBS by Nov. 15
Association News
End Public Speaking Anxiety With ‘Spokesperson Training'
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Burlesons Are Newest Major Donors to Endowment

Community Service Award Entries Due by Nov. 12

Students, Apply for Scholarships to Attend IBS by Nov. 15

The National Housing Endowment and the Home Builders Institute (HBI), the workforce development arm of NAHB, are offering the International Builders’ Show Scholarship to help NAHB Student Chapter members attending the International Builders’ Show (IBS) offset their travel and attendance expenses.

Student attendance at IBS has proven to be instrumental in helping students learn and prepare for a career in the home building industry.

To be considered for funding, a student must meet the following qualifications:

  • Be a four-year college or university, two-year college, high school or technical school/CTE student studying residential construction or a related field.
  • Be an active NAHB member at an institution with an NAHB Student Chapter.
  • Be a student who will be traveling to IBS to participate in NAHB Student Chapters activities.


To Apply

Electronic format applications are available on the NAHB Web site by clicking here.

Applications must be submitted online by midnight on Nov. 15.

Individual student members may apply for up to $500, which will not be matched. State or local builders associations may apply for up to $2,500 to match and distribute to their local NAHB Student Chapter.

Selected recipients will be notified by e-mail before Dec. 7 and funds will be distributed in early January 2008.

Student Chapters

The NAHB Student Chapters program, administered by HBI, helps to enrich the educational experiences of more than 4,000 students enrolled in construction-related studies. High schools, vocational and technical schools, community colleges (two-year programs), universities (four-year programs) and Job Corps centers across the country all have chapters.

Endowment Scholarship Programs

The endowment administers 12 scholarship programs and awards more than $400,000 each year to students pursuing careers in residential construction and related fields.

For more information, visit the endowment Web site at www.nationalhousingendowment.org.


 

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